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Popular features returning for this year’s edition include broadcasts by CABSAT TV
and tours of Dubai Studio City, a comprehensive community dedicated to the media
and entertainment industry in Dubai.

Majed Al Suwaidi, Senior Vice President of Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City and
Dubai Production City – TECOM Group, said: “Dubai is primed to advance and
transform the regional media landscape. Whether it’s catering to the fast-changing
preferences of diverse audiences or embracing digitisation, our emirate remains a key
player in the future of media innovation. Our strategic partnership with CABSAT
serves our vision to secure Dubai’s position as the capital of Arab Media and attract
transformative players to the region, in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’
and Dubai Creative Economy Strategy. We are thrilled for the return of CABSAT to
build bridges between our global creative ecosystem and major stakeholders in the
industry.”

In light of the success of its debut in 2022, CABSAT 2023 will also reprise the Co-
Production Salon that aimed to encourage investments in MENA content projects
through co-funding, co-production, and commissioning. The second edition of the
Salon is expected to present more interesting opportunities to the industry's
production companies, investors, and content producers.

This year will also see the launch of the BroadcastPro ME Manufacturer Awards. The
awards will honour businesses whose products are the backbone of the MENA region's
broadcast industry, driving innovation in the sector, and actively making a difference
in the sector and its daily operations. The diversity of the categories ranging from
cameras to switchers and beyond - catering for all types of organisations adhering to
implementing and using technology within the industry.

“We are truly delighted to take part in CABSAT this year. Our fibre optic lab in Dubai,
equipped with the latest equipment, provides Cable Tech with innovative solutions
and design assistance for broadcast and media projects. Through the use of our top
tier cables, connectors and accessories from well-known brands such as Percon,
Lemo, Neutrik and Schill, our company makes a significant impact within the
broadcasting sector. Moreover, we have certified specialists in Lemo and Neutrik
factories to produce SMPTE Hybrid and OpticalCON DUO/QUAD cable assemblies for
our customers, promising greater accessibility and quality to cable solutions,” Siarhei
Chaika of CableTech Middle East and Africa, cable distribution and installation
solutions for broadcast, commented.

Another popular returning feature is CABSAT TV, also powered by PixoJam, which will
be streamed live across all social media channels, and on all digital screens around
the show. Serving as an ideal channel for exhibitors to promote their brands and
showcase their range of advanced products, CABSAT TV will highlight the newest
technologies and trends in the film production industry.

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