Official Newsletter - Dubai International Character & Licensing Fair

The 99 Superheroes confirm participation at Character Dubai

Teshkeel Media Group is the publisher of THE 99(www.the99.org), the award-winning super hero series that debuted in June 2006. Teshkeel recently confirmed its participation in the upcoming Dubai International Character & Licensing Fair, to be held October 27 – 29 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre.

THE 99 are the world’s first superheroes based on Islamic culture and history. The series promotes universal themes of tolerance, teamwork and appreciation of diversity. Launched in the MENA region in 2006, THE 99 is now published in several languages in licensed editions throughout the world. THE 99 are also featured in a weekly comic strip published by leading newspapers in the GCC. In addition, the characters are featured on a series of licensed merchandise from Back to School products to mobile phone content from China to Spain. In March 2009, the first of THE 99 Village branded theme parks was launched in Kuwait.

A Preview Of The Character Dubai Conference

Learn and explore the latest in character and licensing as Dubai International Character and Licensing Fair brings to you the experts

Charles Riotto
President International Licesing Industry
Merchandisers Association
Topic: OVERVIEW OF LICENSING INDUSTRY

Tony Lisanti
Editor in Chief, License Global
Topic:LICENSING MARKET REVIEW IN 2009 & NEW TRENDS

Ghassan Ayoubi
General Manager, Rubicon
Topic: MIDDLE EAST MARKET FOCUS

Si Bum Kim
President and CEO of Character Line – Korea
Work Shop: STARTING LICENSING BUSINESS

One Month To Go And Counting ...

Moving up to the last leg of the event circuit we rev up preparations for two of the most awaited events happening this season – The Dubai World Game Expo (Game Expo) & The Dubai Character Licensing Fair (Character Dubai). Join us as we explore the latest on digital games and welcome our favourite set of cartoon characters.

Time is ticking, hop in as we go full throttle!