Disposable income in Saudi Arabia is the highest in the world – double that of the US average. The increasing purchasing power of a growing young population coupled with a keen appetite for the latest in lifestyle technology means that SmartTech Arabia will showcase the most innovative and exciting products as well as the latest high-tech gadgets and games for the future.

A booming market…

Saudi Arabia’s market for computing devices, mobile handsets and video, audio and gaming products is projected to increase annually at 6% to reach a massive US$5bn by 2014. This growth is driven by the increasing popularity of feature-rich high-end lifestyle products such as flat panel TV sets, smartphones and notebook computers with advanced graphics and entertainment features. Furthermore per capita consumer electronics spend is set to rise from US$150 currently to US$166 by 2013.