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Jan 16, 2025
Dubai [UAE], January 16: Dubai consolidated its standing as a top choice for prominent international conferences, congresses, corporate meetings and incentives in 2024, with the city securing the opportunity to host a record 437 events from a range of sectors and professions. Driven by Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city's official convention bureau and part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, this marked a 20% year-on-year increase in the number of successful bids, further elevating Dubai's status as a globally competitive events hub, powered by innovation, infrastructure development, and rising global economic influence.
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