Social Media World Forum, Dubai
Event Info
Description
Apps World ME 2011, a two day event taking place on the 2nd & 3rd
May 2011 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, has been designed to create a unique
platform to bring together the next generation of this rapidly developing sector
in the Middle East. The event of choice for the region's App Developers,
Network Operators, OS Vendors, Brand & Marketing Managers and Technology
Providers; looking to connect, build partnerships and network whilst becoming
educated and inspired by the latest developments within this exciting industry.
Apps represent huge potential in the Middle East - a region made up of 14
countries collectively boasting just over 195 million mobile
subscribers. With the average penetration rate across the region being
over 85%, operators are using applications and content to continue to offer
innovation services their customers and compensate for the lost voice revenue.
In support of the anticipated growth of smart phone devices and the
Middle East to become one of the leading smart phone users bases worldwide, the
number of Arabic language mobile apps has been increasing significantly as
local organisations invest in new content development.