The second edition of Voices of AI concluded successfully in Abu Dhabi, bringing together nearly 200 participants from across the UAE and France. The forum welcomed policymakers, researchers, investors, entrepreneurs and technology leaders for a day of high-level discussions on the future of artificial intelligence and its transformative impact across economies and societies. Jointly organised
Global Food Week 2026 will host the Abu Dhabi Honey Symposium, organised by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) in collaboration with Apimondia, the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations and the world’s leading organisation dedicated to beekeeping, together with ADNEC Group, a Modon company. The Symposium will be the largest scientific gathering
Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK), has stressed that the future of technology and innovation requires empowering women to move from participation to influence and decision-making in shaping the future. She underlined the importance of creating an environment that enables women to develop
Manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, educational buyers and corporate procurement teams will gather at Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 to 30 September 2027 when Paperworld Middle East returns as the region’s leading international trade platform for paper, stationery and office supplies. The exhibition was originally scheduled to take place from 13 to 15 October 2026,
Founders, venture capital investors, sovereign funds, family offices and technology leaders will gather at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, from 8 to 10 December 2026 when Expand North Star enters a new chapter at its expanded venue. The event, organised within the wider GITEX ecosystem, describes itself as the world’s largest startup and investor connector.
Artificial intelligence companies, enterprise leaders, founders and investors will gather at Millennium Airport Hotel from 17 to 19 November 2026 when World AI Expo Dubai returns with a three-day programme focused on the commercial application of AI. The event is structured in two parts. The main AI Expo takes place on 17 and 18 November.
Architects, interior designers, developers, collectors, homeowners and international design brands will gather at Dubai Design District from 4 to 8 November 2026 when Downtown Design returns as the headline commercial fair of Dubai Design Week. The event describes itself as the Middle East’s leading fair for contemporary and high-quality design. Its 2025 edition attracted more
