Clarion Events & MECOM Partner Up

Clarion Events, one of the world's fastest growing event companies, has responded to growing opportunities in the Middle East by opening its first office in the region and simultaneously entering into a joint venture with MECOM Forums, the specialist B2B exhibition and event organiser based in Dubai.

"We are tremendously excited by the opportunities in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Both cities have world class exhibition facilities, airlines, airports and hotels providing the perfect environment to host major international trade exhibitions and conferences. We already enjoy a great working relationship with ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre) running a number of events in their London exhibition centre ExCel in the UK and we plan to further strengthen this relationship by now running a range of shows at their home venue in Abu Dhabi." said Simon Kimble, CEO, Clarion Events

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Geoff Dickinson, Chairman of MECOM Forums who will lead Clarion Events Middle East said that the two investments by Clarion give it a powerful platform for growth in the region, stated "We're excited about being part of Clarion. Combining our regional expertise and portfolio of events with Clarion's stable of market leading brands."

Simon Kimble, CEO of Clarion Events, went on to say, "We will be launching trade shows across a wide variety of sectors. Clarion Events Middle East and the regional know-how and event organising skills of MECOM Forums creates an immediate base of operations from which to do this as well as providing the infrastructure we need to support growth plans for our energy conference business."

Clarion Events has ten offices in seven countries including UK, USA, South Africa, Netherlands, Brazil, Singapore and now also the UAE. Tim Pilcher, COO of Clarion Events said, "I see our new operation in the UAE becoming a significant part of Clarion Events. I have been hugely impressed by the scale and imagination of the city developments in the UAE and we very much share Abu Dhabi's vision that it will become the cultural and economic centre within the Arabian Gulf."

Mecom Forums currently operate a number of events in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai including Fashion Expo Arabia, Shoe & Leather Middle East and Optical Middle East. Their latest event launch Gulf Bike Expo will take place at Dubai Festival City, between March 19 -21 with the support of all the leading motor cycle manufacturers. Visitors will be able to see hundreds of motor bikes, stunt shows and live music in a fun and vibrant festival atmosphere.

About Mecom

Middle East Communications & Forums (MECOM Forums), a Dubai based company, is internationally recognized as a leading pioneer of B2B exhibitions. Always innovative, their vision and belief in the importance of international trade has led to the development of an exhibition and events program within the UAE and reaching out across The Middle East, North Africa and Asia. From emerging markets to the economic powerhouses of the UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and India, MECOM Forums organizes events specifically designed to bring buyers and sellers together, face-to-face, to do business. MECOM Forums is highly focused on delivering events that matter, creating exhibitions, conferences and forums that enable businesses to grow and prosper.

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