28-30 MARCH 2022 WORLD TRADE CENTRE UNITED ARAB DUBAI, CONNECTING TRADE WORLDWIDE

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

GLOBAL EDITION

THE PREMIER B2B EVENT FOR GLOBAL TRADE

CTW – UAE Comprehensive Global Trade Expo Designed to Cater the Ever Increasing Demand of UAE’s Diverse and Lucrative Market

www.ctw.global CTW UAE 2022 ABOUT UAE

UAE is one of the most open economies in the world with significant & continued economic growth. It welcomes business and trade as part of its strategic hub position, with business-friendly free zones and a quickly growing economy.

UAE is the fourth largest economy in the Middle East with a GDP of USD�421 billion (AED 1.5 trillion) in 2020. Tourism is a key non-oil source of revenue, a thriving hospitality and services sector & �350 billion of active construction projects diversify UAE’s economy.

Hosting many international projects, Dubai has established itself as one of the most prominent tourist and business destination globally. Hosting will bring the world focus and attention to Dubai & UAE, and CTW UAE Global Edition will connect 20+ countries to continue to promote, trade and connect their National, Traditional & Cultural Products & Services.

UAE is one of the top countries to be vaccinated worldwide and the first country to successfully organize international trade shows with safety measures in place. The country welcomes FDI trade opportunities between different nations. With 192 Countries confirmed to attend EXPO 2020 and several other major projects under process, UAE is a land of opportunity for several businesses.

AED 198 Billion BUDGET FOR 2020 -2022 KEY FACTS

01 In 2021, growth is seen accelerating to 2.5%.

02 UAE is ranked No.1 in Arab World on the ease of doing business. The economy is centered on the country’s oil and gas industry and other business 03 opportunities exist within the agricultural, construction, education, communications and tourism sectors.

Steady growth is expected in the coming years as manifested by rising public spending 04 and healthier household consumption amidst the improving labor market conditions.

05 Import to increase by 10.6% & Export by 12.7% in 2021. 240 USD Billion Worth of Projects Across the UAE

WHY UAE? UAE remains one of the most attractive global market and logistics hub in the world The fastest growing country in the GCC Firmly established itself as a leading global business and tourism market Successful implemented a high-rate vaccination program to its citizens and residents First major country to safely and successfully host physical exhibitions amidst the COVID 19 pandemic crisis UAE Will Host the World’s Largest & Most Prestigious EXPO 2020 from October 2021 – March 2022 CTW UAE 2022 WHY CTW UAE?

EXHIBITION CONFERENCE Generate more business opportunities and be Attend conference sessions and gain knowledge and where your customers and partners are. Develop insights from top experts on hot topics that matter highly engaged relations through one-on-one with global trade. interactions.

VIP BUYERS CLUB B2B MATCH MAKING As a VIP Buyer you will have exclusive access to the This Programme creates a proactive pre-show VIP Buyers Lounge at CTW with complimentary platform enabling exhibitors, pre-registered visitors Wi-Fi, coffee, tea & water throughout the day. and walk in visitors to view profiles of participants and select who they want to meet at the event.

GAIN MAXIMUM BRAND EXPOSURE GENERATE MORE BUSINESS Over 8000+ trade visitors from around UAE, providing Over 90% of attendees at CTW UAE are either decision an unrivalled opportunity for Global Exhibitors to makers, purchasers or traders, underlining the fact participate in a growing Middle Eastern marketplace. that the event delivers real business opportunities.

GROW YOUR BUSINESS NETWORK LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS TO MARKET Be where your customers and partners are and Fast-track your product launches within one of the develop highly engaged relationships through fastest growing economies in GCC. Get hands on with one-on–one interaction with your brand in the decision makers in the Emirati market. background. Also take advantage of our B2B platform. CTW UAE 2022 VISITORS PROFILE

90% of the expected visitors are involved in the purchasing decision

Over 95% are focusing on major sectors Wholesalers in UAE.

40% of the visitors are from other Manufacturers CTW Global events & region Importers / CTW UAE will represent over 20 Exporters industry sectors Distributors Government Overall, more than 60% of expected Officials B2B Matchmaking Retailers

75% focus is on new partnership development

UAE 1000+ 300+ 8000+ Products Exhibitors Visitors

30 Media 1000 B2B 10 Conferences 25 Countries Partners Meetings & Seminars

EXHIBITS PROFILE

National Products & Services Traditional Products & Services Cultural Products & Services

All products, goods and services Products, commodities and services Products, goods, artifacts and naturally sourced, produced and that represents country’s history, services that highlight the distributed by a country. identity and traditions. country’s unique culture.

PRODUCTS PRODUCTS PRODUCTS Commodities (Precious Metals) Pottery Jewellery Renewable Brass Goods Embroidery Horticulture Woodworks Puppets Chemicals Sweets Handicrafts Freezones Dancing Music Industrial Zones SERVICES SERVICES Hi-Tech Products Festivals Calligraphy Transport Tourism Language SERVICES Cross Border e-commerce

This is not an exhaustive list. Please contact the team for further details CTW UAE 2022 ABOUT CTW GLOBAL

The successful Pan-Global industry leading CTW - Connecting Trade Worldwide Portfolio brings together local SMEs businesses with the most innovative firms, manufacturers, producers and stakeholders. MIE Events has developed and organized CTW platforms since 2012 in the Middle East and Africa, including Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, UAE, Oman and Morocco. The continuation and development of CTW UAE’s Global Edition bring this successful portfolio back to the UAE & focuses on the lucrative & diversified market opportunities in the UAE & GCC markets.

In support of Dubai Silk Road Initiative, CTW organizer MIE Events DMCC, Dubai, provides a comprehensive framework for organizing and managing multi-national economic development and trading platforms. The continuous support and commitment of public and private institutions for CTW, ensures that very best of National, Traditional & Cultural industry and sectors are represented throughout the CTW UAE GLOBAL Edition & corresponding portfolios.

CTW UAE PREVIOUS EDITIONS

MIE Events DMCC is a 20-year-old organization specialising in connecting global trade and provides strategic Business to Government Consultancy. It operates in Asia & Africa with the International Head Quarters based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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GLOBAL EDITION

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