Awal IT Services, a leading IT services provider, has announced its participation as the technical sponsor in the National Industries and Consumer Products 2012 expo. The event is being held under the patronage of Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry from July 9 to 19 at the Jeddah Center for Forums and Events. Awal’s sponsorship for this event underlines the company’s commitment toward supporting the growth and development of the local industrial sector and keeping up with all its developments, in addition to its contributions in supporting community development and employing the IT sector’s potential to meet the growth requirements and benefit from available opportunities. In its 30th edition, the National Industries and Consumer Products expo will maintain its role in promoting local products and industries and boosting their competitiveness among targeted markets, in addition to presenting new products along with their features and various specifications. The show is set to showcase the latest products in various fields including food, household appliances, plastic products, metallic tools, clothing, textiles, carpets, furniture and decoration, perfumes and cosmetics among others. Awal is a subsidiary of Saudi Telecom Group, and offers a range of services including consulting, managed IT solutions, building IT infrastructure and data center services. From: Arabnews