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Abu Dhabi to host SITE Global Conference 2026

Abu Dhabi Selected to Host SITE Global Conference 2026, Marking a First for the Middle East

November 21, 2025

Abu Dhabi will host the SITE Global Conference 2026, the first time the event is being held in the Middle East, reflecting the emirate’s expanding role in the regional MICE sector.

Middle East MICE: Rapid Growth, Big Venues — UAE and Saudi Lead the Charge

November 21, 2025

Strong infrastructure investment, new large-scale venues and strategic national plans are driving double-digit returns for event suppliers and planners across the Gulf — with the UAE and Saudi markets set to capture most of that upside.