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The 2nd annual editionof the informationand communicationtechnology conferenceand exhibition in Qatar



ICT in QATAR 2012Qatar’s dynamic ICT market recorded a year-on-year growth

of 9.9 percent between 2009 and 2010.

The substantial expansion of Qatar’s ICT sector has resulted

in the implementation of advanced technologies much earlierthan neighboring GCC countries.

Fuelled by this growth and support, Qatar has developed into

an ICT hub in the region with limitless potential to grow with

Qatar’s successful bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the

next 10 years.

has also continued to expand due to growth in internet usage,

and internet subscribers in the country are forecasted to grow

more than 22% during 2010 – 2013.

Qatar has long been a regional leader in promoting the use of

ICT in government services, establishing the Supreme Council

2005 to oversee the development of the country into a fully

IT & TelecommunicationsInfrastructure

*Source: UN, ITU and Madar research reports

Qatar – Creating a Vibrant Knowledge Economy

Qatar has emerged as one of the most exciting and vibrant

The sector has been boosted by large scale ICT projects

with the recent launch of the Qatar Satellite Company,

which will develop and launch the country’s own satellite

communications system. The government sector has also

Qatar’s ICT growth is attributed to an attractive GDP growth

rate, a growing and young population with high purchasing

as well as an unparalleled construction boom driven by high

liquidity.

Qatar’s ICT development has been supported by large scale

public and private investment in the sector, which has resulted

in the country leading the region in many ICT indicators

including:

the world as mobile subscriptions in Qatar outnumber the

population by 40% 1

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in the GCC3

4 in Qatar has also increased, from

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1 As per data collected from telecom operators at the end of 2010, 2 Qatar’s ICT Landscape 2010 Report, 3 Insights into Qatar’s ICT Industry 2009; Current Landscape and Future Outlook – IDC MEA Consulting, 4 Internet connections ith minimum speeds of 2 ps as per ITU de nition, 5 Qatar’s ICT Landscape2011 Report, 6 Qatar’s ICT Landscape 2011 Report



QITCOM 2011Conference and Exhibition

Qatar

The IT Opportunity

The growth in ICT is supported by the emergence of a research anddevelopment culture by organizations including the Qatar Science

This supportive environment underscores that opportunities

around 1.5% of the country’s GDP is spent on ICT and is projected

strong economic underpinnings, reveals Qatar to be an emerging

year 2015.

With this growth potential as the driving force, ictQatar with its

exploit opportunities in the ICT sector.

transfer, and create an ecosystem to incubate an innovative and

vibrant ICT industry.

This plan provides a roadmap to develop the ICT sector in Qatar

based economy.

The Conference

The Award Winners

No. of speakers: 85

Unique delegates: 784

Return delegates: 1254

Best Accessible Website

Qatar Social & Cultural Center for the Blind

Outstanding Technology Adoption

&

Most Promising ICT Startup

I Love Qatar.net

Best E-Service Solution

Most Innovative Technology

Cisco | Cisco Multimedia

Best Booth

The Exhibition

Brands: 378

Exhibitors: 115

ICT Startup Exhibitors: 17

Unique Visitors: 4500

Return Visitors: 10.120

Total Number of Participating Countries: 11

Space: 10.000 sqm



content

entrepreneurship

national content

Framework

security

society

MajorictQATARInitiatives

The QITCOM 2012 Conference

topics critical to the development of a sustainable

ICT ecosystem in Qatar and the MENA region

ictQATAR

deliver on that promise for the people of Qatar.

that enrich their lives, drive economic development, and inspire

cyber security.

Satellite

Digital Media & Broadcasting

Digital Content

Broadband & National Networks

E-Gov

E-Education

Assistive Technology

2012 Focus Areas: Cloud & Virtualization

SME & Business Solutions

Web Presence & Optimization

Green Tech & Smart Cities

Mobile Applications

Mobile Money Mobile Gaming



Major ICT Projectsin Qatar

Qatar’s monumental growth potential in the ICT sector has been

supported by the emergence of a research and development

culture in the country due to organizations such as Qatar Science

Q.NBN - Qatar National Broadband Network

Qatar Satellite Company

operate broadcast and communications satellites to support the

development plan will prioritize video broadcast, government

satellite services, maintaining a competitive edge over and above

avionics.

An Extraordinary Growth Trajectory

investment destination across the MENA region. Further

development plan leading up to the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.

sector alone. Additionally, the Qatari government has also

allocated 40% of its budget from now till 2016 to infrastructure

none is brighter than the burgeoning ICT sector, which is not only

growing independently but will receive an additional boost from

March 5 -7, 2012 will see two concurrent ICT-related events

taking place in Doha, Qatar. While QITCOM 2012 focuses on a

commercial platform for ICT development in the GCC, Doha will

also play host to the ITU (International Telecommunications

Union) Connect Arab States Summit.

The ITU Connect Arab States Summit will bring together

countries of the Arab region represented by heads of state,

from industry. The Connect Arab States Summit aims to help

to support ICT growth in the Arab World, which is widely

recognized as the engine of future economic prosperity and

sustainable development in the region.

The discussion at the Summit will focus on the following themes:

QITCOM 2012 to beheld in conjunctionwith ITU Connect

Arab States Summit

enabled economy

needs of persons with disabilities, women and those living in

rural or remote areas

and interactive multimedia services and applications

for data privacy and to combat cybercrime

content on the Internet

applications and services by youth entrepreneurs

to preserve Arab cultural heritage

Accessibility

Trust and Security

Digital content

The combination of two industry-leading events being held inDoha at the same time raises a plethora of possibilities for ICT

enthusiasts and professionals alike. Exhibitors and speakers at

just from Qatar, but from across the Arab world- a truly unique

opportunity.



Who Should Attend?

The QITCOM conference is a gateway for international and regional ICT companies

research and development centers.

The QITCOM 2012 conference will also act as a catalyst to:

organization

and program, discuss in the latest ICT trends, technologies, and opportunities.

Entrepreneurs & Investors

Digital content

Arabic Digital Content Enthusiasts

Digital content developers

Innovators in digital content and media

Cultural and national heritage digitization enthusiasts

3D & digital animation developers

Media professionals

Broadcast professionals

Content providers

Developers

Software engineers

Application architects

Cloud Computing professionals

Data center specialists

ICT security professionals

QITCOM will become the premier meeting place for new ideas and new

latest trends should attend including:

ICT Management

IT managers

IT operations managers

Technical team leaders

Technology procurement professionals

E-Health solutions

ICT security professionals

Broadband & Networking

implementations



Why exhibit?

Position your brand as an enabler and facilitator of innovative technologies

Sign contracts and close deals during the exhibition

Why become a sponsor?

Qatar’s ICT sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in the country’s economy and QITCOM is becoming

By becoming a sponsor you will:

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Travel and Accommodation

The Doha International Airport (www.dohaairport.com)is Qatar’s gateway and connects the country to major capitalsworldwide.

than 100 destinations across the world.

Please contact your travel agent for your airline andaccommodation requirements.

The Qatar National Convention Center

Opening in 2011, the Qatar National Convention Centre will bean unparalleled convention facility, boasting iconic design and

Boasting over 40,000 sq.m. of exhibition space and QNCC is locatedalongside elite universities, research and technology institutions in

Education City, a new global hub of ideas and innovation. It is only20 minutes away from the central business district.

How to reserve and book space

[email protected]

Online by visiting our website: www.qitcom.com.qa

General Information

www.qitcom.com.qa

After successfully hosting the 2006 Doha Asian Games and the2011 AFC Asian Cup, Qatar has also been selected to host the2022 FIFA World Cup. In late 2011, Qatar will also host the WorldPetroleum Congress (www.20wpc.com).

and vibrant state with a thriving economy and vision for thefuture.

Doha was chosen as the Arab Cultural Capital in 2010 andboasts a range of attractions including the stunning Katara(www.qcvp.com) with a custom built operahouse, exhibition spaces, restaurants and a public beach.

The Museum of Islamic Art (www.mia.org.qa) has emergedmost stunning pieces from Islamic civilization as well as a hostfor visiting exhibitions. The newly opened Mathaf Museum of Modern Arab Art (www.mathaf.org.qa) is dedicated to Araband hosts visiting exhibitions.

The Souq Waqif is the thriving heart of the city, standing where

well as home to many of the country’s favorite restaurants, theSouq attracts locals and visitors in droves.

(www.qia-qatar.com) into Qatar’s

Daid, is a huge inlet surrounded by giant rolling sand dunes inthe country’s south east. Together with these sand dunes, it isis the Sealine Beach at Mesaieed where you can enjoy thewaters of the Arabian Gulf.

(www.villaggioqatar.com) and The Pearl Qatarin a modern and vibrant setting.

For more information go to www.qatartourism.gov.qa

Qatar:Your DestinationQatar has established itself as a force to bereckoned with on the world stage

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