The 28th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) opened on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The international exhibition highlights advances in water, energy, technology, and environmental solutions.
GulfHost returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 3 to 5 November 2026 to connect international equipment manufacturers with Middle East foodservice and hospitality buyers. The region's hospitality market was valued at an estimated USD 310 billion in 2025 and is projected to exceed USD 487 billion by 2032. Exhibitors from major manufacturing hubs, including China, the UAE, Italy, France, and the United States, will present commercial kitchen, automation, and energy-saving technologies.
The 'Future Economy' Majlis convened at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum in Dubai to explore long-term economic competitiveness amid global supply chain restructuring and technological change. Participants, including Emirates NBD's Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim and economist Nouriel Roubini, assessed shifting trade dynamics between China, the US, and Europe alongside Dubai's position as a gateway linking Asia, Africa, and Europe. Discussions underscored the integration of physical trade infrastructure with digital technology to build economic resilience.
The 25th edition of The Airport Show opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 12 October 2026, running through 14 October. The exhibition convenes more than 150 exhibitors from over 30 countries showcasing airport technology, digital transformation, and aviation security solutions. Dubai officials emphasized ongoing investments across the emirate's airport ecosystem to support trade and passenger growth.
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