Mark Your Calendars: Top Global Events Happening Across the UAE in April
The UAE is gearing up for a bustling April, hosting around ten high-profile international conferences, exhibitions, and festivals across various sectors. These events underscore the country's position as a global hub, attracting leaders, innovators, and professionals in fields ranging from AI and investment to travel, healthcare, and crisis management.
Key Events in Abu Dhabi
The capital will be particularly active with several large-scale summits:
AIM Investment Summit 2025 (Apr 7-9, ADNEC): Focusing on sustainable development and global investment collaboration, expecting over 25,000 participants from 170+ countries.
World Local Production Forum (Apr 7-9, ADNEC): Addressing sustainable local production and technology transfer with over 4,000 attendees anticipated.
World Crisis & Emergency Management Summit (Apr 8-9, ADNEC): Organized by NCEMA, this summit (alongside the Crisis Management Technologies Exhibition) highlights advanced tech in crisis response.
Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (Apr 15-17): The second edition, expected to draw over 15,000 participants and 325 exhibitors focused on healthcare innovation.
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi (Apr 27-29, Manarat Al Saadiyat): Themed "Culture for Humanity and Beyond," exploring culture's role in global transformation.
IFATCA 2025 (Apr 28 - May 2): The 64th Annual Conference of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations, bringing aviation leaders together.
Key Happenings in Dubai
Dubai also hosts major international gatherings:
Dubai AI Week (Apr 21-25): A significant event featuring the Machines Can See Summit and the Dubai AI Festival, expected to attract over 8,000 AI experts, 500 investors, and 100+ exhibitors.
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) (Apr 28 - May 1): A massive travel and tourism expo, anticipating over 47,000 participants and 2,600 exhibitors from 161 countries.
Dubai Esports and Games Festival (Apr 25 - May 11): Kicking off in late April, this festival features gaming exhibitions, tournaments like the Dubai Cosplay Championship, and Play Beyond challenges.
Also Starting Late April
Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (Apr 23 - May 4): Taking place in Sharjah, this festival focuses on young audiences with book releases, interactive activities, and performances.