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ILoveQatar.net
2 days ago
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St. Regis Doha announces the appointment of Chef Akis Partsias as new Chef de Cuisine at Astor Grill
The St. Regis Doha is proud to announce the appointment of Chef Akis Partsias as the new Chef de Cuisine at Astor Grill, the hotel's signature steakhouse renowned for its refined ambiance and exceptional dining experiences. With over two decades of international culinary experience, Chef Akis brings a wealth of expertise, creativity, and leadership to Astor Grill. His distinguished career spans luxury destinations in Greece, Dubai, and Qatar—including recent roles at GAIA and STK at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha—where he developed a reputation for his refined Mediterranean techniques and innovative approach to modern cuisine. Chef Akis's passion for food began at a young age in his family kitchen, inspired by his grandmother's ability to transform simple ingredients into soulful dishes. That passion has since evolved into a career marked by excellence, from achieving podium finishes in national culinary competitions to mentoring aspiring chefs as an educator in Greece. Now joining the legacy of Astor Grill at The St. Regis Doha, Chef Akis envisions elevating the restaurant to new heights as Doha's premier destination for steakhouse excellence. 'It is a true honor to be part of The St. Regis, one of the most prestigious hospitality brands in the world,' says Chef Akis. 'Together with my dedicated team, I am committed to delivering exceptional culinary moments that celebrate flavor, craft, and connection.' Chef Akis's arrival marks a bold new chapter for Astor Grill, promising a dynamic evolution of its culinary offerings while staying true to the hallmarks of The St. Regis experience—timeless elegance, impeccable service, and unforgettable gastronomy. [email protected]
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Nothing to expand customer service in India with Phone 3 launch- Details
The UK-based smartphone brand, Nothing, is rapidly increasing ties with India to manufacture its gadgets locally in the country. The company also announced that it will manufacture the upcoming Nothing Phone 3 at its Chennai facility in India. Over the years, the brand has built a strong presence and is now expanding its operations in India to cater to customer needs and after-sales service. Nothing co-founder Akis Evangalidis recently visited the company's exclusive service centre in Bangalore, and shared how the team is bringing timely resolution and support to its loyal customers. Furthermore, he also expressed plans to expand customer service in India. Nothing to expand its customer service reach and support by 10% across the country.(Akis Evangelidis/X) Also read: AR in retail: How Augmented Reality is transforming shopping experiences In a detailed X (formerly Twitter) post, Akis Evangalidis highlighted how catering for the Indian audience is highly valuable for the company. He further talked about its exclusive service centres that are bringing speedy resolution to customer problems. Akis said, '98% of issues resolved in under 2 hours, with 97%+ customer satisfaction.' It was also revealed that India now has more than 330 service centres that also include the exclusive centres in Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai. Apart from these centres, Nothing also has more than 20 priority desks for customer support. 'We've been doubling down on customer care, and while the numbers start to look good, we're not resting on our laurels,' Akis said in the post. Also read: AI agents in corporate America: How autonomous AI is changing Fortune 500 operations Now, with the launch of the Nothing Phone 3 model, the company is planning to expand its reach and support by 10% across the country. This will help bring greater customer support and faster resolutions. Additionally, by the end of the year, the company will be bringing 10 more priority desks. This could be a huge move for a new brand like Nothing to cater to such a huge user base. Now, we await the launch of Nothing Phone 3, which will officially take place on July 1. The smartphone is also confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, which is said to bring a major performance boost to the smartphone.
India Today
28-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Ahead of Phone 3 launch, Nothing reveals details of its India service centre network
With Phone 3 and Headphone 1 launch on the horizon, Nothing plans to increase its service network footprint in India by 10 percent by the end of this year, its co-founder and country head, Akis Evangelidis, has announced. Akis revealed that the company currently has a network of over 330 service centres out of which five are a Nothing-exclusive. Moreover, the brand seems to be covering more ground each day in terms of customer satisfaction, delivering a fix or solution to their problems and concerns, quickly and efficiently. advertisementThe Nothing co-founder dropped by one of their exclusive service centres in Bangalore ahead of Phone 3 launch and claimed the support staff there was able to resolve '98 per cent of issues in under 2 hours,' entailing a customer satisfaction score of more than 97 percent. Additionally, he applauded the team working at this centre, saying, "Huge shoutout to the team for the hard work and appreciate the warm welcome. Indian hospitality never fails." His visit highlights the brand's commitment to building a solid reputation not just for sleek hardware and transparent design but also for dependable, user-centric support. India, being one of Nothing's key markets, is central to this push. Currently, Nothing operates over 330 service centres across India, with five exclusive centres strategically located in major metro cities — Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai. In addition to these, the company runs 20 "priority desks" to offer faster service and reduced wait times for premium users and time-sensitive repairs. What's notable is that these aren't just token centres meant to tick a box. As per the stats shared, the Bengaluru facility is undoubtedly seeing significant footfall and handling cases with a rapid turnaround. But the brand isn't stopping there. With the launch of Phone 3, Nothing is gearing up to expand its service footprint even further. The goal is to increase customer care coverage by 10 per cent before the end of the year, which includes the addition of 10 new priority desks across India. 'We've been doubling down on customer care,' Akis said. "And while the numbers start to look good, we're not resting on our laurels. There's always room to improve and specific cases that can be handled better," he added. Nothing's approach seems to be resonating with the audience. The company has seen consistent growth in the Indian market, which is fast becoming its most important region globally. And with a user base that is increasingly vocal on social media, the emphasis on service quality could give the brand a clear competitive edge over legacy players that often outsource after-sales to third-party networks. As Phone 3 nears launch, all eyes will be on how Nothing translates this customer-first approach into the product itself, and whether it can keep pace with the rising expectations it has helped create. Phone 3 is set to launch globally, India included, on July 1.- EndsTune In
India Today
20-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Nothing Headphone 1 to launch in India on July 1, its sound will be tuned by premium audio company KEF
On July 1, Nothing is launching its Phone 3 in India. Now the company has confirmed that it will also be launching the Headphone 1, its first full-size headphones, in India on the same day. While it was earlier revealed that the Headphone 1 will be launched at Nothing's global event on July 1, on Friday, the company confirmed that the product is also coming to India on the same day. advertisementThe Nothing Phone 3 will also be coming to India on July 1. The confirmation about the headphones came from Akis Evangelidis, the co-founder of Nothing and its current India head. Akis tweeted on Friday, 'Headphone (1) will be launched in India at the same time as global.'Akis tweeted on the same day when multiple leaks confirmed the design of the Headphone 1. For its first big headphones, the company is going to follow a similar retro-futuristic design, complete with transparent back and industrial look, which it has so far followed with its phones. As for the earpads, it seems Nothing is going with a squarish shape instead of round, similar to some of the Bowers & Wilkins that we have seen earlier. The design also hints that the Headphone 1 is going to be a premium set of cans, with the headband using some metal and lots of padding. Along with the design, which has now come to light, we already know that the Headphone 1 will have its sound tuned by KEF. Now, KEF is a brand solely focussed on extremely high-end audio products. While its specialisation is in speakers, the brand also sells a headphone — KEF MU 7 — that is priced around $400. So, it is expected that the Headphone 1 may offer the kind of sound that punches above its weight and price point. advertisementAlthough more details about the Nothing Headphone 1 will become clear in the coming days, or on July 1, there is an indication that with its headphones, the company is taking an aim at the likes of Sony and Bose, which sell highly-regarded full-size wireless headphones. And, just like it does in the phone market, Nothing may possibly try to undercut the audio giants in pricing with the Headphone 1. This means it may come in around Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000. Along with the Headphone 1, Nothing is also launching the Phone 3 on July 1. The phone, which Nothing is calling its 'true flagship', is going to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. Compared to the Phone 2, it is also expected to feature a revamped camera system as well as other key improvements in areas like screen and sound system. It is expected that the Nothing Phone 3 may get a price of around Rs 60,000 in India.
