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demonstrations, and technology master classes, fostering a culture of knowledge
sharing.

In 2024, the Middle East’s media and entertainment market is forecasted to reach USD
42.72bn, with a projected growth rate of 9.41% to attain USD 66.99bn by 2029.
Positioned as a leading destination for filmed content, broadcast, and satellite
industries, the region is undergoing a significant transformation into a content creation
hub from a content consumption market. CABSAT 2024 aims to unveil the future of
content creation and distribution, serving as a global platform for the media,
entertainment, and technology industry, with participation expected from over 120
countries.

This year’s event promises to be exceptional, featuring the return of the Content
Congress, offering insights on the evolving media landscape; the SATEXPO Summit,
facilitating innovation within the satellite and space community; and NextGen Content,
providing a platform for screening unreleased content and fostering engagement within
the creator economy and sustainable space exploitation.

Following its successful premiere in 2023, Integrate Middle East will once again bring
together Pro AV and system integration tech leaders, attracting buyers from diverse
sectors across the MENA region. The event will spotlight the rapid growth of the Pro AV
market, projected to reach USD 396.41m by 2028, with a CAGR of 8.61% from 2024 to
2028. Integrate Middle East will also delve into advancements in the global smart
buildings market, expected to increase from USD 96bn in 2023 to USD 408bn by 2030,
according to a report by Market Research Future.

Key topics such as innovation utilisation, the metaverse, the future of work, digital
signage, smart buildings, and sustainable design will take centre stage at the Integrate
Middle East Summit, offering attendees valuable insights from world-class speakers and
industry specialists.

CABSAT’s collaboration with Integrate Middle East provides a platform for attendees
and exhibitors to access emerging business opportunities across multiple sectors,
including education, media, entertainment, hospitality, retail, communication, corporate,
events, and real estate industries.

Abhishek Ganapathy, Director of Dubai World Trade Centre, said: “We are delighted to
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be hosting the 30 edition of CABSAT 2024, which will coincide with the second edition
of Integrate Middle East, offering a unique platform that brings together leaders in
content, broadcast, satellite, media, and entertainment sectors. This event has
successfully drawn participants from various sectors, including retail, hospitality,

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