The Vision of Dubai Exhibition Centre
Date28 Oct 2026
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In this episode of From Blueprint to Reality, Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Executive Vice President, and Amer Al Farsi, Vice President of Real Estate Development at Dubai World Trade Centre, share the vision behind the landmark expansion of Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai. Drawing on decades of experience in bringing the world together, they explore what it takes to plan a destination for the next generation of exhibitions and events, and the opportunities it will create for Dubai and the world.
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