Even in tough economic times the UAE has proved its importance as the world’s third largest re-exporter, with almost three-quarters of all imports being re-exported to 160 national destinations.
- Middle East food service market worth more than US$35 billion annually
- Buoyant forecasts for tourism: 75,000 more rooms expected by 2020
- 68.5 million tourists expected by 2020
- US$3 trillion Middle East tourism and related infrastructure spend by 2020
- Halal market estimated to rise to US$500 billion per annum
- Retail sector to peak at US$500 billion by 2014
- Currently around 350% annual growth in retail real estate
- Almost 60 new hotel projects listed in the UAE by the end of 2008
- UAE is the world’s third largest trading partner with India, one of the world’s fastest growing economies.
- More than 370 million consumers live in the Middle East and North Africa, with a GNP of US$1.4 trillion.
- Strong growth in consumer spending is being driven by the young, with 70 percent of the regional population being under 30.
There’s no substitute for experiencing the latest food and beverage innovations at first hand, which is why Middle East Food is a hugely popular attraction for trade visitors and an essential event for new business opportunities.
Food Connect
Exhibitors can take advantage of an extensive, complimentary hosted-buyer programme by nominating key buyers to be personally invited to attend Middle East Food 2010.
Food Match
Our match-making programme is a popular and successful service which delivers real value to both visitors and exhibitors. Food Match allows pre-registered visitors to receive a personalised list of products and services that match their individual areas of interest, along with advance notification of companies that will interest them. This allows valuable meeting time to be scheduled, ahead of the exhibition.
Food Concierge
This service provides each exhibiting company with a personalised, secure pre-registration website, enabling them to register their clients for the exhibition. At the show these selected visitors will benefit from special registration desks along with fast-track entry affording greater benefits to clients you wish to meet.