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e-ticketing
Platinumlist debuts resale feature to combat ticket scams for high-demand events
The platform’s new in-app will offer tickets to fans who missed out on the initial sales directly from other users
e-ticketing
Online ticketing platform Platinumlist launches anti-fraud SafeTickets with dynamic QR Code for enhanced security
In addition, the platform offers a safe ticket transfer feature making it easy to make a present or to exchange tickets with a family member or friend
Dubai
Dubai tops Middle East for meetings
This is the first time that the list was published since after the pandemic
Dubai hotels
Dubai Hotel Show 2023 puts UAE and Saudi hospitality under spotlight
Dubai hosting The Hotel Show 2023 as hospitality and tourism is tipped to see massive growth in UAE and Saudi Arabia
Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed cuts 10% fee on event tickets
The new decree issued by Sheikh Mohammed is expected to increase profitability for event organisers
beauty
UAE’s Miss World pageant triggers NFC market expansion plans in GCC
The post-pandemic surge in the number of global and regional conferences, exhibitions and events lined up in GCC countries is the other major factor driving the industry players for expansion
digital technology
Saudi Arabia announces $9bn in future tech investment at LEAP23
Microsoft, Oracle, Huawei and Zoom among the big spenders at LEAP23 in Saudi Arabia
Dubai
Dubai wins 232 bids for business events in 2022, almost twice as many as 2021
Set to be held over the coming years, the events will bring in an additional 135,000 visitors including scientists, thought-leaders and business executives to Dubai
Dubai
Dubai to host major international travel industry event – ‘Skift Global Forum East’ – on December 13-15
The event is expected to bring together travel and tourism leaders from across the globe to discuss innovations and trends that will shape the future of travel in the region and globally
Dubai
Dubai set to host 77,000 delegates as it wins 99 bids for major events
Dubai is expecting to host 77,000 foreign delegates, and yield 330,000 hotel room nights over the coming years
acquisitions
Anghami acquires events company Spotlight as it eyes live entertainment industry
The acquisition will turn Spotlight Events, which hosts live concerts across the Middle East, as the Nasdaq-listed company’s live events arms
Arabian Business
One week to go: Arabian Business UAE Forum 2022 to spotlight mental health, future of work
The two day Arabian Business event will unpack key issues for industry, featuring thought-leaders and experts to address technology and mental health
Arabian Business
Mental health and the future of work: Two day Arabian Business event to unpack key issues for industry
The Arabian Business UAE Forum is back for 2022, this time as a two-day event featuring thought-leaders and experts to address technology and mental health
Conferences and Exhibitions
DXB Live reveals strategic plan to become region’s biggest integrated events entity in 2022
Over the past decade, DXB Live has provided a complete range of in-house services for events by engaging with more than 300 industry professionals
Dubai events
Dubai’s events industry perfectly poised to ascend new heights
Expo 2020 showcased that the local events industry doesn’t just put on events for the sake of it, it creates experiences that have an emotional human connection and feeling that the digital realm can never replace
Arena Events Group
Abu Dhabi’s IHC buys majority stake in global event structures major
International Holding Company announces acquisition of 70% stake in Arena Events Group