Organizers



The United Arab Emirates - A World of Oportunities

Telecommunications Media and Information Technology

 

"Rooted in its unique fundamentals of unlimited ambition, flexibility and openness, the United Arab Emirates succeeded to evolve to be the energetic modern civilization asperceived today. The same cultural foundations that have built the blooks of the nation along with the foresighted strategic panning by visionary leadership have been driving the country's economy to a higher level."

 

Dubai Internet City (DIC)


Year of Establishment
2000

 

Licensing Authority
Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority (DTMFZA)

 

Sectors Targeted

Software, Internet & multimedia, telecommunication & networks and allied services.

 

Legal Forms Licensed
Free Zone Limited Liability Company

A Branch of a Foreign Company

A Freelance Permit

 

Key Clients
Microsoft, INM, Google, Oracle, Cisco, HP, Canon, Nokia, MasterCard, AT&T and Sony Ericsson

 

Chairman

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoom

 

Senior Management

CEO: Adullatif Al Mulla

Managing Director: Malek Sultan Al Malek

    
Why DIC?
  • One of the largest Information and Communications Technology (ICT) clusters in the world, hosting over 1400 companies including enterprises, antrepreneurships and ventures.


Founded on a solid fundamentals of state - of - the - art infrastructure and a unique technology-oriented comunity, DIC is firmly established as the most lucrative platform in the region for ICT companies with regional and global perspectives.

DIC is home to companies specialized in software, internet and multimedia telecommunications & networks and allied services.

As a Free Zone, DIC offers 100% tax - free ownership, 100% repatriation of capital and profits, no currency restrictions, easy registration and licensing, and solid intellectual property protection.

DIC's modern facilities, state-of-the-art infrastructure and ICT vaue chain advantages have attracted global giants.


Opportunities for business interaction and networking, opportunities for channel and market development.

DIC is also the Winner of the "Best Free Zone in the Middle East" by Financial Times in 200 and 2009.

 
 
Facilities and Services Offered

- Licensing, Registration, Immigration, builind and fit out permits are offered as a one-stop-shop facility;

- Communications infrastructure based on next-generation technologies;

- Digital voice and high-speed data services offered at competitive rates;

- Conveniences such as restaurants, banks, supermarkets, travel agencies, beauty and fitness centres;

- Courier servicees, 24-h security, prayer areas, Wi-Fi acces, Conference and meeting room facilities;

- Facilities management services, events venues and promotional areas for advertisement (kiosks, roll ups, bus shelters, aoutdoor brnading banners, lake branding);

 

Available Business Premises

- Commercial Offices

- Business Centre Offices

 

Dubai Media City (DMC)


Why DMC?

The largest regional media hub that provides advanced commercial infrastructure and supportive business environment for companies to operate globally out of dubai.

A thriving media community comprising leading international and regional companies and hundreds of freelance media profesionals.

In 2010, DMC was recogniyed for the "Best FDI Promotion strategy" in FDI's - Global Free Zones of the future 2010/11 (FT Business) ranking. DMC also includes a Business Centre to promote SME, talent & entrepreneurship in the region.

 

Year of Establishment

2001

 

Licensing Authority

Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority

 

Sectors Targeted

Advertising & Communication, Media & Marketing Services, Media Support Services, Event Management, Event Support Services, Media Consultancy, New Media, Business Information, Freelancers, Associations (Non Profit)

 

Legal forms Licensed

- Free Zone Limited Liability Company

- A Branch of Foreign Company

- A Freelance Permit
Incorporation Fees

Registration fee: AED 3.500 for FZ-LLC/branch; not applicable for freelancer

License fee: Average AED 15.000 for FZ-LLC/branch, AED 10.500 for freelancer

 

Key Clients

CNN, BBC, MBC, Al-Arabia, Showtime, Spacetoon and CNBC Arabiya, Thomson Reuters, Lowe, Associated Press

 

Senior Management

CEO: Abdullatof Al Mulla

Managing Director: Muhammad Abdulla

 

Facilities and Services Offered

- Shooting location management services;

- Accelerated approvals for publishing and distribution of publications;

- Licensing, Registration, Immigration, building and fit out permits are offered as a one-stop-shop facility;

- Communications infrastructure based on next-generation technologies;

- Digital voice and high-speed data services offered at competitive rates;

- Conveniences such as restaurants, banks, supermarkets, travel agencies, beauty and fitness centres;

- Courier servicees, 24-h security, prayer areas, Wi-Fi acces, Conference and meeting room facilities;

- Facilities management services, events venues and promotional areas for advertisement (kiosks, roll ups, bus shelters, aoutdoor brnading banners, lake branding);

 

Available Business Premises

- Business Centre Offices;

- Loft Offices;

- Commercial Offices;

- Boutique Villas;

 

Dubai Studio City (DSC)

Year of Establishment
2005

 

Licensing Authority
Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority

 

Sectors Targeted

Broadcasting TV, Broadcasting Radio, Broadcasting Support Services, Broadcast Service Providers, Animation, Film Support Services, Production (Film/TV and Radio), Production Support Services, Music and Entertainment.

 

Legal Forms Licensed
Free Zone Limited Liability Company

A Branch of a Foreign Company

A Freelance Permit

 

Incorporation Fees

Registration fee: AED 3.500 for FZ-LLC/branch; not applicable for freelancer

License fee: Average AED 25.000 for TV or Radio Broadcasting, AED 40 for TV network or Radio Network, other activities AED 15.000

 

Key Clients

MBC, Endemol, NBC Universal and Spacetoo

 

Chairman

CEO: Abdullatof Al Mulla

 

Senior Management

Managing Director: Jamal Al Shareef

  
Why DSC?
  • DSC fosters the growth of the television, film and music sectors in the MRNA region. DSC offers world - class industry infrastructure to meet the needs of companies offering services in production, sound stages - TV and film, back lots and sets, water tanks, recording studios, production offices, ancilary services like green room facilities, catering facilities, modeling and casting agencies, post production facilities, labs and telecine, printing facilities, online and offline editing suites, animation and SFX studios, specialised sound studios, set construction workshops, stunt shops and Warehouses.

    Through the department of Location Approval Services (LAS), DSC also provides a single window service for obtaining filming/shooting in Dubai.
 
Facilities and Services Offered

- Services in production

- Sound stages - TV and film

- Back lots and sets

- Water Tanks

- Recording studios

- Production Offices

- Ancillary services like green room facilities, catering facilities, modeling and casting agencies

- Post production facilities

- Labs and telecine

- Printing facilities

- Online and offline editing suites

- Animation and SFX studios

- Specialised sound studios

- Set construction workshops

- Stunt shops and Warehouses

 

Available Business Premises

- Commercial Offices

- Business Centre Offices

- Boutique Villas