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
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Circular retrofit strategies could unlock a US$3.9 trillion global decarbonisation opportunity, according to insights shared during a fireside chat at InSpotLight, at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, where speakers examined how reuse, retention and material efficiency are reshaping the economics of sustainable buildings. The session, “Circularity in
Sustainability strategies for the built environment must evolve beyond net-zero targets to deliver measurable environmental impact and long-term return on investment, according to industry leaders speaking at the Smart Building Summit, at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East. The session, titled “Beyond Net-Zero: Rethinking Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
With the UAE’s construction sector forecast to grow from USD 107.2 billion in 2024 to USD 130.8 billion by 2029, demand for advanced, future-ready lighting solutions continues to rise across the country’s expanding urban landscape. Reflecting this momentum, industry leaders met yesterday on the opening day of Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026 […]
Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, MENA’s leading event for lighting and building technology, was officially opened today by His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), at Dubai World Trade Centre. During the opening tour, His […]
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
Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 12-14 January, will examine the essential role of advanced lighting solutions in supporting the Middle East’s fast-growing transport system. Major regional projects, including the $30bn King Salman International Airport in Riyadh and the large-scale expansion of
Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, the MENA region’s leading event for lighting and building technology, returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 12-14 January 2026. With a growing global presence, Light + Intelligent Building Middle East will host more than 450 exhibitors from over 30 countries, with overseas companies accounting for over 90% […]
Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, the region’s leading event for lighting and building technology, has concluded, achieving record-breaking exhibitor, visitor, and floor space growth. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event underscored its importance as a platform for the industry by bringing together 442 exhibitors from around the world and attracted
Light and immersive design are redefining community spaces, transforming urban environments into hubs of connection, culture, and creativity. This fascinating topic was discussed at the THINKLIGHT conference at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East this week during a session titled ‘Commonality: Immersive Design Approaches and Light Art as a Community Builder.’ During
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), the leading authority and standard setter on building services engineering, has launched TM65 UAE a new guide for calculating embodied carbon in building services, at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East. The launch took place yesterday on the opening day of the Smart Building Summit, which unites […]
The crucial role of data and integrating urban planning into smart city development was highlighted by regional experts yesterday at the Smart Building Summit at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East. Speaking during an engaging panel discussion on ‘Unveiling the Latest Smart Building Trends – A Global and Regional Perspective,’ industry leaders explored how
H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has officially inaugurated the 18th edition of Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, the leading event in the region for the lighting and building technology industries. The show will be held until 16January at the Dubai World Trade Centre and […]
Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, the region’s leading event for lighting and building technology, will be held next week from 14-16 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The 2024 edition broke previous records, welcoming 14,388 visitors and 417 exhibitors. This year’s show is poised to build on this success, featuring over 440 exhibitors […]
The region’s ultimate technology showcase for the lighting industry, InSpotLight, will return to Light + Intelligent Middle East from 14-16 January. Now in its third year, InSpotLight provides a platform for industry leaders, enthusiasts, and innovators to come together to discuss the future of lighting, design, and technology. InSpotLight highlights the latest innovations
The Light Middle East Awards winners were announced yesterday evening at a prestigious ceremony at Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai. Attended by lighting professionals from around the world, the event recognised outstanding lighting projects regionally and internationally, celebrating the brightest minds in the industry. Light Touch PLD was under the spotlight on the
The importance of acoustics in the built environment was underscored at the Smart Building Summit, a key vertical of Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, with restaurants, the office environment, schools, and residential property all being significantly impacted due to poor acoustics, resulting in disturbed sleep, adverse cardiovascular and psychophysiological
The second edition of the Smart Building Summit has begun atLight + Intelligent Building Middle East, the region’s largest exhibition for lighting and building technology, with insights from a range of experts highlighting the potential growth of the industry and the path to creating sustainable smart buildings. Speaking at the event, which takes place until […]
Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, the region’s largest exhibition for lighting and building technology, was officially opened by H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). Now in its 17th year, the show will be held under the theme Enlightened Future: How responsibility will guide the future […]
Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, the region’s largest exhibition for lighting and building technology, will illuminate the Dubai World Trade Centre from tomorrow when it returns for a 17th edition. Showcasing over 400 global exhibitors in the lighting, electrical engineering and smart building technology sectors, the exhibition spans three halls, with a 75% growth





























