Dubai World Trade Centre Strengthens Dubai's Role as a Global Business Tourism Hub

06 Sep, 2023

Dubai World Trade Centre Strengthens Dubai's Role as a Global Business Tourism Hub

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has unveiled its events lineup for the final quarter of 2023, featuring more than 100 business and consumer events spanning various vital sectors, including technology, sustainability, food and beverage, healthcare, and the green economy.

DWTC continues its mission of connecting global business communities by organizing and hosting internationally recognized meetings, exhibitions, and conferences. This initiative is set to contribute significantly to Dubai's reputation as a global hub for business tourism.

Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Vice President at DWTC, emphasized the pivotal role played by DWTC in advancing Dubai's status as the global capital for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). He highlighted the substantial growth of flagship events such as GITEX Global, ArabLab+, Big 5 Global, and the World Radiocommunication Conference, among others. Julfar expressed excitement about hosting new events at the venue and the forthcoming events season's unparalleled opportunities for networking, collaboration, global market access, and facilitating foreign investments. These efforts align with Dubai's Economic Agenda (D33) and contribute to Dubai's ongoing growth as a business tourism destination.

Julfar further stated that being at the forefront of Dubai's extraordinary business events season, featuring international conferences like COP 28, along with their industry-leading events, is an honor for DWTC. They are prepared for another impactful season, marking the culmination of an exceptional 2023 while eagerly anticipating an action-packed 2024.

The events for the upcoming quarter kick off in September with Plastics Recycling Show ME, Sleep Expo, ME Foam & Polyurethane Expo, Adhesives Sealants, and Bonding Expo ME from September 5th to 7th, followed by the Gulf Bride Show from September 13th to 17th. The month also features events like Frozen Musical Celebrations on September 16th, the Sign and Graphic Imaging ME Exhibition from September 18th to 20th, the Annual Dermatology Conference and Exhibition MEIDAM from September 22nd to 24th, and the Forex Exhibition from September 26th to 27th.

ArabLab+, the leading platform for the laboratory and analytical industry, will take place from September 19th to 21st, expected to host more than 10,000 delegates and 850 exhibitors over three days.

Ru'ya (Careers UAE Redefined), a key Emirati youth empowerment event organized by DWTC, will be held from September 19th to 21st. This event serves as a recruitment, skills development, and networking forum, assisting companies in meeting their Emiratisation goals.

In October, the largest international trade show for the automotive aftermarket in the Middle East and beyond, Automechanika Dubai, is scheduled from October 2nd to 4th, with exhibitors from over 55 countries presenting more than 2,000 products. Agra Middle East, the region's largest agricultural trade show, will be held on October 9th and 10th, showcasing a wide range of agricultural sectors, from crop farming to aquaculture, horticulture, and animal farming.

The 43rd edition of GITEX Global, DWTC's flagship tech showcase, is set for October 16th to 20th. Additionally, Beautyworld Middle East, the region's largest international trade fair for the beauty industry, returns to Dubai for its 27th edition from October 30th to November 1st.

The UAE Ministry of Education-partnered Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) Dubai exhibition will return from October 30th to November 1st. AccessAbilities Expo is scheduled from October 9th to 11th, while the HR Summit & Expo (HRSE) will take place on October 24th and 25th.

In early November, healthcare experts will gather for the International Family Medicine (IFM) Conference & Exhibition, Annual Radiology Meeting (ARM), and Dubai Otology Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery from October 31st to November 2nd.

Gulfood Manufacturing, MEASA's largest F&B machinery and ingredients innovation event, will be held from November 7th to 9th. The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) is set to be held at DWTC from November 6th to December 19th.

Organized by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), WETEX and Dubai Solar Show will take place from November 15th to 17th.

Other noteworthy events in November include Gulf Traffic, Paper World ME from November 21st to 23rd, Dubai Muscle Show from November 24th to 26th, World Tobacco ME on November 27th and 28th, International Apparel & Textile Fair, and Brands of India from November 27th to 29th.

December will witness the hosting of the Big 5 Global from December 4th to 7th, while ArabPlast, the premium international trade show for the plastics, petrochemicals, packaging, and rubber industries, is scheduled from December 13th to 15th.