EVENTS

A world apart (15-Dec-2008)
Sharjah may be best known as the UAE’s cultural centre, but its also home to some interesting venues for meetings. In fact, the emirate appeals to corporate groups looking for a tranquil environment to conduct business. Claire Hill takes a look at what’s on offer READ MORE...

A challenging event (15-Dec-2008)
The 18th edition of the UAE Desert Challenge attracted 160 competitors from 36 countries for a gruelling cross-country race across nearly 2,200km of desert terrain. Phil Blizzard went behind the scenes to find out how the mechanics of such an event work READ MORE...

Design for living (15-Dec-2008)
Dave Crane has been working in the MICE industry for 12 years but five years ago he decided to train as a life designer. He now helps businesses and corporate groups discover their true potential and find that all-important work-life balance. Claire Hill met up with him to discuss how his hypnosis and neuro-linguistic training is helping transform staff in the business world READ MORE...

The pleasure principle (15-Oct-2008)
Why not inject some adrenaline into your company’s next corporate event by blasting off into space or away into fantasyland? Claire Hill investigates six thrilling venues that are waiting to take your MICE group to a whole new world READ MORE...

Game on (13-Aug-2008)
A century-old dream is coming true for China. Jethu Abraham goes behind the scenes to observe the preparations for the Beijing Olympics this summer, now that the countdown to this mammoth event has begun in earnest READ MORE...

Rural retreat (12-Aug-2008)
Renowned as God’s own country, the coastal strip of India that is Kerala is now aiming to become an event organiser’s first choice as well, discovers Jethu Abraham READ MORE...

Going Green (4-Feb-2008)
Middle East MICE & Events caught up with Richard Beggs, the man behind leading conference organiser mvm for an overview of his company, branching into the Middle East and an update on their dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility READ MORE...

The Gulf Meetings and Events Conference 2008 (4-Feb-2008)
Meetings Professionals International to combine conference with GIBTM in Abu Dhabi to create a week-long meetings spectacle in the UAE READ MORE...

Showcasing from the capital (4-Feb-2008)
The region’s meetings industry is gearing for a fresh start with the upcoming GIBTM READ MORE...

Business Tavel Show (1-Dec-2007)
The first business travel show in the region aims for a promising future in the background of a booming industry READ MORE...

Gain in Spain (1-Dec-2007)
This year’s EIBTM was the most successful ever, and due to its professional handling of such a prestige event, Barcelona richly deserves to hold it again, says Dave Johnson READ MORE...

World Travel Market (1-Oct-2007)
It is hard to believe that it’s that time of year already, but the World Travel Market 2007 is almost upon us, and promises to be as good as ever. READ MORE...

EIBTM (1-Oct-2007)
The city of Gaudi is to play host to this year’s EIBTM 2007, the European meetings and incentives exhibition, and it looks set to continue its growth in size, visitor numbers and worldwide reputation. The venue may be Barcelona, but the world will be watching and attending. READ MORE...

Stage set for Event 360 (1-May-2007)
The region’s only show for everything that is event-related is all set to unveil at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre on May 20 READ MORE...

Another success at ITB (1-Apr-2007)
The event witnessed a record number of regional and international exhibitors READ MORE...

GIBTM makes impressive debut (1-Apr-2007)
Making the most of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre’s new facilities, many visitors were impressed with what was on offer READ MORE...

Arabian Travel Market 2007 (1-Apr-2007)
The beginning of May will see a large number of industry professionals flocking to the Dubai International Conference and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) READ MORE...

Preparing for GIBTM (1-Mar-2007)
The new international event dedicated to the art of planning meetings, incentive events and business travel READ MORE...

Setting sail (1-Mar-2007)

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) are preparing the scene for the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) nautical spectacle

GIBTM: The Gulf's new MICE extravaganza (1-Feb-2007)

The changing face of Formula One (1-Feb-2007)
It's like Laurel without Hardy, Bacall without Bogart and Fred without Ginger  yes, racing is back next month but there's a certain someone missing READ MORE...

The Big 5 and GITEX 2006 (1-Dec-2006)
The Middle East’s two largest exhibitions bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to Dubai during November READ MORE...

Dubai International Film Festival - a preview (1-Dec-2006)
As the Dubai International Film Festival is goes through the final stages of rehearsal, film buffs can be assured of yet another spectacular event READ MORE...