Expo Centre marks Global Exhibitions day, celebrating 48 years of excellence

Expo Centre Sharjah organised a ceremony to commemorate the IOth annual Global Exhibitions Day (GED) that took place on Wednesday, under the theme “Exhibitions Unleash Potential”.

- Staff Reporter, Gulf Today

The celebration reflected the Centre's strong commitment to supporting economic and cultural progress in Sharjah and the UAE. It also highlighted the vital role of the exhibition industry in driving sustainable development and creating new pathways for growth and prosperity.

The ceremony was attended by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI and Expo Centre Sharjah, and Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, alongside the Centre’s department heads, managers, and staff.

The commemorative event featured a video presentation highlighting Expo Sharjah's journey of achievements and milestones since its establishment in 1977 as the region's first-ever exhibition centre, marking Sharjah’s path toward global leadership and excellence.

Thanks to the wise guidance and unwavering support of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Expo Centre Sharjah was relocated in 2002 to its current state-of-the-art facility, spanning 128,000 square metres.

Today, Expo Sharjah stands as a premier venue in the Middle East, with an annual calendar featuring over 80 exhibitions and events and attracting around 3 million visitors and more than 7,000 companies and brands from nearly 60 countries, establishing the emirate as a leading destination for major global events.

Abdallah Sultan Al Owais said that celebrating the Global Exhibitions Day underscores the strategic significance of the exhibition sector in advancing Sharjah’s comprehensive and sustainable development goals.