Voluntary Report - public distribution

**Date:** 10/17/2006

**GAIN Report Number:** TC6022

TC6021

**United Arab Emirates**

**PROMOTIONS REPORT**

**GCC Events Calendar for FY 2006/07**

**2006**

**Approved by:**

David![](media/image1.wmf) Williams

**Prepared by:**

Yamina Abdi

**Report Highlights:**

Enclosed is the list of the major trade show events for 2006/07 that
will be held in the five GCC countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar,
and United Arab Emirates) that are covered by the Agricultural Trade
Office in Dubai.

Includes PSD Changes: No

Includes Trade Matrix: No

Unscheduled Report

Dubai \[TC1\]

\[TC\]

**Note:** This list is provided for international purpose only and does
not represent an endorsement of a particular show by the Agricultural
trade office, nor is this a comprehensive listing of shows in the
region. For additional information, potential exhibitors should contact
the organizers directly or the Agricultural Trade Office at
<atodubai@usda.gov>

1.  **BAHRAIN**

## 

## BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL HALAL SHOW 

Starts: February 04, 2007

Ends: February 06, 2007

Organizer: Nama Studies & Conferences Group

Industries: Agricultural Products, Dairy Products, and Frozen

Venue: Bahrain International Exhibition Center Hall 2B

Tel: (+973) 17 401168

Fax: (+973) 17 401368

E-mail: <mo@namainternational.com>, Website:
[www.bahrainhalalshow.com](http://www.bahrainhalalshow.com/)

**GULF INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION FOR CONSTRUCTION, INTERIORS &
FURNITURE**

Starts: May 15, 2007

Ends: May 17, 2007

Organizer: Hilal Conferences & Exhibitions

Industries: Building Materials, Construction Supplies, and Interior
furnishings.

Venue: Bahrain International Exhibition Centre Hall 1 & Hall 2

Tel: (+973) 17 299 123

Fax: (+973) 17 299 155

E-mail: <gulfbid@tradearabia.net>,
Website:[www.hilalce.com](http://www.hilalce.com/)

## KUWAIT 

###### KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL FOOD EXHIBITION

Starts: September 03, 2007

Ends: September 12, 2007

Organizer: Kuwait International Fair

Industries: Catering companies, Foodstuff companies.

Venue: Kuwait Exhibition Center

Tel: (+965) 538 7100 Ext: 175

Fax: (+965) 539 3872

E-mail: <halrefai@kif.net>,
Website:[http://www.kif.net](http://www.kif.net/)

### OMAN

###### FOOD EXPO OMAN 

Starts: December 03, 2006

Ends: December 05, 2006

Industries: Food & Beverage Industry, covering several fields such as
food processing and food technology, catering, hospitality services, and
agriculture.

Venue: Oman International Exhibition Centre, Muscat

Tel: (+968) 24 790 333

Fax: (+968) 24 706 276

E-mail: <omanexpo@omantel.net.om>,
Website:[http://www.omanexpo.com](http://www.omanexpo.com/)

###### INTERIOR& BUILDEX 2007 

Starts: February 19, 2007

Ends: February 21, 2007

Industries: Building Materials, Construction Supplies, and Interior
furnishings.

Venue: Oman International Exhibition Centre, Muscat

Tel: (+968) 24 790 333

Fax: (+968) 24 706 276

E-mail: <omanexpo@omantel.net.om>,
Website:[http://www.omanexpo.com](http://www.omanexpo.com/)

### QATAR

###### FOOD & BEVERAGE EXHIBITION

Starts: April 30, 2007

Ends: May 03, 2007

Industries: Food & Beverage Industry, food processing, food technology,
catering, and hospitality services.

Organizer: Doha Exhibition Organization Co

Venue: Qatar International Exhibition Centre

Tel: (+974) 4312345

Fax: (+974) 4356789

E-mail: <customer@dohaorganisation.com>, Website:
[www.dohaorganisation.com](http://www.dohaorganisation.com/)

**AL DIYAFA**

Starts: November 19, 2007

Ends: November 22, 2007

Organizer: Doha Exhibition Organization Co

Industries: The 3^rd^ Hotel, Restaurant, and Food Exhibition

Venue: Qatar International Exhibition Centre

Tel: (+974) 432 9900

Fax: (+974) 443 2891

E-mail: <rtouma@ifpqatar.com>, Website:
[www.ifpqatar.com](http://www.ifpqatar.com/)

### UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E.)

###### INDEX 2006

Starts: November 07, 2006

Ends: November 11, 2006

Organizer: dmg World Media Dubai Ltd.

Industries: The 17th Middle East International Furniture and Interior
Exhibition

Venue: Dubai International Exhibition Centre

Tel: (+971) 4 331 9688

Fax: (+971) 4 331 9480

E-mail: <dmg@emirates.net.ae>, Website:
[www.dmgdubai.com](http://www.dmgdubai.com/)

# NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS

Starts: December 10, 2006

Ends: December 12, 2006

Organizer: Global Links

Industries: The Middle East natural & Organic Products Expo

Venue: Dubai International Exhibition Centre / Hall \# 2

Tel: (+971) 4 332 2283

Fax: (+971) 4 332 2253

E-mail: <info@globallinksdubai.com>, Website:
[www.globallinksdubai.com](http://www.globallinksdubai.com/)

**6^TH^ INTERNATIONAL EQUINE TRADE FAIR (AL FARES DUBAI)**

Starts: December 11, 2006

Ends: December 13, 2006

Organizer: Al Fajer Information & Services

Industries: Exhibition on Horse Products, Equipments & Services

Venue: Dubai International Exhibition Centre/ Hall 3&4

Tel: (+971) 340 6888

Fax: (+971) 340 3608

E-mail: <sid@alfajer.net>, Website:
[http://www.alfajer.net/alfares/](http://www.dmgdubai.com/)

##### GULF FOOD SHOW 2007

Starts: February 19, 2007

Ends: February 22, 2007

Industries: The 12th Gulf Food, Hotel and Equipment Exhibition and Salon
Culinaire

Venue: Dubai International Exhibition Centre

Tel: (+971) 50 659 1024

Fax: (+971) 4 344 5959

E-mail: [gulfoodusa@yahoo.com](mailto:atodubai@emirates.net.ae),
Website:<http://www.usembabu.gov.ae/atodubai.htm>

###### THE 5TH DUBAI INTERNATIONAL WINE & BEVERAGE FAIR

Starts: February 21, 2007

Ends: February 22, 2007

Organizer: IM2 Events

Industries: Alcoholic Beverages

Venue: Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai

Tel: (+971) 4 355 1900

Fax: (+971) 4 355 1866

E-mail: [simon@im2events.com](http://www.dubaiwoodshow.com/), Website:
[www.dubaiwinefair.com](http://www.dubaiwinefair.com/)

###### DUBAI INTERNATIONAL WOOD & WOOD MACHINERY SHOW 2007

Starts: February 27, 2007

Ends: March 01, 2007

Organizer: M/S Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions

Industries: Showcase on wood machinery and woodworking

Venue: Dubai International Exhibition Centre/ Hall 7&8

Tel: (+971) 4 2829299

Fax: (+971) 4 2828767

E-mail: <info@dubaiwoodshow.com>, Website:
[www.dubaiwoodshow.com](http://www.dubaiwoodshow.com/)

###### FRANCHISING MIDDLE EAST 2007

Starts: March 05, 2007

Ends: March 07, 2007

Organizer: International Expo-Consults L.L.C.

Industries: Wealth franchise and distribution system for new businesses\
Venue: Dubai International Exhibition Centre /Sheikh Rashid Hall -
Section F,

Tel: (+971) 4 343 5777

Fax: (+971) 4 343 5000

E-mail: <iec@emirates.net.ae>, Website:
[www.iecdubai.com](http://www.iecdubai.com/)

FABULOUS FOUR: MIDDLE EAST POULTRY SHOW 2007, MIDDLE EAST AQUACULTURE &
FISHING SHOW, AGRI BUSINESS EXPO MIDDLE EAST, MIDDLE EAST FLOWER GARDEN
SHOW

Starts: April 23, 2006

Ends: April 26, 2006

Industries: Poultry, Dairy Products

Venue: Dubai International Exhibition Centre/ Hall \# 8

Tel: (+971) 4 269 2004

Fax: (+971) 4 269 1296

E-mail: <info@mediaccom.ae>, Website:
[www.mediaccom.com](http://www.mediaccom.com/)

# THE HOTEL SHOW

Starts: June 3, 2007

Ends: June 5, 2007

Organizer: dmg World Media Dubai Ltd.

Industries: The Middle East Exhibition for Hotel Equipment, Technology &
Services\
Venue: Dubai International Exhibition Centre

Tel: (+971) 4 331 9688

Fax: (+971) 4 331 9480

E-mail: <dmg@emirates.net.ae>,Website:
[www.dmgdubai.com](http://www.dmgdubai.com/)

# PRIVATE LABEL MIDDLE EAST-DUBAI 2007

Starts: September 11, 2007

Ends: September 13, 2007

Organizer: Channels Exhibitions

Industries: The 4th Private Label Contract manufacturing Exhibition for
the Middle East

Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre

Tel: (+971) 4 282 4737

Fax: (+971) 4 282 5757

E-mail: <channels@channelsexhibitions.ae>, Website:
<http://www.privatelabelmiddleeast.com/>

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL HALAL FAIR 2007(DIHAS)

Starts: October 29, 2007

Ends: October 29, 2007

Organizer: Orange Fair & Events

Industries: Global range of halal products: food & beverage products,
Cosmetics, etc...

Venue: Grand Hyatt Hotel, Dubai

Tel: (+971) 4 298 8144

Fax: (+971) 4 298 7886

E-mail: <orangex@emirates.net.ae>, Website:
[www.halaldubai.com](http://www.orangefairs.com/)

# DISF 2007

Starts: November 5, 2007

Ends: November 7, 2007

Organizer: Orange Fair & Events

Activities: Dubai International Seafood Expo

Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai

Tel: (+971) 4 298 8144

Fax: (+971) 4 298 7886

E-mail: <orangex@emirates.net.ae>, Website:
[www.dubaiseafoodexpo.com](http://www.dubaiseafoodexpo.com/)