Dubai, August 19 (WAM) - Dubai is gearing up for a packed schedule of major international exhibitions and conferences until the end of 2026 with an expanding agenda of business events at the Dubai World Trade Centre and Expo City Dubai covering technology, tourism, energy, sustainability, healthcare, construction, food, automobiles, education, and investment, which will further enhance the emirate’s status as a global destination for business, innovation, and trade.

The schedule is topped by some of the largest international events, including The Arab Travel Market (ATM) from September 14 to 17; WETEX Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition from October 20 to 22; The Big 5 Construction Week from November 23 to 26; and Gitex Global, which will move to its new location at the Dubai Expo City Convention Centre from December 8 to 11.

The pace of events in September quickens with the Middle East Energy (MEE) exhibition in Dubai on September 1-3; AIM Investment Summit from September 7 to 9; Dubai Dermis from September 8 to 10; ATM from September 14 to 17; and the Global Information Security Conference (GISC) at the Dubai World Trade Centre from September 16 to 18.

October sees a wide range of events, including Beauty World Dubai from October 6 to 8; Paperworld Middle East from October 13 to 15; WETEX from October 20 to 22; and the Dubai AI Festival on October 26-27. The Dubai World Trade Centre will also host CAPSAT and SATEXPO Summit from October 5 to 7.

The momentum continues in November with Gulf Host and Gulfood Manufacturing from 3 to 5 November, and Automechanika Dubai from 10 to 12 November. This is followed by The Big Five and a number of specialized events on construction and future cities from 23 to 26 November.

December concludes the season with a strong agenda led by Gitex Global, the world’s largest technology exhibition at Dubai World Trade Centre, alongside the Gitex Global Summit from 4 to 8 December. MEBAA for business and private jets will also be held from 10 to 12 December.

Mاهر Galfar, Executive Vice President of Dubai World Trade Centre, said that the remaining period of 2026 features an exceptional diversity of major international events and specialized meetings serving a wide range of vital sectors. He emphasized that priority is given to providing the necessary capacity, flexibility, and support for organizers, as well as creating an environment that enables companies to connect and grow.

He added that the integration of Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai World Trade Centre provides greater capacity to accommodate and support a dense agenda of events at different stages of growth. It also hosts more diverse sectors and audiences, adding tangible value for organizers, participants, and the business community.

The extended schedule until the end of 2026 reflects the expansion of Dubai’s business event ecosystem and its ability to attract major global gatherings in future economic sectors. This supports tourism, trade, investment, and enhances the emirate's presence on the map of international exhibition and conference industries.