HRH Prince Misha'al bin Majid bin Abdulaziz Governor of Jeddah Will open Tomorrow Monday 02/11/ 1428H the CommTel Show 2007 for computers, Internet, office equipment, business telecommunications, and mobile phones. The show is organized by Al-Harithi Exhibitions Co. Ltd at the Jeddah International Center for Exhibitions and Conferences during the period from 3 to 7/11/1428 (12 to 16, November 2007). The organization of this annual event coincides with the great developments witnessed in the field of information technology and telecommunications.
The CommTel Show in its 22nd copy provides an ideal forum for decision makers, businessmen, and investors for exchanging views and making transactions through their endeavors to cover the needs of IT and telecommunications sectors. The show will also play an important role in presenting the great advancements characterizing nowadays commercial deals between different countries due to the utilization of digital technologies. It is worth mentioning that CommTel 2006 has been highly successful in attracting the leading companies in the fields of IT and telecommunications. The success of the event has been evident as large numbers of visitors flocked to the show to explore its latest technologies.
The show is organized under the patronage of Haddad for Telecommunications. The company will offer prizes during the activities of the show for visitors.
High competition between telecommunication services providers is expected, since participant companies are expected to display large amounts of their latest products of mobile sets and accessories, IT technologies, in addition to DSL and Internet technologies. STC, Mobily, and Bravo are among the prominent companies participating in the show.
The show will also be attended by providers of telecommunication products, electrical systems, consultancy and engineering services through satellites, space telecommunication technologies, compact products for computers, mobile sets, and telecommunication solutions.
On the other hand, the show will witness participation of IT companies and producers of highly advanced technical solutions. New programs about training, health, education, languages, engineering, networking, broadband solutions, and multimedia technologies are expected in the show.
The computer sector will display the latest products of computers, laptops, and relative equipment, including plasma and LCD monitors.
Other displays will include small and large digital printers, photocopiers, scanners, storage solutions, networking solutions, digital cameras, office equipment, inks, etc.
With a vast variety of products; CommTel 2007 is the only such show in the Western Province.
Historical Background
Launched over two decades ago as an international event to cater for a fledgling market of computers and business telecommunications, CommTel has, in line with market demands, introduced business equipment, mobile phones and internet solutions into its comprehensive show portfolio.
Annually, CommTel brings together the leading suppliers of home and business information technology products, as well as leading suppliers of other office and home equipments. Whether one is intending to work from home or to equip or refurbish a company office, CommTel is the one-stop shop to discover the new and innovative products and services.
The Market
With a rapidly growing population, rising from the present 26 million to a forecast of 47 million by 2020, Saudi Arabia is investing huge amounts in its IT and telecommunication sectors for both business and domestic use. A rapid expansion has occurred, making Saudi Arabia the largest and fastest growing market for such products and services. For example, fixed telecommunications services has increased to 5.5 million lines this year, with 25 lines per 100 people. Mobile phone utilization has sky rocketed and is growing at an astronomical rate. Personal computers in the Kingdom have increased from 1.5 million in 2001 to over 4 million in 2004 (18.24 per 100 inhabitants), the highest penetration in the Gulf Region.
This increased demand for business computing, communications, education and Internet. Companies have unprecedented opportunities to offer goods and services in all areas in one of the largest markets, and more importantly the fastest growing, in the Middle East.
