His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, today inaugurated the new office of Informa Global Group, an international events, digital services, and academic research group, located in One Central, Dubai World Trade Centre.
Upon his arrival, His Highness was welcomed by His Excellency Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and Director General of the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority, along with John Rishton, Chairman of the Board of Informa; Lord Stephen Carter, Chief Executive Officer of the Group; and Bert Hall, Head of Informa for the Middle East, Türkiye and India.
His Highness reviewed the Group’s overall operations and activities in Dubai, which include organising global exhibitions and events, including more than 15 major exhibitions in partnership with the Dubai World Trade Centre. Among the most prominent of these are Arab Health, Dubai Airshow, and Middle East Energy.
During his tour of the company’s new premises, His Highness was briefed about its various divisions. One of its key divisions organises exhibitions and conferences across more than 30 countries worldwide, supported by a team of approximately 12,000 employees.
The Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council said the exhibitions and conferences sector is one of the emirate’s most prominent economic sectors. He noted Dubai’s remarkable regional and global achievements in this sector over the years. His Highness commended the Informa Group’s contribution to strengthening Dubai’s position as a leading exhibition hub and enhancing its role in promoting dialogue between leaders in vital sectors around the world to develop innovative solutions that serve humanity and drive progress.
His Highness also noted Dubai’s continuous efforts to provide a supportive environment for such dialogue by enabling global companies and institutions to build productive partnerships and bridges of cooperation.
Officials of the Informa Group expressed pride in the long-standing, close cooperation between the group and Dubai. They praised the exemplary business environment and diverse incentives offered by the city. The officials noted that the new office, with a capacity of approximately 500 employees, will help expand their regional activities. The company’s success highlights Dubai’s prominent role as a regional and international hub for exhibitions and conferences that attracts hundreds of thousands of companies and professionals worldwide to connect, share knowledge, forge partnerships, and contribute to the development of vital sectors.
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