Dubai Internet City (DIC), a member of TECOM Investments is the Middle East and North Africa’s largest Information and Communications Technology (ICT) cluster.

As a knowledge-oriented business model, DIC was the pioneer behind the creation of the cluster concept in the region.

DIC hosts a dynamic international community of IT companies which include Fortune 500 brands as well as a number of growing enterprises, entrepreneurships and ventures: Microsoft, Dell, Intel, IBM, Canon, General Electric and Cisco just to name a few.

DIC’s growth continues since its establishment in 2000. DIC witnessed a 33 percent growth in 2007 drawing in 112 new companies including British Telecom, Google, Qualcomm, Lawson E3 and others.

Built inside a free trade zone, DIC is a strategic base for companies targeting emerging markets in the neighboring regions. DIC’s markets extend from the Middle East to the Indian Subcontinent and from Africa to the CIS countries, covering two billion people.

The ICT cluster in DIC is comprised of companies from the following sectors: Software Development, Business Services, Web based & E-Commerce, Consultancy and Sales & Marketing.

DIC offers companies 100% tax-free ownership, 100% repatriation of capital and profits, no currency restrictions, easy registration and licensing, and solid intellectual property protection.

DIC also provides an environment that attracts all elements of the value chain. DIC’s rich networking opportunities and core location allows companies to tap into resources, partnerships and ideas; a business environment that helps ICT businesses develop, innovate and grow.

To learn more please visit: www.dubaiinternetcity.com