Dubai World Trade Centre Announces Robust Line-Up of Events for H1 2025

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has unveiled a robust line-up of events for the first half of 2025. The H1 2025 calendar features over 100 events, exhibitions, and conferences across various sectors, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, security, tourism, and finance. This diverse schedule reinforces Dubai’s status as a global hub for business while contributing to DWTC’s economic growth, aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).

Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Vice President at DWTC, said, “In 2025, DWTC continues to champion innovation and excellence, with a strong focus on redefining the future of the MICE industry. Through a diverse line-up of events, we aim to spotlight established and emerging sectors in a global business environment. Our dynamic calendar, featuring transformative new exhibitions and flagship mega-events such as Arab Health, Gulfood, and Arabian Travel Market, will play a pivotal role in driving Dubai’s economic growth and fostering business and trade. Aligned with the D33 Agenda, we are committed to strengthening Dubai’s status as a leading global business hub and working towards our ambitious goal of doubling our event portfolio and tripling DWTC’s economic contribution by 2033.”

DWTC’s first-half 2025 calendar includes key global trade and consumer events such as Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT) (7-9 January), Intersec (14-16 January), iFX Expo Dubai (15-16 January), Arab Health (27-30 January), World of Coffee Dubai (10-12 February), Gulfood (17-22 February), Dubai International Horse Fair (17-19 March), Middle East Energy (7-9 April), World Art Dubai (17-20 April), Arabian Travel Market (28 April – 2 May), CABSAT Middle East and Satellite Middle East (13-15 May), The World Police Summit (13-15 May), GISEC (16-18 May), Seamless Middle East 2025 (20-22 May), Middle East Rail (24-25 June).

The Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT) (7-9 January) will mark its 30th anniversary, bringing together the pharmaceutical industry for networking and business development. Intersec (14-16 January), the leading safety, security, and fire protection exhibition, returns at a critical time as global threats evolve. iFX Expo Dubai (15-16 January), the premier event for online trading, will showcase a wide range of sectors within the trading ecosystem.

Arab Health (27-30 January), marking its 50th edition, continues to be the leading event for the global healthcare industry, providing networking and partnership opportunities. World of Coffee Dubai (10-12 February) will unite every segment of the coffee industry, serving as a strategic platform for businesses seeking to enter the MENA coffee market. Gulfood (17-22 February), one of DWTC’s flagship events, returns as the world’s largest annual F&B exhibition.

The Dubai International Horse Fair (17-19 March) will be the region’s premier equestrian event, while Middle East Energy (7-9 April) serves as MENA’s most comprehensive energy exhibition. World Art Dubai (17-20 April) will bring together galleries and solo artists from around the world, highlighting Dubai’s growing art scene.

Arabian Travel Market (28 April – 2 May) will remain a key event for the global travel industry. GISEC (16-18 May) will focus on AI-driven cyber resilience, and the World Police Summit (13-15 May) will offer a platform for law enforcement innovation and collaboration. CABSAT Middle East (13-15 May) remains a leading event for the media and entertainment industry, and Seamless Middle East (20-22 May) will focus on the future of digital commerce.

The first half of 2025 concludes with Middle East Rail (24-25 June), the region’s most influential transport event, spotlighting advancements in the rail and mobility sectors.

Julfar concluded, “Our carefully curated events calendar for the first half of the year underscores Dubai’s position as the region’s leading destination for major international business events across industry sectors. By hosting sector-leading mega events that attract the global business community, we are fostering opportunities for networking, growth, and innovation. This not only drives Dubai’s economic progress but also influences the way business is conducted on a global scale.”

DWTC’s H1 2025 MICE Calendar