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Published on 01/19/2025

Dubai Sets New Record with 437 Business Events Secured for 2024

Dubai Strengthens Global MICE Leadership with Record-Breaking Event Wins

Dubai has set a new benchmark by winning bids for 437 international conferences, congresses, and corporate meetings in 2024, a 20% growth from the previous year.

Led by Dubai Business Events (DBE), this milestone will bring over 210,000 delegates to the city, bolstering its tourism, business and knowledge-sharing ecosystems. Key wins include the 2025 WFNS World Congress of Neurosurgery, the 2026 Global Symposium on Health System Research and the 2028 Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research. Corporate highlights such as the 2026 Forever Living Global Rally further underscore Dubai's appeal across industries.

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Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, credited Dubai’s visionary leadership, world-class infrastructure and vibrant experiences for organizers and delegates as driving forces behind the city’s success.

Collaborative efforts with industry bodies, the Al Safeer Congress Ambassador Programme and participation in global trade shows like IMEX Frankfurt and IBTM World have further enhanced Dubai’s global presence.

Ranked as the Middle East’s top city for association meetings, Dubai’s alignment with the D33 economic agenda positions it as a leader in sustainable growth and innovation in the MICE sector.