
The UAE has, this year, made history by winning the right to host six major international conferences for the first time in the country and region. This says much about the good reputation the UAE enjoys for organizing world-class events and delivering excellence on a global scale.
These meetings contribute to the numerous international events already held in the UAE this year, such as Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the World Government Summit, IDEX and NAVDEX, and the Dubai Airshow.
International Position
The UAE is hoping to further establish itself as a destination for international conferences in 2025. The country is now a first-class venue for events on the most critical global issues of various sectors.
One of the most important events that are going to take place in the UAE for the very first time is the World Conservation Congress, which is going to take place in Abu Dhabi next October. It will be one of the biggest gatherings in the global community, hosting more than 15,000 participants from over 160 countries.
From October 27 to 29, Dubai’s Expo City will host the Asia-Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors Forum 2025. This summit is one of the largest gatherings of mayors, city leaders, and business representatives, and it will be held in the Middle East for the first time.
Dubai will Host the General Conference of ICOM in 2025
In November this year, Dubai will host International Council of Museums General Conference 2025. Over 4,000 professionals and experts are expected to participate.
Let There Be Light for Culture
This will be the first Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian city to host ICOM, making this event a historic milestone for Dubai. In fact, hosting the General Conference will further cement this importance on the international landscape for Dubai, an increasingly emerging hub of the arts, culture, and heritage.
Focus on Healthcare
The UAE will host two major health conferences for the first time in the region. The 25th International Union for Health Promotion and Education Conference will be held in Abu Dhabi from May 13 to 16. Then, from December 1 to 4, Dubai will be the venue of the 19th World Congress of Neurosurgery, gathering the most prominent figures in the field.
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Postal Innovation
The city of Dubai will host the 28th Universal Postal Congress in 2025. This is a global event to which government representatives, heads of postal organizations, and members of international institutions are invited for future prospects on postal business.