Dubai Studio City (DSC), a member of TECOM Investments, announced it will showcase at CABSAT 2008 top of the range technical and community infrastructure that has successfully attracted global media production companies to its cluster.

The 14th edition of CABSAT, the Middle East's largest electronic media and satellite communications event, will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 4-6 March, bringing together leading industry players from around the world to the region.

At CABSAT 2008, DSC will seek to leverage its participation to attract new industry players to the free zone, highlighting its enormous networking potential for broadcasting services and technology while targeting the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets.

Jamal Al Sharif, Director, Dubai Studio City, said: 'CABSAT 2008 is an ideal platform showcasing latest technologies in broadcasting, especially for the onset of digital high definition TV (HDTV) transmission. Key regional and international brands participate in this event to gauge market trends and explore business opportunities.'

'Dubai Studio City consistently endeavours to bring new products and services to facilitate the seamless functioning of its current business partners. Geared to becoming a 'one stop shop' for production related services, we aim to evolve as a popular destination for suppliers and clients to convene.'

Al Sharif will feature as a keynote speaker at the opening ceremony of CABSAT on 4 March, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Currently, Dubai Studio City is home to over 70 broadcasters, while more than 160 TV channels operate from Dubai Media City (DMC), yet another TECOM Investments entity. DSC has over 75 licensed business partners, comprising recognized broadcasters such as NDTV (Arabia), MTV, Spacetoon; and value chain companies including EVS Broadcase, Irdeto, Alpatron, and Mediapro.

Al Sharif added: 'In our pursuit of excellence, Dubai Studio City seeks to leverage our business partners' strengths, expertise, and solutions to create the most sophisticated infrastructure and services for the local, regional and international media community. This has helped us attract globally recognised brands to set up their regional operations in Dubai Studio City.'

At CABSAT 2008, DSC will co-exhibit with du, the official integrated satellite services provider for the premier technology exhibition. du's technology will allow business partners to uplink and downlink content and live feeds.

Dedicated to the growth of film, TV, radio production, post-production and broadcast industries in the region, the 22 million sq. ft Dubai Studio City boasts 14 sound stages, 3.5 million sq. ft. back lot for outdoor shooting, commercial offices, pre-built studios, a business centre and post-production studios.