Gifts & Premium '08 brings in over 5,200 trade buyers

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Nearly 70% of the trade buyers were from outside the UAE, the organisers Channels Exhibition said.

The three-day exhibition ended recently at Dubai World Trade Centre.

The show brought together over 120 exhibitors from 20 countries, including top international brands such as Damas, Rivoli Group, Choco'a LLC and Bateel International.

The show also brought together exhibitors from Australia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Germany, India, Thailand, United Kingdom and the US.

Mr Justin Boutros, Managing Director of Channels Exhibitions, said:

'Gifts & Premium has once again reinforced its reputation as the most-sought-after show for corporate branding and premium gifting. This year, we saw the trade visitors' appetite for luxury gifts and this inherent demand has made Gifts & Premium as the premium meeting place for business deals.'

He added: 'It was a good opportunity to bring top brands together on a common platform and further boost the region's strong demand for giftware - in both social and corporate spheres.'

The event showcased a diversity of products from high-quality corporate stationery to high-value trophies, pens, watches as well as novelty giftware and products for festive occasion.

Vikingstones of Sweden, which exhibited pure granite chillers and stone products at the show, was very happy with the leads generated.

Phil Jackson of Vikingstones said:

'It has been a great experience to be part of Gifts & Premium in Dubai. I received very positive enquires and the buyers, mainly from the UAE and Gulf, have shown real interest in our products. I have concluded several confirmed orders during the show. We offer unique gift and garden products made from Swedish stone granites and hence this was quite a hit with the regional trade buyers.'

Buyers at the show included specialist retailers, department stores, high street retailers, home and lifestyle retailers, duty free, travel retail, distributors, importers, event management companies, media and marketing companies.