American Education in the United Arab Emirates ABILITIESme ... Post Show Report.

ABILITIESme Exhibition ABILITIESme exhibition and conference is a multilayered event that features a conference, exhibition, workshops, certiﬁed training programs, sporting and kid's activities and the annual Skills Challenge focused on improving the quality of life of people with disabilities and the elderly and educating parents, medical and healthcare specialists, educational experts, teachers and care givers. ABILITIESme is held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nayahan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development and Honorary President of the Future Centre for Special Needs, Abu Dhabi. Show Overview Countries exhibiting included : 2600 m2 Net Space - 30% increase 95 UAE – 71.1% UK – 7.4% Czech Republic – 1.1% China – 3.2% Netherlands – 1.1% USA – 4.3% Germany – 1.1% Taiwan – 2.1% Lebanon – 3.2% Pakistan – 1.1% India – 2.1% Jordan – 1.1% Saudi Arabia – 1.1% Exhibitors 3614 Visitors Exhibitors primary objectives for exhibiting 48% Generate new sales leads, orders 32% Meet existing clients UAE UK 71% Promote company and brand in the Middle East Chin a US Country pavilions included: 14% Recruit new agent, distributor 40% A Launch new products, services Exhibitors objectives were met: Fully 28% Gather market info, feedback on company Mostly Partially 11% 51% 38% *Response include multiples as exhibitors could select more than one reason for objectives. 52 Post Show Report 2015 abilitiesme@dmgevent ͵

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