These 5 sectors dominated Dubai trade events in 2023

These 5 sectors dominated Dubai trade events in 2023

Image Credit: DWTC Almost 2.5 million participants attended events at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in 2023, marking a 25 per cent jump compared to 2022. This is according to the latest figures released by the DWTC on Thursday, in which it detailed how 20 exhibitions and events took place at its venues last year. And in terms of its top-performing Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sectors, DWTC has said these five industries attracted the highest number of visitors. The Healthcare, Medical, and Scientific sector was the biggest with 24 events that attracted 275,000 attendees, representing one fifth of all exhibitions and conventions held at the venue. The number of events in this sector grew from 18 in 2022, with total participation increasing by 29 per cent. Key events included the likes of AEEDC and Arab Health. The Information Technology sector was ranked second, attracting 260,000 attendees last year. GITEX Global and its associated events dominated, with participation up by 41 per cent year-on-year. Food, Hotel, and Catering followed, attracting 226,000 attendees. Gulfood and Gulfood Manufacturing led the way while this sector experienced a 42 per cent increase in participation compared to the previous year.