GITEX Shopper & Consumer Electronics Expo 2008 is the single largest and most successful retail platform for technology in the Middle East and this year gears up to give you a whole new experience with the introduction of live interactive gaming segment, “GITEX Digital Game World”.
Recognised as THE annual event for vendors, distributors and resellers, GITEX Shopper delivers a unique opportunity to launch the latest products and present fantastic deals and offers to the region.
Now in its 18th year, GITEX Shopper has an established track record of attracting buyers from the GCC, Iran, North Africa, the CIS and the Indian subcontinent. The 2007 event welcomed a total of 125,538 visitors and reported sales in excess of AED 97 million.
This together with a host of customer promotions, easy payment facilities, credit card promotions and instant rewards on purchases, makes GITEX Shopper the most consumer-friendly and successful retail platform for technology in the Middle East providing Choice, Quality and Value for money.
Be a part of this phenomenal shopping event!
If you are a manufacturer, distributor or a retailer involved with information technology, consumer electronics, digital mobility, gaming & entertainment, office automation or leisure & lifestyle electronics then GITEX Shopper & Consumer Electronics Expo is where you need to be.
GITEX Shopper 2007 - What Exhibitors had to say!
“The response is very positive on the promotion we are running together with Samsung. Visitors have enjoyed bidding for Samsung 32 inch LCD TVs, digital cameras, mobile phones and MP3s. We have seen an 85% increase in sales from last year’s show” Sharaf DG – Llewellyn Couto, Manager, Marketing and Communications
“We are very pleased with the quality of the crowd and with the overall experience, as this is the first year at GITEX Shopper. We launched Xbox 360 elite and we had a tremendous response” Microsoft – Aman Sangar, Product Marketing Manager, Entertainment & Devices Division
“We are very happy to be associated with GITEX Shopper once again this year. The event aligns perfectly with our endeavours to give more value to our consumers and this is demonstrated by the spectacular response to our ‘Swipe & Win’ promotion” Network International – Ram Chari, General Manager
“As a first time exhibitor, GITEX Shopper has surpassed all our projections. The inflow of visitors has been excellent. We have had an absolutely phenomenal response on the LCD sales” Max Electronics – Neelesh Bhatnagar, CEO
Visitor Attendance
The exciting event has had a consistent track record of attracting a large number of visitors and generating higher levels of transactions, year after year.
An extensive press and publicity campaign including regional Arabic and English online media, direct mail, television and radio, as well as specifically targeted newspapers and consumer magazines will ensure that GITEX Shopper & Consumer Electronics Expo 2008 will continue to attract quality buyers from all over the region.
GITEX Shopper 2007 attracted a total of 125, 538 visitors to the show.
VISITOR FOOTFALL BREAKDOWN OF 2007:
| Open Days | Open Hours | Number of Visitors |
| 6th September (Thurs) | 11.00 AM – 10.00 PM | 11,673 |
| 7th September (Fri) | 03:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 17,663 |
| 8th September (Sat) | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | 19,773 |
| 9th September (Sun) | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | 16,090 |
| 10th September(Mon) | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | 18,022 |
| 11th September (Tue) | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | 20,003 |
| 12TH September (Wed) | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | 22,314 |
| Total | 125,538 |
SALES AT GITEX Shopper
| Year | Sales in AED million |
| GITEX Shopper 2004 | 56 |
| GITEX Shopper 2005 | 72 |
| GITEX Shopper 2006 | 84 |
| GITEX Shopper 2007 | 97 |
NEW FOR 2008! - ENTER THE GITEX DIGITAL GAME WORLD!
Electronic Games, both PC and console have become a part of our daily lives and are the fastest growing market segment in the region.
GITEX Digital Game World is a new and interactive event featuring Digital Entertainment, Digital Content and Interconnectivity.
GITEX Digital Game World will tie up with specialist international partners and sponsors to make this event a truly global experience with GITEX Shopper housing the pan-Arab Cyber Games Tournament along with consumers being able to buy the latest titles, gaming accessories and hardware.
For ICT professionals - GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK will highlight the B2B aspects of online and interactive gaming. Taking place simultaneously, these two exhibitions will welcome over 250,000 visitors offering an unrivalled opportunity to learn, play or just watch as the region battles it out.