Sharjah Media City seeks new opportunities at Gitex 2019

Sohaila Ahmed, Staff Reporter

Sharjah Media City (Shams) will participate in the Gitex Technology Week 2019 which will be held from 6th to 10th October 2019 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Shams will be demonstrating and introducing a wide range of their business activities and exhibiting several of its projects, during the five-day event.

Shams aims to explore opportunities to collaborate with different companies and at the same time create a strong awareness of their brand. Participating in the event is important for Shams as they are working towards make entrepreneurship accessible to aspiring startups, SME’s and established companies, and wish to inform attendees regarding similar initiatives. They also seek to give visitors and insight into their technological services and their various digital transformation plans. 

Dr. Khalid Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Media City (Shams), said that Shams aims to explore various opportunities provided by participating exhibitors and learn about the latest systems and software.

The participation is part of its efforts to attract companies working in creative industries to set up and expand their businesses, taking advantage of the unique environment offered by Sharjah Media City.

He added, “This exhibition provides a platform for Sharjah Media City to present its experience, network with media and creative industry experts and be aware about the latest developments in technologies that may be deployed by Shams, especially as the city focuses on innovation and strives to offer modern technology based services.

Today, as an innovative free zone, Shams is a global innovation hub within an integrated city capable of achieving uniqueness, excellence and creativity. It offers over 120 businesses and enables investors to combine several activities in a single license.

Licenses issued by them allow companies to carry out certain commercial activities within the city. For media professionals they provides various facilities, legal and flexible regulations, as well as unique public services and logistics available for investors from all over the world. These innovative, high-level services provides Shams with a safe and promising environment to start any businesses.