Own Asiavision Song Contest 13

Own Asiavision Song Contest 13, often referred to as OASC #13, is the 13th edition of Own Asiavision Song Contest. The contest will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, following Clarita de Quiroz's victory in the 12th edition with the song "Addicted". This is the first time that United Arab Emirates hosts the contest.

Location
Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven emirates that make up the country. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the only two emirates to have veto power over critical matters of national importance in the country's legislature. The city of Dubai is located on the emirate's northern coastline and heads up the Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area. Dubai is to host World Expo 2020.

Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events. The city has become iconic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.

As of 2012, Dubai is the 22nd most expensive city in the world and the most expensive city in the Middle East. In 2014, Dubai's hotel rooms were rated as the second most expensive in the world, after Geneva. Dubai was rated as one of the best places to live in the Middle East by U.S. global consulting firm Mercer.

Venue
Trade Centre Arena is a truly world-class venue and the Middle East’s largest indoor arena. From international concerts attracting 10,000 energetic fans to every other entertainment and sporting event, the arena’s 9,100 square-metre area and 14 metre high ceilings make sure that every event becomes a majestic spectacle.

Other countries

 * On 5 November 2016, it was announced that Bangladesh would be withdrawing from the contest.
 * The country withdrew because of the resignation of the head of the delegation from their position.
 * Despite initially confirming their participation, RTHK announced on 5 November 2016 that the country would be withdrawing from this edition.
 * On 4 November 2016, TDM announced that Macau will withdraw due to lack of time.
 * MNB announced, on 5 November 2016 that Mongolia would not participate in the contest.
 * The boadcaster's head of the delegation was fired due to internal scandals.
 * Despite originally confirming their participation, NTV withdrew their confirmation due to financial difficulties.
 * The country withdrew due to internal broadcasting problems.
 * QTV didn't showed interest in participating in the last two edition to focus on other projects within the broadcaster.
 * SBC confirmed on 5 November 2016, that Saudi Arabia would be withdrawing from the contest, citing low viewing figures and poor results as their reason.
 * Tajik broadcaster confirmed on 5 November 2016 that the nation would not be participating in Dubai.