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Top brands to showcase latest products at Gitex Shopper

DUBAI, August 23, 2016

Top global tech brands and the region’s largest retailers will showcase latest technologies at the Gitex Shopper, the region’s largest consumer electronics show, to be held in October, in Dubai, UAE.

The event will take place from October 1 to 8, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

The eight-day sales extravaganza promises exciting new product launches and unbeatable offers across the full spectrum of technology, communication and entertainment sectors, said a statement.

In addition to being a bargain hunter’s paradise for all things tech, Gitex Shopper serves as a playground of novel entertainment features, competitions, prizes and activities that will keep visitors enthralled and engaged from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm every day of the show, it said.

Millions of dirhams in prizes will be up for grabs this year, and will include an car [SUV], dream holidays and cutting-edge tech products given away daily, it added.

Demand for the latest consumer electronics, whether for work, home, entertainment or communication, continues to grow in the Middle East. In the UAE alone spend on consumer electronics is expected to reach $4.58 million by the end of 2016, according to Business Monitor International (BMI) and the country remains one of the leading consumer technology markets in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, said a statement.

The country is rated globally as a key market because of its role as a trading hub serving the GCC and other neighbouring markets. Retailers and distributors in the emirate serve a potential market of almost two billion people, with Gitex Shopper acting as an important additional retail marketplace to reach a wider segment of consumers, it stated.

Trixie LohMirmand, senior vice president, DWTC, said: “Gitex Shopper has always been an exciting and much anticipated event – as much for consumers as it is for those participating on their stands. This is a show that contributes considerably to the market, bringing new products to the region, and offering retailers and top brands a shopfront with exceptional footfall.”

“Waiting has never been so worthwhile – not only will visitors be able to choose from the widest range of the latest products, they’ll be saving more by buying at Gitex Shopper. It’s unbeatable in every sense,” she added.
   
More than 35,000 products will be on offer at the show this year, with global players such as Dell, HP, Huawei, Samsung, Microsoft and more among the many brands showcased.

Top regional distributors and retailers, including Emax, Jacky’s, Jumbo, Plug Ins and Sharaf DG, will be enjoying healthy competition with spectacular promotions being created exclusively for Gitex Shopper visitors.

This year, tickets for Gitex Shopper will be priced at Dh30 ($8.17) for the weekdays and Dh35 ($9.5) for the weekend. Entry is free for children below the age of five, it stated. – TradeArabia News Service




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