Dubai International Print Awards 2012 register 54%increase in number of entries

Dubai, UAE, January 18, 2011 - Ahead of the Dubai International Print Awards 2012 (DIPA 2012) which will be held on February 8, 2012 at Grand Hyatt Dubai Hotel, the Printing and Publishing Group (PPG) has predicted over 5% growth in the printing industry in the region during 2012. This growth comes as a result of technological advancements in the industry and high contribution of over US $ 2.3 billion from the UAE printing industry.

"Despite the unprecedented financial challenges faced by all sectors, current market situation and statistics and data indicate a promising future for the printing industry," said H.E. Ahmad Bin Hassan Al Shaikh, Chairman of Printing and Publishing Group. "Printing and Publishing Group and Dubai International Print Awards offer a very unique platform which brings forward printers from GCC, Levant, Asia, North and South Africa to claim their authority in the printing industry. We strive to bring the best out of everyone and give them a chance to learn and improve through competing in this high profile event."

Printing and Publishing Group (PPG) and Dubai International Print Awards are determined enhance the quality standards of the print industry in the region to meet and compete with international standards. According to PPG there has been a substantial growth of over 54% in the number of entries received for DIPA 2011.

Mr. Mazen El Tibi, Heidelberg Board Member and PPG Committee member, extended his special thanks to H.H. Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum - Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry for their support. El Tibi also urged small and medium size printers to re-evaluate their existing set ups and look into investing in equipment with high level of technological innovation to reduce their production cost, thus enabling them to compete and sustain profitability.

Printing and Publishing Group and Dubai International Print Awards will continue their efforts in bringing the industry together and engaging in more activities of what the industry has to offer to gain more knowledge and share information with prospective clients.

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About Print and Publishing Group
The Printing & Publishing Group was established under the auspices of Dubai Chamber as part of its effort to streamline growth of different business sectors by bringing together individual business establishments to function as a group to oversee challenges & opportunities faced by that sector. In this context, PPG was established in the year January 2003 to function as a voice representing the printing & publishing sector and work as a platform to discuss common issues facing our industry.

Sponsors of DIPA 2012
Heidelberg and Khaleej Times as Gold Sponsor, Print Week MEA, Canon, Giffin Graphics, Prestige Graphics and Xerox Emirates as Silver Sponsors, Gimpex, Kodak, Neenah, Nilpeter, Presstek, Screen and Gulf Print and Pack 2013  as Bronze Sponsors

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