Grand Cinemas expands into Lebanon at ABC Mall, Achrafieh

The company will assume management effective July 1st 2007, at which time the multiplex will be renamed 'Grand Cinemas ABC'.

"We are pleased to be bringing the ultimate cinema experience to Lebanese film fans, as Gulf Film will be upgrading the theatre and its services to Grand Cinemas standards, to be implemented throughout the summer", explains Jean Ramia, Operations Director at Gulf Film.
"Lebanese moviegoers will also benefit from an expanded concession stand and the personalised care and service that will make Grand Cinemas ABC a welcoming and exciting entertainment destination", continues Ramia.

"We are delighted to be working with Gulf Films, a partnership we are sure will be quite fruitful. Thanks to their regional expertise in the film sector, Grand Cinemas ABC will surely transform the movie going experience for Lebanese", comments the ABC Mall management.

Film fans will also have at their convenience the dedicated content of www.grandcinemas.com, in addition to a Lebanon edition of the popular Grand Cinemas movie guide. Future projects include bringing, among other, Grand Cinemas' online booking facility - E/Ticket - to the Lebanese public. "As Lebanese owners we are excited to bring the best to Lebanese moviegoers", concludes Ramia.

Part of the Gulf Film Group, the Grand Cinemas name today stands over 16 multiplexes, with a spectacular tally of 130 screens. After the completion of projects in 2007, the Grand Cinemas circuit will embrace 160 screens, firmly cementing its position as the single largest cinema chain in the Middle East.