Global Snapshot
Middle East – The Abu Dhabi
Investment Office ( ADIO ) and organiser Hyve have partnered to launch Shoptalk Luxe , a luxury-focused retail event in the Shoptalk series . Abu Dhabi will be Host City Partner for the three-day event to be held at the Emirates Palace in January 2026 . Current Shoptalk host cities include Las Vegas , Barcelona and Chicago .
ADIO already collaborates with players in the $ 1.5 trillion luxury market , which is projected to grow by over 10 % annually .
Middle East based Chalhoub Group has been confirmed as a launch partner for the Abu Dhabi event .
Asia – Messe München has put Bhupinder Singh – who almost quadrupled sales of Messe München India – in charge of its Middle East expansion .
Since his appointment as CEO of Messe München India in 2016 , Singh expanded the company ’ s portfolio in India from seven to more than 20 events , with the company becoming Messe München ’ s second largest subsidiary . The Middle East expansion will come under the umbrella of new subsidiary ‘ IMEA Messe München ’. Singh will also join the board of MMI Asia Singapore , Messe umbrella organisation for China , India , Africa and the Middle East .
Asia – Two new train stations have been opened in the Bangkok northern suburb of Muang Thong Thani to accommodate anticipated crowds surging at the THAIFEX ANUGA ASIA 2025 food and beverage show at the IMPACT venue there at the end of May .
The 3km Pink Line extension from Si Rat Station that includes IMPACT Challenger Station ( MT01 ) and Muang Thong Lake Station ( MT02 ) is slated to be complete in time for the food and beverage trade show , as is the renovation of the Challenger hall 1 lobby area and a new sky entrance at the venue .
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