An advanced Arab union within a global vision, uniting the exhibition and conference bodies of the Arab world under one umbrella.
The Arab Union for International Exhibitions & Conferences was established on the eleventh of December 1995, joining the Council of Arab Economic Unity by Decision No. 1070/D66. It operates under the supervision of the League of Arab States and cooperates with related Arab organizations.
“We strive to be a pioneering union in the exhibitions and conferences industry, for the benefit of the sector's bodies, institutions and companies as a whole.”
Contributing to economic cooperation and increasing trade exchange among the Arab countries.
Developing the organization of international exhibitions and conferences in Arab countries.
Encouraging and supporting cooperation among those working in this field in all its forms.
The exhibitions sector is a strategic platform for advancing Arab economic integration and trade exchange; and the Union plays a pivotal role in supporting Arab commercial initiatives and events, opening new markets for national products.
Chairman
Secretary General
The exhibitions and conferences industry is the Arab world's window onto the international economy. Our mission is to make this Union a unifying platform that elevates the sector and opens wider horizons before it.
An elite of exhibition & conference industry leaders
Specialized committees led by industry experts to develop the Union's fields of work.
Executive DirectorA clear vision translating the Union's mission into practical goals serving the Arab exhibitions & conferences industry.
Bringing Arab bodies and centers together under one umbrella, organizing the sector to international standards.
Developing member bodies' capabilities and transferring knowledge and best practices in event organization.
Showcasing Arab products and services through specialized exhibitions and opening new export horizons.
Representing the Arab exhibitions & conferences industry in specialized international unions and organizations.
Setting unified quality standards for organizing exhibitions and conferences and accrediting them across the Arab region.
Adopting digital solutions and innovation in the exhibitions and events industry to keep pace with global development.
Your window onto the region's most prominent economic and trade events.
From the ocean to the gulf, the Union's network spans the entire Arab world.
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Iraq
Jordan
Syria
Tunisia
Palestine
Lebanon
Kuwait
Qatar
Bahrain
Oman
Yemen
Sudan
Libya
Algeria
Morocco
Mauritania
Djibouti
Somalia
Comoros
Counselor Mahmoud Al-Jarrah has been appointed Secretary-General of the Union, strengthening the Arab sector's international presence.
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Sponsorship packages that give your brand visibility before decision-makers across all Arab markets, within the region's largest specialized bloc.
Membership packages designed for every size and activity — from emerging firms to strategic partners.
Exhibition & conference organizers · support services · marketing & events · sector technology firms
Companies seeking a stronger presence within the Union
Major exhibition firms · convention centres · technology · aviation & tourism · banking & finance · logistics
Exhibition authorities · chambers of commerce · ministries · economic institutions
Consultants · academics · trainers · experts
A leadership opportunity within the Union — chair one of the sector committees and drive its agenda.
Technology firms seeking to lead digital transformation in the Arab exhibitions sector.
Exhibition and convention venues across the Arab world.
Training and capacity-building bodies in the exhibitions and conferences industry.
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