Middle East to receive millions of Chinese tourists lost in Covid pandemic
Dubai, UAE-- Outbound travel from China is estimated to almost double this year, compared with 2023 and will only be 22% below its peak pre-pandemic numbers of 155 million tourists in 2019, who spent over $250 billion overseas, according to Oxford EconomicsFull recovery is expected to materialise in 2025, with...
Saudi tech show LEAP 2024 to close on ‘record-breaking’ note
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The biggest tech show in the Middle East, LEAP 2024, hosted by Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, is preparing for what organizers are terming as "record-breaking" final day with more announcement of investments expected to be made on the occasion. Abdullah Al-Swaha, Saudi minister of communications and information technology,...Dubai to host the world’s biggest ‘airport industry show’ in May
Dubai, UAE-- In the month of May scores of airport developers, officials, and suppliers from around the world will troop into Dubai to participate in the world’s largest annual event dedicated to the airport industry. The 23rd edition of the three-day B2B event at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC),...UAE marks 52nd National Day with parades, shows
Across the country, the festivities will be characterized by performances of Emirati folk arts, cultural shows, police parades, display of flags and musical candlelights.Old Doha Port signs many agreements during Monaco Yacht Show
Monaco, Monaco--The Old Doha Port has signed several agreements with professional global companies, specialized in yacht during its participation in the global 2023 Monaco Yacht Show, to put the Old Doha Port on the global map.Executive Director of the Old Doha Port, Mohammed Abdullah Al Mulla, pointed out that the...Riyadh to host Expo Expo, held for first time outside of US
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Riyadh is set to host the exhibition and conference industry show Expo Expo MENA on September 10. It will be the first time the expo will be held outside of the United States.Expo Expo MENA will feature over 100 exhibitors specializing in the field of presentations...Tunisia police disruption of comedy show sets off row
The interruption of a comedian’s show by Tunisian police officers has sparked off a new controversy over whether it signaled the return of censorship. The police move came after a scene in which the comedian criticized the authorities and the police, repeatedly brandishing his middle finger.Jewels of Emirates Show features 20 UAE and international designers
The third edition of The Jewels of Emirates Show, UAE’s inaugural event specializing in diamond jewelry, gold, silver and luxury watches began on Thursday at Expo Center Sharjah. Organized by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), it features around 100 of the...Iran hits back at US criticism over arms display at Qatar show
Iran on Sunday said it has the "right" to showcase its military equipment, after it was criticized by the US for displaying military hardware at a Qatar defense show. "Iran, like any other country, has the right (…) to upgrade its defense capabilities or to display these products... in friendly...Saudi Crown Prince inaugurates World Defense Show in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has inaugurated the four-day-long World Defense Show in Riyadh, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries.Dubai International Boat Show to feature 800 brands from 54 countries
Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), which will be held from March 9 to March 13, will witness 34 launches and feature global marine attractions from more than 800 brands. This is MENA yachting industry's first international in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic. It will run at Dubai Harbour. Exhibitors from...Dubai Airport Show 2022 to showcase digital innovation
Dubai Airport Show 2022, to be held in May, will showcase a diverse range of innovative products and will provide a glimpse of investments planned by the world's airports until 2040.












