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5/22/24, 11:56 AM Hasher bin Maktoum inaugurates CABSAT; Integrate Middle East at Dubai World Trade Centre | Emirates News Agency

Hasher bin Maktoum inaugurates CABSAT; Integrate Middle East at Dubai World Trade Centre
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DUBAI, 21st May, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated, today officially inaugurated the 30th
edition of CABSAT and second edition of Integrate Middle East at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The flagship events for content creation, production, post-
production, broadcast, satellite management, distribution, satcom, space tech, and the MENA Pro AV industries, being held from 21 – 23 May 2024, are expected to bring
together 18,000 and 10,000 visitors respectively.
H.H. Sheikh Hasher toured both the exhibitions, along with Abdul Rahman Obaid Abu Al Shawareb, EVP of Protocol and Security at DWTC and Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar,
EVP of Venue Services Management at DWTC. His Highness visited various pavilions featuring prominent industry players from China, France, and Germany.
Furthermore, during the first day of the exhibition, His Highness met with a range of exhibitors including YahSat, ArabSat, NileSat, First Gulf Company (FGC), PixoJam,
Oasis Enterprises and Epson.
His Highness also watched a demonstration of the latest photorealistic set at the Virtual Production Studio by PixoJam, while First Gulf Company (FGC) presented a brief
on its systems design, integration, installation and unparalleled support. Additionally, His Highness witnessed Oasis Enterprise’s showcase of its products and solutions
that cater to diverse sectors including education, corporate, worship, healthcare, government organisations and agencies of all scales.
CABSAT 2024 has brought together more than 450 exhibitors from over 120 countries, and attracts a wide range of professionals including Engineers, System Integrators
and Broadcasters within Digital, Content, Broadcast and Satellite; to Content Buyers, Sellers, Producers and Distributors, making it an ideal platform for networking and
learning about the latest industry developments. CABSAT 2024 also boasts unique features such as the Co-Production Salon, a dedicated meeting lounge for business
opportunities for investment in Arabic content.
Across the three days, the event’s conference offerings - the Content Congress, SATExpo Summit - will also convene over 150 globally renowned speakers and industry
specialists who will lead discussions on key trends shaping the industry’s future.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to tour the world-class facilities offered by Dubai Studio City, which is the largest media, entertainment, and broadcasting hub in the
region. Notably, the Dubai Studio City, a division of TECOM Group PJSC, also serves as a Strategic Partner of CABSAT 2024. The media hub is known for its superior
media infrastructure, including the largest soundstage in the region, boutique studios, backlots, production offices, and recording studios.
“Embracing digitisation and harnessing the power of local talent can transform the regional creative industry’s outlook, and Dubai is firmly at the forefront of this
evolution,” said Majed Al Suwaidi, Senior Vice President of Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, and Dubai Production City at TECOM Group PJSC.
“Dubai Studio City is accelerating the city’s vision for artistic and cultural excellence through its continued support for the Dubai Creative Economy Strategy, and as the
Strategic Partner of CABSAT 2024, we are proud to advance the vital role and promising prospects of the regional entertainment, broadcasting, and media industries.”
The second edition of Integrate Middle East (Integrate ME), which is co-located with CABSAT 2024, aims to convene Pro AV and system integration tech leaders while

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