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T and business events landscape has witnessed a seismic shift with the formal establishment of inD, a groundbreaking partnership between Dubai World Trade Centre( DWTC) and Informa Group PLC. First announced in March 2025 and now officially launched, this collaboration represents one of the most significant developments in the B2B events sector in recent years, positioning Dubai firmly at the epicentre of the international trade show industry. The newly formed entity combines DWTC ' s regional leadership and portfolio of world-class event intellectual properties with Informa ' s global reach and operational expertise, creating a formidable presence across the UAE, India, Turkey, Egypt and Bahrain. With projected annual revenues exceeding US $ 650m in 2026 and a robust pipeline of growth
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opportunities, inD is set to reshape the competitive dynamics of the B2B events sector across what industry insiders are calling the ' super-region '.
A portfolio of global significance At the heart of this partnership lies a portfolio of more than 40 major B2B brands, many of which are considered essential fixtures in their respective industry calendars. The breadth of sectors represented underscores the strategic ambition behind the venture: from healthcare and energy to aviation, food and beverage, information technology and cybersecurity.
Among the flagship properties now under the inD umbrella are names that resonate far beyond the Middle East. Gulfood, the world ' s largest annual food and beverage trade show, attracts thousands of exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. GITEX Global has evolved into one of the world ' s premier technology exhibitions,
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Perfect timing: Infrastructure meets opportunity The launch of inD coincides with a pivotal moment in Dubai ' s evolution as a global events destination. The emirate is undertaking a massive expansion of its venue capacity, with the Dubai Exhibition Centre adding 140,000sqm of event space in 2026. This expansion represents more than just additional floor space; it signals Dubai ' s determination to capture an ever-larger share of the global exhibitions market and reinforces the fundamental truth that the industry has reaffirmed: nothing replaces the value of face-to-face interaction.
The timing is particularly fortuitous. As the B2B events industry continues its robust growth trajectory, demand for high-quality venue space with world-class facilities has intensified.
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