ABU DHABI (WAM)
The UAE is set to host a wide range of global events throughout September, further cementing its position as a global hub for business, tourism and innovation across all sectors.
Abu Dhabi will host the 7th edition of the Global Aerospace Summit at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort on September 25-26, 2024. Gathering leaders from the aviation, aerospace and defence sectors, the summit aims to accelerate investments to boost sustainability, youth engagement and innovation in these sectors.
Taking place from September 16-18, 2024, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the 3rd edition of the World Utilities Congress, hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), is expected to attract over 12,000 specialists and global experts across the entire value chain of the electricity and water utilities sector. In addition to various technical and specialised events, the congress will feature 110 interactive sessions, over 280 global speakers, 18 energy ministers and 1,400 delegates and experts.
For the first time in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi will host the World Congress on Rehabilitation (WCR 2024) from September 23-25, 2024. The event will bring together a large number of leaders and officials in the rehabilitation and healthcare sectors, service providers, government institutions, academics and researchers from 100 countries to improve the quality of life for people of determination.
In another first for the region, the UAE will host the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) Biennial General Meeting in Abu Dhabi from September 28-30, 2024, highlighting the country's status as a global model in developing peaceful nuclear energy per the highest standards of safety, security, quality and non-proliferation.
The 21st edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) will feature thousands of brands across 11 diverse sectors. The exhibition, which opens tomorrow and runs until September 8, will be a platform that blends authentic Emirati traditions with technological innovation.
The Dubai International Financial Centre will host the inaugural edition of the Dubai AI & Web3 Festival on September 11-12, at Madinat Jumeirah. The festival is expected to attract over 100 exhibitors and more than 5,000 participants, including industry leaders, policymakers and global innovators, who will lead discussions on the future of AI and Web3.
From September 16-20, Dubai will host the 30th edition of the World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS World Congress), with an expected turnout of 20,000 participants and 800 speakers. The congress will focus on key themes such as innovations in intelligent transport, sustainable mobility, smart city integration, data-driven decision-making, autonomous vehicles and enhancing international cooperation in this field.
Welcoming representatives from over 100 countries and more than 2,000 global and regional business leaders and free zone officials, Dubai will also host the 10th edition of the World Free Zones Organisation’s ninth Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE) from September 23-25.
Meanwhile, the second edition of the Binos Classic Bodybuilding Championship will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on September 7-8, with 700 athletes competing for a total prize of Dh1.2 million, the highest prize value for a competition of its kind globally.
In Sharjah, the 13th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024) is set to run on September 4-5. The flagship event of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, the forum will bring together senior officials, decision-makers, specialists, experts and researchers from around the world to discuss the effectiveness and contribution of innovative government communication in delivering resilient government policies and achieving goals in the global social, economic, cultural and tourism sectors.
Finally, September 18-19 will see the 7th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum take place under the theme “A Futuristic Vision for Smart Economies”, featuring over 80 prominent speakers, including ministers, government officials, business leaders and investors from worldwide.