Sharjah's Expo Centre Soars To New Heights: 80 Exhibitions And 3 Million Guests!

Expo Centre Sharjah continues to achieve success, hosting 80 major exhibitions in 2024 and attracting nearly 3 million visitors. This further strengthens Sharjah's position as a leading regional and global hub for exhibitions and conferences.

It also highlights the exhibition industry's role in driving economic diversification and sustainable growth in Sharjah and the UAE. Expo Centre Sharjah, along with its affiliated centres in Khorfakkan and Al Dhaid, hosted a variety of events across different sectors, including commerce, real estate, manufacturing, and culture.

Key events included the Sharjah International Book Fair, which attracted 1.82 million visitors, and the Watch and Jewelery Middle East Show, which brought in over 150,000 visitors and 1,400 exhibitors across two editions, WAM reported.

Other notable events were the Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition, the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition "ACRES," the SteelFab exhibition for metalworking and steel fabrication, and several specialized events.

One of the major events was the International Education Show, which drew 25,000 visitors and featured 125 universities and academic institutions from more than 20 countries. Expo Centre also hosted the "Ethraa" Career Fair, focused on the financial and banking sector, with over 100 UAE-based banks and financial institutions participating.

Expo Centre Sharjah CEO Saif Mohammed Al Midfa emphasized the centre's commitment to providing a platform for local, regional, and international companies to showcase their products and services. The aim is to help businesses expand their reach to various markets in the region. He also highlighted the centre's dedication to organizing specialized exhibitions that follow global standards of quality and competitiveness.

The goal is to drive sustainable growth, boost domestic tourism, and attract visitors from the UAE and beyond. With a forward-looking strategy, Expo Centre Sharjah focuses on promoting the exhibition industry in the Emirates by hosting prestigious international events.

These efforts aim to attract global investors, meet market needs, and offer exhibitors a great platform to display their products and build connections with clients and partners, he added.

Additionally, Expo Khorfakkan successfully hosted several important events, including the "Eastern Bride" exhibition, the second Gulf Perfumes and Fashion Exhibition, the Mango Festival 2024, the "Al Kadi Exhibition" for Eid Al Adha 2024, and the "Ramadan and Eid Preparations Exhibition."

These events highlighted Sharjah's cultural heritage while also offering a platform for productive families and entrepreneurs to connect with their target audience and grow their market presence.