600 companies in Gitex 99 fair

600 companies working in the field of technology information are to participate in the international Gitex '99 exhibition, the third-largest fair for information technology in the world, which is to be held in Dubai between October 30 and November 3.

On the margins of the fair an expanded conference will be held to discuss all issues concerning upgrading the sector of information technology in the Middle East and reviewing the most modern products in the field of programming and hardware.

The fair also includes the establishment of a computer market, during which companies will discuss the most modern electronic programs and computer equipment.