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state-of-the-art media centre has been set up at the Dubai World Trade
Centre for bona fide journalists covering GITEX 2003.
"GITEX 2003 has attracted the avid interest of a number of media personnel
and we have received more than 500 requests for pre-registration from the
local, regional and international media wanting to cover the event," said DWTC
General Manager Exhibitions, Leasing and Property, Abdulla T. Qassem.
He noted that the fantastic response from the media necessitated a versatile
and state of the art environment that offered both local and visiting media with
an ideal workspace complete with computers and office automation sponsored by HP.
"There will be as many as 45 computer terminals all provided courtesy of HP
and the entire networking solutions have been arranged by Bond Communications, a division of Bond Trading Est. that specializes in low
current technology providing/integrating in the UAE and GCC countries," said
Mr. Qassem.
Key facilities being provided at the media centre located diagonally opposite
hall five and next to the Sheikh Rashid Hall include a large soundproof air-conditioned room, ample seating space, telephone and fax lines, a
breakout room for conducting interviews, catering services, office services,
Internet access and pigeon holes laden with news and support materials from
the participating exhibitors to assist in timely, informative and compelling
provision of information and news about GITEX across the world. |
