Conferences and Exhibitions
- The news you choose »
- Login to Add to Watchlist
Abu Dhabi Media Company CEO reflects on debut summit
Edward Borgerding, CEO, Abu Dhabi Media Company talks to Phil Blizzard on the impact of the debut media summit which was held in the UAE capital. Also discussed was the divergence of media to satisfy demand and the 'East meets West' aspect of the summit, which was created by the Abu Dhabi Media Company.
Abu Dhabi Media Summit attracts global speakers
The debut Abu Dhabi Media Summit has been created by the Abu Dhabi Media Company to reflect the emergence of Abu Dhabi as a global media hub. Phil Blizzard talks to event organiser John Rossant, Executive Chairman, PublicisLive about the summit, key areas of discussion and who will be attending.
Microsoft's Middle East debut of Tech.Ed opens
Tech.Ed is the largest technology event globally for Microsoft and they have brought it to the Middle East for the first time. Phil Blizzard took at look and spoke with Ahmer Hasan, BG Leader for Server & Tools - Gulf, Microsoft on the event and the latest technology being demonstrated at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Supplying the growth in Middle East Education
As GCC government bodies continue to drive the improvements of the education system forward, combined with large, youthful populations requiring education, governments in the Middle East have turned to public private partnerships to meet this demand. GESS (Gulf Educational Supplies & Solutions), in Dubai, is a B2B event offering solutions as Sue Rothwell, Group Education Director, F&E, explains to Phil Blizzard.
World's top aviation companies at Dubai 'Aerospace Week'
Dubai Airshow organiser F&E Aerospace are bringing together the world's top aviation companies for a week of exhibitions, conferences and workshops. Phil Blizzard talks to Alison Weller, MD, F&E Aerospace about the three key events - Aviation Interiors Middle East, MRO Middle East and the Aerospace & Defence Training Show.
Arab Health attracts record UK trade delegation
Arab Health has attracted a record number of participants from the United Kingdom offering expertise in all sectors of healthcare. Phil Blizzard met up with Dr Paul Crawford, Deputy Head of Life Sciences, UK Trade & Investment, to talk about some of the innovative technology on offer, the range of companies in the UK Pavillion and the importance of the GCC market to UK trade.
Arab Health professionals look at US$14billion spend
Phil Blizzard reports on the Arab Health summit in Dubai which is attracting medical suppliers from across the world and with an estimated US$14billion worth of projects underway in the GCC there are a lot of opportunities.
WFES, Abu Dhabi closes with record attendance
The Masdar hosted World Future Energy Summit attracted a record number of visitors, over 23,000, to this years event. Phil Blizzard reports from Abu Dhabi on the exhibition which sees the traditional hydrocarbon companies alongside those specializing in various forms of renewable energy.
Dubai Forum opens following Burj Khalifa inauguration
Following the spectacular inauguration of the Burj Khalifa the Dubai Forum opened at the Address Downtown in the shadow of the world's tallest building. Phil Blizzard reports on the conference which focused on the 'Architecture for Sustainable Societies' and featured over 40 speakers - from across the globe.
Dubai Motor Show roars into action
The 10th edition of the Dubai International Motor Show is reviewed by Phil Blizzard with an A to Z tour - starting with the Alfa Romeo Spider and after numerous pitstops arriving at Z to look at the Zenvo supercar.
Dubai Airshow opens as the largest to date
Phil Blizzard reports on the 11th edition of the Dubai Airshow, which is the largest to date and opened with a mood of optimism. He looks at what can be expected within the exhibition pavilions and the daily flying displays over the Dubai Airport Expo.
Park Hyatt, Dubai home to Leaders in Luxury
CEO's of leading luxury brands have participated in Dubai's 'Leaders in Luxury' event with the mood being consolidation, retaining customers and opportunities, according to Leon Kantor, MD, Worldwide Business Research. He also spoke to Phil Blizzard about the other events they organise across the globe.
Broadcast shows from Nexus in Abu Dhabi
Exhibitions dedicated to broadcast solutions and content will be the debut shows at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) for Dubai based Nexus Global Events. Phil Blizzard talks to Dominic McGill, CEO, Nexus Global Events about these B2B shows, as well as two for next year - sport and franchising.
Nexus Global Events at ADNEC
Dubai based Nexus Global Events, in a show of support for the capital's burgeoning MICE sector, are adding four B2B shows at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Phil Blizzard talks to Dominic McGill, CEO, Nexus Global Events.
From Paris the Dubai Airshow 2009 looks at breaking records
'More exhibitors than the last show' is the prediction of Alison Weller, Director, Aerospace, Fairs & Exhibitions, organisers of the Dubai Airshow. From the Paris Airshow she talks to Phil Blizzard about order books and what can be expected at the Dubai Airshow.
