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.
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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.
The brand new Jerusalem Conventions and Visitors Bureau (JCVB) has been founded to serve as primary resource for the organization of conferences in Jerusalem.
370 international meeting planners to converge in Dubai to experience the emirate’s evolving business events offerings
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Following a successful Spring 2015 edition, the Meeting & Incentive (M&I) Forum is set to return to Dubai in 2016 to showcase the emirate as a premier business events destinations.
Since it was established in March 2013, the Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau has been driving and promoting the business events industry throughout the emirate with the mission to position Abu Dhabi as the prime global business events destination.
Dubai Business Events - the Official Convention Bureau (DBE) and Partners are offering a series of unique educational opportunities for senior members of the association community and corporate event planners
The Ministry of Tourism in Egypt has announced that the country and J. Walter Thompson Co., a New York-based advertising agency, have entered into a three-year $68 million agreement to revive the tourism industry in the Arab nations.
More than 3000 members of the international space industry, agencies and academia are expected to converge on Jerusalem for the 66th annual International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2015 that will take place October 12-16th.
Azerbaijan is actively strengthening its position in the world of meetings, thanks to the establishment of Azerbaijan Convention Bureau, the first national convention bureau in the region.
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