The UAE is set to host and host a wide range of major international events and activities in October, further cementing its position as a global hub for business and tourism.
As one of the world’s leading destinations for international exhibitions, conferences and professional forums throughout the year, the UAE’s October events calendar includes a number of important events. Below is a summary of the main events reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM).
The Sheikha Fatima Fund for Refugee Women will host an international conference on refugee women’s health in light of climate change in Abu Dhabi in early October. The conference will address several issues including healthcare strategies in climate-affected areas, empowering women to manage refugee health, innovative solutions, and mental health support in climate-affected areas. Important topics will be covered.
Sharjah will host the first Regional Data & Community Development Forum on October 9th and 10th, exploring a range of topics including the role of data in infrastructure development, sustainability, the future of the labor market and improving quality of life. More than 100 people are expected to participate. Speakers from several countries are participating.
The 10th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) on 2nd and 3rd October, bringing together some of the world’s leading experts and speakers. Attendees include representatives from governments, global organizations, and academic institutions.
This year’s summit will focus on decarbonisation, achieving climate neutrality goals, promoting clean energy, climate finance, the circular economy, regulatory policy, technologies to combat climate change, youth and climate action, food and water security, and more. focus on important themes.
The UAE will host a new edition of the Africa Debate on October 31st. Organized by the Ministry of Economy in collaboration with Invest Africa, a business network aimed at promoting trade and investment in Africa, the forum will facilitate discussions on expanding investment opportunities within the continent.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will hold the 26th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) at DWTC from 1 to 3 October 2024.
The exhibition will focus on the latest advances in cybersecurity technology, AI governance, risk prediction, information and network systems security, incident response, and data protection.
The Emirates Institute of Accountants and Auditors, in collaboration with the International Federation of Accountants, will host ‘Sustainability Conference in the Middle East and North Africa – Accounting and Financial Reporting’ from 22 to 24 October at Park Hyatt Dubai .
The conference will provide an important platform for international and regional experts to discuss the latest sustainability disclosure standards and how to adapt them to local requirements.
DWTC will host the 2024 edition of the AgraME exhibition and conference from October 7th to 8th, bringing together over 6,000 decision makers from over 180 countries. More than 150 exhibitors will showcase the latest innovations in agriculture, horticulture, vertical farming, aquaculture and livestock health.
Meanwhile, the 11th Sharjah International Children and Youth Film Festival will screen 98 films from 28 countries from October 6th to 12th.
The festival aims to provide a creative platform for emerging and established filmmakers, allowing them to showcase their work to a wider audience.
Sharjah Private Education Authority and Sharjah Education Academy will hold the 3rd Arabic Language Teachers International Forum “Belonging and Growth” on October 5th and 6th.
This forum will highlight successful teaching experiences that have influenced Arabic language education at both local and international levels, and how technology and artificial intelligence can be leveraged to teach Arabic in innovative ways. I’ll find out.
These events will strengthen the UAE’s position as a global leader in hosting large-scale international events and fostering cross-sector cooperation.