80% space already contracted for CABSAT 2004

"CABSAT is the eminent show in the region for companies seeking to gain a firm footing in the region's fast emerging cable satellite and communications sectors which form the main profile of the event," said DWTC Director General, Mubarak bin Fahad.

"A wide array of new industry-specific technologies will be showcased at the event which has gained credibility over the years as the key meeting point for regional decision-makers who seek to stay ahead of the competition by incorporating cutting-edge technologies that go on display in the cable, satellite, broadcast and communications field at this event," Mr. bin Fahad said.

The development of Dubai's technology, E-commerce and media industry has provided increased momentum to the show. Cabsat has also benefited from the region's rapidly developing electronic media markets and associated activities.

"The growth of the regional technology and media industry has fuelled a range of new business opportunities in the broadcast, communications and media technology fields and these developments along with GPRS, new satellites, digital compression and continued competition among pay TV and free-to-air channels has created a wealth of new business opportunities in the region, Mr. bin Fahad opined

CABSAT in the past editions has provided participants with a unique networking opportunity to touch base with trade professionals and forge new links with organisations that can help further the corporate goals of suppliers who specialise in cable, satellite, telecommunications and broadcast equipment and services.

Last year's edition of the event witnessed deals, launches and business galore proving to be an impressive event drawing more than 200 exhibitors and over 4,500 trade visitors from around the globe and particularly from the GCC countries.

CABSAT provides exhibitors with a dynamic setting where technology and business strategies converge and trade visitors from around the region explore business opportunities. Many exhibitors have used CABSAT to launch their products for the first time in the Gulf to an overwhelming response.

"In 2004 we are anticipating a much more enthusiastic response from both exhibitors and trade visitors," Mr. bin Fahad concluded.