On September 26, in Abu Dhabi, dozens of fans gathered outside the Hublot boutique, located in the Marina Mall, hoping to see Kobe Bryant. Marco Tedeschi, Hublot Director in the Middle-East, and representatives of the Seddiqi family, partners and long-time friends of Hublot were on site to welcome the basketball player.
Kobe Bryant expressed great pride at being able to present the King Power Black Mamba in Abu Dhabi and said: "My motto is to feel confident and always on the move. This is why I did not hesitate for a second about joining the Hublot family. What is more, I love my King Power Black Mamba watch, which symbolises the combination of fine expertise used in watchmaking and my favourite sport, basketball.".
Marco Tedeschi, Hublot Director in the Middle-East, alongside Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Vice President of Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, and the President of the Al Manara International Jewellery Council announced together: "We are very excited and delighted to welcome Kobe Bryant to the Hublot boutique in the Abu Dhabi Marina Mall. He perfectly represents the values that we share: Entrepreneurship, success and innovation."
