Informa and Dubai World Trade Centre to form Informa International joint venture.

Informa, an international events, digital services and academic research group, and Dubai World Trade Centre, a commercial and exhibition hub which owns and operates two major venues in Dubai, agreed to form Informa International joint venture to create a global leader in exhibitions and event management, headquartered in Dubai. Financial terms were not disclosed. "DWTC has anchored and enabled Dubai’s leadership as a preferred global hub for the MICE Sector. With the city’s flagship events like GITEX and Gulfood expanding internationally, and Informa’s portfolio of leading shows in complementary sectors across the super-region - this strategic partnership is set to be a transformation engine for cross-border trade and enterprise, co-creating sustainable value for the industries and economies served through the convening power of B2B Events. DWTC has built a portfolio of flagship B2B event brands and Informa is the perfect partner with whom to combine strengths and capture the next stage of growth in this high-impact sector," H.E. Helal Saeed Al Marri, Dubai World Trade Centre Director General.