Earlier this year, the Spanish capital’s Madrid Convention Bureau was accepted as the alliance’s newest member and is expected to become a full partner in spring 2017. Why?
Over 400 leading bloggers from dozens of countries around the world attended TBEX's annual conference to survey, experience and tell the story of Jerusalem beyond its stereotype.
Programme recognizes initiatives led by UAE professionals in driving Dubai’s growth as a premier business events destination. Dubai Business Events (DBE), Dubai’s official convention bureau, honoured members of its ‘Al Safeer’ programme for their efforts in helping to bring international conferences and events to the city, at its annual Congress Ambassador Networking event on 1st March.
AIJA is the only global association devoted to lawyers and in-house counsel under 45. Since 1962 AIJA has been providing outstanding international opportunities for young lawyers to network, learn and develop. Giuseppe Marletta, Association Manager, explains how the organization operates.
On 27 November 2013, Dubai, the city that over the last 40 years or so has probably best incarnated the progressive spirit of Expos, overtook Yekaterinburg (Russia), İzmir (Turkey) and São Paulo (Brazil) to win the right to host the 2020 World Expo – the first-ever to be organized and staged in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENA & SA) region.
Qatar is on the verge of becoming a major player in the meetings industry. The MICE industry is aligned with other sectors in Qatar that the country’s leadership has identified as national priorities.
Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau, a division of Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Emirates Medical Association (EMA) and Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) in a landmark initiative that is set to further establish Abu Dhabi as a thriving international medical meetings hub.
Dubai Business Events, Dubai’s official convention bureau is delivering one of its strongest year’s to-date, with 86 new international business events secured in 2016.
TBEX, the largest conference and networking event for travel bloggers, online travel journalists, new media content creators, travel brands and industry professionals will be held on March 20-22nd, 2017 in Jerusalem.
Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has launched a new corporate brand and web portal, unifying its leisure and business branding efforts, initiated in November 2015, under a single online domain, VisitQatar.qa
In November last year, the United Arab Emirates announced the adoption of the UAE Science, Technology and Innovation Higher Policy, which includes 100 national initiatives in the education, health, energy, transportation, space, technology and water sectors.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s Green Star Certification Program is encouraging more and more hotels in the city. The number of green star hotels are increasing constantly in Istanbul. In 2016, number of green star hotels increased by 80% compare to previous year.
Four international medical conferences will be held in September through December 2016 and early in 2017 at the International Conference Center – Binyanei Hauma Jerusalem.International Medical Conferences Coming to Jerusalem
Dubai maintains parity with global cities according to latest meetings industry statistics
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Dubai’s status as a premier business event destination for some of the world’s most prestigious events has been reinforced by the latest rankings published by the Union of International Associations (UIA), which saw the city maintain its number 14 position in the 2015 International Meetings Statistics report.
Building up a knowledge economy and reducing their reliance on oil and gas is one of the aims for the UAE, as they embark on a journey and start investing heavily in ICT. In Dubai, the Dubai Smart City initiative has been launched to transform the emirate into a leading global smart city over the next few years.
The forum attracted more than 180 regional and global meeting experts plus association meeting planners. The new ICCA Middle East Forum marks the start of an annual education programme leading to the 2018 ICCA Congress in Dubai.
Showcasing the tremendous possibilities of Oman as a destination and the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) as the world’s convention venue of choice, the OCEC, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, participated at premier events industry exhibition; IMEX Frankfurt 2016.
The inaugural edition of Middle East Association Congress (MEAC) kicked off at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) last week converging leading regional and international association leaders and experts.
According to the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage, the number of exhibitions and conferences in Saudi Arabia during 2016 is expected to increase by about 20%.
DBE hosted more than 550 international meeting and conference organisers as destination offering expands
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Dubai Business Events (DBE), Dubai’s official convention bureau, ended 2015 on a high note, with a significant increase in the number of international meetings, conferences and incentives that were both bid for and brought in to Dubai.
Conferences, meetings… Searching for the right venue? At Mafraq Hotel – Abu Dhabi, the dedicated and professional team will be pleased to assist you and will ensure that every requirement and needs are to be met to make your event a success.
End 2015, the Sultanate of Oman celebrated its 45th anniversary, an era of progress under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Since 1970 he has brought a radical transformation in the life of Omani citizens, whose lifestyle evolved into a modern, forward-looking society, in a country that has witnessed continuous development. However, Oman remains genuine and authentic and wherever you go in Oman, you will still find traditional Arabian hospitality, and historical heritage.
The Sultanate of Oman has one of the most diverse environments in the Middle East. Its strengths? Its authenticity, diversity and hospitality. Oman is also a perfect location for conferences and events.
Since its founding in 1992, Meeting Media Group, publisher of Headquarters Magazine (HQ), has been a trusted guide and voice for associations and the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry.