Middle East

IEG reports 13% revenue growth and four acquisitions
The Board of Directors of Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has approved its half-year financial report for 2025 which show revenues…

How to enter the Saudi market: dmg events president Matt Denton
Matt Denton, president, dmg events, shares some insights for those considering entering the attractive Saudi market Saudi Arabia…

The future of events in the Middle East & Africa
We share some highlights of Jochen Witt’s presentation at the recent UFI MEA Conference in Cairo. His jwc consultancy also shares…

Exhibitions in a tariffed world
Media and events entrepreneur, Dr Barış Onay recently explored, at UFI’s MEA Conference in Cairo, some of the big economic issues…

Clarion Events appointed to deliver general aviation showcase in Saudi Arabia
Clarion Events, the world’s largest privately owned event and exhibition organiser, has announced that it has been appointed by…

GL events’ revenues grow 8% in H1 on back of strong results in Exhibitions division
Integrated event industry group, GL Events has reported first half 2025 revenues up 8.3% to €889m. International markets…

DWTC Free Zone welcomes Louis Vuitton as first corporate member under new passport initiative
A new initiative from Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) means that companies are now able to operate in the emirate across…

UFI looking to shape the future of exhibitions in its centenary year at its 92nd Global Congress
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has announced the official theme for the 92nd UFI Global Congress will…

1st Arabia strengthens global presence through new international partnerships in Europe, Asia & the Middle East
Riyadh-based 1st Arabia Tradeshows & Conferences has announced partnerships with two global exhibition powerhouses: Data…

Saudi Arabia forms Riyadh Company to lead Expo 2030 preparations
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has created Expo 2030 Riyadh Company, a dedicated entity to execute the…

Exhibition Place wins 2025 UFI Operations & Services Award
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has named Exhibition Place in Toronto, as the winner of its 2025…