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Three factors help to position Dubai at forefront of events industry
04 Feb '08
4 min read
Another factor is the global interest in networking with UAE's wealth fund managers. “Dubai entities control a significant proportion of the US$2.9 trillion funds available worldwide for investment.
This creates huge demand for spaces at events, particularly those that offer the potential to network with the companies that manage these funds,” he added.
Delegates also discussed the general shift in audience profile, experienced by the industry world-wide. Today, many events are moving from an exclusively trade only, business-to-business customer profile, to offering an interactive global platform for both business and consumer visitors, attracting larger crowds and providing enhanced business opportunities.
With a vision to make Dubai the leading destination for all major exhibitions, conferences and events, Dubai World Trade Centre has ensured that it is able to anticipate and respond dynamically to these global industry trends through its ambitious strategic growth agenda.
Its twin major integrated commercial developments – Dubai Exhibition City (DEC) and Dubai Trade Centre District (DTCD) – are being designed to have the capacity, facilities and infrastructure that can cater to the requirements of the world's largest consumer and trade events.
These world-class integrated commercial destinations will seamlessly blend business and lifestyle offerings to attract high volumes of new and repeat visitors.
“The overwhelming support we received from delegates at the International CEO Forum was intensely gratifying. We have received very positive feedback on our role as hosts of this debut Middle East edition of the ICF and there has been tremendous widespread interest in our future plans for growth,” said Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, DWTC.
“The international event industry is continuously evolving, becoming increasingly professional and extremely competitive. The range of new challenges and opportunities promises a very exciting future and it is very encouraging that the world is seeing Dubai operate at the cutting-edge of these global changes,” he concluded.
This creates huge demand for spaces at events, particularly those that offer the potential to network with the companies that manage these funds,” he added.
Delegates also discussed the general shift in audience profile, experienced by the industry world-wide. Today, many events are moving from an exclusively trade only, business-to-business customer profile, to offering an interactive global platform for both business and consumer visitors, attracting larger crowds and providing enhanced business opportunities.
With a vision to make Dubai the leading destination for all major exhibitions, conferences and events, Dubai World Trade Centre has ensured that it is able to anticipate and respond dynamically to these global industry trends through its ambitious strategic growth agenda.
Its twin major integrated commercial developments – Dubai Exhibition City (DEC) and Dubai Trade Centre District (DTCD) – are being designed to have the capacity, facilities and infrastructure that can cater to the requirements of the world's largest consumer and trade events.
These world-class integrated commercial destinations will seamlessly blend business and lifestyle offerings to attract high volumes of new and repeat visitors.
“The overwhelming support we received from delegates at the International CEO Forum was intensely gratifying. We have received very positive feedback on our role as hosts of this debut Middle East edition of the ICF and there has been tremendous widespread interest in our future plans for growth,” said Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General, DWTC.
“The international event industry is continuously evolving, becoming increasingly professional and extremely competitive. The range of new challenges and opportunities promises a very exciting future and it is very encouraging that the world is seeing Dubai operate at the cutting-edge of these global changes,” he concluded.
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