UAE
Phil Soar: How will the war in Iran affect trade shows?
By Phil Soar, Chairman of CloserStill Group and Nineteen Group First of all – I don’t know. Secondly, no-one knows. Thirdly…
The serious damage to the industry in the Middle East is reputational. Who knows how long it will take to recover
On 28 February, Iran launched retaliatory strikes towards Israel, US bases and regional partners. Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia…
Ferrari debuts world’s first esports arena in UAE
The world’s first Ferrari-themed esports arena has opened at Ferrari World Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The experience offers guests…
Middle East Event Show switches venue from Madinat Arena to DWTC
The Middle East Event Show, in its last day today on 18 June, shifted from the Madinat Jumeirah to Sheikh Maktoum Hall…
Big year for large-scale events at DWTC – venue sees 32% growth
The Dubai World Trade Centre hosted 100 large-scale events in 2024. That’s an increase of 32% on the previous year. Why…
DWTC achieves 37% growth in off-site catering
DWTC Hospitality, the hospitality division of Dubai World Trade Centre, served nearly one million guests across more than 2,400…
EN Awards 2025: Top exhibition venues competing for venue of the year
From iconic spaces to industry powerhouses, this year’s shortlisted venues have set new benchmarks in the events world. The EN…
Expo Centre Sharjah releases Q1 figures
Expo Centre Sharjah, UAE, has released its figures for Q1 of 2023, demonstrating a strong start to the year. Q1 kicked off…
Theme park first for launch edition of ACEX automotive exhibition
Gulf-based organiser ACEX – Ambassador Conferences and Exhibition, has launched what it claims is the first consumer exhibition…
Minister opens ‘record’ ArabPlast 2019
His Excellency Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, UAE Minister of Infrastructure Development, opened the biggest…
Air Traffic Control Week takes off
Air traffic management professionals are invited to pack their bags for the United Arab Emirates as global exhibition organiser…