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Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre’s second flagship venue, is in the midst of an ambitious expansion. Explore the Media Hub to stay informed on the latest news and updates of this transformation.
Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre’s second flagship venue, is in the midst of an ambitious expansion. Explore the Media Hub to stay informed on the latest news and updates of this transformation.
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13 Feb 2026Gallery
WHX 2026: The Largest Edition in Its History
Dubai Exhibition Centre hosted World Health Expo (WHX) — formerly Arab Health — as part of its largest edition in the event’s five-decade history. The event welcomed over 235,000 professional visits and 4,300 exhibitors from more than 180 countries, featuring expanded exhibition space, an enhanced conference programme, and new initiatives aimed at strengthening global healthcare collaboration.
2 Feb 2026Gallery
Gulfood 2026: Dubai Exhibition Centre Opens Its Doors to the World's Largest F&B Event
Gulfood 2026 extended its footprint to Dubai Exhibition Centre, as the world's leading food and beverage sourcing event expanded across two iconic venues to deliver its most ambitious edition yet. Spanning over 280,000 sqm, Gulfood 2026 highlights DEC’s growing role in supporting mega-scale international events.
13 Jan 2026Gallery
DEC Readiness: Preparing for Gulfood and WHX 2026
Following the completion of Phase 1 of Dubai Exhibition Centre's expansion, HE Helal Almarri attended a venue readiness meeting ahead of Gulfood and WHX 2026, bringing together teams across multiple departments to review operational and venue readiness for the upcoming mega-scale events.
29 May 2025Gallery
Phase 1 Progress: Hall Steel Structure Completion
HE Helal Almarri visits the Dubai Exhibition Centre site to mark the completion of the expanded halls' steel structure, a major Phase 1 milestone.
31 Oct 2024Gallery
HE Helal Almarri Reviews Dubai Exhibition Centre's Progress
HE Helal Almarri, CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre, visits Dubai Exhibition Centre's site to review construction progress and reinforce the vision driving its landmark expansion.
30 Sep 2024Gallery
Vision 2031: Dubai Exhibition Centre's Expansion Masterplan
The official Masterplan renders bring to life the bold 2031 vision for the Dubai Exhibition Centre expansion. From scale and design, to sustainability and global ambition, they illustrate how DEC is set to become the region’s leading hub for exhibitions and events.
30 Jun 2024Gallery
Breaking Ground: Dubai Exhibition Centre Expansion Officially Underway
The 2024 groundbreaking ceremony marked the official launch of DEC’s landmark expansion, an important milestone that united leadership, partners, and visionaries.
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9 Sep 2026
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DWTC Sets Out Q4 Business Events Outlook as DEC Expansion Advances
Major international exhibitions and conferences set out to drive an active Q4 calendar across DWTC’s two venues
19 Aug 2026
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DWTC Announces Diverse Events Calendar Across Two Venues Through Year-End 2026
Major international events from September to December 2026 include Arabian Travel Market, GITEX Global, Big 5 Global, Middle East Energy and WETEX, as Dubai's business events calendar gathers momentum through the second half of the year
8 Jun 2026
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DWTC delivers record AED25 billion in economic output in 2025, driven by growth in large-scale events
Hamdan bin Mohammed: Dubai’s rise as a global hub for international events has been shaped by Mohammed bin Rashid’s visionary leadership
7 Apr 2026
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DWTC Welcomes Nearly 3 Million Participants in 2025
401 events hosted at DWTC venues in 2025, marking 6% year-on-year growth
26 Jan 2026
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