Live to produce the opening ceremony for IDEX 2009 using HD technology

IDEX is held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. IDEX 2009 is taking place at Adnec from 22-26 February 2009.

The production plan, including the number and distribution of cameras, has been laid out in cooperation with the organizers. Production will apply best international practices in the field and latest HD technology.

Abdul Hadi Al-Sheikh, Managing Director and CEO of Live said, "It is an honor for us to add an important event to Live's agenda, especially that IDEX is the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's largest defense exhibition and conference. I would like to thank our team of professionals and reiterate our commitment to provide the full support to this exhibition through our latest HD technology and the most developed OB Vans in the region."

Commenting on this event, Ali Bin Harmal, Managing Director of Adnec, said, "It is our pleasure to work with Live who proved since its inception the professionalism in the outside broadcast sector. With its latest HD facilities and their team of professionals, we are sure that Live will deliver its promises and contribute to the success of IDEX 2009."

Live has the exclusive rights to transmit the UAE Professional League Championships and the Arabic poetry program, 'Shaer Al Million'. It has also broadcast the Middle East International Film Festival, Capital World Tennis Championship, Operette Zayed and the Dream, and the cricket championship.