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Middle East Energy Marks 50 Years with more than 39,000 Energy Professionals Converging in Dubai

News Desk 17/09/2026

Middle East Energy 2026 concluded its landmark 50th event at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together more than 39,000 energy professionals from over 150 countries. This milestone edition was thrilled to welcome over a third of that audience from beyond the Middle East, while GCC visitors

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Messe Frankfurt Middle East announces Paperworld Middle East postponed to September 2027

News Desk 09/09/2026

Messe Frankfurt Middle East, organiser of Paperworld Middle East, the region’s leading international trade platform for paper and stationery products, has announced the postponement of the upcoming edition. Originally scheduled for 13–15 October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, the event will now take place from 28-30 September 2027.   The decision follows extensive

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Middle East Energy 2026 opens in Dubai, bringing global energy leaders together to power the region’s future

News Desk 02/09/2026

Middle East Energy 2026 officially opened today at Dubai World Trade Centre, celebrating the landmark 50th edition of the region’s leading energy event. The event was opened with high-level ceremony and walkthrough by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief […]

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Middle East Energy 2026: France Backs the Gulf’s Drive for Smarter, More Resilient Power Grids

News Desk 27/08/2026

From 1 to 3 September 2026, France will participate in Middle East Energy 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Through a dedicated Business France Pavilion, 13 French companies will exhibit at the Business France Pavilion at Middle East Energy 2026, as the landmark event marks its 50th edition at Dubai World Trade Centre. The […]

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Paperworld Middle East partners with FSC to champion responsible sourcing across the region’s paper and stationery industry

News Desk 18/07/2026

Paperworld Middle East, the region’s leading trade show for paper and stationery products, taking place from 13–15 October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, has announced a strategic partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The collaboration reinforces the event’s commitment to responsible sourcing while supporting the long-term development and

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Paperworld Middle East partners with FSC to champion responsible sourcing across the region’s paper and stationery industry

News Desk 16/07/2026

Paperworld Middle East, the region’s leading trade show for paper and stationery products, taking place from 13–15 October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, has announced a strategic partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The collaboration reinforces the event’s commitment to responsible sourcing while supporting the long-term development and

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FESPA Middle East announces new April 2027 dates at the Dubai World Trade Centre

News Desk 09/07/2026

FESPA Middle East has announced that its 2027 edition will take place from 27–29 April 2027 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), marking a significant new chapter for the region’s leading exhibition dedicated to speciality print, signage, visual communication and textile decoration. The announcement follows extensive consultation with industry stakeholders across the

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Everything To Look Out For As GameExpo 2026 Approaches

News Desk 25/05/2026

With less than two weeks to go, GameExpo 2026 is gearing up to transform Dubai into the region’s ultimate gaming playground, taking place from 5 to 7 June at Dubai World Trade Centre.   Tickets from just AED29 are still available, giving fans access to one of the region’s biggest gaming and esports experiences. Plus, […]

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DXB LIVE Organised, Managed and Delivered Services to 442 Events in 2025, Achieving 33% Growth in Business Volume

News Desk 20/04/2026

DXB LIVE is the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre, recorded 33% growth in its business volume in 2025, having organised, managed, and delivered services to 442 events. These included 84 exhibitions, 16 conferences, 26 entertainment, sports and music events, 3 fashion shows, 6 corporate events, 13 graduation ceremonies, in […]

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ATM 2026 rescheduled to August at the Dubai World Trade Centre

News Desk 18/03/2026

RX has confirmed that the 2026 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, originally scheduled to take place from 4–7 May 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, will now take place from 17-20 August 2026, with the venue remaining unchanged. The decision to reschedule the event has been made to prioritise the safety and well-being […]

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Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre awarded global sustainability certification

News Desk 04/02/2026

The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) have been awarded Green Globe Certifications and are the only two events venues in the UAE and wider Middle East region to achieve that international standard, thanks to their commitment to reducing their environmental footprint and contributing positively to their local communities. The management […]

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Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026 draws global attendance from 95 countries

News Desk 03/02/2026

Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026, held from 12-14 January at Dubai World Trade Centre, reaffirmed its position as MENA’s leading event for lighting and building technology, welcoming 16,473 trade visitors from 95 countries.   The 2026 edition brought together 340 exhibitors from 30 countries from the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and North America. […]

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Gulfood 2026 Delivers Landmark Two-Venue Success, Uniting Global Food Trade at Record Scale

News Desk 27/01/2026

Gulfood 2026 delivered decisively on its global mandate, transforming scale into substance through a fully integrated two-venue model that expanded access, accelerated trade and strengthened the foundations of global food security. Operating seamlessly across Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai, the event offered a well-connected

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ATM to spotlight sports tourism opportunities, as research shows fans spend twice as much as regular travellers

News Desk 27/01/2026

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 4-7 May, will showcase the importance of sports tourism, as new research reveals that sports event-driven travellers – defined as people who travel overnight to attend live sporting event – spend significantly more per trip, with frequent sports tourists spending […]

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World of Coffee Dubai 2026 concludes its fifth edition with a record 20,000 visits

News Desk 21/01/2026

World of Coffee Dubai 2026 concluded yesterday at the Dubai World Trade Centre, announcing the winners of the local and international championships and competitions, as well as the results of the auctions held on the first and third days. The fifth edition of the exhibition was a remarkable success, recording over 20,000 visits from specialty […]

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RAKEZ to present comprehensive F&B business solutions at Gulfood 2026

News Desk 21/01/2026

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is set to participate in Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage exhibition taking place from 26 to 30 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. During the event, RAKEZ will spotlight its robust business ecosystem and tailor-made solutions designed to support international and regional F&B […]

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Light + Intelligent Building Middle East opens tomorrow for its 19th edition

News Desk 12/01/2026

Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, MENA’s leading event for lighting and building technology, opens tomorrow at Dubai World Trade Centre.   Taking place from 12-14 January 2026, the exhibition is part of the international Light + Building portfolio and will feature over 600 brands from 30 countries, alongside an expected attendance exceeding 16,000 industry

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Automechanika Dubai showcases bold vision for autonomous-ready cities

News Desk 11/12/2025

A transformative blueprint for autonomous urban mobility took centre stage yesterday at Automechanika Dubai’s Innovation4Mobility conference at the Dubai World Trade Centre, as industry experts examined how future cities can redesign infrastructure, regulatory systems and societal frameworks to support large-scale adoption of autonomous driving.   Held as part of the

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Automechanika Dubai Awards 2025 honour Ret. Major General Mohammed Alzafeen Almuhairi, with the Special Recognition Award

News Desk 10/12/2025

The milestone fifth edition of Automechanika Dubai Awards 2025 has today celebrated the outstanding achievements of companies, innovators, and professionals from the global automotive aftermarket, unveiling winners across 15 categories during a ceremony held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.   As part of the ceremony, Retired Major General Mohammed Alzafeen Almuhairi

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Knowledge Summit kicks off its 10th edition tomorrow at Dubai World Trade Centre

News Desk 18/11/2025

Under the generous patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the tenth edition of the Knowledge Summit will kick off tomorrow, Wednesday, 19 November 2025. Organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) in partnership with the […]