TEHRAN – Iranian knowledge-based companies will attend the [Persian] Gulf Information Technology Exhibition, which will be held from October 16 to 18 at the Dubai World Trade Center, Mehr reported on Saturday.

The companies will offer their services and products at Iran official pavilion at the event, the head of Iran union for software producers and exporters Mohammadreza Talaei said. 

Iran union for software producers and exporters will hold the pavilion for the fourth time at the GITEX, he explained.

Between 30 and 50 percent of expenses of the participants up to 200 million rials (about $4,700) are provided by the union, he added.

Four technology enterprises as well as ten knowledge-based companies supported by the vice presidency for science and technology, five digital cultural centers with the support of Information Technology and Digital Media Development Center of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance will attend the event.

A conference on business and investment opportunity in Iran will be held on the sideline of the GITEX 2018, he said.

GITEX, a great IT gathering 

According to the GITEX website, GITEX is an annual consumer electronics and computer trade show, conference and exhibition that takes place in Dubai, and attracts numerous participants from across the globe. 

The GITEX Technology Week 2018 aims at showcasing the global technological advancements and innovations in the domain of consumer electronics. 

Being the biggest tech event in Asia, Middle East and Africa, the GITEX Technology Week 2018 would be attended by the key players representing 20 tech sectors and over 10 industry verticals. Professionals belonging to the technology industry, government decision makers, as well as innovators, futurists and corporate buyers will be a prominent part of this event.

This event would provide the attendees with the opportunity to explore and gain new perspectives and explore innovative ideas, as well as expand their networking opportunities through facilitated business meetings, blockbuster showcases and enlightening briefings. 

More than 4,000 world class exhibitors belonging to over 97 countries would be showcasing their innovative products at this event.

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