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Dubai Eye
06-03-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
DWTC and Informa team up to create global MICE powerhouse
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Informa Group have announced a strategic partnership to create a global leader in exhibitions and event management, with operations spanning the Middle East, South Asia and Africa. The partnership will form a new company, Informa International, set to launch by the fourth quarter of 2025. Headquartered in Dubai, the new entity will serve key markets for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) while expanding its major event brands globally. The move supports Dubai's goal of increasing the MICE sector's contribution to the economy, aiming for AED 54 billion annually by 2033. Informa International will manage over 40 high-profile events, including Gulfood, GITEX, and the Dubai Airshow. The partnership will also expand DWTC's brands into high-growth markets in Asia, Europe and Africa, while reinforcing Dubai's position as a global business hub. With this collaboration, both DWTC and Informa plan to tap into the fast-growing B2B events market, driving sustainable economic growth and expanding Dubai's infrastructure with projects like the Dubai Exhibition Centre. Informa Group, a FTSE-100 company and international market leader in Live B2B Events, B2B Digital Services, and Academic Markets, has operated in the UAE for more than 25 years, focusing on B2B events. DWTC has been a leader in B2B Events in the UAE for more than four decades. It owns and operates the two major venues in Dubai, the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, and the Dubai Exhibition Centre. Dubai World Trade Centre and Informa Group have formed a partnership to launch a global leader in exhibitions and event management under the name 'Informa International,' serving the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa markets. The new company, headquartered in Dubai, will be… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 6, 2025
Hi Dubai
06-03-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai World Trade Centre and Informa Group Forge Global MICE Powerhouse in Strategic Partnership
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Informa Group have unveiled a game-changing partnership to create a global leader in Exhibitions and Event Management. The joint venture, named Informa International, is set to redefine the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector across the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa, with full operations launching by Q4 2025. Headquartered in Dubai, the new entity will oversee a portfolio of over 40 iconic event brands, spanning key sectors such as Food (Gulfood), ICT (GITEX), Healthcare (WHX), and Aviation (Dubai Airshow). This strategic alliance aligns with DWTC's goal to triple Dubai's MICE sector GDP contribution to AED 54 billion by 2033, as part of the D33 Dubai Economic Agenda. Informa International will not only consolidate both companies' event operations but also expand their reach to high-growth markets across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Indian Subcontinent. The partnership, expected to generate revenues of over $700 million, promises double-digit growth by exporting homegrown event brands worldwide. His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of DWTC, emphasized the significance of this venture in cementing Dubai as the world's premier MICE destination. 'This partnership is poised to transform cross-border trade and enterprise, leveraging the combined strength of DWTC and Informa's global presence.' Stephen A. Carter, Group Chief Executive of Informa, also expressed excitement, highlighting the growth potential in the UAE's fast-evolving MICE market. Informa International promises to set new standards for the B2B events industry, solidifying Dubai's position as a global business hub. News Source: Dubai Media Office
