“Through GITEX we want to create the life-changing opportunity for startups to meet face-to-face with legendary investors and accelerator firms, be it for funding support or advisory guidance that shall help them breakthrough in their ventures.” — TRIXIE LOHMIRMAND, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DWTC, ORGANISERS OF GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK 2016
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SUPREME LEGISLATION COMMITTEE TO EXPLORE NEW REALITIES BASED ON INNOVATIVE VISION AT GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK 2016
IT’S A SUCCESSFUL HAT-RICK FOR GEC AWARDS- ‘KNIGHT OF EXCELLENCE’
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lobal Enterprise Connect Awards was held on 11th October 2016 at the extremely picturesque setting of Dubai Creek Club. Amidst the lush green golf course and the pleasant weather conditions, the evening also witnessed the gathering of ‘C’ level executives, top IT professionals and the crème of IT industry in attendance.
GEC Awards is one of the most celebrated IT awards of the industry. The winners of the prestigious awards are chosen on the basis of nominations and selection is done by an independent IT jury which decides the most deserving organization. There is a need to glorify and bring to limelight the endless toil and dedication which an organization puts in reaching
to the pinnacle of success. GEC Awards understands the collective team work of the organization and felicitates that. In a fun filled event of chess themed night, there was a surprise element of GEC King and GEC Queen, Mr Basil Ayass, Marketing Director, Dell EMC was the GEC King 2016 and Ms. Maya Zakhour, Channel Director, Middle East, Fortinet was the GEC Queen 2016.
The Supreme Legislation Committee has announced that it will showcase its new and comprehensive portfolio of creative projects especially designed to meet the requirement of Dubai’s shift towards smart governance during its participation at the 36th edition of GITEX Technology Week. The Supreme Legislation Committee participation at the largest information and communications technology (ICT) event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia will focus on highlighting the achievements of ‘Official Gazette’ Portal and ‘Official Gazette App.’ ‘Official Gazette’ Portal is a unified knowledge portal that plays a vital role in promoting public awareness about legal rights and obligations while ‘Official Gazette App’ is a significant contributor in translating the ambitious vision to create a smart and innovative government.
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