Showcase for computers, education, training set

Arab News Compunet, June 24, 2003

JEDDAH, 17 June 2003 — CommTel, Saudi Arabia’s international event for computing, computer shopper, Internet, office equipment and accessories, business communications and mobile phones, will be held at the Jeddah International Exhibition and Convention Center from Sept. 14 to 19.

The event will be held alongside MEETES’03 and “Back-to-School” and “has been timed when students, parents and teachers are potential shoppers,” a spokesman for Al-Harithy Company for Exhibitions, the organizers, said yesterday.

“CommTel will showcase the high technology world of the personal computer and will also identify shopping and business opportunities,” he added.

MEETES’03 brings together all aspects of the education sector, both from within the Kingdom and overseas.

“Last year’s unprecedented success has encouraged the organizers to hold MEETES’03 — the 9th international fair for education, training, human resources, equipment, aids and services — alongside CommTel plus Back-to-School.

Visitors can assess opportunities through colleges and educational institutions from Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Malaysia and the GCC and Arab countries. Local education establishments and computer firms will also participate.

To make the event interactive and lively, experts from the academic field will enlighten students on the education policy, training and employment. #