UAE: STARAS Electronic Equipment Rental has significantly expanded its lighting rental inventory with the acquisition of more than 300 Martin Professional entertainment lighting fixtures from Martin Professional Middle East, strengthening its capabilities to support live events, touring productions and entertainment projects across the UAE.

The investment represents a substantial addition to STARAS’ rental fleet, comprising a broad portfolio of Martin Professional moving heads and effects fixtures. The new inventory includes the MAC One, MAC One Beam, MAC Aura PXL and Atomic 3000 LED, further enhancing the company’s ability to cater to a wide range of live entertainment, touring, corporate and special event applications.

According to Martin Professional Middle East, the investment comes at a time when sections of the regional live events market continue to adopt a cautious approach amid softer market conditions and delayed projects. Against this backdrop, the acquisition reflects STARAS’ long-term commitment to strengthening its rental capabilities and preparing for future market demand.

The expanded inventory is expected to provide STARAS with greater flexibility in delivering high-performance lighting solutions across productions of varying scale, while reinforcing its capacity to support customers with a broader range of creative and technical options.

Martin Professional noted that the investment also reflects confidence in the performance, reliability and creative capabilities of its lighting portfolio, as well as the technical support and after-sales service provided by its Middle East team.

“This investment says a great deal about the strength of the relationship and the shared belief in the future of our industry,” said Bilal Assidi, Regional Sales Director at Martin Professional Middle East. “At a time when many are understandably taking a cautious approach, STARAS have shown real vision and commitment. Their willingness to invest now demonstrates confidence in the future of the UAE events market and a determination to be ready to support customers at the highest level when activity returns at full pace. We are incredibly proud that STARAS has placed their trust in Martin Professional solutions and our team. This investment reinforces our shared belief in the resilience of the UAE, the strength of its leadership, and the long-term future of the live events and entertainment industry.”