Sharjah: The Board of Directors of the Arab Union for International Exhibitions and Conferences (AUIEC), operating under the umbrella of the Council of Arab Economic Unity (CAEU) affiliated with the League of Arab States (LAS), has re-elected Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, as Chairman of the Board for a new term. The decision was made in recognition of his contributions and efforts to promote the conference and exhibition industry in the Arab region and strengthen the AUIEC's position at both the regional and international levels.
According to Emirates News Agency, the announcement was delivered during the AUIEC's regular virtual meeting, chaired by Saif Mohammed Al Midfa. The meeting was attended by Mahmoud Youssef Al-Jarrah, Secretary-General of AUIEC, along with delegates and representatives of 18 member states. The Board of Directors stated that the growth of AUIEC's membership base to 18 Arab states marks a strategic step reflecting the Union's growing regional influence and expanding network. This growth further strengthens the exhibition sector's role in fostering economic cooperation and increasing trade exchange among Arab nations.
The Board emphasised the importance of enhancing cooperation and integration among member states to support the exhibition and conference industry across the Arab world. The meeting's agenda included discussions on a series of proposals and action plans. Looking ahead, AUIEC is set to organise the Arab Trade Exhibition 2026 in Syria and plans to host the Events Management Forum in collaboration with Expo Centre Sharjah. The forum will provide a platform for knowledge exchange and the adoption of international best practices in the exhibition industry.
Saif Mohammed Al Midfa expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the AUIEC's Board of Directors for re-electing him. He said this responsibility serves as a motivation to continue developing the exhibition and conference industry across the Arab world and to strengthen the Union's position as a unifying platform for member states and institutions in this field. Al Midfa added, 'The Union will pursue its efforts to expand strategic partnerships and enhance the exhibitions sector's role in fostering economic cooperation and increasing trade exchange among Arab nations.'