Gitex Technology Week to be held from October 18-22 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Gitex Technology Week focuses on specific sectors including Gitex Business Solutions, Gulfcomms, and Consumer Electronics. Over 100,000 visitors are expected to visit the Gitex this year.

In addition, the Middle East International Banking, Financial Technology and Services Exhibition, MEFX, will also run alongside Gitex Technology Week.

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, opened on Sunday the 30th edition of Gitex Technology Week, one of the world’s top three information and communication technology events, at the Dubai International Convention Centre.

The consumer electronics section has companies like Cisco, Edimax Technology, Panasonic, Sanyo and Sharaf Electronics.

“The Middle East remains one of the focus markets for Panasonic globally. At Gitex we will demonstrate our digital heath technology. This year, Panasonic has the biggest stand at Gitex, which emphasises the importance we place on the exhibition,” said Anthony Peter, Associate Director and Group General Manager for direct consumer communication and customer care at Panasonic.