Dubai Media City Receives Senior Delegation from South Korea’s Central Officials Training Institute

Dubai,United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, October 4th 2011 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation from the Republic of Korea’s Central Officials Training Institute (COTI) visited Dubai Media City, a member of TECOM Investments Media Cluster, to gain insight into the free zone’s development since its inception 10 years ago.

COTI is a part of South Korea’s Ministry of Public Administration and Security. The visiting delegation comprised civil servants that are currently undergoing COTI’s New Leader Development Programme.

TECOM Investments is currently home to over 18 Korean companies across its various industry clusters. During their visit, the Korean team toured a few of these entities including Cheil MEA in Dubai Media City and the Korean Broadcasting System in Dubai Studio City.

The delegation also reviewed the state-of-the-art facilities at DMC that hosts over 1,400 companies, ranging from global media majors to promising start-ups. Senior DMC officials briefed the visiting delegation on the roadmap for establishing a thriving media community. A blueprint for developing a next-generation TV station that conforms to global broadcast standards was also shared with the visiting delegation members.

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About Dubai Media City

Strategically located at the crossroads of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Dubai Media City, a member of TECOM Investments, is rapidly emerging as the region's media hub. The City provides an advanced infrastructure for media-related businesses to operate globally out of Dubai. Dubai Media City is the place where activities Publishing, Music, Film, New Media, Leisure & Entertainment, Broadcasting, Media & Marketing Services, and Information Agencies will thrive. The facility offers an environment that allows companies and individuals to operate with collective synergy and freedom.

Companies based in Dubai Media City have the unique edge of commercial benefits derived from our free zone status including 100 % business ownership and exemption from personal income and corporate taxes. Since its official opening in January 2001, Dubai Media City has grown to become a thriving media community of over 1400companies and hundreds of freelance media professionals. Several global media giants and promising entrepreneurial ventures have joined this unique community.

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