This year, the Dubai International Horse Fair (DIHF) has more to offer, with over 200 international and locally represented companies, showcasing the latest in equine products, services and technologies when it opens from 1 - 4 April 2007.
As the largest exhibition of its kind in the Middle East, DIHF 2007 will span over 9,400 square meters at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, gathering exhibiting companies from around the globe, including first time participants from Iran, Kuwait, Pakistan, Qatar and Turkey.
A key exhibitor at DIHF is Al Awani, a leading regional company that offers a complete range of products catering to the needs of the equine industry, from veterinarians, trainers and breeders to jockeys, farriers, grooms and riders. With over 23 years of experience in the field, Al Awani is known as a one-stop-store for the latest new equestrian products, services or techniques. They are the sole distributor for various well reputed brands in the equestrian field such as Aigle, GPA, Wintec, LAS, and have now added to this list, the famous European brands such as, ‘Lami-Cell’, which offers several high quality equestrian products and the ISO 9002 certified ‘Metalab’ which offers innovative models of steel Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Buckles, etc. The company is also introducing to the Middle East an American brand of specialised saddles with truly unique features at DIHF. Al Awani has large air-conditioned warehouses all over UAE and a fleet of vehicles to ensure deliveries all over emirates.
Commenting on their participation in DIHF 2007, Mr. Abdul Kareem Feroze, The Finance Manager of Al Awani Group of Companies said: “Participating in DIHF is any exhibitor’s dream and definitely a shopper’s paradise. Al Awani is the largest establishment and most sophisticated in the equine sector. It is a well known leading company in the equine field, having a lot of well reputed brands in their range of products.”
Another prominent local exhibitor, Gulf Rider, is a must to visit, for breeders, trainers and veterinarians. Gulf Rider is a leader in the import and distribution of veterinary medicines, equestrian products and horse specialties in the Middle East, representing a number of International brands on an exclusive basis. Gulf Rider has a large professional team of 8 veterinarians and 16,700 sq.ft. of air-conditioned warehouses with freezer facilities, for vaccines and medicines centrally located in the heart of Dubai.
Speaking on their presence at DIHF 2007, Mr. Saif Sultan Saif Al Awani, Managing Director of Gulf Rider commented “DIHF is the perfect platform for exhibiting the wide range of products we have as the exhibition delivers maximum coverage and visitor’s attendance. Gulf Rider has been participating prominently in DIHF for three consecutive years.”
DIHF also offers international companies strategic access to tap into the Middle East Market. This year, DIHF will play host to its first-ever French pavilion, organised by the Association French Equi’trade and supported by the largest French oil company ‘TOTAL’ and the French Horse Cluster in Normandy. Visitors to the French pavilion can meet French breeders and trainers and explore a range of products on show, spanning, performance horse feed, equestrian equipment, real time video monitoring systems, wisps, handmade unique performance saddles as well as sports and fashion apparels for horses and riders from 20 French companies.
Speaking on their solid presence at DIHF 2007, Jean Francois Goumy, Commercial Attaché from French Embassy in United Arab Emirates said “Our commitment to the UAE consists in making this broad business experience available to medium sized French companies, looking for international development, and to Emirati private companies looking for French partners to develop their activities. We strongly believe that this type of cooperation will foster more effective partnerships and ‘win-win’ joint ventures.”
Overall, there is plenty for everyone in the equine industry over the four days of the DIHF 2007, to see, learn and take advantage of. In addition, the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship (DIAHC) will be held alongside the Dubai International Horse Fair, providing a thrilling attraction that will draw crowds from across the region and beyond.
Dubai International Horse Fair 2007 will be held in Hall 1 and Zabeel Hall at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). The event will take place from 1 – 4 April 2007 and Opening Hours are 11:00 – 19:00 on 1 April, and 14:00 – 21:00 on 2 – 4 April. Admission to DIHF is free of charge, and open to both trade and general public. All persons under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
About Dubai International Horse Fair www.dihf.ae
The Dubai International Horse Fair (DIHF) 2007 will be held from 1 – 4 April at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 1 and Zabeel Hall.
For the third consecutive year, the exhibition will serve as a forum for international manufacturers and traders, and regional distributors, retailers and equestrian enthusiasts. Over 200 companies will be bringing their products, services, and expertise to one of the fastest growing markets in equestrian sport.
Timed to immediately follow the renowned Dubai World Cup, DIHF is under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Industry. The exhibition will once again be complimented by the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship (DIAHC), a world-class competition for pure-bred Arabian Horses.
With the region’s largest display of equestrian equipment, services, products, and interactive horse experiences, the four-day exhibition is expected to attract thousands of visitors.
About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) www.dwtc.com
As the Organiser of Dubai International Horse Fair (DIHF), Dubai World Trade Centre offers over 27 years’ experience of delivering world-class events in the Middle East, providing local, regional and international exhibitors with unmatched expertise and in-depth market knowledge. Our team organises 15 of the largest and most successful international and regional shows in Middle East, providing an ideal platform for business development in the region.
Our commitment to ongoing innovation within the exhibition industry has supported the rapid growth and development of a wide range of business-to-business and business-to-consumer shows, and delivered consistent satisfaction to exhibitors and visitors. DWTC works the region’s leading trade bodies and industry associations to ensure that all conferences deliver full value and are built upon the real needs of their specific sector.
