Gifting traditions, an essential ingredient as Gulf economies prosper

From the simple concept of presenting customized key chains, wallets, writing instruments to the more sophisticated gold and gold embossed personalized stationery, pure crystal products, top of the line branded watches, pens, clocks, mobile devices and other gifting solutions , the range of options in this sector is as large in scale as in diversity.

Gifts & Premium - Dubai 2006, the annual sourcing venue and the only international trade fair of its kind in the region for gifts, giftware, corporate gifts, trpphies & medals, festive decoration, stationery & handicrafts will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from the 17th - 19th September providing the ideal opportunity for Importers, exporters, multinationals, wholesalers, retailers, advertising agencies, event management companies, oil sector companies, government departments, hotels, brand executives /buyers and procurement managers from retail developments, shopping malls to meet suppliers & manufactures from UK, Italy, Mexico, Philippines, South Africa, India, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Syria and the UAE who will be showcasing their latest products, designs and gifting solutions under one roof.

'Exhibitors at the show include leaders in their fields from over 11 countries including well known businesses from the region including the UAE' says Justin Boutros, managing director of organizers Channels Exhibitions - Dubai. Visitor pre-registration to the show from the region has been very encouraging with visitors expected to exceed 5000 this year.

Dubai, the vibrant commercial and trading hub of the entire Middle East will provide exhibitors at Gifts & Premium - Dubai 2006 the best possible access to these dynamic markets, enabling them to meet and network with a professional trade audience from the wider Middle East and beyond.

Dubai's re-export trade is estimated at around 15 billion per year, and growing by about 25 per cent annually.

'In the context of that market value, the potential business to be derived from Gifts & Premium - Dubai 2006 is enormous,' says Boutros.

This justifies the upsurge and demand from visitors from neighboring countries that will attend the show, choosing to use Gifts & Premium - Dubai 2006 to save time and costs along with effort needed to locate the right product and negotiate overseas deals across long distances.