Saudi Arabia launches its global exhibitions and conference season, hosting major international events as the sector grows to record levels
exhibitions
Latest in exhibitions
Abu Dhabi
Dubai speed limit change; UAE petrol prices; Housing bubble risk; Coldplay in Abu Dhabi; Real estate financing – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate analysis, RTA announce new speed limits, Coldplay launch Abu Dhabi shows and more of the top news stories this week
Al Maktoum International
Dubai to transform events sector with $2.7bn Expo City expansion
Sheikh Mohammed announces $2.7bn expansion for Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai
conference and exhibition
Dubai sees 44% boost in event sector
Dubai’s MICE sector witnesses spike in event wins in 2023
Biban
Saudi’s Biban 2023 sees $3bn of deals on first day
Saudi Arabia’s start-up and SME forum, Biban, saw $2.93bn of deals on its opening in Riyadh
exhibitions
Gulf countries to be focus markets for World Spice Congress in India slated for next Feb
While Saudi Arabian participation has been a consistent feature of every spice congress, the Indian organisers want to expand their focus for the forthcoming event to include the UAE, Egypt and Oman
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s ADNEC says to redefine conference space with The Hive
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company set to unveil new style of meeting space by end of this year
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
ADNEC chief hails UAE Cabinet’s decision to refund VAT
Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri says VAT will be refunded to companies working in the exhibitions and conferences sector
conferences
How the UAE’s important events sector can keep forging head
Ahead of the Middle East Special Event and Exhibition Show next week, new thinking is needed in the MICE space, writes Alan Kelly, Commercial and Strategy Director, Informa Middle East
D3
In pictures: 3rd edition of Dubai Design Week
The free-to-attend program me will serve as a rich introduction to the design scene in the UAE, and build on the many events and exhibitions happening throughout the week and beyond.
