Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) has unveiled its dynamic annual events calendar for 2024, featuring a robust lineup of 49 exhibitions and festivals to be held at its primary venue in Sharjah, as well as affiliate centers in Khorfakkan and Al Dhaid. The diverse schedule is a testament to ECS’s commitment to advancing Sharjah’s exhibitions industry, offering cutting-edge platforms to meet the evolving demands of the business community and contributing to the acceleration of trade, industry, tourism, and culture in Sharjah. The exhibitions play a pivotal role in diversifying the emirate’s economy and reinforcing its role in sustainable development.

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The ECS 2024 calendar includes a range of local, regional, and global events, such as the Middle East Watch and Jewellery Show, ACRES (Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition), Ramadan Nights, the National Career Exhibition, Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, Sharjah International Book Fair, and numerous other exhibits focusing on key industries.

Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of Expo Centre Sharjah and the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, emphasizes the profitability of the UAE’s exhibition and conference industry, attributing it to significant contributions to economic growth. These successes have elevated ECS exhibitions, enhancing their role in economic diversification, growth, and stability, making Sharjah a competitive and elite destination for business, industry, and tourism.

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Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, highlights the momentum generated by ECS’s yearly events in the UAE and the wider MENA region. ECS strategically plans events, offering top-notch exhibitions across various sectors. The center’s approach has effectively increased its annual visitors to over 2.5 million by providing a diverse range of offerings that cater to the interests of different groups.

The 2024 events calendar kicked off with the 19th edition of the SteelFab exhibition, attracting renowned figures in the metalworking industries from 35 countries. The calendar also includes the Arab Rubber Expo and prestigious events like the Xposure International Photography Festival, Ramadan Nights, UAE School and Nursery Show, Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, Expo Culinaire, The Hive Furniture Show, UAE China Tyres Show, Jewels of Emirates Show, and more.

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The second half of 2024 promises a new series of exhibitions, starting with the Eid Al Adha Exhibition in June, followed by the International Government Communication Forum in September. The Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show returns in September, followed by events like the International Education Show, Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition, National Career Exhibition, and the grand finale, the Sharjah International Book Fair in November.

Expo Al Dhaid and Expo Khorfakkan also have exciting events scheduled throughout the year, reinforcing ECS’s commitment to fostering cultural exchange, business growth, and community engagement. The rich and diverse 2024 calendar underscores Expo Centre Sharjah’s pivotal role in shaping the emirate’s cultural and economic landscape.