IEC unveils packed calendar of events
Trade show management company presents strongest ever selection of industry exhibitions
International Expo-Consults (IEC), an internationally recognised and professional trade show management company, has announced its calendar of events for 2009.
IEC, the specialist exhibition arm of Dubai-based conglomerate Falak Holding, will provide a packed calendar of international exhibitions in 2009, covering a number of niche markets from autoparts to franchising, sign and graphic imaging to amusements and leisure.
“IEC excels at creating high profile, highly focused business exhibitions and expositions, which serve as highly effective business interfaces for buyers and suppliers from around the world. With a highly successful and eventful track record in exhibition management, spanning well over a decade, IEC's growing tradeshow portfolio serves a diverse range of industries,” said Abdul Rehman Falaknaz, President of IEC.
“IEC’s professional expertise, specialist knowledge of the respective industries and an insight into emerging trends and future developments has transformed many of the trade shows into powerful brands that consistently attract the biggest and the best names in their respective industry,” he added.
The IEC calendar kicks off with Autoparts Middle East (APME), the automotive aftermarket trade show for parts, accessories, tyres, batteries and garage equipment, which takes place January 11-13 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Airport Expo plays host to Sign and Graphic Imaging Middle East from February 15-17. The international trade show for the Middle East's signage and graphic imaging industry is now in its 11th year.
The sixth edition of Franchising Middle East (FME) takes place March 2-4 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The international franchising show attracts a wide range of franchise brands from across the Middle East and numerous international markets.
April sees three days of mixing business with pleasure at the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure show (DEAL), the Middle East's largest and exclusive trade event for the amusement and leisure industry, taking place April 26-28.
Healthy business takes centre stage at Sportex Middle East, an international show for sporting goods and fitness equipment, taking place end of October at Dubai World Trade Centre.
The IEC calendar rounds off with Process Plant & Machinery Middle East, a brand new show that will showcase the latest technologies and cutting edge products of the industry when it launches in association with the ChemSpec exhibition, taking place December 7-8, 2009 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
IEC’s parent company, Falak Holding is a leading Middle East corporate group worth over US $5 billion. Falak Holding is a major stakeholder and investor in the gargantuan Sports City and also has business interests in fashion retailing, furniture, real estate development, medical diagnostics, mobiles, import-export and many more.