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About Fairs & Exhibitions (F&E):
F&E has been delivering world class events for 50 years. The company now creates and organises international trade events for business and consumers from all over the world. Since the mid 1970s the company has focused on events in the rapidly developing West Asia and Middle East, specifically the Gulf region in Dubai, UAE, one of today's most vibrant trading zones with the world's fastest growing economy.

F&E's strengths, skills and experience are in sales, marketing, event management, venue development and public relations. The company prioritises quality, value and excellence for all its shows, delivering genuine and cost-effective business opportunities for its clients.

The Executive Board of F&E has over 100 years combined experience in the business of creating, launching and organising events and enjoys the close support of many government bodies, trade associations and leading business organisations, as well as the countless number of companies F&E has helped promote and sell their products.

The company is now evolving through a period of growth and development to broaden its portfolio and further strengthen its team of highly-skilled individuals. It remains one of the most influential event organisers of its generation.

With offices in Dubai and the UK, the company has an expanding team of skilled and dedicated exhibition professionals, with an additional established international network of sales agents and associates.

F&E recently became a member of the Tarsus Group plc which was founded, and listed on the London Stock Exchange, in 1998. With offices in the UK (London), USA (Milwaukee), France (Paris), Germany (Dûsseldorf) and China (Shanghai), the international business-to-business media group has interests in exhibitions, conferences, publishing and online media.

About F&E Aerospace:
F&E Aerospace is a division of Fairs & Exhibitions who are one of the most influential names in the aerospace industry's events sector having conceptualized the Dubai Airshow and organised it, in conjunction with the Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai and in collaboration with the UAE Armed Forces, since its inception in 1989.

F&E Aerospace, which maintains offices in London and Dubai, has widespread and long-standing relationships with the global aerospace industry, an in-depth knowledge of the industry it serves and a hard-earned reputation for delivering event excellence.

The company organises the Dubai Airshow, the 11th show in the series takes place 15-19 November 2009, at the Airport Expo Dubai. The exhibition features an extensive programme of civil and military industry. The last show in 2007 reached a world record breaking order book of $155bn and saw 850 exhibitors and 45,000 trade visitors attend the event.

F&E Aerospace also held the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show in November 2008. This record breaking event, organised on behalf of Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), closed with more than $1.5bn worth of deals announced. With 250 exhibitors from 30 countries, and over 5,500 visitors in attendance, the 2008 edition tripled in size from its original 2007 outing.

Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) is a new event emerging from F&E's dedicated Aerospace Division. It was held for the first time at the Dubai World Trade Centre in June 2008 and will service the region's rapidly developing commercial and business aviation fleets going forward. The second edition of AIME will take place from 28 February - 1 March 2010 at Airport Expo Dubai.

The inaugural MRO Middle East Conference & Exhibition, organised by F&E Aerospace and AVIATION WEEK, also recently concluded in January 2009. The show exceeded initial projections with more than 1,200 registered visitors from 47countries signing up for the two day event. MRO ME will be combined with AIME on March 2-3, 2010, to offer a more holistic product for the industry.

Aerospace & Defence Training Show (ADTS) is the latest event from F&E's Aerospace portfolio. Predominantly a conference with a supporting exhibition, ADTS will debut in 2010 on 3-4 March 2010 at Airport Expo Dubai. The event is dedicated to growing Middle East demand for both civil and military aerospace training, recruitment and simulation

For further information, please contact:
Dina Fouad
Account Executive
MCS Action FZ LLC
P O Box 20970, Dubai Media City, UAE
Tel: +971 4 3902976
Fax: +971 4 3908161