In an exclusive interview, Sholto Douglas-Home outlines updates on DEC expansion, upcoming events at Expo City Dubai, and future plans
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Dubai – the new gobal leader in business events
The city is drawing business events from around the world, supporting economic growth and enhancing Dubai’s status as a knowledge hub
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Kerala draws up plans to emerge as South Asia’s MICE tourism, Destination Weddings hub
The state also plans to have an incubation center for startups in the tourism sector
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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
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Dubai World Trade Centre to host over 100 major events and conferences before end of year
Dubai World Trade Centre to host events including GITEX, WETEX and Automechanika
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Dubai hotel announces major events makeover as it eyes $10bn MICE market
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Dubai’s DWTC announces record 2.47mn visitors in 2023
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Expo Centre Sharjah, World Trade Centre Istanbul discuss cooperation in organising events and trade fairs
Both sides examined the possibility of organising events that would enhance channels of communication between the two countries’ business communities
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Dubai business events: Sector thrives with 349 bid wins and 49% growth
Dubai Business Events reports 49 per cent increase in successful bids
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Dubai Events: Over 70 exhibitions and conferences planned with Intersec, Arab Health and Gulfood all returning
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UAE events and conferences in January 2024: Intersec, Arab Health, Sharjah Real Estate and more
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India’s strong presence at WETEX and Dubai Solar Show highlights bilateral trade opportunities
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Exhibition World Bahrain: The newest innovative venue in the region
With such a standing, EWB, within a short time, has built the necessary caliber to become a member of many worldwide organisations within the MICE industry
Abu Dhabi
ADNEC Services, Kenes Group set to elevate Abu Dhabi’s event horizon
The two will also build partnerships with institutions to launch such events