Dubai Internet City today pledged its support to ‘Samsung Brain Challenge 2005,’ the first-of-its-kind IT industry-specific quiz program to take place in UAE. The one-day event, which is sponsored by global technology innovator, Samsung Gulf Electronics, will be held on the 4th of June 2005, at the Dubai Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai and is to be hosted by the famed quiz master Derek O’ Brien.
“Dubai Internet City is going from strength to strength due to an increasing demand for IT products and services across the region, and in particular the UAE,” said Mr. Jamal Abdulsalam, Director of Partner Relations, Dubai Internet City. “We are pleased to partner with ‘Samsung Brain Challenge 2005,’ as it fits right into the assortment of events DIC initiates and associates with, in order to establish a new benchmark for the IT industry, and foster a spirit of healthy competitions in the IT industry. Quizzes like this will help to build a passion and enthusiasm for acquiring knowledge and create greater interest in the subject,” he added.
“We are proud that for the third consecutive time DIC business partners will get a unique opportunity to participate in one of UAE’s largest quiz programs, which is also considered the first IT industry-specific show,” said Mr. J. H. Park, President, Samsung Gulf Electronics.
“Dubai is acknowledged globally for instituting world class events complemented with handsome rewards for winners. In keeping with this spirit of the country – to bring the best in global culture – we are glad to witness the soaring success of the Samsung Brain Challenge event, which has been extremely well liked by people from all background and communities,” added Mr. Park.
Targeted primarily at UAE’s IT community, the event, which is in its third successful year, is open for participation to all IT and non-IT companies and will be hosted by the famed quizmaster, Derek O’ Brien.
The Samsung Brain Challenge will consist of two rounds comprising the written elimination round for all participating teams and the on stage final round for the top six teams. There will be two participants in each team and the entry fee is AED 350/- per team. The content for this quiz will be simple and cover topics such as sports, entertainment, lifestyle, travel and Information Technology. To register the teams or to collect the free audience passes call 04-3911960 or logon to www.dubaiquiz.com.
Samsung Middle East and Africa (MEA) is headquartered in Dubai. In line with its global vision of ‘Digital Convergence,’ the company markets its digital devices portfolio through four product divisions: Handheld products (HHP), Information Technology (IT), Home Appliances (HA) and Audio-Visual (AV). Through a network of over 40 distributors, Samsung MEA looks after the distribution of its digital devices across the Middle East and Africa region. With annual revenues in 2004 region reaching US$2.7 billion, the company has also invested in a service subsidiary, located in the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone in Dubai. The 3000-sq.mts-service facility recently completed nine years and is among the largest within the GCC countries.
