BEYOND THE GULF International exhibitions currently account for the majority, or 60 percent, of RICEC’s source markets, followed by events organised by Saudi Arabian compa- nies (30 percent) and those arranged by regional planners (10 percent). In the coming years, Al Omran says,
RICEC aims to host more major global trade shows and to tap emerging markets such as Asia, which has been resilient despite the challenging economic climate. Over the past three years, for example, the convention centre has played host to an annual Chinese commodity exhibition. Al Omran admits that Saudi Arabia’s exhi-
bitions sector is relatively new compared to its Gulf neighbours, but the global exposure and public awareness about the kingdom’s meeting facilities and hospi- tality offerings have been gaining ground. “On the local side, RICEC is encouraging
all government authorities to organise exhibitions and conventions related to their fields of specialisation. We are also estab- lishing regional partnerships, which recently resulted in an Omani product exhibition being hosted at RICEC,” Al Omran says. As the Saudi government continues to
invest in developing modern conference halls and exhibition spaces across the kingdom, Al Omran believes the domestic meetings sector will be in a greater position to stage large-scale corporate events in the near-term future.
RICEC 2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 16th
MARCH 6TH
SAUDI TRAVEL AND TOURISM
INVESTMENT MARKET (STTIM) March 31 to April 4 Organiser: Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities
sttim.com.sa
APRIL 4TH
INTERNATIONAL
EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE ON HIGHER EDUCATION April 16 to 19 Organiser: Ministry of Higher Education
ieche.com.sa
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RIYADH REAL ESTATE & URBAN DEVELOPMENT EXHIBITION April 28 to May 1 Organiser: Ramtan Exhibition and Conference Organizing
restatex.com
MAY PRODUCTIVITY FORUM & EXHIBITION May 5 to 7 Organiser: AME Consultancy
ame.com.sa
SAUDI HEALTH 2013 May 29 to 14 Organiser: Informa and Riyadh Exhibitions Company
saudihealthexhibition.com
SAUDI ENERGY 2013
May 27 to 30 Organiser: Riyadh Exhibitions Company
saudi-energy.com
MAKINAT SAUDI ARABIA 2013 (THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXHIBITION FOR INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY) May 27 to 30 Organiser: Riyadh Exhibitions Company
recexpo.com
SEPTEMBER 32nd
SAUDI AGRICULTURE 2013
September 15 to 18 Organiser: Riyadh Exhibitions Company
saudi-agriculture.com
SAUDI FOOD-PACK 2013 September 16 to 19 Organiser: Riyadh Exhibitions Company
recexpo.com
NOVEMBER SAUDI BUILD 2013 November 4 to 7 Organiser: Riyadh Exhibitions Company
11th GITEX SAUDI ARABIA 2013
November 16 to 19 Organiser: Riyadh Exhibitions Company
saudigitex.com
IFSEC & OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH November 24 to 26 Organiser: The Higher Commission for Industrial Security & UBM
ifsec-osh-arabia.com
RIYADH MOTOR SHOW November 27 to December 2 Organiser: Riyadh Exhibitions Company
recexpo.com
DECEMBER IBTIKAR 2013 December 1 to 5 Organiser: King Abdulaziz & His Companions’ Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity
mawhiba.org
SAUDI HORECA 2013 (Saudi International Food, Beverage & Hospitality Exhibition) December 10 to 12 Organiser: Saudi Event Management & Marketing Co
saudihoreca.com
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