His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Governmental Sector Development, today opened the Middle East’s largest Electronic Media and Satellite Communications Exhibition, CABSAT2007, reinforcing the organisers’ confidence that this year’s event will attract the highest quality of trade visitors to its largest-ever edition.
Following the opening, His Excellency toured the exhibition, meeting leading international and regional suppliers, seeing the latest developments in satellite communication technology and being shown demonstrations of broadcast equipment and products.
CABSAT2007 brings together over 500 exhibitors from 50 countries, highlighting a range of advanced trends in such breakthrough areas as High-Definition Television (HDTV), Mobile Television, IPTV and Broadband via Satellite.
CABSAT’s growth has been significant in 2007, with a 27 increase in gross space, and a 53 percent rise in exhibitors from field of broadcast and production, reflecting the major growth of the Arabic broadcasting space.
Major exhibitors include ArabSat, AVID, Dubai Studio City, Eutelsat, Eurostar, eVision, Harris, Intelsat, Oasis, Panasonic, SONY, Technosat, Televes and Triax.
“We are honoured by the presence of His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri and are delighted by the strong industry response on the first day of this magnificent event,” said Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of CABSAT2007.
“CABSAT not only provides a targeted platform for ongoing business development, it also provides an essential opportunity for the industry to discuss its growth and development,” he added.
One of the main show highlights this year will be two major industry award programmes, the “CABSAT DrDish TV Awards" and the “Digital Studio Industry Leadership Awards”.
The CABSAT DrDish TV Awards were created to recognise quality products, excellent services and genuine digital projects and solutions for Cable and Satellite Industry. The Awards will honour winners in the field of innovative products, service providers and leading television brands.
The Digital Studio Industry Leadership Awards will focus on the individuals and companies that have contributed to the growth of the broadcast and production industry in the region.
CABSAT2007 takes place on the 6-8 of March 2007 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre in halls 1, 2, 3 and 4, from 11am to 7pm. The exhibition also delivers two industry-led conferences, CABSAT2007 Broadcasting Conference which will take place in Ajman D on the 7-8 of March 2007 and the GVF Satellite Symposium in Sharjah D on the 7th of March.
CABSAT2007 and the industry-led conferences are for Trade and Business professionals only. Visitors under the age of 18 will not be permitted entry. University students will be permitted entry on 8 March only and must be accompanied by a faculty member.
About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
www.dwtc.com
As the organiser of Cabsat 2007, Dubai World Trade Centre offers over 27 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 15 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. DWTC works the region’s leading trade bodies and industry associations to ensure that all conferences deliver full value and are built upon the real needs of their specific sector.
CABSAT
www.cabsat.com
CABSAT is the largest Electronic Media and Satellite Communications Event. As an annual event, the exhibition provides the perfect platform for decisions makers, buyers and sellers to network, exchange ideas, debate and explore business opportunities and strategies. CABSAT will cover three main industry sectors including:
• Cable & Satellite Equipment & Accessories
• Satellite Communications
• Broadcast & Production
CABSAT2006 attracted 8070 industry professionals and was supported and endorsed by GVF, Arab States Broadcasting Union, Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union and International Associations of Broadcasting Manufacturers.
