Dubai World Trade Center receives 2.47 million visitors during 2023, an annual increase of 25%
From: Halima Al Shamsi
Dubai, April 6, 2017 – Maher Abdul Karim Julfar, Executive Vice President of the Dubai World Trade Centre, confirmed that the center’s performance in 2023 was exceptional. It received 2.47 million visitors, an increase of 25% compared to 2022.
He added in a statement to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, that the Dubai World Trade Center witnessed remarkable growth, driven by momentum, in the number of events in the meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions, and commercial and consumer events sector, which numbered 301 events during the past year, with an increase rate of 23% on an annual basis, which is what… It reflects a bright vision for the future of Dubai as a leading global destination for business and trade.
He stated that this noticeable increase in the number of visitors confirms the strength and diversity of the Dubai World Trade Center’s events agenda, which included 107 exhibitions and conferences for international associations and many vital sectors, pointing out that these events together attracted 1.56 million participants, achieving a significant increase of 33% compared to the previous year. More than 722,000 international participants participated in these events, achieving an unprecedented growth of 60% on an annual basis.
Julfar said: “The events and exhibitions organized by the Dubai World Trade Center in 2023 achieved new achievements, as we organized 20 exhibitions and events that attracted 519,000 visitors, an increase of 42% on an annual basis, while the number of international participants reached 265,000 participants, recording a significant jump by 108% on an annual basis, and the events organized by the Dubai World Trade Center attracted more than 17,000 exhibiting companies, a significant increase of 45%, including 13,000 international exhibiting companies, a significant increase of 68%.
He explained that the major events organized by the center, including the “GITEX Global Exhibition” and the “Gulfood Exhibition,” have consolidated its global position and witnessed a remarkable growth in the number of visitors by 44% and 31%, respectively, while the “GITEX Global Exhibition” received 245,000 participants and hosted more than 7,200 companies exhibited, reflecting its growing popularity. The activities of this exhibition also expanded to be organized in new places in the Emirate of Dubai. These events included the “Expand North Star” exhibition, which was organized in “Dubai Harbour” in a strategic step to accommodate the unprecedented growth of the exhibition, noting that “Gulfood”, which is the most important platform for food and beverage producers, received more than 134,000 commercial visitors and 5,200 exhibiting companies. During the past year.
Speaking about the best performing sectors for the year 2023, Julphar said that the healthcare, medicine and science sector emerged as the best emerging sector in the Dubai World Trade Centre. It witnessed the organization of 24 events that attracted about 275 thousand visitors, which represents a fifth of the participants in all exhibitions and conferences hosted by the center, indicating an increase in the participation rate by 29% in this vital sector, which witnessed 18 events in 2022, pointing out that it is among the most prominent major events that The Emirates International Dental Conference, the Arab Dental Exhibition “AIDEC” and the Arab Health Exhibition and Conference were organized in this sector.
He pointed out that the information technology sector came in second place, attracting 260,000 participants, representing 17% of the total conferences and exhibitions, while the “GITEX Global Exhibition” and its subsidiary events dominated this sector, and participation in this event in 2023 increased by 41% on an annual basis.
He pointed out that the food, hotel and catering sector came in third place, attracting 226,000 participants, representing 14% of the total conferences and exhibitions. This sector, led by the “Gulfood” and “Gulfood Manufacturing” exhibitions, witnessed a significant increase in participation in 2023 by 42% on an annual basis.
He said that the performance of the top five sectors complements the consumer goods sector, which attracted 96,000 visitors, and the building, construction and facilities management sector, which witnessed the attendance of 93,000 visitors, noting that the “Chinese Products Exhibition” and the “Big Five Exhibition” are among the most prominent events in their sectors, noting that Automechanika Dubai and Beauty World are considered among the prominent exhibitions and events that appeared in the list of the top ten events in terms of participation.
Regarding the most important incentives and facilities provided by the Dubai World Trade Center to exhibiting companies, Julphar stated that the Dubai World Trade Center owns and operates a group of world-class facilities and services in two main locations: the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, which is located in the heart of the central business district in Dubai, and the Dubai Exhibition Centre. In Expo City Dubai, the facilities of the two centers are distinguished by an integrated infrastructure equipped with all the necessary needs to receive millions of exhibitors and visitors from all over the world annually and equipped with dedicated halls that can be divided upon request to meet any specific needs and accommodate all events of all sizes.
He added: “We provide exhibitors with comprehensive services to make their events a complete success, including hospitality services through the Dubai World Trade Center Hospitality team and organizing and managing events through DXB Live and the dedicated e-commerce platform Event Plus, with the aim of providing “Support for exhibitors at event sites, as well as providing additional services such as security, logistical, media broadcasting, VIP services, and other services. By integrating our extensive facilities and comprehensive services with a variety of Dubai landmarks, we create exceptional destinations that attract exhibitors and visitors from all over the world.” .
He stated that the Dubai World Trade Center attaches great importance to sustainability in all its facilities and halls, which enabled it to win a certificate of accreditation from Green Globe, the highest global standard body for sustainability, in honor of its efforts in implementing the best sustainable practices and its commitment to the highest international standards in the fields of health, safety and the environment.
Julfar stressed that the Dubai World Trade Center continues its tireless and distinguished efforts to achieve the Dubai Economic Agenda “D33” and consolidate Dubai’s position as a leading destination for the future economy and to become one of the top three global economic cities by 2033, noting the significant increase in global participation in the center’s activities during the year. 2023 reflects his pioneering role in attracting a global audience to Dubai.
He said: “In 2023, we hosted pioneering events and exhibitions in which 53,789 exhibiting companies participated, an increase of 45% over the previous year, and the percentage of participating international companies reached 78% of the total participating companies, numbering 41,864 companies, which is an unprecedented percentage and enhances the center’s ability.” Dubai World Trade Center aims to attract new international companies and support the continuation of the participation of existing companies.
He added that in light of the great successes achieved by the Dubai World Trade Center in 2023, which included hosting important global conferences such as “COP28” at the Dubai Exhibition Center in “Expo City Dubai”, in addition to major events such as “GITEX Global”, “Gulfood” and “Arab Health Exhibition and Conference” and “Arabian Travel Market”, our main focus for the year 2024 is to continue our strategy of expansion and growth and hosting hundreds of pioneering and innovative events during the current year. We also continue to work with all concerned parties from the government and private sectors inside and outside the UAE to enhance the position of Dubai and Dubai World Trade Center are on the global stage.
He pointed out that the Dubai World Trade Center, in cooperation with the Dubai Chamber for Digital Economy, succeeded in launching the first global promotional campaigns for the “Expand North Star 2024” exhibition, which is the largest event for emerging companies and investors around the world, which Dubai will host during the period from 13 to 16 October, noting that The activities of the first global promotional campaign for this event were launched in Poland; A series of events and activities were organized, hosted by Google’s headquarters in the capital, Warsaw, during which 22 meetings were held with the participation of 150 Polish technology companies.
He stressed continuing to work on building new relationships and partnerships that will benefit all parties concerned with the events industry, which includes event organizers, exhibitors, visitors and other related sectors, to enhance Dubai’s position as a global capital for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions sector.
Regarding the regional expansion witnessed by the Dubai World Trade Center in 2023 by organizing events outside the UAE, Julphar said that the global expansion efforts of the Dubai World Trade Center through his wholly owned company “Con International” witnessed the successful launch of the “GITEX Africa Exhibition” and the “GITEX Africa Exhibition.” “Saudi Food” in 2023, where the first session, which was held in Morocco, succeeded in confirming its position as the largest exhibition for technology and emerging companies in Africa, in which 128 countries and representatives from 46 African countries participated. It also attracted the first session of “Saudi Food”, which is the largest food and beverage exhibition in Saudi Arabia, the most influential country in the world, brings together the most prominent entities and institutions in the world under one roof with the aim of bringing about a radical transformation in this sector, as the exhibition achieved great success, noting that the second session of this event will start from the 21st to the 23rd of next May and will welcome a large international group of exhibitors to seize The best opportunities, partnerships and business returns in the Saudi market, which is witnessing rapid growth and development.
The Executive Vice President of Dubai World Trade Center added: “We are now focusing on several trends that will advance the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions sector in the UAE in general and the Emirate of Dubai in particular. Digital transformation is an important and stimulating factor for development as we use advanced technology to benefit from data analysis and big data.” And smart applications and artificial intelligence to deliver personalized experiences for exhibitors. Through a comprehensive understanding of participant behavior and exhibitor preferences, event organizers can accurately design their offers, enhance participant experience, improve performance, and achieve the best results in all aspects of event organization.
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