Dubai Studio City to showcase regional growth at IBC 2008 in Amsterdam

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Highlighting Dubai's role on the global landscape, Dubai Studio City will also highlight the facilities and services offered through the free zone to potential international partners from the US, India, the UK, Europe and Canada.

IBC 2008 will be held from 12-16 September at the RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre in Amsterdam.

Complementing the regional media industry's growth by 19% in 2007 according to Pan Arab Research Center (PARC) - Dubai Studio City achieved phenomenal growth of 263% in 2007, based on 58 new business partners, compared to 2006.

Jamal Al Sharif, Executive Director, Dubai Studio City, said:

'IBC 2008 offers an ideal platform for Dubai Studio City to showcase our sophisticated offerings to the international broadcast community. Strategically located at the crossroads of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai Studio City offers prospective partners a business enabling environment with significant incentives including a 100% tax free benefit.'

Currently, Dubai Studio City is home to over 70 broadcasters, while more than 160 TV channels operate from Dubai Media City (DMC), yet another TECOM Investments entity. DSC has over 140 licensed business partners, comprising recognized broadcasters such as MTV, Spacetoon, Nickelodeon and NDTV (Arabia), and value chain companies including EVS Broadcast Equipment SA, Irdeto, Alpatron, and Mediapro.

Dubai Studio City will leverage the IBC platform to highlight its world class satellite broadcast solutions. Provided in partnership with du, a vertically integrated satellite services provider that owns and operates its own communication infrastructure, Dubai Studio City provides access to teleport and satellite connectivity for enabling customers to uplink and downlink content and live feeds.

Al Sharif added: 'Dubai Studio City's participation in major international events such as IBC facilitates our interaction with key global players in the broadcasting sector. We keenly look forward to establishing increased synergy with a body of professionals such as broadcasters, content creators/providers, equipment manufacturers, professional and technical associations from across the world.'

With its state-of-the-art facility, Dubai Studio City offers shared services and infrastructure including production and post-production facilities, which allows broadcasters to leverage considerable operational cost savings.

Location Approval Services (LAS), Dubai Studio City's dedicated operational arm, is mandated with facilitating government permits for all photography and filming activities in Dubai, enhancing the operations of regional and international filmmakers.

Dedicated to the growth of film, TV, radio production, post-production and broadcast industries in the region, the 22 million square foot Dubai Studio City boasts 14 sound stages, 3.5 million square foot back lot for outdoor shooting, commercial offices, pre-built studios, a business centre and post-production studios.

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About Dubai Studio City (www.dubaistudiocity.com)
Launched in Feb, 2005, Dubai Studio City (DSC) offers a complete technical and community infrastructure catering to the film, TV, radio production and broadcast industries. Being built on an area of more than 20 million square feet . DSC aims to attract production and broadcast companies, as well as a wide range of support services, including providers for animation, dubbing, makeup, costume design, set design and construction, casting, telnet agencies, telecine, and laboratory facilities. DSC will feature pre-built studios, sound stages, workshops, backlots and stage areas, post-production studios, and satellite communication services. The cluster will also house film & television academies, commercial offices, entertainment & retail spaces, and hotels & residential facilities to accommodate crews and cast. DSC's Location Approval Services (LAS) provides a single window for applying for shooting permits.

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