‘Footwear Expo 2009’ to Open on November 2 in Dubai

DUBAI — ‘Footwear Expo 2009’, the leading event for ‘footwear’ industry in the region, is set to host leading players within the $190 billion global footwear market, in line with its aims to leverage the growing prospects in the country’s retail industry.

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Published: Tue 22 Sep 2009, 10:13 PM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 10:03 PM

Global traders have expressed their confidence in the UAE’s retail market and its infrastructure for re-export, following latest market findings by research firm RNCOS that the local retail sector is poised for a 12 per cent compound annual growth rate from 2009 to 2013.

Organised by Orange Fairs & Events for the second consecutive year, the three-day exhibition will open on November 2 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, under the auspices of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

In anticipation of a bigger turnout this year, the organiser has expanded the event’s venue to a total of 1500 square metres to accommodate 2,000 to 2,500 visitors from 20 countries. A representative from Orange Fairs & Events said that a total of 75 global companies from 15 countries are set to exhibit their signature products, including high-volume, low-to-medium and medium-to-high-priced footwear collection, leather products, travelware, handbags and fashion accessories, at the event.


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