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The UAE is a major exhibition hub for the Middle East. Trade Centres have been built in a number of the emirates, encouraging trade and investment in the country and at the same time providing a major boost to hotels and other visitor services.
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company - Ma'arid, created in 2005 under a law enacted by HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President the United Arab Emirates in his  capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, is expected to act as the catalyst for a major boost to the exhibitions industry in terms of both facilities and support services, as well as in the number, diversity and prestige of events staged in the emirate.
The government has recognised the outstanding potential economic benefits of the exhibitions and conventions industry not only in the direct promotion of business contacts, trade and investment, but also as an important stimulus to the tourism and hospitality sector. Accordingly, ADNEC will play a central role in the development of both business and tourism in the emirate and to contribute to the government's vision to build and strengthen channels of cultural and trading contact between the Middle East and other parts of the world.
Dubai World Trade Centre
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has been at the forefront of organising exhibitions since 1979 and today it hosts more than 70 exhibitions and events every year. In November 1999 it undertook management of Airport Expo Dubai, a new exhibition complex with more than 23,000 square metres of exhibition space. The DWTC has developed a wide range of exhibition services and the quality of service it provides is unparalleled in the Middle East. It now manages more than 55,000 square metres of exhibition space in two complexes. Over the years the DWTC has launched new exhibitions and expanded its existing portfolio which currently includes 11 international exhibitions. These events, held in Dubai, are:
Middle East International Optical Show
Middle East International Cable, Satellite, Broadcast & Communications Exhibition (CABSAT)
International Jewellery Dubai
Gitex Dubai
Gitex Hyderabad
Gitex Computer Shopper
Middle East International Motor Show
Gulf Food, Hotel & Equipment Show
Dubai International Boat Show
Dubai International Horse Fair
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UAE Trade Fairs (Trade Shows, Exhibitions, Conferences) |
Ambiente Arabia
European interiors and home-ware brands grab centre-stage at Ambiente Arabia 2005.
Ambiente Arabia is the Middle East’s International Gift and Homeware Exhibition. Taking place in the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, Ambiente Arabia supports the region’s buying cycles and acts as a business platform for the region’s fast growing home and giftware industry. Ambiente is trade only in the mornings and open to trade and the public in the evenings, providing excellent branding opportunities.
Product profile - Arts & Crafts: stoneware, wooden carvings, ethnic artefacts, antiques, brassware, bronze items, and sculptures. Homeware: home décor, tableware, table linen, dinnerware, kitchenware, cutlery, silverware, glass ware, home textiles, curtains & blinds, carpets, lighting & table lamps. Interior Accents: pottery, sculpture, porcelain, ceramics, glassware, crystal, pewter, brass, contemporary designs, festive decorations, candles, vases, artificial flowers. Gifts: corporate gifts, desk accessories, executive toys, pens, clocks & watches, luxury gift items, souvenirs. Gallery: picture & photo frames, albums, art & prints and mirrors.
Organiser: IIR Middle East
Venue: Dubai International Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE
Beautyworld Middle East/Gulf Beauty
The Middle East's Leading Trade Show for The Beauty Industry
It is estimated that the spend on beauty products in the Arabian Gulf States in 2005 will exceed US$2.1 Billion. Consumption of cosmetics and fragrances in the Gulf States is one of the highest per capita in the world with the average purchase estimated to be in the region of US$334 per head. Current estimates put the number of hair salons in the United Arab Emirates as in excess of 2300 with the number in the Arabian Gulf states thought to exceed 30,000. The current number of hair salons is anticipated to grow by a further 7.6% by the end of 2005. Dubai is targeting to grow the number of visitors to 15 million by 2010 and it is expected that the growth in the number of luxury hotels containing health and spa facilities will increase by as much as 17% per year. By 2015 it is possible that Dubai may be amongst the top spa destinations in the world with possibly 200 hotels plus containing world class spa facilities.
Organizer: EPOC Messe Frankfurt
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
British Fashion in the Gulf
For the second time, The British Fashion in the Gulf is the only event in the Middle East exclusively for British Designers.
The cream of fashion professionals and eminent local ladies are invited to join this glittering and distinguished 4 day experience held in luxurious Fairmont Hotel Dubai, culminating in a VIP reception held at the Dubai World Cup, universally acknowledged as the fashion event of the region.
TME has put together a program of networking opportunities for industry buyers, retail professionals and leading consumers of the region. The aim of the event is to enable these designers to understand better the fashion needs of the region and establish potential new business partners in the Gulf.
Organiser: TME
Venue: Fairmont Hotel Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Bride Show Dubai
Open to the public, Bride is an exhibition for bridal fashion and weddings services.
The Bride Show is the largest bridal exhibition in the Middle East region providing a direct route to a multi- million dollar wedding Industry.
Organiser: IIR Middle East
Venue: Dubai International Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE
Emirates Millionaire Show
In 2006 there were 59,000 UAE millionaires who owned US $408 billion and the number of UAE millionaires is growing 5% each year because of the rapid growth of UAE economy according to Emirates Today Arabic newspaper. The 60% of those millionaires (35,400) were women.
This year’s second edition of the Emirates Millionaire Show will be held at the luxurious hotel of Madinat Jumeirah-Dubai from 29th of November to 1st of December. “Madinat Jumeirah is the new city of Arabia and is the only authentically Arabian-styled resort in Dubai featuring unique UAE architecture and design. This luxury beachfront resort captures the natural beauty of the region in a true re-creation of ancient architectural proportions...”.
Fashion Expo Arabia
International Trade Fair For Fashion and Textiles.
Fashion Arabia is the regions first dedicated, medium to high end business to business trade exhibition for the fashion industry. Fashion Expo Arabia will provide the world's fashion and textile industry with an annual meeting place to showcase new and exciting trends and a platform for future style and expression reflecting the modern retailing environment of the whole region.
Gulf Giftex
Gulf Giftex complements the popular gift-giving tradition. The world over, gifts are exchanged not just during festive occasions but also as a mark of respect, a gesture of thanks or just for the sake of giving.
Gulf Giftex heralds a new landmark in the growing Gift market, inspiring the imagination with an unparalleled range of products. From the popular categories of gold, silver and diamond jewellery, watches and crystal ware to new and innovative gift options. The show will attract a high net-worth audience and provide exhibitors an exclusive opportunity to showcase their wares and tap into a market with high profit potential.
Hardware + Tools Middle East
Hardware+Tools is the Middle East's only dedicated event for power tools, hand tools, hardware, ironmongery, workshop and woodworking machinery.
As an industry professional involved in the supply of equipment to or the design, construction, build or specification of commercial or residential developments, you understand the importance of staying updated with new products, services and technology in your field. Hardware+Tools is the perfect platform to meet new contacts, discuss new trends and technological developments, keep up to date with industry knowledge and source new products and solutions.
Organiser: Messe Frankfurt Middle East
IFEX
International Interior Design & Exclusive Furniture Exhibition
Venue: Abu Dhabi International Exhibitions Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
International Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair and International Watch & Clock Fair (IFJA & IWCF)
The International Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair and International Watch & Clock Fair is the specialized fair dedicated to the fashion Jewellery and watch universe. It is now a 3 days fair to allows fashion jewellery, fashion accessories, watch & clocks traders, department store and boutique buyers and buying officers to discover exhibitor’s wide range of products from around the world.
Organiser: International Exposition
Venue: Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE
International Jewellery & Watch Show, Abu Dhabi
JWS is the latest exhibition in the Reed portfolio. It has been rebranded from what was previously ADIJEX which was established over a decade and a half ago. JWS is the region's foremost gathering of the world’s most distinguished producers and retailers in the Jewellery, Watches, Gold and Precious Gems industries.
Organiser: Reed Jewellery Group
Venue: Abu Dhabi International Exhibitions Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
In Time Events LLC
Established in March 2004, In Time Events LLC is a dynamic conference and exhibition organizer, committed to facilitating new business opportunities for global traders eager to capitalize on opportunities in the Arab world.
Light Middle East
The International Trade Fair - Urban, Architectural and Retail Lighting Solutions
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
Materials Handling
The Middle East´s Leading Materials Handling Event for Freight, Cargo Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, Airport & Ports, Construction & Manufacturing
Organiser: EPOC Messe Frankfurt GmbH
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
Middle East Council of Shopping Centres (MECSC)
The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres, affiliated to the New York based International Council of Shopping Centers (www.icsc.org) is the regional body representing shopping mall owners, developers, marketing managers, leasing managers and specialists, retailers, consultants, property managers, financiers, accountants, government officials and industry suppliers.
PRESTIGE Fashion Trade Fair
PRESTIGE is the only exclusive International Trade Fair for upper medium to high priced menswear, womenswear, including bridal wear, childrenswear, casualwear, young fashion, lingerie/swim- and beachwear, mens footwear, womens footwear, childrens footwear, leather bags/travel gear and accessories, socks/stockings/panty hose, scarves and shawls, sponsored by the "European Fashion and Textile Export Council" in the Gulf region and Middle East.
Organiser: planetfair Dubai LLC / planetfair GmbH + KG Co.
Watch & Jewellery Dubai
With a new name, a brand new venue and an extended profile, Watch & Jewellery Dubai is set to build on the success achieved by its predecessor International Jewellery Dubai. WJD will reinforce its position as the largest and most significant platform for the jewellery and watch industry in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Organiser: Dubai World Trade Centre
Venue: Airport Expo Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Wellness & Spas Middle East
By 2015 it is possible that Dubai may be amongst the top spa destinations in the world with possibly 200 hotels plus containing world class spa and health facilities. Dubai has recognised that the regional spend on healthcare is currently US$74 Billion and has as a result created Dubai Healthcare City a vast area of medical facilities of which 50% will be zoned as the Wellness Cluster.
Organiser: EPOC Messe Frankfurt
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE |
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry is an autonomous institution of public interest. It enjoys its own legal entity to represent the various productive and services activities of the private sector in Abu Dhabi Emirate. According to the provisions of the Chamber law, all natural and legal persons, having their headquarters, branch or representation office in the Emirate to exercise any commercial, industrial, vocational or professional activity in the Emirate must join the Chamber and get their membership certificates.
Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development (ADCED)
ADCED was established by Law No. 9. in May 2006. Acting as an economic policy advisory council, ADCED was established to facilitate economic diversification and growth through creating greater understanding, cooperation and engagement between the public and private sectors of the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development's Board of Directors is comprised of 16 members and includes representatives from the public sector, the private sector, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), and the Businessmen Councils. Since July 2010, ADCED's new board is chaired by HE Nasser Ahmed Alsowaidi, Chairman of the Department of Economic Development (DED), Chairman of National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCorp). The Vice Chairman of the Board is HE Faraj Bin Hmouda Al Dhaheri, Chairman of Bin Hamoodah Group.
Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Dubai Chamber; also known as Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, was established in 1965 to represent, support, and protect the Dubai business community. |
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UAE Economy
The UAE has an open economy with a high per capita income and a sizable annual trade surplus. Despite largely successful efforts at economic diversification, nearly 40% of GDP is still directly based on oil and gas output. Since the discovery of oil in the UAE more than 30 years ago, the UAE has undergone a profound transformation from an impoverished region of small desert principalities to a modern state with a high standard of living. The government has increased spending on job creation and infrastructure expansion and is opening up utilities to greater private sector involvement. In April 2004, the UAE signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement with Washington and in November 2004 agreed to undertake negotiations toward a Free Trade Agreement with the US. The country's Free Trade Zones - offering 100% foreign ownership and zero taxes - are helping to attract foreign investors. Higher oil revenue, strong liquidity, housing shortages, and cheap credit in 2005-07 led to a surge in asset prices (shares and real estate) and consumer inflation. Rising prices are increasing the operating costs for businesses in the UAE and adversely impacting government employees and others on fixed incomes. Dependence on oil and a large expatriate workforce are significant long-term challenges. The UAE's strategic plan for the next few years focuses on diversification and creating more opportunities for nationals through improved education and increased private sector employment. |
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