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Dear Business Partners
, Welcome to 2nd edition of ‘The Circuit’
During the last quarter, Dubai Internet City took a giant leap by launching the ‘Green Office’ initiative.
The concept has been developed in partnership with TECOM Investments’ Sustainable Energy and Environment Division (SEED).
Our endeavour complements other global and regional green initiativesemerging from heightened environmental concern.
the last quarter was also busy with activities focused on the digital platform which is being increasingly used by both small and large enterprises. As business value increases from platforms such as mobile, video and the internet, you can look forward to receiving about updates on activities and announcements in this direction.
In fact, a survey conducted by Econsultancy, a global source of independent advice and insight on best practices for digital marketing and e-commerce, has forecasted increase in investments in digital channels with 53 per cent of companies planning to escalate their budgets for mobile marketing and 51 per cent for video communication.
Submissions for the first session of ‘DemoCamp’ in 2011 witnessed a similar trend where majority of the participating young entrepreneurs demonstrated technologies and applications on the mobile platform.
DIC will continue to work with these entrepreneurs and the industry in the growth of new technology platforms, paving the way for a bright future for the next generation in the region.
Moving forward, such events will help build the business ecosystem for large and small enterprises. As we head into the second half of 2011, DIC will continue to spearhead initiatives that contribute to shaping the future of this region.
Best regards, Malek Al Malek,
Managing Director,
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‘Digital Cream Dubai’ supported by Dubai Internet City
6 April, 2011
The findings of a survey titled ‘State of Digital Marketing in the Middle East and North Africa’, were revealed to an audience of 120 digital marketing and e-commerce experts at ‘Digital Cream Dubai’ on April 12, 2011. The survey findings reflected a buoyant digital industry that is experiencing rapid growth, with companies, on an average, spending 22 per cent of their marketing budget on digital and more than half (58 per cent) increasing their digital budgets in 2011. |
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DIC partners with Dubai SME 100
11-18 April, 2011
Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development (Dubai SME) launched Dubai SME 100, a premier ranking for Dubai's 100 top performing SMEs. It identifies Dubai's top SMEs that are role models for Emiratis. The survey findings reflected a buoyant digital industry that is experiencing rapid growth, with companies, on an average, spending 22 per cent of their marketing budget on digital and more than half (58 per cent) increasing their digital budgets in 2011. |
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Dubai Internet City Hosts Full Moon Friday Yoga
17 April, 2011
TECOM’s ICT Cluster became the first in the region to provide environment-friendly offices with the inauguration of its green ‘Firststeps@DIC’ Business Centre. Focusing on attributes relevant to the local environment, the ‘Green Office’ programme is an inside-out approach to making buildings sustainable over a period of time.In keeping with its aim to promote a healthy lifestyle, DIC encouraged all UAE residents to participate in the activity that was held at the DIC outdoor amphitheater.
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Unique ‘Green office’ programme inaugurated
17 April, 2011
TECOM’s ICT Cluster became the first in the region to provide environment-friendly offices with the inauguration of its green ‘Firststeps@DIC’ Business Centre. Focusing on attributes relevant to the local environment, the ‘Green Office’ programme is an inside-out approach to making buildings sustainable over a period of time.
Developed in partnership with TECOM Investments’ Sustainable Energy and Environment Division (SEED), the concept aims towards a resource-efficient, healthy and productive location. |
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DemoCamp Dubai gears up for 2011 event
19 April, 2011
With banks increasingly less inclined to lend financial assistance to SMEs and start-ups and the region’s dire need of a larger base of venture capitalists, DemoCamp Dubai offered a crucial platform for tech entrepreneurs, students, professionals and engineers to demonstrate their innovative concepts and ideas.An annual initiative spearheaded by Dubai Internet City (DIC), DemoCamp Dubai saw a host of submissions for evaluation and applicants were screened by a panel of industry experts, including the organisers and business partners of DIC. |
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Accela, Inc. sets up Middle East Headquarters in DIC
1 May, 2011
Accela, Inc., the leading U.S.-based provider of software solutions for e-government has established its regional headquarters in Dubai Internet City. Since entering the market in 2008, Accela has continued to increase the scope of its operations and the new Dubai headquarters perfectly underscores it’s commitment to the Middle East region.Accela’s flagship enterprise software application, Accela Automation®, is used by governments to automate critical tasks associated with permitting, licensing, community development and planning, inspections and investigations, emergency response, and more.
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DIC partners MECOM
16-18 May, 2011
Middle East Communications Exhibition & Conference (MECOM), the largest ICT event in Abu Dhabi was well attended by leading ICT industry decision makers across the Middle East region. The event was organized by H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy with prominent names in presence including Mohammad Omran, Chairman Etisalat, Majed Al Mesmar, Deputy Director General TRA, Nasser bin Obood, Acting CEO Etisalat and Osman Sultan, CEO, du. |
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Yahoo! Supports online growth in the region
15 June, 2011
On her first visit to Dubai as CEO of Yahoo! Inc., Carol Bartz held discussions with senior management representatives of Dubai Internet City to highlight Yahoo’s key role in the creation of Arabic online content, products and advertising.The combination of rapid user growth and an attractive advertising market has made the Middle East one of the most exciting markets for Yahoo! The Middle East is also one of the fastest growing markets in the world and Yahoo plans to continue expanding in the region. |
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Google host workshops
23 June, 2011
DIC, in conjunction with Google hosted two workshops aimed at enabling NGOs and women entrepreneurs in the technology sector to strengthen online presence, increase exposure and enhance their business.Both workshops, titled ‘Google Serve for Not-for-Profits’ and ‘Google Serve for Women in Technology’ were held at the Dubai Knowledge Villahe Conference Centre. During the first workshop, professionals working for not-for-profits in the UAE will had the opportunity to participate in discussions on topics such as ‘Online Advertising’ and ‘Making use of the web for your NGO’.
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Social Media gains momentum
26-29 June, 2011
With social media in the limelight, ‘Click 5.0’, a digital marketing event partnered with Dubai Internet City providing a platform to learn tracking, measurement and increasing ROI on social media activities.The event also helped attendees to improve strategies for crisis and brand management on social media, discover effective implementation of mobile marketing and e-commerce solutions. |
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World Environment Day - Plant a Tree campaign
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Dubai Internet City
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June 5, 2011 |
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Google Workshop
IT professionals working for Non-Profit Organisations, Google Workshop
Female Entrepreneurs and Women Working in Digital Marketing
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Dubai Knowledge Village Conference Room
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June 23, 2011
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Click 5.0
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Arjaan, Dubai |
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June 26-28, 2011
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Connected Home World Summit
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London
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June 28-29, 2011
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DIC Excellence Series
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Dubai Internet City, Thurraya Hall
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September 13, 2011
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DIC DemoCamp |
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Dubai Knowledge Village
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November 2011
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Telecoms World Middle East 2011 |
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Bustan Rotana, Dubai i |
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October 3-6, 2011
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Dubai Internet City highlighted its commitment to the environment and marked ‘World Environment Day’ by joining the ‘Plant a Tree’ campaign. |
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More than 150 yoga enthusiasts came together in April for the ‘Full Moon Fridays Yoga Event’ organized by Dubai Internet City. |
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Dubai Internet City conducted a workshop on ‘Emotional Intelligence’ inviting expert Saad Ajil to throw some light on understanding and developing this factor. |
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Dubai Internet City DIC organized an ‘Exceptional Service’ award with an aim to recognize the support, hard work and commitment by employees to the ICT cluster. |
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