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According to Euroconsult estimates, transponder demand throughout MENA has risen 12% per year for the last five years. Commercial satellite-lease revenues have grown by 17% per year on average since 2003, reaching $752m in 2007.
The report states that 42% of Ku-band satellite usage within the MENA region was from television and radio broadcasts, while the remainder was made up from voice and data traffic.
Highlighting the growth of satellite demand, Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of Cabsat MENA - the third largest digital media event globally- is launching a new dedicated trade event, Satellite MENA.
Satellite MENA will deliver a networking platform to explore business opportunities, formulate strategies and create partnerships for video, voice, data and IP communications over satellite.
Helal Saeed Almarri, CEO, Dubai World Trade Centre, said:
"The launch of Satellite MENA provides a dedicated business forum for those interested in the Satellite sectors, and we are delighted to have the support from some of the market's leading associations. Holding Cabsat MENA and Satellite MENA side by side allows us to be more targeted in our approach while still providing a detailed reflection of the overall cable and satellite market."
Satellite MENA will run alongside Cabsat MENA which has been refocused to serve the digital broadcast sector. Together, these two events are expected to attract nearly 10,000 trade visitors from more than 100 countries during the three-day exhibition welcoming 650 exhibiting companies from 50 countries.
Martin Jarrold, Chief International Programme Development, GVF, one of the leading industry associations supporting Satellite MENA, said:
"As the satellite sector has significantly grown, we are delighted that this exhibition, Satellite MENA, has been launched. Such a dedicated event will help satellite professionals exchange ideas and visions, and gain more industry insight in a very specific atmosphere. GVF is proud to be an associate and welcomes this strategic development of the event,"
Satellite MENA is also supported by Asia Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC), Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) and World Trade Association (WTA).
Focusing solely on the media and broadcast sectors, Cabsat MENA is also supported by Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), International Association for Broadcasting Manufacturers (IABM) and Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU). This event will showcase the latest products and services from the entire spectrum of the digital media industry, from content creation management to delivery.
Both exhibitions will have dedicated networking and knowledge exchange opportunities with registrations for the conferences including the GVF MENASAT Summit at Satellite MENA.
Cabsat MENA and Satellite MENA will welcome trade visitors between 11am - 7pm from 3-5 March 2009. Admission is restricted to trade and business professionals only. Visitors under the age of 18 will not be permitted entry. University students will be permitted entry on 5 March only and must be accompanied by a faculty member.
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