You've arrived to the first annual Microsoft Office Developer of the year contest in Saudi Arabia. Through this exciting contest Microsoft recognizes excellence and true innovation in developing Office Applications and Solutions by Professionals and Students. Awards and recognition will be based on evaluation by a panel of experts. In addition to the prizes, Microsoft in Saudi Arabia will officially recognize the winners

The contest is open for Professionals who develop various business solutions in Saudi Arabia. and students and academicians living in the kingdom.

All applicants can participate either individually or as teams. Click here to register. You can use your Microsoft Office 2007 and Visual Studio 2008 tools, or download the tools and other related documentation, sample applications and online training. The site will be updated frequently to publish the latest news, new content and training that can be of help. At the end of the competition the applicants are expected to upload the solutions and supporting documentation that should include an overview presentation to
www.codeplex.com/officedevelopercontest.

Please click here to join the Facebook group for this contest and stay in touch with fellow contestants and the Microsoft team.