Senior ICT Professionals have been arriving from around the region to discuss the current IT market, and opportunities to develop throughout the Middle East.
Delegates report that the ICT sector remains strong, with opportunities for development and growth especially within the Middle East.
"THE Gitex Global Conference is proving hugely popular again this year,"
said Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of the show organiser, Dubai World Trade Centre.
"I'm delighted that so many senior decision makers are using this as a platform for networking and knowledge exchange."
One of the senior speakers at this year's Global Conference, Fadi Hindi, the Head of IT planning and enterprise architecture for Dubai Customs hosted a packed tutorial on 'Enterprise Architecture: Drawing up a Blueprint for alignment'.
"The week long Gitex Global Conference offers excellent learning opportunities for industry professionals across several sectors," said Mr. Fadi Hindi. "Through exchanging knowledge and expertise, it provides guidelines to make wise investments in the IT industry. In the current economic climate there has never been a greater need for updated information and advice," he added.
Fazial Eledath, CIO, of Dubai Bank also took part in the first of a series of CxO lunches where discussions surrounding 'Customer First - IT in banking' took place.
"Gitex Technology Week has always been one of the best places to meet ICT executives in the region," Mr. Fazial Eledath said. "It allows us to see other people in the Middle East and interact with senior managers from other companies. The global attraction of Gitex Technology Week reaches beyond what is often seen in Dubai."
To complement the Gitex Global Conference, Gitex Majlis, an executive business programme for CEOs and senior business professionals, is providing the perfect environment for exclusive meetings.
This year there is an emphasis on using the new Park and Ride service at Zabeel Park as well as the shuttle bus services in and out of Gitex Technology Week . There are also 60 shuttle buses from main points such as hotels, malls, City Centre and Dubai Internet City.
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