GEMEX to feature seven national pavilions

Key players in the global media industry from 15 countries are already represented at the event. In addition, seven countries, representing a cross-section of Europe and Southeast Asia have confirmed their presence will be strong enough to warrant the presence of a national pavilion.

'We are delighted to announce that GEMEX will feature pavilions representing the UK, France and Bavaria (Germany) - underscoring Europe's growing interest in the opportunities the Middle East offers to global media players. The strong European presence will be complemented by a solid Far East presence, with pavilions representing China, Korea and Taiwan. India will also host a national pavilion at the inaugural edition of GEMEX,' said Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Assistant General Manager of the Dubai World Trade Centre.

'The international response GEMEX is generating demonstrates Dubai's strength in the global and media entertainment industry. Merging an exhibition with a unique educational opportunity is enabling us to provided added value to GEMEX participants. We are confident this event will further boost Dubai's role as an important media hub in the international sphere,' said Gaiti Rabbani, Director of Marketing, Dubai Media City.

Dubai Media City (DMC), the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and International Conferences & Exhibitions (IC&E) have teamed up to create an immense international trade show. The exhibition will be complemented by a series of seminars, conferences and workshops being organised by Gambate! Communications Consultants, aimed at providing media professionals with an opportunity to learn about the newest trends and technologies fuelling growth of the media industry in the region and globally.

'We will soon be announcing details about the range of keynote sessions to be delivered in conjunction with the exhibition and are buoyed by the enthusiasm industry players are already demonstrating to the GEMEX event, which offers a creative, new approach to meet the growing demand for information about trends and new technologies that have an impact on this sector,' said Renee Harper-Ardrey of Gambate! Communications Consultants.

The 15 countries currently represented at the exhibition are Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America.

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