Terrapinn and GES agree new two-year deal for Middle East

Global events organiser Terrapinn, has appointed GES as the official service provider for six of its Middle East event brands, including Seamless, The Mining Show, and Telecoms World Middle East, in a deal that extends to 2019. The partnership between Terrapinn and GES dates back to 2012. Under the new agreement GES will deliver core event services including stand building, electrics, graphics, furniture, floor planning and logistics. Terrapinn delivers more than 150 events annually around the globe, covering a diverse range of industries from transport, solar and renewables to education and e-commerce. Terrappin’s events in the Middle East attract 2,000 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors to the region each year. GES opened Dubai office in 2009 and has grown its presence in the region ever since. A locally based, 120-strong team delivers more than 100 events each year. Yasser Al Maaytah, managing director, GES Middle East, said: “We are delighted to have been selected by Terrapinn as its delivery team on this impressive portfolio of world-class events. This new contract extends GES’ much-valued partnership with Terrapinn and cements our position as a leading service provider to the Middle East events industry.” David Beguely, MD Middle East, Terrapinn added: “Terrapinn’s events bring together the world’s leading influencers, disrupters and change agents to promote industry-changing trends and technologies. Working with GES gives us a single point of contact to access both the services and expertise we need to ensure these events run smoothly and our stakeholders enjoy the best possible platform to drive innovation.”