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Business events drive UAE socio-economic growth

Events and festivals are a major catalyst of socio-economic growth, according to experts speaking at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 that has opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre and will conclude on May 1 2025. The session demonstrated how event hosting plays a part in driving investment and encouraging innovation, boosting the UAE’s standing as an international tourism and business hub.

ATM 2025 features 2,800 exhibitors and will attract 55,000 delegates from 161 countries. Attendees will be able to listen to over 200 high-profile speakers in over 70 sessions at the Global Stage, Future Stage and new Business Events Stage.

Arabian Travel Market is in its 32nd year and is the leading international travel and tourism event in the Middle East for inbound and outbound tourism professionals.

Gulf Economist Staff Writer