All roads lead to Comex starting today

The largest IT, Telecom and Technology show in the country, Comex 2009 remains open from 25th to 29th May from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Areas of interest at this year's Comex include the government section, business and shopper areas. The government section showcases various e-government services, such as e-payment, e-tendering, e-health, e-learning, e-entertainment and green initiatives.

Green IT:

Themed 'Comex goes green', Comex 2009 highlights various green initiatives, showcasing a range of energy-saving devices that reduce carbon footprints, increase efficiency and productivity at minimal cost.

Comex green agenda is also aimed at promoting practices on how to manage e-waste which poses greater risk to the environment.

Sadiq Ahmed Khan, Director - Sales and Marketing at OITE, the event's organizer, said:

"Green agenda is the new thing at Comex. This year, Comex does not only provide the latest trends in ICT but a better platform to learn more on green IT. Comex features e-waste, wherein individuals can learn more on how to recycle ICT products, using the most advanced systems and solutions. Comex provides the best opportunity to meet up-close and personal with various suppliers of green initiatives and source environmentally friendly products, equipment and solutions."

Business Section:

Business decision makers can get a wide range of IT, telecom and technology products and services at the Business Area, which runs from May 25 to 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

"With much better number of exhibitors compared last year, the business section provides a unique platform that allows businesses to interact with customers, network and build new alliances. This year's Comex witnesses bigger participation of the telecom sector including OmanTel, OmanMobile, Nawras, FriendiMobile, Ericsson, Huawei and Renna, providing best value-added services and special offers. These companies will provide greater awareness on e-telecom, which is one of the sector's green initiatives," said Atif Khan, Sr. Manager - Trade Fairs at OITE.

Shopper Area:

Tech-savvy enthusiasts on the other hand can indulge in a broad spectrum of the latest technology, hardware, software, gadgets and consumer electronics being offered at amazing rates at the Shopper Area. It runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. starting from May 25 up to May 29. Friday timing will be from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Since its inception, Comex Shopper has been the most anticipated event for the best IT, telecom and technology offers never seen before.

"We encourage everyone to visit Comex, learn the latest trends and get better value for their money. An event that every IT enthusiast shouldn't miss," Atif added.

IT-Seminar:

A value-added programme, Comex IT -Seminar hosted by Tariq Hilal Al Barwani, online manager at Nawras and the president of the community sharing portal KnowledgeOman.com, will be available for anyone for free during the five-day event. The session will focus on topics that include but not limited on hacking without the use of technology, building and maintaining an effective business on the internet, nuts and bolts of becoming an IT expert, etc. Visitors at Comex will not only get a chance to learn what's new, but get to ask questions and get answers directly from Oman's IT expert.

Comex 2009 is organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Information Technology Authority and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and supported by OmanTel and OmanMobile.

Sponsors:

Highest level of sponsorship in Comex 2009 has been signed on with MG - IT as lead and seminar area sponsor; Bishara Establishment, Photocentre, Friendi Mobile as lead sponsors; Nawras as official mobile service provider; Ericsson and Huawei as platinum sponsors; Renna as a gold sponsor; Abyss Technologies, Postech and Meta Galaxy as silver sponsors. Al Khalili Group as the official networking partner; Oman Daily Arabic and Oman Observer as official newspapers; OER Dossier as the event's official B2B publication; Y Magazine as official English weekly and GAC as the event's official clearing and forwarding agent.