Global civil society activity in United Arab Emirates
Meetings Statistics
From UIA's International Meetings Statistics Report
20 years
United Arab Emirates is ranked #34 over a 20 year period,
with 1724 meetings since 2001.
Top 25 in 2021
United Arab Emirates is ranked #21 in 2021, with 74 meetings.Local UIA Partner
Dubai Business Events
website: http://www.dubaibusinessevents.ae
Dubai is a vibrant and diverse destination with remarkable affordable hospitality and a range of attractions, activities and offers which are ideal for business events. Located perfectly between East and West, Dubai is the gateway to emerging markets in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. As it stands, one-third of the world’s population is within a four-hour flight and two-thirds are within an eight-hour flight.
Easy access, modern infrastructure and an unrivalled service level makes planning business events in Dubai an easy task. The city has more than 89,000 hotel rooms, two international airports, plenty of meeting venues, top restaurants and world-class entertainment year round.
Dubai Business Events – the Official Convention Bureau offers neutral, high-quality advice and assistance completely free of charge. In addition, Dubai Business Events can provide support to ensure the success of business event held in Dubai.
Local UIA Partner
Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau
website: http://abudhabi-cb.ae/en/default.aspx
The Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau provides a programme that is beneficial to the event organiser, strengthens business relationships within the community, stimulates business for local suppliers and enhances the experience of the event attendees.
Advantage Abu Dhabi is an initiative which acts as a catalyst to enhance social and economic development through hosting of innovative and viable business events aligned to the Abu Dhabi 2030 Economic Vision.
Advantage Abu Dhabi is an incentive initiative aimed at increasing the overall value proposition of the destination and provides an array of support throughout the event planning cycle.
The Advantage Abu Dhabi programme provides a unique opportunity for event organisers to gain destination driven value by providing bespoke destination support.
The Bureau evaluates Advantage Abu Dhabi applications for new business opportunities based upon the event’s:
- Alignment to the Abu Dhabi 2030 Economic Vision
- Economic, social, and cultural impacts
- Specific objectives
- Historical records
- Related industry specific network and support
- Corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.
Local UIA Partner
Dubai Business Events
website: https://www.visitdubai.com
Dubai is a vibrant and diverse destination with remarkable affordable hospitality and a range of attractions, activities and offers which are ideal for business events. Located perfectly between East and West, Dubai is the gateway to emerging markets in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. As it stands, one-third of the world’s population is within a four-hour flight and two-thirds are within an eight-hour flight.
Easy access, modern infrastructure and an unrivalled service level makes planning business events in Dubai an easy task. The city has more than 89,000 hotel rooms, two international airports, plenty of meeting venues, top restaurants and world-class entertainment year round.
Dubai Business Events – the Official Convention Bureau offers neutral, high-quality advice and assistance completely free of charge. In addition, Dubai Business Events can provide support to ensure the success of business event held in Dubai.
Organizations based in United Arab Emirates
International Association of Hotel General Managers - Dubai
Pan Arab Association for Burns and Plastic Surgery - Dubai
Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences - Sharjah
Asian Paralympic Committee - Dubai
Regional Clean Sea Organization - Dubai
Arab Golf Federation - Dubai
Arab Chess Federation - Sharjah
Middle East Network Operators Group - Dubai
Middle East Medical Devices and Diagnostics Trade Association - Dubai
Arab Association of Urology - Dubai
Middle East Council of Shopping Centres - Dubai
Quali Middle East Association - Dubai
Advertising Business Group - Dubai
Arab Committee on Banking Supervision - Abu Dhabi
Council of Arab Central Banks and Monetary Agencies' Governors - Abu Dhabi
Gulf Heart Association - Dubai
International Center for Biosaline Agriculture - Dubai
Council of Arab Ministers of Finance - Abu Dhabi
Date Palm Global Network - Al Ain
International Halal Accreditation Forum - Dubai
Global Biosaline Network - Dubai
Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research - Abu Dhabi
Gulf Research Centre - Dubai
Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahayan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation - Abu Dhabi
Arab Theatre Institute - Sharjah
View More profiles (53) in the Yearbook of International Organizations
Future Events in United Arab Emirates
2027 International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials (FPCM) – International Conference on Flow Processes in Composite Materials - Dubai
2027 AIPPI World Congress – International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property - Dubai2026 Congress – Fédération internationale du béton - Abu Dhabi2025 Asian Conference on Emergency Medicine – Asian Society for Emergency Medicine - Dubai2025 World Conservation Congress – International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources - Abu Dhabi2025 Annual Meeting – Sugar Industry Technologists - Dubai2025 Annual Conference – International Association of Women Police - Abu Dhabi2024 Arab Cochlear Implant Conference (ACIC) – Arab Cochlear Implant Conference - Dubai2024 Biennial Congress – International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis - Dubai2024 World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems and Services – ITS Asia-Pacific – ERTICO ITS Europe2024 International Congress of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine - WorldLab – International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine - Dubai2024 Annual Congress – Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology - Dubai2024 Intersolar/ees Middle East Conference – Middle East Solar Industry Association - Dubai2024 Annual Meeting – World Freight Network - Dubai2024 General Assembly and Congress – International Commission for Driver Testing - DubaiView More Future Events (28) in The International Congress Calendar
Past Events in United Arab Emirates
2023 MedHealth Congress – Arab Hospitals Federation - Abu Dhabi
2023 International Arab Neonatal Care Conference – Arab Neonatal Care Group - Dubai
2023 World Congress on Controversies in Breast Cancer – World Congress on Controversies in Breast Cancer - Dubai
2023 International Nursing Research Congress – Sigma Theta Tau International - Abu Dhabi
2023 Global Nuclear Communications Forum (GNCF) – World Association of Nuclear Operators - Abu Dhabi
2023 Annual General Meeting – International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists - Dubai
2023 World Physiotherapy Congress – World Confederation for Physical Therapy – International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Paediatrics
2023 World Congress – International Wheelchair Basketball Federation - Dubai
2023 Annual Meeting – Aman Union - Dubai
2023 Meeting – Middle East Academy of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery - Dubai
2023 Abu Dhabi International Conference on Dermatology and Aesthetics – International Board of Cosmetic Surgery – International Academy of Cosmetic Surgery – European Society for Lasers and Energy Based Devices
2023 Bi-annual Meeting – International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners - Dubai
2023 Emirates Sports Medicine Conference – Asian Federation of Sports Medicine - Dubai
2023 Conference – World Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Dubai
2023 World Congress – International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies - Dubai
View More Past Events (2751) in The International Congress Calendar
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