29 March 2017
Buti Saeed Al Ghandi opens four-day consumer electronic shopping event

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Mr Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Second Vice Chairman of the Board, Dubai World Trade Centre Authority, officially inaugurated GITEX Shopper Spring Edition 2017 today, as the highly anticipated four-day shopping spectacular returns to Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) with a host of unbeatable savings and jaw-dropping prizes. 

Drawing an impressive line-up of retailers and brands from around the world, the retail extravaganza will again be a magnet for shoppers, technology enthusiasts and students alike who will take advantage of the 35,000 products, bundle offers and competitions, all under one roof.

Power retailers, E-Max, Jacky’s Electronics, Jumbo Electronics, Plug Ins, and Sharaf DG, are all showcasing their latest devices, gadgets and accessories, as shoppers eagerly filled their baskets with exclusive bundles and offers at the event.

Many lucky visitors went home with more than they bargained for thanks to an array of competitions and giveaways throughout the day, with this year’s event boasting even more prizes up for grabs than ever before.

Visitors who spend AED1,500 and more are entered into a prize draw to win AED25,000 cash prize every day of the show, while 40 Dell Inspiron 11 3168 laptops will be snapped up in the Visit and Win raffle, and another 40 laptops are available in the Scratch and Win raffle. Brands at the show include Acer, Asus, Alienware, Apple, Canon, Dell, HP, Hisense, Huawei, Isukoshi, LG, Lava, Lenovo, Nestle, Nikon, Microsoft, Moto, Oppo, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, and more.

Students visiting GITEX Shopper this week will have the opportunity to submit their best report cards to win four university scholarships offered by Amity University Dubai, with a value of AED37,500 each. Applicable to any Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree offered by the University, one scholarship will be awarded to the student submitting the report card with the highest marks each day of the four day event.

GITEX Shopper customers will be offered free parking at the multi-story and Sheikh Rashid Tower parking for the duration of the exhibition. On presenting an invoice with a minimum purchase of AED300 from the show, DWTC will provide a voucher to validate the free parking. This is in addition to the free parking that is available opposite the Convention Gate.

GITEX Shopper Spring 2017 runs from 29 March to 1 April, open from 11:00am to 11:00pm every day. This year, tickets for GITEX Shopper will be priced at the special price AED 20 for all days and are available to buy online at gitexshopperdubai.com and Platinum List, as well as select UAE Exchange outlets. Entry is free for children below the age of five.

For the latest GITEX Shopper information, please visit www.gitexshopperdubai.com, follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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About GITEX Shopper & Consumer Electronics 
Website: http://www.gitexshopperdubai.com/
GITEX Shopper 2017 is the largest gathering of the region’s leading ICT retailers and suppliers. This high-energy consumer show attracts a diverse audience that includes IT professionals, technology enthusiasts, students and consumers as well as regional traders. The event attracts visitors not just from the Middle East but also from North Africa and the Indian Subcontinent. GITEX Shopper attracts the biggest names in the retail sector, with unique launches and special offers across the best technology, communication and entertainment products. Loyal buyers await this shopping bonanza year after year for exclusive deals and bundled offers which are not available anywhere else.

About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) 
Website: www.dwtc.com
As the organiser of GITEX Shopper, Dubai World Trade Centre offers more than 36 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.

For more information, please contact: 
Sarah Brook / Lindsay Johnston
Total Communications, Tel: +971 (0)4 428 1502. Mobile: (+971) 55 394 6865
sarahb@totalcompr.ae / lindsay@totalcompr.ae

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