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H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum Opens CABSAT MENA and Satellite MEna
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Middle East's Premier Exhibition for Digital Media, Broadcasting and Satellite Industries Welcomes more than 700 Companies from over 50 Countries
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, director general, Dubai Department of Information opened the 16th edition of CABSAT MENA and the 2nd Satellite MENA exhibitions at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) this morning, launching three days of power-packed business development and knowledge exchange.
With between 60 and 70 percent of homes throughout the Middle East having access to multi-channel TV, according to research by BuddeComm, and the satellite capacity leasing market growing at an annual rate of more than four percent, both shows encapsulate a growth market, especially in the Middle East and North Africa regions.
More than 700 companies from across over 50 countries, including 11 national pavilions, will be showcasing the latest products in the broadcasting, digital media and satellite market as they look to capitalise on this potential.
"We are delighted that H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum has offered his support to CABSAT MENA and Satellite MENA," said Helal Saeed Almarri, CEO, Dubai World Trade Centre. "There is a great deal of international focus on the Middle East broadcasting, digital media and satellite industries as the region is one of the most buoyant in the world. We welcome a vast array of companies from all over to Dubai to create new business opportunities and explore new avenues of growth."
Leading companies including Al Mazroui, AMT, Avid, Blusens, EuroStar, Fujinon, Harris, Hewlett Packard, Hitachi, Horizon Satellite Services, Thomsun, MediaCast, Nilesat, Noorsat, Satcom Global, Sony, Venutech, VSAT, Wasp 3D and Yamaha will all be showcasing the latest technological advances and generating new business.
Many companies will also be launching new products and technology to the market, including Al Yahsat, Arabsat, Televes Middle East and The Vitec Group.
Visitors to this year's CABSAT MENA and Satellite MENA exhibitions will also be able to create their own personalised broadcasts from the show floor. The new 'Creative Media Zone' at this year's event is an exciting interactive feature where content recorded during the show will be edited, formatted and broadcast on-site.
Running alongside CABSAT MENA and Satellite MENA are the CABSAT MENA 2010 Broadcasting Conference and the GVF MENASAT Summit 2010, providing invaluable knowledge exchange and networking opportunities. The Broadcasting Conference Keynote address will be by Jamal Al Sharif, Executive Director, Dubai Studio City, while the GVF MEANSAT Summit 2010 keynote will be presented by Jawad Abbassi, Founder & General Manager, Arab Advisors Group on regional market growth.
Another attractive feature at this year's event is the brand new Creative Media Zone; an area equipped with roaming cameras, audio and video equipment for trade visitors to create on-site content including interviews, short movies and broadcast live from the show floor.
For more information, please visit www.cabsat.com or www.satellitemena.com
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About CABSAT MENA
Website: www.cabsat.com
CABSAT MENA is the leading international Digital Media for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. As an annual event, the exhibition provides the perfect platform for decision makers, buyers and sellers to network, formulate strategies, create partnerships and explore business opportunities and strategies. CABSAT MENA will cover two main industry sectors including:
• Cable and Satellite Equipment & Accessories
• Broadcast and Production
About Satellite MENA
Website: www.satellitemena.com
Building on the success of CABSAT MENA, Dubai World Trade Centre launched the first ever definitive event of its kind in the region, Satellite MENA, in 2009, as a response to the increasing demand of the satellite communication industry. Satellite MENA serves broadcasters, commercial entities, telecoms operators, government, NGO's and military.
Satellite MENA aims to be the industry networking platform to explore business opportunities, formulate strategies and create partnerships for video, voice, data and IP communications over satellite. Held in conjunction with CABSAT MENA, both events will provide valuable synergy and yet individuality, as well as great networking platforms to explore business opportunities, formulate strategies and create partnerships.
About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
Website: www.dwtc.com
As the organiser of CABSAT MENA & Satellite MENA 20010, Dubai World Trade Centre offers more than 31 years' experience of delivering world-class events in the Middle East, providing local, regional and international exhibitors with unmatched expertise and in-depth market knowledge. Our team organises 18 of the largest and most successful international and regional shows in Middle East, providing an ideal platform for business development in the region.
Our commitment to ongoing innovation within the exhibition industry has supported the rapid growth and development of a wide range of business-to-business and business-to-consumer shows, and delivered consistent satisfaction to exhibitors and visitors. DWTC works with the leading trade bodies and industry associations to ensure that all exhibitions deliver full value and are built upon the real needs of their specific sector.
For more information, please contact:
Jon Barber
Dubai World Trade Centre
Tel: (+9714) 308 6124
E-mail: jon.barber@dwtc.com
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