Comex 2009 goes green

Driven by Oman's digital strategy, Comex 2009 integrates new and enriched concepts such as e-governance - a showcase of e-payment gateway and e-tendering, as well as e-health, e-learning, e-gaming, consumer electronics and high-end products.

Comex 2009 Business Area is open from May 25 to 28, showcasing the latest IT, Telecom, Technology & Solutions especially designed for businesses and demonstrated for decision makers. Shopper Area, a one-stop shop offering the latest in technology, hardware, software, gadgets and consumer electronics for end users runs from May 25 to 29.

Organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport & Communication, Information Technology Authority - ITA and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority - TRA and supported by Omantel & Oman Mobile.

Comex is also endorsed by UFI - the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.

Comex through the years has been serving as a catalyst for the phenomenal growth of the ICT and Telecom industry, bringing in a wide spectrum of products and solutions from the world's leading ICT brands to businesses and end users in the region. Comex enables businesses to establish their names in the country's rapidly growing ICT market.

Comex 2009 Goes Green, as it integrates a full range of environment-friendly solutions especially designed towards building a sustainable green future. It is aimed at helping businesses and individuals learn more about green practices, setting clear standards and goals for increasing energy efficiency, reducing CO2 emissions, properly managing e-waste and sourcing environment-friendly products, equipments and solutions.

Comex helps in a greater way to build strong business alliances and improves market penetration both in B2B and B2C segments.

According to Mr. Atif Khan, Senior Manager - Trade Fairs at OITE, Comex 2008 broke all previous records by representing more then 200 companies to over 50,000 visitors.

"While witnessing exponential growth with the integration of new concepts, Comex 2009 will achieve a new milestone".

This year's Comex will also hold the "Comex IT, Telecom Conference", a platform for local and regional IT and Telecom industry professionals, CIO's, CTO's & stakeholders to address critical issues & their solutions facing today's businesses or government authorities.

Exhibitor categories include IT & Business Solutions; Telecommunications; Network Infrastructure & Security; Transport & Logistics Technologies; Banking & Financial Solutions; Digital Equipment & Technologies; Mobility & Broadcast Technologies; e-Services focusing on e-Health, e-Learning and e-Gaming; Wireless & Satellite Communications; Energy Efficient Equipment & Technologies, Recycling & e-Waste Management Systems, Green Raw Materials & Manufacturing, Dynamic Energy Savers & Home Appliances, Green IT Solutions for Large Enterprises, SME's & Home Use; Consumer Electronics & e-Entertainment.