The Domus Group, organizers of the Media and Marketing Show 2009 (MMS) announced that the event's Strategic Partners Al Arabiya News Channel will be organizing a conference titled "The future of media and telecommunications." The conference will run from November 3rd - 5th, at the Media and Marketing Show.

The conference will be attended by professionals from major telecommunication and media houses from across the entire region. The conference will provide the ideal platform for senior level executives to discuss the future of the media and telecommunications industry, and the rapid growth and development of today's communication channels.

The conference will feature sessions by senior level executives from the region's leading media companies, and focus on the future of media and telecommunications and discuss the various technological innovations that are affecting the consumption and production of media. Additionally industry leaders will talk about how best the media and telecommunication industry can adapt and use emerging technologies over the next decade to improve services and expand the scope of traditional media company offerings.

Mr. Nasser Al Sarami, Head of Media, Al Arabiya News Channel commented:
"This conference is one of the most significant events this year and it brings together distinguished figures from the telecommunications field and members of the MBC group, the leading satellite channel for the past 20 years. The discussions at this conference regarding the future of these industries will be of great importance and in turn create a great impact on the industry."

Al Sarami said that he was pleased with this strategic partnership that plays such a central role for the communications industry in the region. He added: "The Media and Marketing Show facilitates an excellent opportunity to meet with leaders in the communication, marketing and media arena as well as with some of the industry's most prominent figures and well-known individuals."

Ms. Maysoon A. Abulhoul, Managing Director of the Domus Group stated, "This is a very exciting time for the media and marketing industry. We are so pleased to be hosting the 5th annual MMS Show this year and Al Arabiya is a key part of this conference, not only as a highly esteemed sponsor, but also as an innovative and insightful participant."

The Media and Marketing Show is an annual industry event that provides a boost to the fast growing media and marketing sector and provides a forum for communication professionals from across the region. The Media and Marketing Show 2009 will take place from November 3rd to 5th at the Zabeel Hall, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.