By Staff Reporter
H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated, officially opened the 31st edition of CABSAT, the debut of SATExpo Middle East, and the third edition of Integrate Middle East at the Dubai World Trade Centre on May 13.
The three-day events, running through May 15, spotlight the latest in content creation, broadcast, satellite management, space tech, and Pro AV industries. Organised by DWTC, they are expected to draw over 36,000 visitors collectively and feature more than 700 global exhibitors from over 120 countries.
During the inauguration, Sheikh Hasher toured the exhibitions alongside senior DWTC officials, engaging with key players like Ross Video, Panasonic, and ArabSat. He also visited satellite pioneers including Nilesat, Eutelsat, and Intelsat at SATExpo.
CABSAT 2025 will host the Content Congress, gathering 150 global experts to discuss trends in media and technology. The event also features the Co-Production Salon, aimed at advancing Arabic content creation.
Alex Nicholl, Vice President at DWTC, emphasized the events’ role in uniting innovators and industry leaders, stating they reflect the region’s growing impact on global media, satellite, and AV markets.
Dubai Studio City, the region’s largest media and broadcasting hub, joins as CABSAT’s strategic partner, showcasing its advanced production infrastructure.
Majed Al Suwaidi, Senior Vice President at TECOM Group, highlighted its role in driving media innovation aligned with Dubai’s Creative Economy Strategy.
SATExpo’s debut brings together space industry leaders and thought-provoking sessions, including a keynote on space responsibility by Prof. Dr. Klaus Schilling and a fireside chat with EgSA CEO Prof. Sherif Sedky on empowering SMEs in the sector.
Integrate Middle East 2025, co-located with CABSAT, highlights the future of Pro AV and system integration, drawing participation from over 75 countries.
News Source: Emirates News Agenc
