CEO’S NOTE MARCH 2024
Co-Founder & CEO
TradeFairTimes Arabia
ceo@tftarabia.ae
Middle East will continue the leadership of the high-quality mega show as we have witnessed in the recent mega Expo’s in Dubai due to exhibitors & visitor’s friendly facilities, along with the active involvement of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Rular of Dubai & Prime Minister of UAE, aiming for the highest standards of excellence. Significant attendance at events like LEEP Saudi further emphasizes this trend. These expos not only fuel growth in the tourist industry but also provide a boost to the real estate sector and UAE’s export. The Trade Fair Times Arabia has been actively involved in numerous such events. Moreover, owing to high demand and a broad readership, we have tripled our dissertation output in recent months. Every year, such events raise the standards and introduce new technologies tailored to the expanding population’s needs. Let’s delve into the latest news events that bring forth data and notable achievements in their respective fields.
Gulfood – February 23rd 2024, the grand finale of the largest culinary expo to date unfolded at the Dubai World Trade Centre, making the culmination of a triumphant five-day event for Gulfood 2024, the premier annual gathering in the global food and beverage industry. His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, graced the 29th edition of Gulfood with his esteemed presence. This event stands as the apex of the global food and beverage sourcing calendar.
Spanning across 24 expansive halls, over 5,500 exhibitors, including 125 country pavilions, continued to forge geniuses business connections, sealing lucrative commercial deals and partnerships amounting to billions of dollars. Highlighting India’s burgeoning influence in the global food industry, more than 350 Indian companies showcased their diverse products at the Gulfood 2024. With the Indian Food and Beverages market valued at over $299 billion, H.E. Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to UAE, emphasized Indian’s leadership in several agricultural and dairy sectors.
WoodShow – The 20th edition of the Dubai International Wod and Wood Machinery Expo was inaugurated by His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, president and CEO of Dubai Chambers. Held from March 5th to 7th, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event welcomed 682 exhibitors from 52 countries, both local and international, facilitating the exchange of experiences and showcasing industry trends and promising investment opportunities within the wood sector.
AIBC Expo – The 2024 AIBC Dubai expo, hosted at the festival Arena attracted prominent figure from the emerging tech realm to the Middle Eastern metropolises. With a focus on cutting-edge technology, the expo aims to brings together policy makers, developers, C-suite executives, and legal experts from the burgeoning Al and Blockchain sectors. Throughout the last week of April, we anticipate the participation of world leading Al and Blockchain companies & top decision makers in multiple mega summits and expos taking place in Dubai.
LEAP 2024, hailed as the planet’s foremost technology gathering, persists in its pioneering role, catalyzing transformative changes within the global technology landscape. Today, a multitude of both local and international technology firms reaffirmed their commitment to Saudi Arabia. This commitment is evidenced by ongoing investments surpassing $764 million.
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