First Berlin Freedom Week and Conference in Berlin in November 2025
November 8–15 2025, the German capital will bring together international voices in support of freedom and present a citywide program for all.
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Six electric tractors streamline baggade transports by towing multiple containers at a time, at up to 15 km/h, following pre-defined routes.
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On Thursday, 3rd July, the five-day World Congress in Fetal Medicine concluded in Prague, welcoming 3,000 experts from over 100 countries.
Scandic To Open New Hotel in Hamburg
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ICC Belfast Triumph in Global Events Competition in China
ICC Belfast’s Head of Production, Dave Young has won a global competition in the events industry at an industry conference in China.
Antwerp Welcomes the Society for Experimental Biology Annual Conference 2025
The event is set to welcome over a thousand in-person delegates, with additional participants expected to join digitally.
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Oman Continues Its Progress Towards Sustainability
Sustainable Impact In a testament to their efforts, Oman was recently named the least polluted country in the GCC.
Business Events Are a Priority for Abu Dhabi
Strategic Development Benefits like knowledge exchange and sector development underline why business events are a priority for the emirate.
The Zambia Business Events Sector Is Headed for Significant Growth
Paths to Progress While putting ‘afronauts’ on the moon remains, Zambia has a rich mosaic of meeting facilities and supporting infrastructure ready.
A Paradigm Shift
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Oman Continues Its Progress Towards Sustainability
Sustainable Impact In a testament to their efforts, Oman was recently named the least polluted country in the GCC.
Imex Frankfurt Education Programme: Designed to Inspire and Impact
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Athens New Role as a Global Metropolis
Radar One of Europe’s most significant urban regeneration projects, the Ellinikon, is underway in Athens.
China Creates Conditions to Strengthen Business Events
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After a downpour of Michelin Guide stars, Dubai is now recognised as one of the best food cities in the world.
Dubai Economic Agenda Is to Double the Size of the Economy Over the Next Decade
Attracting international meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions is central to growing Dubai’s economic development.
Grand Hyatt Dubai Congress and Exhibition Hotel: The Largest Convention Centre in the Middle East
Even from a distance, it is a spectacular hotel and meeting complex.
Dewa’s Innovation Centre Leads the Way in Clean Energy
Aims to support innovation in clean and renewable energy, and is expected to shape sustainable energy’s international future.
Museum of the Future: An Incubator for Visionaries
The future belongs to those who imagine it, design it and implement it. It is not something you await, but create.
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