DWTC to conclude its 2023 with strong line-up of MICE events

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is gearing up for what is anticipated to be one of the city’s busiest events seasons, reinforcing Dubai’s business tourism industry. DWTC has announced the event’s line-up for 2023’s last quarter with over 100 business and consumer events spanning sectors including technology, sustainability, food and beverage, healthcare, and green economy, among others. Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, executive vice president at DWTC (pictured left), says: “We are witnessing substantial growth of flagship events like GITEX Global, ArabLab+, Big 5 Global, World Radiocommunication Conference among others and are equally excited to host new events at the venue. “The upcoming events season will offer an unrivalled opportunity for exhibiting companies, participants, and the business communities at large to network and collaborate, provide access to global markets while facilitating foreign investments into the emirate and contributing to the ongoing growth of Dubai as a business tourism destination in line with Dubai’s Economic Agenda (D33).” Among the list of events at DWTC is the laboratory and analytical industry event ArabLab+, taking place 19-21 September, which is set to host more than 10,000 delegates and 850 exhibitors over three days. Ru’ya (Careers UAE Redefined), an Emirati youth empowerment event organised by DWTC will take place during the same period. Automechanika Dubai will occur in October, where exhibitors from over 55 countries will present more than 2,000 products. The 43rd edition of DWTC-owned flagship tech showcase GITEX Global will also be organised in October. Last year’s edition drew 170,000 attendees, 40% of whom were international, and generated AED 2.6 billion in economic output. In early November, healthcare experts will convene for the International Family Medicine (IFM) Conference & Exhibition, Annual Radiology Meeting (ARM), and Dubai Otology Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery. The Middle East’s premier family medicine event anticipates 2,500 attendees, featuring around 50 expert speakers discussing diverse topics like mental health, obesity and diabetes management, urgent care innovations, and the future of family-led healthcare. Celebrating 43 years, the Big 5 Global will be held in December. This MEASA region event anticipates more than 68,000 attendees from 150+ countries and over 2,200 exhibitors, according to DWTC. The premium international trade show for the plastics, petrochemicals, packaging and rubber industries, ArabPlast will take place between (13 – 15 December). “We (are at) the forefront of Dubai’s unprecedented business events season, which features international conferences like COP28 and our own events. We are ready for yet another impactful season, even as we look forward to an action-packed 2024”, concluded Julfar.