The first ever MECOM exhibition, the Middle East’s premier event for the telecoms and enterprise communications industry, opened today in Abu Dhabi. The event will run from April 22 -25 at the state-of-the-art Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

The three day event will offer a definitive platform for industry networking, expertise exchange, and business development across many sectors. The show will complement the Middle East’s rapid telecommunications development which is characterised by a booming ICT industry and one of the world’s highest per capita mobile phone subscription rates.

Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, MECOM 2007 is being supported by a collection of high-profile sponsors including TRA, Etisalat, Du, Thuraya, Dubai Internet City and many more.

Simon Horgan, CEO, ADNEC commented,

“This is a very important event as the telecommunications industry in the region is undergoing a period of major investment and development. ADNEC is honoured to be hosting this important debut exhibition, which is yet another endorsement of Abu Dhabi’s ability to host major international exhibitions.”

Thousands of visitors, from more than 40 countries have pre-registered to attend the exhibition including regional telecoms service providers, and enterprises with major communications needs such as banks and financial institutions, government departments, hotel operators and hospitals. The event has also attracted heightened interest from the military, civil defence, oil and gas, retail, transportation and logistics, marine and aviation sectors.

Up to 100 exhibitors will be showcased at MECOM 2007, including regional telecommunications service providers, IT and software companies, internet and broadband service providers, mobile phone manufacturers and retailers, web designers, cable companies, satellite companies, ICT communications organizations, internet content providers and many more.

Running alongside the Exhibition will be a high profile Conference for the telecommunications industry, followed by a day of seminars on the latest advances in communications technology for enterprise applications.

MECOM is the 8th major exhibition to be held at ADNEC since its official opening of Phase One in February. The multi-purpose is the most modern exhibition facility in the Middle East and boasts 28,000 square metres of exhibition floor space over seven interconnected halls, two luxurious conference rooms, 16 meeting rooms and a 2,000sqm food court.

When fully complete in 2008, ADNEC will contain 55,000sqm of exhibition floor space making it one of the largest exhibition venues in the Middle East.

For further information please contact:

Ben Collins
Marketing Manager
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company
Tel: + 971 2 4446900
Fax: + 971 2 4446135
P.O.Box: 5546
Email: ben.collins@adnec.ae