More than 100 major business and consumer events are set to boost business tourism and support the local economy in Dubai, according to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) calendar, which is hosting headline events including: GITEX Global, Expand North Star, Beautyworld Middle East, WETEX, Gulfood Green, ArabLab+, Automechanika, Big 5 Global and Gulf Bride.
Healthcare and technology are taking centre stage with major conferences and associations scheduled for the final quarter.
Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, executive vice-president at DWTC, said: “As we approach the year’s end, DWTC is set to host a series of citywide events that will further cement Dubai’s status as a global hub for business tourism and events.” Julfar said the major events booked in were all catalysts for economic growth, strategically aligned with the visionary goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). “At DWTC, we are committed to transforming opportunities into actionable business outcomes, ensuring that every event we host delivers value for Dubai, our stakeholders, our international community and visitors alike,” he said.
The month of September opens with Paper Arabia (3-5 September), followed by the Emirates International Gastroenterology and Hepatology Conference 2024 (6-8 September) and Binous Classic (7-8 September).
The second week of the month features Sleep Expo, Plastics Recycling Show ME, ME Foam & Polyurethane Expo & Adhesives Sealants and Bonding Expo Middle East, Furniture Manufacturing Expo, Base Oils, Lubricants and Additives Technology Exhibition, and Middle East Composites & Advanced Materials Expo all taking place (10 - 12 September).
The South Indian International Movie Awards )SIIMA( (14-15 September), will be followed by The Elevator Show (16–18 September) and ITS 2024 - World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (16–20 September).
Closing out the month’s events are ArabLab+ (24–26 September), the premier platform for the laboratory and analytical sector, and the major Emirati youth empowerment event, Ru’ya (Careers UAE Redefined), organised by DWTC (24–26 September). Running simultaneously are Private Label Middle East, ISM Middle East, Sign & Graphics Exhibition and sustainability-focused food production event Gulfood Green, running its first-ever edition this year (all 24–26 September).
October will see the return of notable events such as the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition - WETEX (1–3 October), and the World Green Economy Summit (2-3 October). The Forex Exhibition will run alongside the AGRA Middle East Exhibition, the biggest agricultural trade show in the region, featuring crop farming to aquaculture, horticulture, and more (both 7-8 October).
Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for startups and investors, GITEX Impact, Future Blockchain Summit, Fintech Surge, and Marketing Mania, all take place at Dubai Harbour between (13–16 October), while the 44th edition of the world’s biggest technology show and one of DWTC’s flagship events GITEX Global, returns to DWTC (14–18 October) alongside satellite events GITEX Global DevSlam, and the Future Urbanism Smart City Summit & Expo 2024 (all 14-18 October).
Towards the end of the month visitors can expect events dedicated to F&B, to trade, sports, HR, wellness and more
Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) is also set to host a series of high-profile events from September to December. In late October, fitness enthusiasts and professionals will converge at the Dubai Muscle Show & Active Show 2024 (25-27 October).
November ushers in a diverse array of events, beginning with Future Human 2024 (8-10 November). Following this is The Global Freight Summit 2024 (18-20 November), to end the events of the month.
At Jafza One Convention Centre (JOCC), the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) UAE 2024 is set to host the Gulf Super Pro Championship (22 September). The International Cranes and Transport Middle East Conference 2024 (1-2 October) will convene professionals in the crane and specialised transport sector, focusing on opportunities in the region's dynamic construction and infrastructure markets.
For more information on DWTC’s events, please visit www.dwtc.com/en/events
