Architectural studio Designlab Experience (DLE) took over a 6,000-square-metre helipad in Diriyah, for a one-night-only celebration for Saudi Arabia’s founding day.

Global system integration group Kinly has announced that Katy Thorpe has been appointed the company’s global people director.

Runtech has announced two promotions, with Matthew Johnston and Rodrigo Carneiro being promoted to head of operations and technical projects coordinator, respectively.

Nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, has successfully completed the sale of the business and assets of CTBO Limited, a Sunderland-based company providing a range of AV services, securing jobs for 10 people in the UK.

Midwich has opened its AV Hub, a 111 sq.-m experience and demonstration facility in Edinburgh, Scotland.

L-Acoustics has forged a partnership with Soundforms to offer immersive audio technology to open-air performance spaces worldwide.

Riedel Communications has strengthened its Product Division management team, naming a new COO and CCO.

Christie laser projectors are adding lively visuals and another dimension to the ritual of tea making at a tearoom in Beijing, China.

London secondary school Harris Academy updated its audio system with a 100-speaker upgrade, opting for an Ecler system installed by AV integrator Excite AV.

Microsoft started to roll out a public preview of its Avatars for Teams feature this week, allowing Teams users to transform themselves into customisable avatars for video meetings.