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Across all our businesses, we offer keen insight on today's most critical issues. Gain valuable perspectives on emerging trends, opportunities, and the impactful role these industries play in driving the city's growth and innovation.

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MICESustainabilityHospitality
From waste to net zero: Dubai’s events strive to go green
 Events industry leaders gathered at DWTC’s annual Sustainability Dialogues workshop to discuss topics such as waste management, sustainable event design and carbon footprint reduction.
Free ZoneEconomyInnovationBusinessInvestment

How Dubai’s free zones power the emirate’s economy

Nearly half of Dubai’s companies operate from its 27 free zones. Abdalla Al Banna, VP Free Zone Regulatory Operations, Dubai World Trade Centre Authority, explains how these hubs drive trade, investment, and the emirate’s status as a global growth hub
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TechnologySustainabilityInnovationArchitectureRenewable Energy

Six ways tomorrow’s cities will be built

Shifting demographics, growing populations, new technologies and circular economy principles are shaping global skylines. We look at some of the key drivers impacting the construction sector.
FinanceTechnologyInnovationArtificial Intelligence

Five tech trends defining fintech beyond 2023

Across industries and verticals, innovative new technologies are transforming the way businesses and consumers operate. We round up the top trends driving the fintech industry forward
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DubaiReal Estate

How Expo Village is redefining Dubai South

Since the launch of its residences in Q4 2022, Expo Village is making its presence felt within the sprawling Dubai South master plan. Katie Burnell, Associate Director at Savills, highlights its positioning and potential
SustainabilityTechnologyInnovationReal Estate

Expo City Dubai: a pioneering legacy

Part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, Expo City Dubai is the pioneering legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai. It is also the North Star of future urban development, as Ahmed Al Khatib, Chief Delivery & Development Officer at Expo City Dubai, explains
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ConstructionReal EstateCommercial Real Estate

Why mixed-use communities are good for business

Mixed-use developments that blend home, office, retail, leisure and hotel uses are growing in popularity – globally. Faisal Durrani, Partner – Head of Middle East Research at Knight Frank, examines how Dubai is a role model for work-life integration
TechnologyInnovation

How GITEX global drives the global tech agenda

As GITEX Global announces its expansion into Africa, Trixie LohMirmand, EVP, Dubai World Trade Centre and CEO, KAOUN International, explains how the world’s largest tech and startup event is transforming global tech innovation
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EventsMICEDubai

Why Dubai is a leading global events destination

Global organiser confidence, a collaborative stakeholder strategy and proven product are driving new opportunity for Dubai as it asserts its position as a world-leading events destination. Mahir Julfar, Venues EVP, Dubai World Trade Centre explains
BusinessOne CentralCommercial Real EstateCo-working

Why people thrive in co-working spaces

Co-working spaces have surged in popularity in the last 12 months. Here, we examine why, focusing on sense of community, greater flexibility and increased productivity – boosting output and ultimately the bottom line
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CateringHospitality

In numbers: Hospitality by Dubai World Trade Centre

Dubai World Trade Centre’s in-house catering team drives great distances to serve world-class cuisine across the UAE. From time travelled to kilometres covered, we crunch the numbers behind this award-winning operation
DubaiConstruction

40 construction projects that built Dubai

As The Big 5, the region’s biggest construction event, celebrates its 40th anniversary, we present 40 iconic buildings and landmark developments that have helped transform Dubai into a world-leading destination
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DubaiEconomyEvents

From beacon of possibility to global business hub

As Dubai World Trade Centre celebrates its 40th anniversary, Mahir Julfar, Senior Vice President — Venue Services Management, charts the venue’s remarkable contribution to Dubai, to the region and to the world
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Event Management

How to plan for every event scenario

Francoise Lajournade is DWTC’s Director of Planning & Operations. A seasoned professional who’s experienced it all, she shares best practice recommendations on how to plan for a truly world-class event
MICEEventsEconomy

Congresses and conventions: how to secure the winning bid

Bringing an international convention or congress to Dubai is a lengthy process, as Mahir Julfar, Senior Vice President - Venue Services Management at DWTC, explains
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SustainabilityGreen Economy

Use it, don’t lose it: how we’re tackling the food waste problem

Timed with the 2018 edition of Gulfood, Sethu Menon, Senior Vice President Operations at Dubai World Trade Centre examines the global food waste problem and explores how the entire chain needs to work together to find solutions to the growing crisis.
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