Inaugural Explore Creativity networking event gives freelancers chance to shine
TECOM Investments Media Cluster hosts showcase
July 27, 2010: Independent creative media professionals had the opportunity to showcase their skills and work, to companies operating in TECOM Investments’ Media Cluster, when Dubai Media City hosted the inaugural ‘Explore Creativity’, the latest in a series of themed networking events bringing together members of the Media Cluster community.
More than 25 freelancers, and over 40 business partners, took part in the event. It was organised as part of the Media Cluster’s efforts to add value to the services it provides to its business partners.
Jamal Al Sharif, Managing Director of Dubai Media City and Dubai Studio City, both members of TECOM Investments’ Media Cluster said:
Explore Creativity was an ideal opportunity for freelancers to showcase their capabilities to potential clients in an informal and relaxed environment. The event allowed our business partners to source services without the need to search for them outside the Media Cluster, saving them time and money.
Both business partners and freelancers hailed Explore Creativity as a success.
It is fantastic to have a group of creatives come together in events like this to network, share ideas, insights and make connections. This is what the Media Cluster is all about,
said Mohamed Somji, Director Gulf Photo Plus.
TECOM Investments’ Media Cluster has under its umbrella Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, and the International Media Production Zone. The cluster was created to leverage the core strengths of each entity for the benefit of the entire cluster by creating synergies and efficiencies.
About TECOM Investments
TECOM Investments, based in Dubai, is a member of Dubai Holding, a global company dedicated to knowledge and life-improving industries. A creator of vibrant knowledge industry clusters, TECOM Investments is currently active in buoyant cutting-edge sectors such as ICT, Media, Education, Sciences and Industrial.
A recognized leader in the global knowledge industry, TECOM Investments manages entities such as Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai International Academic City, eHosting DataFort, International Media Production Zone, Dubai Outsource Zone, Dubai Studio City, DuBiotech, Enpark, Dubai Healthcare City and Dubai Industrial City.
TECOM Investments’ phenomenal growth also encompasses local and international joint venture interests like Empower, a district cooling service provider established as a joint venture with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Emirates International Telecommunications Limited, a joint venture with Dubai Investment Group.
Emirates International Telecommunications Limited holds stakes in Tunisie Telecom and GO, telecommunication carriers in Tunisia and Malta respectively.
SmartCity develops and manages self-sustained townships worldwide to foster the knowledge economy. SmartCity Malta and SmartCity Kochi are the first two developments to be part of SmartCity’s global network. This global network promotes productive linkages and taps into synergies between knowledge industry centres worldwide.
TECOM Investments also has interests in Axiom, the largest mobile distributor in the Middle East, and Interoute, the operator of Europe’s most densely connected voice and data network.TECOM also launched the inaugural Pearl Awards in 2008 to honour and recognize its outstanding business partners. The awards include categories for Corporate Social Responsibility Achievement of the Year, Innovation of the Year, Employer of Choice, Fastest Growing Company of the Year, Customer Service, Globalization and Diversification, Contribution to the UAE Society, HSE Award, Entrepreneur of the Year, Company of the Year, and Award for Maximum Suggestions made through VOICE IT - TECOM Investments' complaint and feedback management system.
TECOM Investments is a proud winner of Dubai Quality Appreciation Program 2009.
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