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Xiaomi Smartphones Launch In Dubai At a launch event in Dubai, the Redmi 2 Pro, Redmi Note 2, Mi4i, and Mi Note were introduced by the brand.

By Tamara Clarke Edited by Aby Thomas

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The new range of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 smartphones.

Task FZCO, the official distributor of Xiaomi in the MENA region, has launched four new smartphones. In the UAE, the company has partnered exclusively with Etisalat to bring Xiaomi's devices to the market.

Xiaomi Mi smartphones. Image credit: Xiaomi.

At a launch event in Dubai, the Redmi 2 Pro, Redmi Note 2, Mi4i, and Mi Note were introduced by the brand. The lineup includes trendy features like proprietary selfie software, and infrared remote control technology. All of the smartphones are 4G, and come nicely equipped with dual SIM-card support.

The Xiaomi Mi Note. Image credit: Xiaomi.

The hardware features leading edge components from mainstay suppliers including Qualcomm, Mediatek, Sharp, Sony, Samsung, JDI, Panasonic, and Toshiba. Task FZCO is set to launch Xiaomi devices in Saudi Arabia next with rollout across the region in the coming months.

Tamara Clarke

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Tamara Clarke, a former software development professional, is the tech and lifestyle enthusiast behind The Global Gazette, one of the most active blogs in the Middle East. The Global Gazette has been welcomed and lauded by some of the most influential tech brands in the region. Clarke’s goal is to inform about technology and how it supports our lifestyles. See her work both in print regional publications and online on her blog where she discusses everything from how a new gadget improves day-to-day life to how to coordinate your smartphone accessories. Visit www.theglobalgazette.com and talk to her on Twitter @TamaraClarke. #TamTalksTech 
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