November is one of the biggest months for exhibitions and events in the GCC. Those scheduled include the Bahrain International Airshow, Gulfood, Cityscape, and the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show.
Listed in chronological order:
1 – 3 November at Al Bateen Executive Airport, Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Air Expo brings together major players in Aviation & Aerospace and offers a unique platform for industry leadership through its high-level conference, latest developments and innovations in a remarkable and convenient location, downtown in Abu Dhabi, the UAE Capital.
2 – 13 November at Expo Centre Sharjah
The 3rd largest book fair in the world, SIBF is your gateway to a wide audience of people who come together for love of the written word. Engage with thousands of readers and industry professionals from the region and around the world.
7 – 8 November at Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh
7 – 9 November at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center
The three-day exhibition targets more than 350 exhibitors and more than 20.000 visitors from more than 32 countries around the world from various sectors working in the Restaurants and Hospitality industry with its various sectors.
8 – 10 November at DWTC
Aimed at hospitality buyers, GulfHost 2022 presents six themes: front of house, back of house, HORECA (hotels, restaurants, cafes), tableware, gelato, and bakery, and cafe and counter.
8 – 10 November at DWTC
Food and beverage manufacturers from over 60 countries will showcase the latest solutions in ingredients, processing, packaging, supply chain solutions, and control and automation.
8 – 10 November at DWTC
The region’s largest trade fair for the sweets and snacks industry. This event enables producers of sweets, confectionery, and snacks to showcase their products and innovations to buyers from across the Middle East and North Africa.
8 – 10 November at DWTC
MENAs only private label and licensing event, connecting suppliers, brand licensors, and global manufacturers within F&B and FMCG.
The event is designed to connect you, in person with some of the biggest names in hotels, restaurants, cafes, retail, and travel. Attended by Amazon, Carrefour, Aldi, Nazih Group, Doubletree by Hilton, Lulu Hypermarkets, Emirates Airlines, Landmark Group, Aster Pharmacy, and many more looking to expand their private label offering.
8 – 10 November at DWTC
A bustling global marketplace and immersive arena for all things artisanal, fine food, and exotic ingredients over the course of three days. Bringing together the Middle East’s leading chefs, restauranteurs, hoteliers, retailers, and food service providers to address the industry’s pressing needs, opportunities, and successes.
9 – 11 November at Sakhir Airbase, Kingdom of Bahrain
Join the world’s top aerospace companies at Sakhir Airbase, Kingdom of Bahrain.
9 – 11 November at DWTC
The Congress brings together members, leaders and decision-makers of hospitals, health services, and healthcare organisations to discuss key drivers of national and international policy, leadership, management, service delivery, financial trends and solutions.
Through this forum, participants can share knowledge and good practices, exchange new ideas and innovations, and network with other senior executives from across the international healthcare community.
9 – 13 November at ADNEC
An event that has been providing a treasure trove of jewels to enthusiasts across the GCC for the best part of three decades, consistently presenting unique products designed to dazzle and delight.
14 – 16 November at ADNEC
Tawdheef is the UAE’s leading Emiratisation platform serving the purpose of supporting the Government mandate in boosting the share of UAE Nationals in the workforce in the public and private sectors by matching the HR requirements of cross-industries organisation with the qualified Emirati talents.
14 – 16 November at DWTC
Visitors to this 20th edition will learn how to navigate changing expectations, among both employees and employers. With a radically changing HR space, the event enables delegates to explore an abundance of new technologies, trends and strategies.
The event features four premium breakout themes: Learning & Development, HR Tech, Employee Experience, and Compensation & Benefits – plus workshops, the Future Workplace Awards and a full exhibition with leading HR professionals and thought leaders.
14 – 17 November at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center
Saudi Build Trade Fairs, have offered sold-out, tested, reliable B2B platforms for the last 31 years. The 32nd edition will offer you pre-planned opportunities to meet with your desired sector decision makers. Distributors, Trade Buyers, Project owners, Consultants, Architectural Engineers, Specifiers, will source their post COVID needs at the Saudi Build 2022.
15 – 16 November at Festival Arena, Dubai
The largest mining and quarrying event in the region. This event gives you the opportunity to capitalise on the development and change in mining across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
From key projects, the latest opportunities in mineral exploration, reformation of codes and regulations, and development of operations across several exciting countries, The Mining Show is your only annual opportunity to meet buyers in the region.
15 – 16 November at DWTC
World Tobacco Middle East is the tobacco industry’s number one meeting place in the MENA region.
In 2022, the show’s exhibition will feature more than 250 international suppliers and offer a valuable opportunity for buyers to touch, test and try the latest products. These include everything from cut tobacco and agricultural machinery to adhesives and packaging materials. Visitors can also see the latest innovations, technology and equipment in action.
15 – 17 November at DWTC
Global Educational Supplies & Solutions (GESS Dubai) has been the focal point for education in the Middle East and beyond for 15 years.
Organised in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the event is designed for all levels of educational professionals, including head teachers, heads of procurement, heads of department, deans, professors, teachers and anyone involved in education.
15 – 17 November at DWTC
Paperworld Middle East is the largest international trade exhibition for the stationery, paper, gifts and office supplies industry in the Middle East.
The exhibition covers everything from office and school supplies to festive decorations and brandable merchandise.
15 – 17 November at DWTC
AccessAbilities Expo is now in its 4th edition and offers the widest range of technologies and services for people with disabilities in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
The event supports the needs of over 50 million people living with disabilities in the Middle East and is attended by the region’s key disability authorities, rehabilitation centres, businesses, government departments and end-users.
15 – 17 November at ADNEC
Accelerating change in media throughout the world requires global thought, outlook and collaboration to help businesses align, adapt, and thrive. The launch edition of the Global Media Congress will offer the ideal platform to achieve this. The event will play a key role in facilitating business connections globally and foster brand reinvention in the new media landscape.
16-17 November at the Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan,
Dubai
This two-day summit will broadly focus on the future of the datacenter industry in the region, while outlining the key trends that are critical to operating an effective IT infrastructure.
Delving into the transformative technologies and newest approaches to data management that are shaping the MENA region’s cloud and datacentre industry, this Summit is a must attend. Over two days, attendees will gain insights into the latest news on edge computing, AI, analytics, deep learning and other innovative solutions that are changing the way we use data.
16 – 17 November at the Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan,
Dubai
From banking and real estate to hospitality and healthcare, the summit spans across a wide range of sectors and explores the ways artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing each of them. The two day summit will bring together over 400 senior big data analytics and AI data experts to share knowledge, innovation and build a network of valuable connections.
21 – 23 November at DWTC
Cityscape Global is the MENA region’s largest and most influential real estate event.
Connecting investors, homebuyers and industry professionals with a wide range of real estate suppliers, the show helps to drive industry growth across emerging markets globally.
21 – 24 November at ADNEC
A destination for producers, distributors, exporters and importers in the region and the world to display products, highlight new trends and technologies and build companies that enable them to benefit from a promising GCC market.
22 – 24 November at DWTC
Automechanika Dubai is the largest international trade show for the automotive aftermarket in the Middle East and beyond.
It features thousands of products across six specialised segments, including tyres and batteries, repair and maintenance, and parts and components. Elements such as the Academy and Modern Workshop, meanwhile, enable aftermarket professionals to learn, engage and grow their business.
22 – 26 November at Exhibition World Bahrain, Sakhir
The fair includes exhibitors from Turkey, Uzbekistan, China, India, Poland, the UK, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Austria, Japan, Thailand and more, making it a unique platform for worldwide exhibitors to connect with over 3000 buyers from the MENA region.
23 – 24 November at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Conference Centre
Being the ultimate destination for content creators, distributors, and buyers in the region, Dubai International Content Market- DICM provides leading Media and Entertainment companies a unique platform to meet, connect and expand their business.
24 – 27 November at ADNEC
28 – 30 November at DWTC
The International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF) is UAE’s premier platform for sourcing apparel, fashion fabrics, prints, machineries, clothing accessories, home textiles, footwear and handbags.
The fair includes exhibitors from Turkey, Uzbekistan, China, India, Poland, the UK, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Austria, Japan, Thailand and more, making it a unique platform for worldwide exhibitors to connect with over 3000 buyers from the MENA region.
29 November – 4 December at Sharjah Expo Centre
Furniture360 gives you a platform to display your latest collections and designs for bedrooms, living areas, kitchens, bathrooms, children, office, commercial foyers, hotel lounges and outdoor living.