UAE to boost information tech exports to Indian subcontinent
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
DUBAI, Oct 27 (PTI): Dubai Export Development Corporation (EDC) organised a forum on the sidelines of technology exhibition (GITEX) to enhance the export opportunities of the Emirate's information technology services into South Asia.
The forum, entitled 'Indian ICT Sector and Opportunities in a High Growth Market', provided various buyers from India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan the chance to discuss and explore Information Communication (ICT) businesses and import products and services from companies out of Dubai.
"With Dubai and the UAE considered to be the ICT hub in the Middle East region, the forum will aid these interested South Asian buyers to import I.C.T. products and services from Dubai," EDC Chief Executive Officer, Engr Saed Al Awadi said.
"It is extremely encouraging approach to demonstrate and implement the Emirate's expertise in ICT solutions and to drive Dubai ICT enterprises to operate locally, regionally and globally," he added.
EDC, the export promotion and facilitation wing of the Dubai government, organised the business matchmaking forum recently involving more than 70 companies. It aimed at contributing to the growth of Dubai's knowledge economy.
"The forum was very timely with thousands of visitors currently in the Emirate to visit GITEX, resulting in an increase in potential export prospects for Dubai's ICT sector."
"The forum was held under the vision of Dubai for 2015 with our main objective being to highlight Dubai's strategic platform of making its ICT sector known regionally particularly its eServices and eGovernment solutions," he emphasised.
The business matchmaking forum, coinciding with GITEX Technology Week, was attended by more than 70 South Asian companies with some revealing future road-maps of establishing offices and enhancing their presence in Dubai and the UAE.
Additionally, EDC officials with EDC's strategic partner - Dubai Internet City (DIC) and the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), provided presentations of various strategic programmes on conducting business in Dubai.
"For more than three months, EDC has spared no efforts to organise this forum for Dubai ICT companies and South Asian buyers. We have represented and held meetings with various organisations discussing possibilities of partnerships with both Dubai and South Asian companies," EDC Country Representative in India, said Harsh Mohan Puri said.
India is one of the top ten leading and booming ICT markets in the world and the Federal and State Governments of India are currently committed to developing e-Governance in the country.
The forum, entitled 'Indian ICT Sector and Opportunities in a High Growth Market', provided various buyers from India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan the chance to discuss and explore Information Communication (ICT) businesses and import products and services from companies out of Dubai.
"With Dubai and the UAE considered to be the ICT hub in the Middle East region, the forum will aid these interested South Asian buyers to import I.C.T. products and services from Dubai," EDC Chief Executive Officer, Engr Saed Al Awadi said.
"It is extremely encouraging approach to demonstrate and implement the Emirate's expertise in ICT solutions and to drive Dubai ICT enterprises to operate locally, regionally and globally," he added.
EDC, the export promotion and facilitation wing of the Dubai government, organised the business matchmaking forum recently involving more than 70 companies. It aimed at contributing to the growth of Dubai's knowledge economy.
"The forum was very timely with thousands of visitors currently in the Emirate to visit GITEX, resulting in an increase in potential export prospects for Dubai's ICT sector."
"The forum was held under the vision of Dubai for 2015 with our main objective being to highlight Dubai's strategic platform of making its ICT sector known regionally particularly its eServices and eGovernment solutions," he emphasised.
The business matchmaking forum, coinciding with GITEX Technology Week, was attended by more than 70 South Asian companies with some revealing future road-maps of establishing offices and enhancing their presence in Dubai and the UAE.
Additionally, EDC officials with EDC's strategic partner - Dubai Internet City (DIC) and the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), provided presentations of various strategic programmes on conducting business in Dubai.
"For more than three months, EDC has spared no efforts to organise this forum for Dubai ICT companies and South Asian buyers. We have represented and held meetings with various organisations discussing possibilities of partnerships with both Dubai and South Asian companies," EDC Country Representative in India, said Harsh Mohan Puri said.
India is one of the top ten leading and booming ICT markets in the world and the Federal and State Governments of India are currently committed to developing e-Governance in the country.