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GITEX Technology Week 2009

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Yesterday was the start of the GITEX Technology week. Oes Tsetnoc was not able to see the opening but as of writing this post, I am at GITEX in Dubai World Trade Centre. I just had a glimpse of the virtual magician show at DU’s stand. DU has a great and big stand located at the Zabeel Hall.

GITEX opened yesterday with over 3,000 companies from 65 countries. This year will have a  range of new and enhanced features and facilities to provide a world class forum for ICT industry. GITEX Shopper and Consumer Electronics opened a day earlier at the Airport Expo Dubai.

Visitors who would most likely to visit the are from these sectors:

  • Banking & Finance
  • Education
  • Government / Regulatory Authority / Defense
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Logistics & Storage
  • Manufacturing
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Small & Medium Businesses
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities & Energy
  • Wholesale & Retail
  • General Public

Exhibitors at the GITEX Technology Week 2009 are from these sector:

  • Computer Components & Peripherals
  • Storage Media
  • Embedded Computer Technology
  • Power Supplies for Information and Communications Systems
  • Telecommunication Wireless & Networks
  • Mobile Communication Systems
  • Voice over IP
  • Radio Equipment
  • Satellite Communication and Broadcasting
  • Internet Services
  • Telematics
  • Network Computing Software & Components
  • Software & Services
  • IT Services & Consulting
  • Banking Technology & Financial Services

GITEX Technology Week 2009 opening hours:

19-21 October 2009 10am-7pm

22 October 2009       10am-5pm

Amission Costs:

5 day pass – AED100

1 day pass – AED40

GITEX 2009 Opens today at Airport Expo Dubai

GITEX Shopper and Consumer Electronics Expo 2009 opens today at the Airport Expo Dubai. It is the most awaited technology event in Dubai every year. It is recognized as the annual event for technology vendors, distributors and resellers.

GITEX has always something new to offer and this year. Technology fans, geeks, ICT professional in the Middle East  has the chance to be the first to see  latest operating system, Windows 7 that will run on new PCs  prior to its launching on October 22. Visitors will also be able to buy Windows 7 pre-loaded onto laptops at GITEX Shopper.

On gaming, there will be a 700sqm space that will be dedicated to a combination of various gaming activities including national and international tournaments, online PC Gaming, new game launched. Visitors to GITEX Shopper will not only be able to watch exciting matches on stage but will also have a chance to participate in a tournament with the world’s best computer gamers on October 18 – 19 – in the local Counter-Strike qualifier which be open only for two spots in the Global Challenge.

I was able to get photos of the show before it opened today as we were assigned to do the networking jobs. People were so busy working and preparing days before it open.

So don’t miss the hottest gadget sales event of the year and be the first to see the latest in technology.

GITEX Shopper & Consumer Electronics is organized by Dubai World Trade Centre with Jumbo and Jacky’s as the strategic partners.