Dubai World Trade Centre announces major event calendar through 2026

The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced an extensive event calendar through the end of 2026, utilizing both its central facilities and the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City to accommodate international trade fairs, congresses, and business meetings.

Key upcoming events include the Middle East Event Show (MEES) 2026, scheduled for August 18–19 at the Sheikh Maktoum Hall. MEES 2026 aims to gather over 6,000 professionals to discuss industry evolution, focusing on topics such as artificial intelligence, business model resilience, and workforce transformation.

The broader 2026 schedule covers diverse sectors including technology, tourism, health, energy, and construction. Major highlighted exhibitions include GITEX Global, Arabian Travel Market, Big 5 Global, and Automechanika Dubai. Mahir Julfar, Executive Vice President of DWTC, stated that the complementary operations between DWTC and DEC increase Dubai’s capacity to host a concentrated agenda of large-scale international events.