Dubai-UAE: 10 October, 2012 - Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, today announced its 10th participation at GITEX Technology Week 2012.

During the five-day event, the DSO stand at Zabeel Hall (ZB20) will showcase its hi-tech ecosystem which is designed for the technology industry, as well as its recently launched incubation center "Silicon Oasis Founders" that focuses on fostering local entrepreneurial talent in the information technology, internet, ecommerce technology and mobile space.

In addition DSO will also highlight its free zone incentives such as competitive cost of operations, state-of-the-art infrastructure, Tier III data center, advanced IT network, 100 per cent ownership, as well as industry expertise and resources.

Ghanim Al Falasi, Senior VP corporate services at DSOA, said: "GITEX offers an unmatched opportunity for networking to technology leaders across the industry. With all these professionals coming together, the event will draw out a plethora of feasible ideas and potential for future collaboration.

"DSO will leverage its presence at GITEX Technology Week to initiate conversations with technology-based organisations and encourage research and development initiatives to establish base at the fully integrated tech-park. We are positive that GITEX 2012 will help us identify partners and investors with a shared vision."

The 32nd edition of GITEX will be held from 14 - 18 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together industry leaders, decision makers and professionals from around the world. The 2011 edition gathered around 18,000 C-level executives from 128 countries and secured an average of US$1.2 million business per order.

A wholly-owned entity of Dubai Government, Dubai Silicon Oasis operates as a free zone technology park for the semiconductor, microelectronic and other high technology-based companies looking to set up their regional headquarters and R&D facilities in the Middle East and Africa region.

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About Dubai Silicon Oasis:
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), a 100% owned entity by the Government of Dubai is a free zone, strategically placed on the Emirates road. DSOA's urban master-planned community spans 7.2 square kilometers of state of the art office towers, R&D and industrial zones, educational institutions, luxury apartments, villas, hotels, healthcare and a full range of lifestyle facilities which translate into a dynamic commercial and social environment. Businesses can flourish under the unrivalled package of incentives, including 100% ownership, and high end IT infrastructure that allows companies to begin operating immediately.

For further information, please contact:
Mazen El Dirany
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
Associate Manager - Corporate Communications
Tel: (+971 4) 5015102
Fax: (+971 4) 5015350
Mobile: (+971 50) 2266956
Email: meldirany@dso.ae

Mathilda Saad
APCO Worldwide
Tel: +9714 361 3879 (direct)
M: +97155 699 9890
Fax: +9714 388 8001
Email: msaad@apcoworldwide.com

Razi Hassan
APCO Worldwide
(T): +971 4 3613598
(M): +971 553786543
(F): +971 4 3688001
Email: rhassan@apcoworldwide.com

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