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Arabian Business
7 hours ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) hospitality serves 527,000 guests in H1 2025
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has reported growth in its Hospitality division for the first half of 2025, serving 527,000 guests across 1,401 events. The figures represent an 11.8 per cent increase in guests and 6.7 per cent rise in events catered compared to the same period in 2024. Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) announces robust H1 2025 results for its Hospitality division, serving over 527,000 guests across 1,401 events — a year-on-year increase of 11.8% in guests and 6.7% in events catered. This continued growth reinforces DWTC Hospitality's position as… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 29, 2025 Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Vice President at Dubai World Trade Centre, said: 'In a dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape, our H1 2025 performance reflects DWTC Hospitality's agility and ambition in reimagining the guest experience. By combining operational scale, culinary creativity, and strategic partnerships, we are proud to support Dubai's growing events economy with hospitality experiences that set new benchmarks.' DWTC Hospitality reports strong H1 growth Exhibition catering showed growth during the period, serving 132,146 guests across 50 events. This represents more than double the number of guests served in H1 2024, marking a 105 per cent increase. The division handled increasingly complex and large-scale exhibitions during this period. The conferences and associations segment recorded growth, with DWTC Hospitality serving 57,289 guests across 30 events. This marks a 23 per cent increase from 46,500 guests in H1 2024. While event count remained at the same level, the rise in attendees reflects the venue's appeal for business events focused on networking and knowledge exchange. DWTC's catering portfolio delivered results across different segments. Non-exhibition DICEC events increased 38 per cent, with 477 events catered. External events rose 4 per cent to 687, including events such as the Dubai International Boat Show and the Meydan Dubai World Cup. The division handled catering at both DWTC venues and external sites during the six-month period. DWTC Hospitality received recognition at the Emirates Salon Culinaire 2025, securing 51 medals across categories. For the third consecutive year, the team received the Best Effort by an Individual Establishment award. DWTC Hospitality is focusing on scaling capabilities and investing in infrastructure to support continued growth. With the expansion of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) and increasing demand for catering experiences, the division is positioned to contribute to Dubai's economic diversification and status as a destination for events. The division operates as a full-service provider, offering catering and event planning services. It supports exhibitions, conferences, private events and weddings, with the ability to cater up to 40,000 guests per day.
Zawya
9 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
DWTC Hospitality serves over half million guests across 1,401 events in H1 2025
DUBAI - Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today announced robust H1 2025 results for its Hospitality division, serving over 527,000 guests across 1,401 events, a year-on-year increase of 11.8 percent in guests and 6.7 percent in events catered. This continued growth reinforces DWTC Hospitality's position as a leading provider of large-scale and bespoke catering services in the UAE, renowned for operational excellence, culinary innovation, and customer-centric service delivery. Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Vice President at Dubai World Trade Centre, said, 'In a dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape, our H1 2025 performance reflects DWTC Hospitality's agility and ambition in reimagining the guest experience. By combining operational scale, culinary creativity, and strategic partnerships, we are proud to support Dubai's growing events economy with hospitality experiences that set new benchmarks.' Exhibition catering witnessed standout growth, serving 132,146 guests across 50 events, more than double the number of guests served in H1 2024, marking a 105 percent increase. This surge reflects DWTC's ability to cater to increasingly complex and large-scale exhibitions, reaffirming its status as the region's leading exhibition catering provider. The conferences and associations segment also recorded strong growth, with DWTC Hospitality serving 57,289 guests across 30 events, marking a 23 percent increase from 46,500 guests in H1 2024. While event count remained consistent, the rise in attendees underscores DWTC's growing appeal as a preferred partner for business events focused on networking and knowledge exchange. DWTC's diverse catering portfolio continued to deliver strong results as Non-exhibition DICEC events increased 38 percent, with 477 events catered while External events rose 4 percent to 687, including high-profile events such as the Dubai International Boat Show and Meydan Dubai World Cup. These figures highlight the division's capacity to deliver seamless, high-volume catering across both DWTC venues as well as at external sites. DWTC Hospitality achieved notable industry recognition at the Emirates Salon Culinaire 2025, securing 51 medals across categories. For the third consecutive year, the team was honoured with the prestigious Best Effort by an Individual Establishment award, reinforcing DWTC's leadership in culinary innovation and skill. DWTC Hospitality remains focused on scaling capabilities and investing in future-ready infrastructure to support continued growth. With the expansion of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) and increasing demand for premium catering experiences, the division is well-positioned to contribute to Dubai's economic diversification and status as a global destination for world-class events. As a full-service provider, DWTC Hospitality offers end-to-end event solutions including award-winning catering and end-to-end event planning, supporting everything from exhibitions and conferences to private events and weddings, with the ability to cater up to 40,000 guests per day.
Tourism Breaking News
11 hours ago
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
DWTC Hospitality serves over half a million guests across 1,401 events in H1 2025
Post Views: 51 Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) announced robust H1 2025 results for its Hospitality division, serving over 527,000 guests across 1401 events, a year-on-year increase of 11.8% in guests and 6.7% in events catered. This continued growth reinforces DWTC Hospitality's position as a leading provider of large-scale and bespoke catering services in the UAE, renowned for operational excellence, culinary innovation, and customer-centric service delivery. Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Vice President at Dubai World Trade Centre, said 'In a dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape, our H1 2025 performance reflects DWTC Hospitality's agility and ambition in reimagining the guest experience. By combining operational scale, culinary creativity, and strategic partnerships, we are proud to support Dubai's growing events economy with hospitality experiences that set new benchmarks.' Exhibition catering witnessed standout growth, serving 132,146 guests across 50 events, more than double the number of guests served in H1 2024, marking a 105% increase. This surge reflects DWTC's ability to cater to increasingly complex and large-scale exhibitions, reaffirming its status as the region's leading exhibition catering provider. The conferences and associations segment also recorded strong growth, with DWTC Hospitality serving 57,289 guests across 30 events, marking a 23% increase from 46,500 guests in H1 2024. While event count remained consistent, the rise in attendees underscores DWTC's growing appeal as a preferred partner for business events focused on networking and knowledge exchange. DWTC's diverse catering portfolio continued to deliver strong results as Non-exhibition DICEC events increased 38%, with 477 events catered while External events rose 4% to 687, including high-profile events such as the Dubai International Boat Show and Meydan Dubai World Cup. These figures highlight the division's capacity to deliver seamless, high-volume catering across both DWTC venues as well as at external sites. DWTC Hospitality achieved notable industry recognition at the Emirates Salon Culinaire 2025, securing 51 medals across categories. For the third consecutive year, the team was honoured with the prestigious Best Effort by an Individual Establishment award, reinforcing DWTC's leadership in culinary innovation and skill. DWTC Hospitality remains focused on scaling capabilities and investing in future-ready infrastructure to support continued growth. With the expansion of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) and increasing demand for premium catering experiences, the division is well-positioned to contribute to Dubai's economic diversification and status as a global destination for world-class events. As a full-service provider, DWTC Hospitality offers end-to-end event solutions including award-winning catering and end-to-end event planning, supporting everything from exhibitions and conferences to private events and weddings, with the ability to cater up to 40,000 guests per day.
Emirates 24/7
11 hours ago
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
DWTC Hospitality Serves Over Half a Million Guests Across 1,401 Events in H1 2025
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) today announced robust H1 2025 results for its Hospitality division, serving over 527,000 guests across 1,401 events, a year-on-year increase of 11.8% in guests and 6.7% in events catered. This continued growth reinforces DWTC Hospitality's position as a leading provider of large-scale and bespoke catering services in the UAE, renowned for operational excellence, culinary innovation, and customer-centric service delivery. Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Vice President at Dubai World Trade Centre, said: 'In a dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape, our H1 2025 performance reflects DWTC Hospitality's agility and ambition in reimagining the guest experience. By combining operational scale, culinary creativity, and strategic partnerships, we are proud to support Dubai's growing events economy with hospitality experiences that set new benchmarks.' Exhibition Catering Surges, More Than Doubling YoY Exhibition catering witnessed standout growth, serving 132,146 guests across 50 events, more than double the number of guests served in H1 2024, marking a 105% increase. This surge reflects DWTC's ability to cater to increasingly complex and large-scale exhibitions, reaffirming its status as the region's leading exhibition catering provider. Conferences and Associations Drive Business Events Growth The conferences and associations segment also recorded strong growth, with DWTC Hospitality serving 57,289 guests across 30 events, marking a 23% increase from 46,500 guests in H1 2024. While event count remained consistent, the rise in attendees underscores DWTC's growing appeal as a preferred partner for business events focused on networking and knowledge exchange. Consistent Momentum Across Diverse Event Portfolio DWTC's diverse catering portfolio continued to deliver strong results as Non-exhibition DICEC events increased 38%, with 477 events catered while External events rose 4% to 687, including high-profile events such as the Dubai International Boat Show and Meydan Dubai World Cup. These figures highlight the division's capacity to deliver seamless, high-volume catering across both DWTC venues as well as at external sites. Recognition for Culinary Excellence DWTC Hospitality achieved notable industry recognition at the Emirates Salon Culinaire 2025, securing 51 medals across categories. For the third consecutive year, the team was honoured with the prestigious Best Effort by an Individual Establishment award, reinforcing DWTC's leadership in culinary innovation and skill. Looking Ahead DWTC Hospitality remains focused on scaling capabilities and investing in future-ready infrastructure to support continued growth. With the expansion of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) and increasing demand for premium catering experiences, the division is well-positioned to contribute to Dubai's economic diversification and status as a global destination for world-class events. As a full-service provider, DWTC Hospitality offers end-to-end event solutions including award-winning catering and end-to-end event planning, supporting everything from exhibitions and conferences to private events and weddings, with the ability to cater up to 40,000 guests per day.
Business Recorder
17 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
What is Dubai's ‘ground-breaking' One Freezone Passport?
The Dubai Free Zones Council recently announced the successful implementation of the One Freezone Passport, an initiative that provides businesses with access to multiple free zones while maintaining a single licence. In other words, companies licensed at one free zone can benefit from facilities located in other free zones across the emirate without requiring additional licensing. While the statement did not specify what facilities this would include, it likely refers to office space, warehousing, HR services, and even R&D or legal support. Louis Vuitton becomes first member under Dubai's 'One Freezone Passport' initiative In a statement, the Council described the Passport as a 'ground-breaking initiative aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business across Dubai's free zones.' It is worth noting that global luxury brand Louis Vuitton has become the first company to leverage this initiative through the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTC), which operates the Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone. It took the company five days to complete the process. Louis Vuitton will maintain its warehouse operations in Jebel Ali Free Zone while establishing its corporate office at One Za'abeel, part of the Dubai World Trade Centre Free Zone. Dr. Juma Al Matrooshi, Assistant Secretary General at Dubai Free Zones Council, said that 'by enabling businesses to expand seamlessly across our world-class free zones, we are reinforcing Dubai's reputation as a premier investment destination.' So what does this mean for businesses? According to the government, companies can expand their operational footprint through a streamlined and fast-paced process. The programme could also encourage cross-sector collaboration across Dubai. 'The One Freezone Passport initiative fundamentally transforms Dubai's business landscape by allowing companies to operate across all 30-plus free zones with a single license,' Bas Kooijman, CEO of asset management firm DHF Capital SA, told Business Recorder. 'For companies, this dismantles operational silos and offers significant advantages. It drastically cuts administrative and legal costs by eliminating redundant license fees and accelerates expansion time from months to as little as five days. Strategically, businesses can now adopt efficient 'hub-and-spoke' models, combining the specialized strengths of different zones, like JAFZA's logistics and DWTC's commercial prestige, under one corporate umbrella,' he added. 'For the wider Dubai economy, the Passport is a strategic tool aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). By creating a unified, frictionless ecosystem, it enhances Dubai's global competitiveness against hubs like Singapore and London,' he said. He explained that the initiative is designed to attract higher-value foreign direct investment (FDI) by enabling complex multinational operations to be managed seamlessly from the emirate. 'This move positions Dubai at the forefront of the global value chain, fostering long-term economic growth and solidifying its position as a premier international business destination.' The idea is to strengthen the emirate's position as a global economic hub while enhancing operational efficiency for businesses. Abdalla Al Banna, Vice President of Free Zone Regulatory Operations at DWTC, said the programme enhances Dubai's attractiveness for global enterprises by enabling seamless operations across the city's free zones, 'contributing to Dubai's vision of becoming the world's leading destination for international investment and business setup.' The DWTC Free Zone is home to global companies, innovators, and entrepreneurs across over 40 diverse sectors. It is one of over 30 specialized free zones in Dubai, each designed to support specific industries such as technology, media, finance, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing. These zones are governed by their own regulatory frameworks and offer 100% foreign ownership, full repatriation of profits, and exemption from corporate taxes and import/export duties. Notable examples include Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, the world's largest free zone for commodities trade; Dubai Internet City, a tech and digital innovation hub; and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) — a leading financial services jurisdiction in the region. These free zones have been pivotal in attracting international companies and startups by offering streamlined setup processes, modern infrastructure, and strategic access to global markets. Each has its own special facilities and infrastructure. For instance, DIFC has financial services frameworks, including banking, fintech support, and legal arbitration facilities. Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Media City has creative hubs for content creators, designers, and fashion brands while Dubai Healthcare City, has clinics, labs, and academic medical centers. The One Freezone Passport is one of many initiatives the government is implementing to encourage businesses in these zones. For instance, previously a company in the free zone could operate only within the zone and outside the UAE. It could not conduct its operation in a non-free zone in the UAE. However, back in March, the emirate announced new rules according to which any company or institution licensed by a free zone relevant authority may operate outside the free zone and within Dubai, as long as it obtains the necessary licences or permits from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
