DMC launches Talent Zone at Media and Marketing Show

Dubai Media City (DMC) has launched the Talent Zone, a special zone for independent media professionals to showcase their services, at the Media and Marketing Show 2006.

The Talent Zone at the Middle East’s largest media trade show provides a platform for freelancers and small companies to build relationships with the industry.

The Zone features 32 professionals who include graphic designers, journalists, photographers, sculptors, communications consultants, film production service providers, event managers, publishers, media software professionals and system integrators.

Speaking on the Talent Zone, Mohammed Al Mulla, Executive Director of Dubai Media City said: “Supporting the development of the creative media community is part of our larger strategy of nurturing talent in the region. Apart from being a hub for the industry, Dubai Media City is a large resource for independent talent that the industry can tap for their needs.

“Over the past five years, we have supported the growth of many enterprising media professionals. The Media and Marketing Show is a great opportunity for freelancers and small companies to enhance visibility and build new links with the region’s media industry.”

Yesterday, Dubai Media City (DMC) announced the launch of the third phase of the Media Business Centre that will provide a base for up to 125 freelancers and small companies.

The new phase will significantly expand the Media Business Centre, which is already the largest source of freelance media talent in the region with 366 members.

The Media and Marketing Show 2006 is the region’s premier forum that showcases latest industry initiatives, trends and technologies in advertising, broadcasting, entertainment, events, marketing, new media, outdoor advertising and publishing in the Middle East. The event will run until 29 November.

Tags: DMC, Dubai Media City, Media and Marketing Show, Mohammed Al Mulla, Talent Zone

Media and Marketing Show 2006 opens today

The Media and Marketing Show 2006, which will open tomorrow at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre (DIEC) will bring together the region’s biggest hitters in the region’s media industry.

Among the international media giants that will be present during the three-day event will be MBC, LBC, AMG, Choueiri Group, Reuters, Qatar Media Services (Al Jazeerah), Dubai TV and Al Waha TV.

Addressing the media, Abdulla Abulhoul, Director of Domus said: “The Media and Marketing Show is poised to eclipse previous events and will have a major impact on the development of the region’s media industry for years to come.”

Details of the event were given at a press briefing that was attended by Dr. Amina Al Rustamani, Executive Director, Media, Tecom Investments; Abdullatif Al Sayegh, CEO, Arab Media Group, and Abdullah Abulhoul, Domus Group Director.

Abdulla Abulhoul added: “The countdown to this annual media networking event is drawing to a close. We are delighted today’s press conference has brought together all the big players of the media industry, for what is an important preamble to the three-day event.

“This year’s Media and Marketing Show will be the biggest and best to date. It will provide participants with a unique opportunity to showcase their capabilities and services. It will act also as an industry knowledge base and help the region’s media industry meet future challenges.”

The Media and Marketing Show 2006 is the region’s premier forum that showcases latest industry initiatives, trends and technologies in advertising, broadcasting, entertainment, events, marketing, new media, outdoor advertising and publishing in the Middle East. The event will run until 29 November.

Tags: Abdullah Abulhoul, Abdullatif Al Sayegh, Amina Al Rustamani, Media and Marketing Show