19 April 2011
MUSCAT -- The 2011 edition of computer exhibition titled 'Comex' will open on April 25 at Oman International Exhibition Centre (OITE), under the theme "Shift to e".
The five-day exhibition aims to showcase the latest and best technologies platform for its visitors. It will have participation from 26 government establishments, three GCC and two international establishments, non-government organisations and private enterprises from the Sultanate and abroad. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Mohammed bin al Zubair, Advisor to His Majesty for Economic Planning Affairs.
Event organiser is the Oman International Trade and Exhibition (OITE), in co-operation with the Information Technology Authority (ITA) announced this at a press conference yesterday at Grand Hyatt Hotel. Talal bin Sulaiman al Rahbi, Deputy CEO of ITA, said the Comex 2011 seeks to attain excellence in terms of information technology and communications both locally and internationally in a bid to lay down the foundations of the ICT industry in the Sultanate. "The exhibition will be showcasing the latest and best technologies in the field of computers, software and software programmes. During the event, will be holding several workshops and symposiums in the field of computers and software," he commented.
At COMEX, there will be a Shopper's Section which will gather providers of the world's biggest brands and offer an excellent opportunity for technology enthusiasts to take home the latest innovations at exceptional prices.
Newly added features at this year's COMEX include a new and enhanced media centre with many activities providing information on new technology and entertainment for all visitors. A series of workshops will also run parallel to the exhibition.
COMEX 2011 will focus on the ICT initiatives taken to enable efficient and effective delivery of products and services to customers and citizens by digitalising their life through information technology.
The Exhibition offers a golden opportunity to all government organisations to highlight their latest programmes and electronic services. It also provides the latest developments in the world of technology for its visitors in the Sultanate. The Exhibition is expected to allocate a pavilion for eGovernment Services, one of the most important areas at the Exhibition. This pavilion will be introducing the e-services offered by different government organisations which aim at facilitating and simplifying the daily procedures of the citizens. In the current round of the exhibition, the pavilion will include 26 government organisations seeking to provide services and different technological solutions for all the Exhibition's visitors.
2nd conference
The 2nd COMEX 2011 Conference will be organised parallel to the exhibition to provide participating delegates with an opportunity to learn and explore how the latest ICT trends and strategies can impact their existing and new business models and help their organisations to improve efficiency and achieve the bottom line. To be held on the April 26 and 27, at the Golden Tulip Hotel Seeb, the conference will bring delegates up close and personal with people and products that will shape the future of information and communication technology.
MUSCAT -- The 2011 edition of computer exhibition titled 'Comex' will open on April 25 at Oman International Exhibition Centre (OITE), under the theme "Shift to e".
The five-day exhibition aims to showcase the latest and best technologies platform for its visitors. It will have participation from 26 government establishments, three GCC and two international establishments, non-government organisations and private enterprises from the Sultanate and abroad. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Mohammed bin al Zubair, Advisor to His Majesty for Economic Planning Affairs.
Event organiser is the Oman International Trade and Exhibition (OITE), in co-operation with the Information Technology Authority (ITA) announced this at a press conference yesterday at Grand Hyatt Hotel. Talal bin Sulaiman al Rahbi, Deputy CEO of ITA, said the Comex 2011 seeks to attain excellence in terms of information technology and communications both locally and internationally in a bid to lay down the foundations of the ICT industry in the Sultanate. "The exhibition will be showcasing the latest and best technologies in the field of computers, software and software programmes. During the event, will be holding several workshops and symposiums in the field of computers and software," he commented.
At COMEX, there will be a Shopper's Section which will gather providers of the world's biggest brands and offer an excellent opportunity for technology enthusiasts to take home the latest innovations at exceptional prices.
Newly added features at this year's COMEX include a new and enhanced media centre with many activities providing information on new technology and entertainment for all visitors. A series of workshops will also run parallel to the exhibition.
COMEX 2011 will focus on the ICT initiatives taken to enable efficient and effective delivery of products and services to customers and citizens by digitalising their life through information technology.
The Exhibition offers a golden opportunity to all government organisations to highlight their latest programmes and electronic services. It also provides the latest developments in the world of technology for its visitors in the Sultanate. The Exhibition is expected to allocate a pavilion for eGovernment Services, one of the most important areas at the Exhibition. This pavilion will be introducing the e-services offered by different government organisations which aim at facilitating and simplifying the daily procedures of the citizens. In the current round of the exhibition, the pavilion will include 26 government organisations seeking to provide services and different technological solutions for all the Exhibition's visitors.
2nd conference
The 2nd COMEX 2011 Conference will be organised parallel to the exhibition to provide participating delegates with an opportunity to learn and explore how the latest ICT trends and strategies can impact their existing and new business models and help their organisations to improve efficiency and achieve the bottom line. To be held on the April 26 and 27, at the Golden Tulip Hotel Seeb, the conference will bring delegates up close and personal with people and products that will shape the future of information and communication technology.
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