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services to 500 prominent events, spanning exhibitions, conferences, festivals, public

and entertainment events, graduation ceremonies, sporting and artistic events, and

weddings.
Notably, it achieved a 36 per cent surge in the number of exhibition stands designed

and constructed, surpassing 300 in total, including 20 in Europe, America, Asia, and

the Middle East. Collectively, these cover a total area of over 145,000 square meters—

twice the size of 2022.

Khalid Al Hammadi, Senior Vice President of DXB LIVE, said: "2023 was an

exceptional year by any measure, resulting in unprecedented results. Our three

decades of experience have allowed us to build and grow new business partnerships,

bolstering Dubai's reputation as a global hub for events and strengthening DWTC's

position in the city's events ecosystem."

He added, "Our strategy in 2024 and beyond is to continue to develop our team,

enhance our capabilities, and create rewarding employment opportunities for Emiratis

in the event management industry."

COP28

DXB LIVE produced a series of international conferences in 2023, with ten inaugural

events held for the first time in Dubai and the UAE, including COP28. Hosted at the

Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai, COP28 convened more than 140 heads of

state, 30 presidents, 500 parliamentarians, and experts, representing 100 parliaments

and international organisations worldwide.

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