19–21 JanHospitality & TravelGulf Travel & Tourism Congress
Aviation, destination development and inbound growth strategy.
Industry eventUAE events & conferences
Where the region's decisions are made
Previews, on-the-ground coverage and post-event reports from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
19–21 JanHospitality & Travel
10–12 DecAutomotiveGulf Mobility Expo
Electric vehicles, fleet transition and charging infrastructure across the Emirates.
Industry event
2–3 DecHospitality & TravelDubai Hospitality Investment Forum
Owners, operators and investors on the next cycle of Gulf hotel development.
Smart Media coverage
20–23 NovJewellery & WatchesAbu Dhabi Luxury & Lifestyle Show
High jewellery, watchmaking, design and the Gulf's luxury retail economy.
Industry event
9–13 NovSharjahSharjah Publishing & Rights Week
Rights trading, translation and the business of Arabic publishing across formats.
Industry event
4 NovStrategic CommunicationsDubai Strategic Communications Forum
Reputation, executive visibility and bilingual communication in the Gulf.
Organised by Smart Media
28–29 OctAI & InnovationUAE AI & Emerging Technology Forum
Public-sector and enterprise leaders on moving artificial intelligence from pilot to production.
Smart Media coverage
Past eventBusiness & EconomyGulf Capital Summit 2026
The region's flagship gathering for institutional investors, sovereign funds and listed-company leadership.
Editorial partnerPast eventBusiness & EconomySharjah Enterprise Week
SME finance, industrial parks and entrepreneurship in the northern emirates.
Industry eventPost-event reportAI & InnovationUAE Innovation Week Showcase
Applied research, deep tech and university-industry partnerships.
Industry event
Post-event reportLeadership & Executive InterviewsEmirates Leadership Conference
Succession, governance and the next generation of Gulf executives.
Smart Media coverage
Post-event reportAbu DhabiAbu Dhabi Culture Summit
Cultural institutions, soft power and the creative economy of the capital.
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