Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has unveiled an exceptional H1 calendar featuring a line-up of over 70 exhibitions, conventions and conferences to be held across the two venues - DWTC and Dubai Exhibitions Centre (DEC) - located at Expo City Dubai. 

 

The events spanning sectors like healthcare, food, energy, tourism, transport and technology are set to further boost DWTC’s contribution to Dubai's economy and reinforce its status as a global hub for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry, said a top official.

 

"As a global MICE industry leader, DWTC stands as a testament to Dubai's unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. In 2024, our focus is on growth and expansion – with both our venues, the DWTC and DEC, gearing up to host a series of high profile and transformative events," remarked Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Vice President at DWTC. 

 

"We look forward to the introduction of new exhibitions such as Fespa Middle East, as well as welcoming back prestigious legacy events including Arab Health, Gulfood, Arabian Travel Market and many more," he noted. 

 

"These major exhibitions and ground-breaking conferences and conventions are poised to propel Dubai's reputation as a leading global business and tourism destination," he added.

 

In addition to showcasing an impressive roster of business events, DWTC continues to serve as a versatile world-class venue, hosting corporate meetings, sports and entertainment events. These diverse events contribute significantly to Dubai's vibrant citywide calendar.

 

DWTC’s content-rich calendar will feature some of the world’s leading events such as: Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT) (9 - 11 January), Intersec (16 - 18 January), World of Coffee Dubai (21 - 23 January), Arab Health Exhibition and Congress (21 January - 1 February), UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai) (6 – 8 February), Gulfood (19 – 23 February), World Police Summit (WPS) (4-6 March), Dubai Derma (5 -7 March), Middle East Energy (16 – 18 April), Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference, (GISEC) (23 – 25 April), World Art Dubai (2 – 5 May), Arabian Travel Market (6 – 9 May), CABSAT Middle East (21 – 23 May), The Hotel Show (4 – 6 June).

 

Fespa, a global federation championing the wide format printing community since 1962, is gearing up for its inaugural venture into the Middle East with the Fespa Middle East event scheduled from January 29 to February 1 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre.

 

This marks a momentous expansion for Fespa, renowned for its pivotal role in providing essential printing information and organising impactful events that fuel innovation and collaboration within the industry.

 

Making a robust return, Gulf Pack & Gulf Print, the preeminent print technology sourcing show in the Mena region for printers and Print Service Providers (PSPs), is set to take place from  January 9 to 11. 

 

The event explores the latest industry technology and solutions while addressing the evolving needs of the printing industry in the region. Exhibitors will be unveiling their latest machinery, materials, and software launches to buyers, he added.