Summer 2016
Message from the Management Team Marhaba and Greetings, Welcome to the Summer 2016 edition of The Buzz.
Inside: Looking back -
show reviews
Looking forward -
Upcoming shows
Looking forward -
New shows
New & improved
Corporate website
ACE visit from
Saudi Arabia
MF Babies Messe Maideners Team in Focus Staff News Messe GoPro
Competition
MF Dinos MF Holidays MF Weddings
It’s been a busy first half of 2016, but with the holy month of Ramadan upon us, and the event season done and dusted ahead of Summer, now is the perfect time to reflect on another impressive six months. We’re a company that achieves new milestones every year, and there’s been several so far in 2016. The first of which was our successful foray into Saudi Arabia and Bahrain with the inaugural editions of Automechanika Jeddah in January, and the Infrastructure Security Conference in April in Manama. Second, our three flagship shows, Intersec, Automechanika Dubai, and Beautyworld Middle East, each attracted more than 30,000 visitors for the first time ever in a calendar year (Automechanika Dubai 2015 was the first to surpass 30,000 individually). In total, we organised seven exhibitions in the first half of 2016 (another first for our subsidiary). Together, these shows hosted 5,583 exhibitors from 60 countries – nine percent up yearon-year, and covered 108,000sqm net of exhibition space, an 11 per cent increase by year-on-year comparison. Most impressive though was the increase in visitors. In total, our seven events for H1 2016 drew in 115,850 visitors from 135 countries, 16 per cent more than the first half of 2015. These figures include Automechanika Jeddah, but even if we exclude this show, the like-for-like comparison for all shows combined is still showing robust growth. This is a remarkable feat, and something we can be very proud of. Your hard work and dedication to overcome the various challenges this year has certainly paid off, and we’re very grateful to work with such a talented group of people. Of course we’re not riding on the tails of our own success; we’re rolling out Materials Handling Jeddah later this year, with more to follow suit in the Kingdom. And you all know by now the 1st edition of Prolight+Sound Middle East is set to take place alongside Light Middle East at the end of November. With Messe Frankfurt Middle East steering in the right course of expansion, we now stand at 127 employees from over 27 countries and counting. Once again we would like to express our gratitude for your continuous hard work and support. We would not be where we are today without you! Ramadan Kareem! The Management Team
Looking back – show reviews
Prolight+Sound Middle East (NEW!)
Intersec celebrated its 18th edition in 2016, featuring more than 1,200 exhibitors from 55 countries, the show was a great success as always. Launching of the Smart Home Product group was a new milestone for the show this year, while the IT Security section also doubled in size in both exhibitor number and exhibition space compared to the previous year.
1st edition Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2016
Light Middle East
11th edition Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2016
Materials Handling Saudi Arabia (NEW!)
1st edition Nov 28 - 29, 2016
Intersec
19th edition Jan 22 - 24, 2017
Automechanika Jeddah
2nd edition Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2017
Paperworld Middle East
7th edition March 14 - 16, 2017
For the first time, Messe Frankfurt Middle East ventured outside the UAE to host its debut show of Automechanika in Jeddah. The first edition of Automechanika Jeddah which was held at the Jeddah Center for Forums & Events saw 184 exhibitors from 26 countries and over 5,000 trade visitors. Not bad at all for an inaugural edition.
Automechanika Dubai
The Paperworld Middle East team was on a real high this year being able to put up a great show. Paperworld 2016 had a record turnout of over 300 exhibitors from 36 countries spanning more than 5,000sqm at DICEC. This marked an 11 per cent year-in-year growth. This year we also had a special guest “H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum” grace the occasion with his presence.
15th edition May 7 - 9, 2017
Beautyworld Middle East
22nd edition May 14 - 16, 2017
CONFERENCES * BOHS Worker Health Protection Conference Sept 25 - 28, 2016 * Excellence in Manufacturing (NEW!) Oct 10 - 11, 2016 * MEPOS Annual Meeting Oct 20 - 22, 2016 * The International Conference on Future Mobility Nov 14 - 15, 2016 * Supply Chain and Logistics Forum (NEW!) Nov 28 - 29, 2016
The inaugural Infrastructure Security Conference (Infrasec) was held in the Kingdom of Bahrain on 18 – 20 April 2016. Infrasec 2016 was inaugurated by the event patron H.E. Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza, Bahrain’s Minister of Energy, and saw more than 150 regional and international safety and security experts in the energy sector discuss and debate key challenges in protecting critical energy assets and infrastructure.
Prolight+Sound Middle East (NEW!)
1st edition
In its 2nd edition, Leatherworld Middle East still looks even more impressive from the last one. Highlights of this year’s show was the Trend Forum, showcasing the most innovative and luxurious leather creations; the Fashion Avenue, where Year-two students from ESMOD Dubai featured their latest creations. The show is becoming more and more popular among the industry as the days go by, and it has also been successful in gathering wide support from various international associations.
Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2016
Light Middle East
11th edition Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2016
Materials Handling Saudi Arabia (NEW!)
1st edition Nov 28 - 29, 2016
Intersec
19th edition Jan 22 - 24, 2017
Automechanika Jeddah
2nd edition Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2017
Paperworld Middle East
7th edition March 14 - 16, 2017
The 14th edition of Automechanika Dubai managed to haul in a whopping 30,018 trade visitors from over 100 countries this year. Breaking new records ever year, Automechanika Dubai 2016 was also our first show to surpass the 2,000 exhibitor mark. Next year, surely it will a venue filler. The show has been consistently growing year after year, and kudos to Gazi and the team on another fine performance.
With more than 37,000 visitors and over 1,500-plus exhibitors, the 21st edition of Beautyworld Middle East saw the best year so far. The Buzz reckons the show has truly turned out to be one of the top five exhibitions worldwide. Elaine and team has elevated the show to the next level.
Automechanika Dubai
15th edition May 7 - 9, 2017
Beautyworld Middle East
22nd edition May 14 - 16, 2017
CONFERENCES * BOHS Worker Health Protection Conference Sept 25 - 28, 2016 * Excellence in Manufacturing (NEW!) Oct 10 - 11, 2016 * MEPOS Annual Meeting Oct 20 - 22, 2016 * The International Conference on Future Mobility Nov 14 - 15, 2016 * Supply Chain and Logistics Forum (NEW!) Nov 28 - 29, 2016
The 2016 edition of Hardware+Tools Middle East by and large ended on a good note. This year more than 180 global suppliers across 11 countries congregated at DWTC to be part of Hardware+Tools Middle East. The show also welcomed over 3500 distributors, retailers, exporters / importers, contractors, fabricators, consultants and industry professionals coming from the MENA region.
Looking forward – upcoming shows
Prolight+Sound Middle East (NEW!)
Being the largest dedicated trade show for architectural lighting and design industry, Light Middle East always raises our bars of expectation. The light team is already revved up on putting together a great show to bring everything to do with light under one roof.
1st edition Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2016
Light Middle East
11th edition Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2016
Materials Handling Saudi Arabia (NEW!)
1st edition Nov 28 - 29, 2016
Intersec
19th edition Jan 22 - 24, 2017
Future mobility is such an event that evolves year after year taking us that much closer to sustainable transport arena. While previous year the event talked about usage and scope of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, this year it moves a mile ahead with Autonomous and Connected Vehicles, which aligns with the vision of the government for EXPO 2020. The Dubai aims to explore these latest technologies and initiatives in alternative energy vehicle usage.
Looking forward – new shows Prolight+Sound Middle East The inaugural edition of Prolight+Sound Middle East is set to take place alongside Light Middle East for the first time this year, providing the A-Z of all professional audio, visual, and lighting technologies for the regional live performance and entertainment industries. Sabri and his fast-growing Business Development team has been working towards the launch of the show and like always we can look forward to splendid one.
Automechanika Jeddah
2nd edition
Materials Handling Saudi Arabia
Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2017
After the success of the inaugural edition of Automechanika Jeddah, Materials Handling Jeddah is also coming to town in the Saudi port city. Materials Handling Jeddah is a biennial event alternating between Materials Handling Middle East in Dubai. This is going to keep Jasmeet and team busy and let’s hope they come out as victors as always.
Paperworld Middle East
7th edition March 14 - 16, 2017
Our Corporate website is now CQ5’d We are very delighted to announce that our first ever CQ5 website is going live next week! It has been almost a year since this project was sent to our subsidiary for implementation.
Automechanika Dubai
15th edition May 7 - 9, 2017
Beautyworld Middle East
22nd edition
The look and feel is very similar to our current website but it has more advanced functionalities i.e uploading an image without resizing in Photoshop as the system can do this for you, uploading of high resolution images making our RHS and content images more clear and sharp, easy synchronization, social media sharing for our press release, and soon, the Exhibitor Search Module and more….
CONFERENCES
Working with this new system is a bit tricky during your first time but once you get familiarized with the functionalities and the flow of the backend, you’ll love this.
* BOHS Worker Health Protection Conference Sept 25 - 28, 2016
CQ5 is a web content management solution from Adobe Systems for building websites, and managing marketing content and digital assets.
May 14 - 16, 2017
* Excellence in Manufacturing (NEW!) Oct 10 - 11, 2016 * MEPOS Annual Meeting Oct 20 - 22, 2016 * The International Conference on Future Mobility Nov 14 - 15, 2016 * Supply Chain and Logistics Forum (NEW!) Nov 28 - 29, 2016
Visiting Messe Frankfurt Middle East Snap shot of (Chairman of ACE) Mr. Al Sherif Muwaffak M. Al Harith with Mr. Pauwel’s during his visit to Messe Frankfurt Dubai to strengthen our ties with ACE and discuss future plans in the booming Saudi market.
Welcome to our world!
The Messe Maideners Meet the team Florence Pagdanganan Travel Coordinator
Engy’s baby Layan, born on April 23, 2016
Ruby Encabo Team Assistant, Automechanika
Victoria Engelfried Secretary to Group Exhibitions Director Zolaikha’s baby Manal, born on Dec 18, 2015
Saadia Shaikh Telemarketing Executive
Abhishek Dalal Sales Manager, Prolight+Sound ME Vivian’s baby Vanna Margaret, born on Dec 8, 2015
Elcris Culaba Database Assistant
Nicole Wenger Intern
Mariam’s baby Annabelle, born on May 4, 2015
Team in focus Outgoing Sales Our team in focus in this edition’s BUZZ is none other than our Outgoing sales team. The skipper of this 7 membered boat is Mary Ann Romano (Head of Outgoing sales) and her teammates Fazilat Un Nisa (Sales Manager), Gefmel Basilio, Krishantha Medagama, Bjorn Carreon, Jeremiah Paz (Sales Executives) and Jyothi Sajeev (Team Assistant).
Messe GoPro Challenge Keen to win a GoPro Hero 1 camera? Send us an awesome picture. The picture can be at any location, day or night, but it must include yourself along with the Messe Frankfurt branded item (tee shirt, coffee mug, kite‌) Extra brownie points for creativity and difficulty of the composition (within reason). Conditions applied: 1. Only one entry per person 2. No copy-pasting the logo onto the picture or vice versa
Gavin walking his birdy companions.
The best photo will be selected by unanimous vote by the entire office and you can send your photos to thebuzz@uae.messefrankfurt.com. The deadline for submissions is the 30th October, 2016. Good luck!
Messe Frankfurt Dino Club
It’s supposedly good for your back. ;)
Congratulations on completion of 5 years in Messe Frankfurt and making it to the MF Dino Club Gefmel Basilio, Mark Panesa, Wenonah Parkes, Zolaikha Zakernasab, Natalie Wehbe, Reena Robert, Sheryl Carvalho, Mona Anter, Nadia Shaikh, Fazilat Un Nisa, Sarah Salera, Deborah Mathias, Annie Edwards, Alesya Makarova, Mary Ann Romano and Maria Cecilia Lalu.
MF Holidays
Kris & mom - Japan
Ruby - Czech Republic
Charmagne & son Philippines
Gaurav & colleagues - India
Jhiezel & Jillaine Korea
Lorelei & family Thailand
Karen Singapore & Philippines
Marjorie & husband Singapore
Leslie Philippines
Sunanda - Greece
Embracing the heights after a mini trek to Agra Acropolis
Love is in the air!
Alex & Martin Lowles
Wedding bells have been going berserk in Messe Frankfurt this year with the most number of weddings in a span of 6 months. Here are few windows to their most cherished moments in their life. Mantasha & Wajahat Hussain
May & Gil Duran
Aparna & Prabin Prabhakaran
Shalini & Gaurav Mishra
Kim & Benjamin Redwood