GEMEX 2003 Opens with Global Players showcasing latest trends and technologies

The exhibition, to be held in Halls 5,6, and 7 will be open from 10 AM - 1PM and 5 PM - 8:30 PM on March 4, 5 and 6.

'GEMEX, which is built on the success of the former CABSAT event, will enable visitors to explore the latest trends and technologies fuelling growth of the media industry regionally and globally. Exhibitors come to Dubai to explore the business opportunities the region holds and they expect to secure significant business following the exhibition,' said Mr. Mubarak Ahmed bin Fahad, Director General of the Dubai World Trade Centre LLC.

Featured pavilions representing the UK and Bavaria (Germany) underscore Europe's growing interest in the opportunities the Middle East offers to global media players. Companies are keen to take advantage of the many opportunities the region has to offer. Representation from France will feature leading companies, and exhibitors from Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland, and the Netherlands will showcase their latest products at the show.

The strong European presence will be complemented by a solid Far East presence, with additional pavilions representing China, Korea and Taiwan. Several companies from India will also be present. The overall international response GEMEX is generating demonstrates Dubai's strength in the global cable, satellite, broadcasting, media and entertainment industries, and demonstrates a future boost to Dubai's role as an important media hub in the international sphere.

Several local players will also be on hand, including some of the UAE'S strongest cable, satellite, and broadcast elements and key publishers. Star Vision is back for this edition of the exhibition and will be exhibiting digital satellite receivers and satellite receiving equipment. UAE Radio and Television will be showing a screening of their channels. Other key regional players that are displaying the newest products include E-Vision, Emirates Media, Eurostar, Sony, Jumbo, Panasonic, Procast, Mediacom, Technosat and Tek Signals.

Procast is one of the leading companies in the broadcast industry as a provider of products, systems, support, and training for professional customers across Africa and the Middle East. Their participation at CABSAT 2002 gave them a push in the market, and they are looking forward to promoting their production house and service center at GEMEX 2003.

Among highlights of the show is the launch of home cinema and video on demand services by the Egyptian Satellite Company - Nilesat. They participated at the last edition of the exhibition and are very excited at being a part of GEMEX 2003.

GEMEX 2003 is set to provide visitors with the latest technologies from around the world. Exhibitors are looking forward to meet manufacturers and distributors of a wide range of cutting-edge cable, satellite and broadcasting products and to explore new technological solutions and innovative product development at the event.

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