DEC: From Expo legacy to economic engine

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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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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DubaiDWTCBeautyBusinessRetailEvents

Rise of Beautyworld reflects Gulf’s growing industry influence

As Beautyworld Dubai marks its 30th edition, AGBI explores how the event’s evolution reflects the rapid growth of the Gulf’s beauty industry and Dubai’s rising influence as a global hub for the sector.

4 min

Real EstateConstruction

$2.7bn Dubai Exhibition Centre to host first event in 2026

Amer Al Farsi discusses the Dubai Exhibition Centre expansion with Arabian Gulf Business Insight

One CentralCommercial Real EstateFree ZoneEconomy

This is how DWTC Free Zone is building an ecosystem of culture, tech, and community

DWTC Free Zone blends productivity and innovation, empowering companies to scale, adapt and lead in a rapidly changing economy.

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EconomyMICETravelTourism

Dubai shifts into global top tier for events impact

Dubai’s large-scale events are having a positive impact on the local economy, buoying a variety of sectors and propelling the emirate into the “global top tier” of cities with the most influential events industries, analysts say

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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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

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

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

Read Article

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

Read Article

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

Read Article

DubaiDWTCBeautyBusinessRetailEvents

Rise of Beautyworld reflects Gulf’s growing industry influence

As Beautyworld Dubai marks its 30th edition, AGBI explores how the event’s evolution reflects the rapid growth of the Gulf’s beauty industry and Dubai’s rising influence as a global hub for the sector.

4 min

Real EstateConstruction

$2.7bn Dubai Exhibition Centre to host first event in 2026

Amer Al Farsi discusses the Dubai Exhibition Centre expansion with Arabian Gulf Business Insight

One CentralCommercial Real EstateFree ZoneEconomy

This is how DWTC Free Zone is building an ecosystem of culture, tech, and community

DWTC Free Zone blends productivity and innovation, empowering companies to scale, adapt and lead in a rapidly changing economy.

Read Article

EconomyMICETravelTourism

Dubai shifts into global top tier for events impact

Dubai’s large-scale events are having a positive impact on the local economy, buoying a variety of sectors and propelling the emirate into the “global top tier” of cities with the most influential events industries, analysts say

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

Read Article

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

Read Article

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

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

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

Read Article

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

Read Article

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

Read Article

DEC: From Expo legacy to economic engine

Amer Al Farsi, VP Real Estate, Dubai World Trade Centre, discusses how Dubai Expo City’s AED 10 billion expansion is shaping Expo City as Dubai’s next urban hub, driving growth across trade, logistics, real estate, and the wider Dubai South masterplan

Rise of Beautyworld reflects Gulf’s growing industry influence

This is how DWTC Free Zone is building an ecosystem of culture, tech, and community