CASIO Marks 60 Years of Calculator Innovation

CASIO Computer Co., Ltd., a global pioneer in electronics, marked the 60th anniversary of its groundbreaking desktop calculator with a commemorative event hosted by CASIO Middle East & Africa FZE (CMEA) at the prestigious Habtoor Palace in Dubai. The event brought together regional distributors and key partners to celebrate six decades of innovation, accuracy, and enduring reliability that have shaped industries and classrooms around the world.
Since introducing its first calculator in 1957, CASIO has transformed how students learn, professionals work, and businesses operate—earning global trust for its intuitive designs, rugged performance, and consistent precision. In the Middle East and Africa, CMEA has played a central role in expanding the company’s reach through long-standing relationships with distributors, hands-on product demonstrations, technical workshops, and industry-specific case studies across sectors such as finance, education, engineering, and retail.
A central theme of the celebration was CASIO’s ongoing commitment to product authenticity. Attendees were introduced to the company’s latest anti-counterfeit initiatives, including advanced product verification tools and enhanced after-sales services—demonstrating CASIO’s dedication to safeguarding customer trust and maintaining its high standards of quality.
> “Our 60-year journey is a reflection of the confidence that professionals and institutions across the region have placed in CASIO,” said Koji Shimada, General Manager of the Education Business Division at CASIO Middle East & Africa. “As we commemorate this legacy, we reaffirm our mission: to deliver authentic, durable, and user-friendly tools that empower learning and productivity in every corner of this region.”
The evening concluded with interactive product showcases, a sharing of regional success stories, and a cultural reception featuring traditional performances that celebrated the rich diversity and heritage of the Middle East and Africa.
With this milestone, CASIO looks ahead to a future driven by continued innovation, regional collaboration, and a deep commitment to empowering the next generation of learners and professionals.