Expo Sharjah sets records by organizing 80 exhibitions and attracting 3 million visitors in 2024

Sharjah, December 22 / WAM / The Expo Center Sharjah continues its journey of achievements, consolidating the position of the Emirate of Sharjah as a leading regional and international destination for exhibitions and conferences and enhancing the contributions of the exhibition sector in supporting the diversification strategy and sustainable economic growth in Sharjah and the Emirates.

During 2024, Expo Sharjah, along with its affiliated centers in Khor Fakkan and Al Dhaid, witnessed the organization and hosting of 80 major exhibitions, characterized by wide international and regional participation from major companies and brands, in addition to its success in attracting about 3 million visitors from inside and outside the country.

The exhibitions hosted by the center included multiple sectors, including commercial, real estate, industrial and cultural sectors. The most prominent of these events is the Sharjah International Book Fair, which attracted 1.82 million visitors, the Middle East Watches and Jewelry Exhibition, which witnessed in its two editions the attendance of more than 150,000 visitors and 1,400 exhibitors, the Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition, and the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition. “ACRES”, the steel and steel exhibition “Steel Fab”, and the international education exhibition, which attracted 25 thousand visitors and participated. It includes 125 universities, educational and academic institutions from more than 20 countries, in addition to hosting the “Ithra” exhibition for employment in the financial and banking sector, which witnessed the participation of more than 100 entities and institutions from the most prominent banks, financial authorities and institutions in the country, and many other qualitative events.

Expo Sharjah was keen to make pioneering efforts to enrich its annual agenda with innovative and qualitative events and exhibitions and to enhance international participation in the exhibitions it organizes by focusing on developing its strategic partnerships at the local and international levels and enhancing its presence in global events related to the exhibition sector, as the Center signed more than 10 cooperation agreements with A number of regional and international bodies specialized in organizing exhibitions, most notably the partnership agreement with MIA Events, with the aim of launching the Future Mobility Exhibition specializing in electric vehicles in 2025. Expo Sharjah, in addition to signing an agreement with the “Scenario International Education” company, which is based in Pakistan, to expand the scope of the participation of Pakistani educational institutions and universities in the next edition of the International Education Exhibition, in addition to signing a strategic partnership agreement with Magnati and P.Ro companies, which specialize in digital payment solutions and services, with the aim of Providing exhibitors and visitors with advanced payment services that enhance their participation in events and activities organized by the center.

The Center also received many official delegations from various countries of the world as part of its efforts to enhance joint cooperation in the exhibition sector with specialized agencies, diplomatic missions and official delegations. The Sharjah Expo Center received a delegation from the Italian exhibition organizing group Artex with the aim of discussing ways to enhance joint work between the two sides to attract More Italian exhibitors in the upcoming editions of the Middle East Watch and Jewelry Exhibition. On the sidelines of the Steel Fab 2024 exhibition, the center also held a meeting with Messi. Essen in Germany to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of organizing joint events and providing services and benefits to investors and visitors to exhibitions from both countries.

Expo Sharjah recorded more than 15 successful participation in international exhibitions and events, during which it reviewed its agenda of events and the services it provides to exhibitors and visitors, most notably participation in the World Business Forum held in the city of Bengaluru in the Republic of India, participation in the World Travel Market 2024, the Education Technology Exhibition and Conference in Britain, and the World Travel Market 2024 exhibition and conference. “Cosmoprof India 2024”, in addition to attending the “Global Exhibition CEO Summit” held in the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, and the International Federation of Exhibition Industry conference in Cologne. German.

His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Expo Center Sharjah, confirmed that the momentum witnessed by the Center reflects the solid economic structure of the Emirate of Sharjah, which has contributed to consolidating its position as an ideal destination for hosting international exhibitions and conferences, pointing out that the Emirate of Sharjah enjoys an advanced infrastructure. Integrated logistical services facilitate the organization of major exhibitions and the reception of delegations and visitors from various parts of the world. It is also characterized by a comprehensive development movement that requires the exhibition industry. Keeping pace with the importance of this industry in embodying the vision of the emirate and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, aimed at supporting the economic development process in Sharjah and promoting sustainable growth, as exhibitions contribute to diversifying the economy and sources of income and supporting various economic sectors, which is what drives the Chamber Sharjah seeks to support many economic activities and events, with a focus on specific exhibitions with a commercial dimension that contribute to attracting investments, enhancing trade exchange, and stimulating economic activity in the emirate.

For his part, His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Center Sharjah, said that Expo Sharjah is keen to provide an ideal platform for local, regional and international companies to display their products and services and communicate with various markets in the region. It is also keen to organize quality exhibitions that rely on the best display practices and are characterized by quality and global competitiveness.

The events organized by the Expo Center Sharjah during 2024 were distinguished by their diversity of specializations and their ability to support various economic sectors, most notably the “Expo Culinaire” exhibition, which witnessed the participation of more than 3,500 chefs from around the world, the Indian trade and cultural exhibition “Discover Kerala”, the “Emirates Jewels” exhibition, and the “Layali” exhibition. Ramadan, which in its 2024 edition achieved record numbers of participants and number of visitors, attracting more than 150,000 visitors, an increase It reached 50% compared to the 2023 session and included more than 200 display platforms for major retailers and about 500 international and local brands.

During the year 2024, Expo Center Sharjah also continued its role in strengthening the exhibition sector in the central and eastern regions, as Expo Center Al Dhaid and Expo Center Khor Fakkan witnessed more than 20 exhibitions that varied between commercial and consumer and contributed to revitalizing the marketing movement and attracting large numbers of visitors. Among the most prominent exhibitions organized by the Expo Center are Al Dhaid, the first edition of the Al Dhaid Honey Festival, the Adventures and Camping Exhibition 2024, the Al Dhaid Dates Festival 2024, and the Al Asayel Exhibition. 2024 and Al Dhaid Dates Festival.

Expo Center Khor Fakkan witnessed many exhibitions, including the “Bride of the East” exhibition, the second season of the Gulf Perfumes and Fashion Exhibition, the annual Mango Festival 2024, the Al-Kadi Exhibition for Eid Al-Adha Supplies 2024, the Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr Supplies Exhibition, and various other exhibitions that highlighted the heritage of the Emirate of Sharjah and provided many opportunities for productive families and entrepreneurs to promote. for their products and enhance communication with shoppers.

The agenda of Expo Center Sharjah for the year 2025 includes a wide range of various exhibitions and conferences, as the center is scheduled to witness the launch of new sessions of the Emirates Schools and Nurseries Exhibition, the Steel and Steel Exhibition, the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition “ACRES”, the Emirates Jewels Exhibition, and the Gulf Paint Exhibition. The agenda of Expo Sharjah events also includes exhibitions and conferences. The Emirate of Sharjah will witness it for the first time, including the Future Mobility Exhibition for “electric vehicles” and the Dairy Tech Middle East Exhibition for dairy industry technologies. And milk.

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