DWTC to host 60+ events in Q4

Dubai - Returning to the UAE among these are Gitex Shopper, Gitex Technology Week, Gulfood Manufacturing, Big 5 and Dubai International Motor Show.

The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is set to host over 60 exhibitions, conferences and live events in Q4 of 2015, attracting an estimated 820,000 visitors.
Returning to the UAE among these are Gitex Shopper, Gitex Technology Week, Gulfood Manufacturing, Big 5 and Dubai International Motor Show.
Ahmed Alkhaja, senior vice-president of venues, DWTC, said: "According to industry sources, the Mice sector in the GCC is valued at $1.3 billion, with the UAE accounting for half of that at $653 million. This peak season at DWTC is a crucial time for regional and international businesses. Our team at DWTC is focused on supporting the growth and development of these businesses by providing the right platform for them to showcase their work and network with the right partners."
Gitex Shopper, the region's biggest consumer electronics event, will mark its 25th anniversary as it returns next week from October 3 to 10. Gitex Technology Week will also return from October 18 to 22. Now in its 35th edition, the event is the most widely recognised information and communications technology trade event across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
The end of October brings the Middle East's food service industry to the forefront, with Gulfood Manufacturing, The Specialty Food Show, Sweets and Snacks Middle East, and Seafex running from October 27 to 29.
The 13th Dubai International Motor Show will return from November 10 to 14, showcasing the latest in car designs.
- business@khaleejtimes.com

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