The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is set to kick off another new exhibitions season with a packed schedule of events this January, expected to play host to more than 172,000 trade visitors and 6,000 exhibiting companies.

 These industry leading events range from healthcare and science, to technology and design, including Arab Health, the largest medical exhibition and conference in the Middle East, CABSAT, Intersec, Sign and Graphic Imaging Exhibition and more, reported Emirates news agency Wam.

Mahir Julfar, senior vice president - Venue Services Management, Dubai World Trade Centre said: "We look forward to hosting yet another eventful year at the Dubai World Trade Centre. We are proud to remain key players in the steady prosperity and growth of the MICE industry, contributing towards the economic progress of the emirate. We remain committed to offer commercial communities from all over the world a platform to help them network, discover new markets, expand their portfolios, and grow their businesses."

"DWTC has been at the forefront of its efforts to lead and grow the MICE industry in the region, as well as to connect businesses from the world over with industry professionals. We are excited to witness the success that this year will bring to the emirate, the region, and the MICE industry", he added.

Arab Health will return at the end of this month from January 29 to February 1. This year’s edition is expected to welcome more than 4,200 exhibiting companies and approx. 103,000 attendees from over 150 countries. Arab Health will be accompanied by 19 business, leadership and Continuing Medical Education (CME) conferences providing the latest updates and insights into cutting edge procedures, techniques and skills.

Cabsat Mena and Sign and Graphic Imaging M.E Exhibition (SIG) will run from January 14 to 16. In its 24th edition, Cabsat Mena will continue to focus on the production and distribution of content, as well as the buying and selling of content and satellite capacity. Creatives, engineers, and strategists will share their expertise on how to cut through the clutter and take the industry into a new world.

In its 21st year, the largest and most anticipated event of the year in Mena for exhibitors and visitors in the signage, digital signage, retail signage solutions, outdoor media, and screen & digital printing industries, Sign and Graphic Imaging ME will offer visitors with the latest innovation and breakthroughs around the globe; a chance to experience innovative developments first hand; an opportunity to build and develop a strong customer base including future prospects; and a platform to network with key decision makers in the industry, regionally and globally.

Intersec, the leading exhibition for commercial security, information security, health and safety, fire and rescue, homeland security and perimeter and physical security, will return to DWTC from January 22 to 24 with more than 1,200 international and local exhibitors. Key manufacturers and suppliers will show and discuss their latest products and innovations.

January 12 –14 will host Schools & Child Care Show, bringing together all segments of the booming regional educational sector under one roof.

Following its launch in 2017, the UAE Public Policy Forum returns this year from January 15 – 16. The annual global discussion platform is dedicated to enhancing government sector performance in the UAE and the region. The forum will be structured around key pillars including: defining, designing and evaluating Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), enabling environments for PPPs, strategic planning for PPPs, accountability and performance of PPPs, and technology and innovation.

During the same period, the Middle East’s only aircraft interiors event, Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) & Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO ME), will feature the latest innovations in aircraft interiors.