71 events at Dubai World Trade Center during the first half of 2026

DUBAI, 5 JANUARY / WAM / The Dubai World Trade Center announced the agenda of events for the first half of 2026, which includes 71 events, including international exhibitions and conferences, to be held in both the Dubai World Trade Center and the Dubai Exhibition Center, in a way that supports the growth of business and trade and enhances the flow of global investments to Dubai.

The center explained that the agenda of the first half will bring together sector leaders, investors and innovators from around the world in Dubai, within activities covering sectors including security, healthcare, food and beverages, energy, transportation, tourism, technology and culture.

Maher Julfar, Executive Vice President of the Dubai World Trade Centre, said that the agenda of events for the first half of 2026 reflects Dubai’s pivotal role as a catalyst for economic growth, business tourism, and cooperation between various sectors, in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).

He added that the international exhibitions and conferences organized and hosted by the Center constitute a strategic catalyst for business tourism, by attracting international investments and achieving sustainable value across many economic sectors.

He explained that by hosting selected events in both the Dubai World Trade Center and the expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre, we are working to double the city’s capacity to host major international events, which contributes to supporting the growth of events and their related sectors, and enhances our contribution to the local economy.

According to the agenda, the 2026 activities will start at the Intersec exhibition from January 12 to 14, in conjunction with the Light + Intelligent Building Middle East exhibition during the same period, followed by Vespa Middle East from January 13 to 15, then the Dubai Coffee World exhibition will return from January 18 to 20, coinciding with the Emirates International Dental Conference and the Arab Dental Exhibition – AEEDC Dubai from January 19 to 21.

The month of January concludes with the return of the Gulfood exhibition from January 26 to 30, which will be held simultaneously at the Dubai World Trade Center and the Dubai Exhibition Centre, and will be the first major event hosted by the expanded Dubai Exhibition Centre.

The month of February witnesses a focus on the healthcare, aviation, logistics and industrial sectors, with the World Health Expo being held from February 9 to 12, and the WHX Labs Dubai exhibition being held from February 10 to 13, in addition to hosting the International Stamp Exhibition – Dubai 2026 from February 4 to 8.

During the holy month of Ramadan, Dubai World Trade Center will host Al Majlis from February 18 to March 19, welcoming guests for Iftar throughout the month.

After Eid Al Fitr, the calendar of events will resume in the months of March and April, starting with the Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technology Conference and Exhibition – DUPHAT from March 24 to 26, then the Gulf Printing and Packaging Exhibition in conjunction with the Dubai International Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition – Dubai Derma during the period from March 31 to April 2. April activities continue with the Middle East Energy Exhibition Dubai from April 7 to 9 in conjunction with the Domotex Middle East Exhibition during the same period.

The month of May will witness the return of the Arabian Travel Market during the period from 4 to 7 May, during which events will be held including the Dubai International Relief and Development Exhibition and Conference – DIHAD, the International Conference and Exhibition for Emergency and Disaster Management, and the Gulf Information Security Exhibition and Conference – GISEK during the period from 5 to 7 May, in addition to the Global Education and Training Exhibition – GETEX from 6 to 8 May, before the Seamless Middle East Conference and Exhibition, the Airport Construction and Equipment Exhibition, and the Global Airport Leaders Summit will be held during The period from May 12 to 14.

The month of June concludes the first half of the year with events that include the Hotel Show, the INDEX Exhibition, and the International Digital Media and Satellite Communications Exhibition – CABSAT from June 2 to 4, the Middle East Events Exhibition from June 9 to 10, the Middle East Railway Exhibition and Conference during the same period, all the way to the China Home Life Dubai exhibition and the Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics Exhibition from June 17 to 19, and the World Police Summit from June 23 to 25.

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