Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) has announced its events calendar for the final quarter of 2024, which it said reinforces the emirate’s prominence in economic, trade, tourism, and cultural facets, and its role in bolstering the exhibition and conference industry, a report said.

A total of 10 trade exhibitions and high-profile events on the horizon are scheduled to take place at its main venue in Sharjah and affiliate centres in Khorfakkan and Al Dhaid, Expo Centre Sharjah, Emirates News Agency, WAM, said.

Expo Centre Sharjah is gearing up in the fourth quarter of the year to host an impressive line-up of international exhibitions catering to diverse sectors, including trade and culture.

Notable upcoming events include the 54th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, the International Education Show, and the Sharjah International Book Fair.

Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Expo Centre Sharjah noted that the UAE’s exhibitions and conferences sector is witnessing rapid growth, solidifying the country's position as a global business hub.

The exhibition industry is a key contributor to economic development and GDP growth in the UAE, as it drives growth in vital sectors, such as trade, industry, and tourism, he said.

Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, said that the centre has successfully raised its visitor tallies to over 2.5 million annual visitors, along with thousands of exhibitors and experts from across the globe.

With a lineup of 49 events scheduled this year, Expo Sharjah’s 2024 calendar is packed with special events and exhibitions eagerly awaited by audiences in the UAE and the region.

These events meet diverse market needs and significantly contribute to boosting the local economy, the centre said.