European & Asian electronic media companies set to converge on Dubai to participate in CABSAT '05

"There is a much stronger presence at CABSAT this year with more companies from the UK and Germany exhibiting alongside other European countries and a noticeable increase in Asian companies especially from Taiwan and China, in comparison with previous editions of the show and this clearly emphasizes the exhibition's importance among some of the key players in the industry," said DWTC General Manager Exhibitions and Conventions, Christina Nicholson.

"The region's electronic media industry offers a variety of lucrative opportunities as the industry is revolutionising its services that are offered to consumers in the region. As a result, CABSAT has attracted a growing number of international exhibitors this year," Ms. Nicholson noted.

She added that an increasing number of international manufacturers are participating at the event directly rather than via appointed distributors as they realise the potential the show has, to reach out to buyers throughout the GCC and neighbouring region.

The German presence at the event is strengthened by a strong delegation from Bavaria comprising 20 individual enterprises under the patronage of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs. Among the participants include leading manufacturers of camera support equipment, crane systems and lighting for the movie and film industry as well as manufacturers for satellite antennas, for the planning and operation of communication systems.

The UK's Telecommunications Industry Association and the UK Trade & Investment authority sponsor the UK pavilion at CABSAT. The UK exhibitors at CABSAT 2005 will be displaying a wide range of products, services and technologies and exploring business opportunities and partnerships with UK companies in a wide range of sectors within the electronic media industry.

CABSAT is the most important "must-attend" event on the calendar for Taiwanese companies led by Tai-Den Limited along with 13 participants.

The Chinese will showcase the strongest-ever presence at the event with a total of 27 companies participating on a massive 357 square metre stand. CABSAT has been an important show for Chinese manufacturers and all the major Chinese players will be participating including Shenzhen Success Digital, Skyworth Digital, Shenzhen Divitone, Gospell Digital, Hansen Industries to name a few.

CABSAT 2005 has been endorsed by international industry associations such as Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), International Associations Of Broadcasting Manufacturers (IABM) and Global Satellite Forum (GVF).

The event has been segmented into three distinct sectors, with their independent focus on cable & satellite equipment and accessories, communications and broadcast & production and provides end-to-end technological solutions to buyers from throughout the region.

CABSAT 2004 was an outstanding success with 85% of exhibitors meeting their expectations. 83% of the visitors stated that CABSAT was the only event they attended globally and 84% of the visitors were very satisfied with CABSAT 2004.