International Expo-Consults (IEC), a well-known trade show management company, has announced its line-up of international exhibitions for 2009.

IEC, the specialist exhibition arm of Dubai-based conglomerate Falak Holding, will hold events covering a number of niche markets from autoparts to franchising, sign and graphic imaging to amusements and leisure.

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 from January 11 to 13 in Dubai.

Airport Expo plays host to Sign and Graphic Imaging Middle East from February 15 to 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 to 4 in Dubai. The international franchising show attracts a wide range of franchise brands from across the Middle East and numerous international markets.

Then Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure show (DEAL), the Middle East's largest and exclusive trade event for the amusement and leisure industry, will take place from April 26 to 28.

Sportex Middle East, an international show for sporting goods and fitness equipment, will be held at the end of October in Dubai.

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, will take place from December 7 to 8, in Dubai.

“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,” said Abdul Rehman Falaknaz, president of IEC.

IEC’s parent company, Falak Holding is a leading Middle East corporate group worth over $5 billion.

Falak Holding is a major stakeholder and investor in the iconic Sports City and also has business interests in fashion retailing, furniture, real estate development, medical diagnostics, mobiles, import-export among others.-TradeArabia News Service