The Printing and Publishing Group (PPG), operating under the auspices of Dubai Chambers, announced at a press conference held at the premises of the Dubai Chamber, the launch of the sixth 'Dubai International Print Award 2012'.

The event is being held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and will be attended by senior governmental dignitaries, VIP guests, PPG members and other industry participants. The event is an initiative to offer companies operating in the region's printing industry, a recognized benchmark of quality covering various categories in respect to management efficiency and contemporary technological advancements.

"Dubai International Print Award has become the umpire of the printing and publishing industry over last six years. We offer a unique platform of recognition to the industry veterans in the region who have excelled in quality, technology and sustainability standards," said Ahmad Bin Hassan Al Shaikh, Chairman of Printing and Publishing Group "I would like to thank all our sponsors, supporters and the members for their continuous support which has helped us reach where we are today."

The event is also supported by Dubai Chamber, the facilitator of all businesses in Dubai and the vanguard of all economic development, in this instance printing and publishing sector.

Hassan Al Hashemi, Director, External Relations, Dubai Chamber said, "As part of our commitment to support and foster the business community of Dubai, we are pleased to once again endorse the sixth round of the prestigious award as we have been working closely with the Print & Publishing Group which is one of the most active of all the business groups operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chamber."

Sponsored by Khaleej Times and Heidelberg as Gold Sponsor, Print Week, Canon, Giffin Graphics, Prestige Graphics and Xerox Emirates as Silver Sponsors, Dainippon Screen, Neenah Paper, Kodak and Presstek as Bronze Sponsors, Dubai International Print Awards have continued to grow in award categories as well as geographical region for the sixth consecutive year.