The document provides information about Malaysia's participation in the GITEX Technology Week 2012 trade fair in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from October 14-18, 2012. It outlines the details of the event, terms of participation for Malaysian companies, and application process and deadlines. MATRADE will cover space rental, stand construction, basic furnishings, and promotion for participating Malaysian companies, which pay an 8,000 RM fee. Applications from Malaysian ICT companies are due by May 18, 2012. The document also lists financial support programs available for eligible Malaysian SME exhibitors.

1. MALAYSIAN PAVILION AT
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Name of fair : GITEX Technology Week 2012, Dubai, UAE
2. Type of event : Specialised
3. Industry sector : - Business Solutions
- Card Technology
- Cloud Computing
- Consumer Technology
- Digital Media and Marketing
- Government
- GULFCOMMS
- Mobile Apps & Content World
4. Duration of the Fair : 14 – 18 October 2012
5. Hours of Operation : Date Opening hours
14 October 2012 : 1.00 pm – 7.00 pm
15 October 2012 : 11.00 am – 7.00 pm
16 October 2012 : 11.00 am – 7.00 pm
17 October 2012 : 11.00 am – 7.00 pm
18 October 2012 : 11.00 am – 5.00 pm
6. Venue of fair : Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre
7. Organizer : Dubai World Trade Centre
Gitex Show Management Team - gitex@dwtc.com
8. Website : http://www.gitex.com
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION

2. MALAYSIAN PAVILION AT
Cost borne by MATRADE:
i) Space rental;
ii) Stand construction;
iii) Basic items in a shell scheme (e.g. table, chairs, counter, signage);
iv) Utilities (e.g. electricity); and
v) Promotion and publicity of the overall Malaysian presence.
Exhibitors Expenses:
i) Participation fee of RM8,000.00 per company for a standard booth.
Payment method:
• Crossed cheque is to be made payable to “MATRADE“; or
• Online Banking Maybank2u (Bill Payment to “MATRADE”). E-Payment Code
for this trade fair is TF121040.
Please note that this fee is not refundable upon confirmation of your participation
by MATRADE;
ii) Cost for additional equipment / accessories needed, other than those
provided;
iii) Travel, accommodation, food and transportation expenses; and
iv) Costs for the shipment of exhibits (including duties/taxes incurred in the
delivery or return of samples)
Product / Services Display Categories:
Products/services for exhibition must be made in Malaysia and compatible with the
product display categories specified by the fair organizer.

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Application Submission:
Malaysian companies offering ICT products/services interested to participate in GITEX
Technology Week 2012, Dubai, UAE can register online (by / before 18 May 2012) at:
http://www.matrade.gov.my/en/online-applications/international-trade-fairs
Once you have done your online registration, you are required to submit:
i) Crossed cheque to be made payable to ”MATRADE” or Maybank2u payment
slip (proof of payment); and
ii) 2 copies of the company’s products/services information brochures.
Complete submission must be made latest by 18 May 2012 (Friday) to the following
address:
Chief Executive Officer
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
6th Floor, East Wing, Menara MATRADE
Jalan Khidmat Usaha, Off Jalan Duta
50480 Kuala Lumpur.
(Attn: Puan Nur Azni Aziz)
Email: nurazni@matrade.gov.my
Tel: 03-62077669 Fax: 03-62037281
Note: Only complete applications with the participation fee mentioned above will
be processed. All applicants will be informed on the outcome of their application
after the closing date. The participation fee is not refundable upon confirmation of
your participation by MATRADE.
Financial Support Programmes:
i) Market Development Grant (MDG) for eligible SMEs
Contact : Market Development Grant Unit

4. MALAYSIAN PAVILION AT
8th Floor, East Wing, Menara MATRADE
Jalan Khidmat Usaha, Off Jalan Duta
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone : 03 6207 7593
Email : info@matrade.gov.my
Website : http://www.matrade.gov.my/en/malaysia-exporters-
section/116/1081-mdg-guidelines
ii) Double Deduction for the Promotion of Exports
Contact : Inland Revenue Board (Jalan Duta Branch)
Telephone : 03 6209 1000
Kindly contact Puan Nur Azni Aziz via email: nurazni@matrade.gov.my or telephone
number, 03-6207 7669 should you require more information regarding participation in
GITEX Technology Week 2012, Dubai, UAE.