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
The international confectionery and snack industry will gather at Dubai World Trade Centre from 3 to 5 November 2026 when ISM Middle East returns with more than 700 exhibitors from over 60 countries. The trade-only exhibition connects global food producers with supermarkets, distributors, wholesalers, importers, travel-retail operators and foodservice buyers across the Middle East, Africa
Retailers, supermarket buyers, distributors, brand owners and contract manufacturers will gather at Dubai World Trade Centre from 3 to 5 November 2026 when Private Label Middle East returns for three days dedicated to one of the fastest-changing areas of modern retail. The exhibition connects businesses that want to launch products under their own brands with
Designers, architects, artists, brands, students and creative professionals will take over Dubai Design District from 3 to 8 November 2026 when Dubai Design Week returns for six days of exhibitions, installations, talks, workshops and new ideas. The annual festival has become one of the most important creative events in the region, combining professional design with
Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has concluded the fifth edition of the Sharjah Booksellers Conference, held on 19 and 20 September at Expo Centre Sharjah, following two days of discussions on ways to develop bookselling businesses, diversify revenue streams for independent bookstores, and improve access to titles for readers across local and international markets. The conference,
