Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)

Gitex Technology Week attracted 129,000 visitors from 157 countries says DWTC

IT exhibitions are the best place to get a glimpse of the future and this year’s GITEX Technology Week has shown Windows Middle East’s Jason Saundalkar that there’s plenty to look forward to.

Dubai World Trade Centre has announced that as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline its transportation plans, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has provided additional shuttle buses for GITEX Technology Week and GITEX Shopper and Consumer Electronics Expo in an effort to transport visitors to and from venues throughout Dubai.

One of the key additions to this year's GITEX Technology Week is GITEX Digital Game World, an interactive event that incorporates the largest digital tournament ever held in the Middle East.

The 2008 Gitex Technology Week is formally inaugurated by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

His Highness Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opens 18th GITEX Shopper

26 government departments and ministries will take part in GITEX 2008

Dubai loves being the centre of attention and by 2010 it will be making an exhibition of itself.

State of region's virtualization uptake on the agenda for GITEX

GITEX Technology Week attracts record number of GCC government exhibitors

itp.net speaks to the CEO of Turtle Entertainment, organizers of the GITEX Digital Game Championship 2008

Search giant makes first GITEX appearance this year

The Middle East's largest B2B magazine house, ITP Business Publishing, will return to this year's GITEX Technology Week armed with the latest bumper issues of its market-leading ICT titles, which include CommsMEA, ACN, Channel Middle East, Network Middle East and Windows.

IT technology solutions provider Rittal will demonstrate what its new infrastructure solution for high-availability data centres at GITEX Technology Week.

After enjoying a hugely successful outing at last year’s GITEX Technology Week, Alibaba.com will once again return to this year’s event armed with a series of live demonstrations aimed at educating Middle East customers about the benefits of using the online trading portal.

For the first time representatives from Bahrain's public and private sectors will be colocated on the Bahrain eGovernment Agency stand at GITEX Technology Week.

Leading software developer Sage Software Middle East will showcase its full range of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Human Resource Management (HRM) software applications for medium and large organisations at GITEX Technology Week 2008.

Lifestyle and Office Automation products to be focus of Shopper assault.

National Stores LLC will use its time at GITEX Shopper this year to promote a new line of products, spearheaded by a range of new digital cameras from partner Canon.

Computec IT, a regional distributor for components and IT solutions products, is to unveil the MSI Wind notebook this year, along with a range of other products including data storage devices.

Misk Multimedia, a Hong Kong-based electronics manufacturer, has high hopes for this year’s show.

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Our guide to the best places to relax in Dubai after a long day at GITEX and some ideas for other leisure activities in the city

Gadget Glam will showcase the constant innovations in consumer technology again this year

Pan-India IT vendor Techcom hopes to use GITEX Technology Week to promote its range of products, and expects Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) devices to prove particularly popular.

Sanyo Gulf FZE will exhibit its range of ‘revolutionary’ consumer and commercial products at this year’s show

Smile Computers, a Dubai-based IT distribution company, hopes this year’s GITEX Technology Week will give it the platform to expand to new heights.

Korean consumer electronics giant says it will offer something for everyone.

Panasonic to showcase massive 150-inch plasma television.

GITEX Technology Week 2008 to introduce major show attractions and customer initiatives.

Privatisation and rapid growth make region's telecomms market attractive to the world

More countries join Dubai's Gitex as regional market continues to grow.

More than 550,000 visitors pass through convention and exhibition centre in six months.

World Trade Centre in the frame after preliminary approach for publishing company Informa.

Arabian Business poll shows support for bringing more Emirati women to boardroom.

Global Insights report says that IT spending will be greater in EMEA than in US in 2008

The newly-revamped Palm Marine was unleashed at the Dubai International Boat Show in March.

Al Jaber Engineering & Contracting (Alec) has picked up the US $912 million (AED 3.35 billion) contract to build the first phase of Dubai Trade Centre District (DTCD).

The 14th edition of the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Show (DEAL 2008) is being held this week from April 20-22 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

I was disappointed last month to have to report that the bad weather that plagued the UAE and the surprise visit from George W. Bush had no detrimental effect on the meetings industry.

New satellite communications and electronic media tech to be showcased this week

Returning Serbian exhibitors made a big splash at Gulfood 2008 with their best selling super-fruit, red raspberries.

CABSAT returns this March with bigger and better promises for the Middle East broadcast market.

Mika Häkkinen cheated death on his way to two F1 crowns. Shahzad Sheikh met him at the Dubai Motor Show.

The Middle East's food and beverage extravaganza has reported a 20% jump in space this year.

Exhibition professionals in the making graduate from the Middle East’s inaugural Exhibition Management Degree (EMD) course.

Construction giant lands deal for the Middle East's biggest event facility.

Dubai World Trade Centre has launched an international design competition for the second phase of its major Dubai Trade Centre District development. Designs are currently being sought from the world's leading architectural practices for the area, which will include the business district's Landmark Tower.

The second International Travel Catering Association (ITCA) conference staged last month was "bigger and better than last year", the event's organiser, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has claimed.

We highlight some of the restaurants local to the exhibition and provide all-important information on what to do with your time off in Dubai.

Six new models and concept cars unveiled at International Middle East Motor Show.

The region's only event dedicated to the travel catering and in-flight service industries will bring together international suppliers and regional buyers.

I didn't go. For the first time in years, I didn't go. The show behemoth that is GITEX had to cope without me. I was all set to head down - I'd packed my compass, survival kit and a week's supply of rations - but then, disaster struck.

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has launched a residential community for its employees in Ras Al Khor, complete with all modern amenities as well as leisure and entertainment facilities.

Visitor numbers fall 6.6% at this year's show; sales at GITEX Shopper rise 16% to $26.4 million.

Early timing did not negatively impact outcome of the show, says director general of organizers behind the event.

Up close and personal with the man behind GITEX Technology Week.

The news stories and customer announcements from GITEX Technology Week are piling up thick and fast.

Excel4apps is hoping to increase the number of Middle Eastern companies using its GL Wand software following its latest appearance at GITEX Business Solutions.

Despite enjoying record sales, Mideast consumer electronics retailers continue to confront diminishing margins.

Deputy ruler of Dubai officially marks opening of the five-day annual technology event at Dubai exhibition centre.

UAE telco operator selected as operating partner for Nigerian telecommunications company.

Companies from almost 80 countries focus on the Middle East market.

Visitors to this week's GITEX Shopper & Consumer Electronics Expo who spend more than AED200 on a purchase have the opportunity to win great prizes including home theatre systems, PCs, Microsoft X-Box consoles, airline tickets and even a Peugeot 207.

With an all new line up of Windows Mobile devices set to launch at GITEX this year, Dubai based i-mate seems to be back on track in its quest to dominate the smartphone and convergence device market. Arabian Business looks at the company's new strategy, and exclusively reviews the unreleased Ultimate range of smartphones.

In an industry where financial pressures force companies to closely scrutinise every marketing dollar they spend, large-scale IT trade shows have taken something of a battering in recent years.

Trade show organiser joins forces with Emerging Technologies to develop a custom-built voice portal service for visitors to the show.

Dubai-based technology integrator Almoe AV Systems has supplied the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) with a multi-million dirham live sound reinforcement system in conjunction with local pro audio equipment distributor NMK Electronics.

Dubai's Gitex Exhibition, which begins on September 8, has edged out Computex in Taiwan to become the world's second ICT trade fair by visitor numbers.

Indian IT software firms in the region like Wipro and Satyam are on the up. Arabian Business charts their development.

The region's retail exhibitors gearing up for GITEX Shopper share mixed feelings after slim profits at last year's show.

With around 130,000 people expected to attend GITEX this year, it's probably going to be quite difficult to find meeting spot away from the crowds.

It's hardly surprising given Dubai's long hot summer, that there isn't really an outdoor café breakfast culture to speak of in the city.

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New service will give executive visitors range of benefits to help them make the most of their Gitex visit.

Exhibition's move to early September has not dampened enthusiasm from region's ICT vendors.

ITP.net talks to Helal Al Marri, director general of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the man behind the organisation of the region’s biggest annual technology event.

A multitude of the region's leading technology companies have signed up to this September's new and improved GITEX Technology Week event, enthused by the exhibition's more focused event format.

Visitors to this year's event will find Shopper larger and longer than ever before, thanks to the use for the first time of Airport Expo Dubai's third hall, the addition of a brand new lifestyle electronics section and the event's longer opening hours.

GITEX Technology Week's brand new segment brings together 80 leading consumer electronics companies from around the region and beyond.

The Consumer electronics segment of GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK is set to feature an entirely new technology viewing experience in the form of the Consumer Electronics catwalk.

The telecommunications team at 3M Gulf is looking to continue its great start to 2007 by heading to GULFCOMMS to highlight its range of scalable solutions for the telecommunications sector.

The biggest names in telecommunications will be heading back to GulfComms this September to help ensure their continued growth and network with the Middle East delegates that really matter.

Major regional operators such as Etisalat and du will be out in force at GULFCOMMS 2007 as the event once again plays host to key telecommunications players from across the region.

Organising anything in the summer can be a frustrating experience in the Middle East - but trying to get information for GITEX Technology Week as well as nominations for the ACN Arab Technology Awards has added a new level to the experience.

Bold designs, vivid colours and a growing market for alternative flooring at Domotex Middle East 2007.

Commercial interior designers were spoilt for choice last month as the Dubai World Trade Centre played host to three trade shows that showed a growing commitment to the theory of design.

ATM's organisers, exhibitors and visitors unanimously agree that the 2007 event topped last year's edition on all levels...but of course, there is still room for improvement.

New Four Seasons Golf Club is already a popular venue choice.

Following its launch last year, Gulfcomms will again run alongside the Gitex trade show, organisers said.

New strategy for DWTC.

The number of medical conferences available in the UAE is set to rise, in the wake of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Department of Health and Medical Services (DoHMS) and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

Pal Molnar, director of trade fairs and legal services, German Industry and Commerce Office, Dubai, talks to Conrad Egbert about the growth of construction trade shows in Germany and their close relationship with the Middle East market.

The 15th Dubai International Boat Show is all set to lay down the gangplank.

The region's largest annual event for ophthalmic industry will take place this week in Dubai.

After a successful Gulfood 2007, featuring 40% more exhibitors than last year's show, the event's organiser, Dubai World Trade Centre, is already turning its attention to 2008 and beyond.