Business Events in Middle East
Meridian 2026 | Oct 21→22 | Abu Dhabi
A Stellar conference: Two days of insights, connections, and opportunities shaping the future of global finance.
Global Games Show Riyadh 2026 | Jun 29→30 | Riyadh
The Kingdom's Premier B2B Gaming Event
Global Blockchain Show Riyadh 2026 | Jun 29→30 | Riyadh
The Kingdom's Most Valuable Web3 Event
AML Compliance MENA 2026 | Nov 20 | Dubai
Where AI Meets Financial Integrity
World Finance Forum Dubai | Nov 4 | Dubai
Transforming Finance Through Leadership, Technology, and Insight
GITEX Global 2026 | Dec 7→11 | Dubai
The boldest reinvention of the largest tech and startup show worldwide
Forex Expo Dubai | Sep 22→23 | Dubai
Where the global trading ecosystem connects.
Qatar Investors Forum | Nov 25 | Doha
Physical Infrastructure, Investment, Energy
Data Innovation Summit MEA 2026 | May 20→21 | Dubai
Embracing the Transformative Value of Data and AI
MENA FinTech Festival | Jun 1 | Doha
FinTech, Innovation
Digital Assets Forum Abu Dhabi 2026
The premier event for the Institutional Digital Assets industry
Ticket cost:
Paid accessLocation: Abu Dhabi (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Format: Conference, Exhibition
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Data Innovation Summit MEA 2026
Embracing the Transformative Value of Data and AI
Ticket cost:
Paid accessLocation: Dubai (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Address: JW Marriott Hotel Marina
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Alias: DIS MEA 2026
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Alias: DIS MEA 2026
Global AI Show Riyadh 2026
AI 2030: Accelerating Intelligent Futures
Ticket cost:
Mostly paid, some free optionsLocation: Riyadh (🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia)
Address: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Global Blockchain Show Riyadh 2026
The Kingdom's Most Valuable Web3 Event
Ticket cost:
Mostly paid, some free optionsLocation: Riyadh (🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia)
Address: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Global Games Show Riyadh 2026
The Kingdom's Premier B2B Gaming Event
Ticket cost:
Mostly paid, some free optionsLocation: Riyadh (🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia)
Address: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Date: Sep 9→10
Ticket cost:
Paid access
Location: Dubai (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Ticket cost:
Paid accessLocation: Dubai (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Money20/20 Middle East
The Fastest Growing Fintech Event In The World
Ticket cost:
Paid accessLocation: Malham (🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia)
Address: Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center - Malham
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Alias: Money 2020 Middle East
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Alias: Money 2020 Middle East
Forex Expo Dubai
Where the global trading ecosystem connects.
Ticket cost: Mostly free, some paid options
Location: Dubai (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
SuperReturn Middle East
Turn market growth into investment opportunities
Ticket cost:
Paid accessLocation: Dubai (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Address: The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Alias: SuperReturn ME
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Alias: SuperReturn ME
Date: Oct 20
Ticket cost: unknown
Location: Riyadh (🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia)
Ticket cost: unknown
Location: Riyadh (🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia)
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
MIPIM Middle East 2026
Where GCC visions turn into real estate investment
Ticket cost:
Paid accessLocation: Riyadh (🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia)
Address: The Ritz-Carlton
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Meridian 2026
A Stellar conference: Two days of insights, connections, and opportunities shaping the future of global finance.
Ticket cost:
Paid accessLocation: Abu Dhabi (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Address: Yas Marina Circuit Yas Central - Yas Leisure Dr
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Workforce Strategy And Leadership Conference 2026
Leading In The Age Of Intelligent Work
Ticket cost: unknown
Location: Jeddah (🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia)
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
World Finance Forum Dubai
Transforming Finance Through Leadership, Technology, and Insight
Ticket cost:
Paid accessLocation: Dubai (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
The Desert Talk 6. Summit 2026
The financial centres of Dubai and Abu Dhabi from a Zurich perspective and vice versa
Ticket cost:
Paid accessLocation: Dubai (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Address: Capital Club, Gate Village, Building 3, DIFC
Format: Expert discussion
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Date: Nov 19
Ticket cost: Free access
Location: Riyadh (🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia)
Ticket cost: Free access
Location: Riyadh (🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia)
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
AML Compliance MENA 2026
Where AI Meets Financial Integrity
Ticket cost: Mostly free, some paid options
Location: Dubai (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Black Hat MEA 2026
Cybersecurity's Global Stage
Ticket cost:
Paid accessLocation: Riyadh (🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia)
Format: Conference, Workshop
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English, Standard Arabic
Alias: Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English, Standard Arabic
Alias: Black Hat Middle East and Africa
Date: Dec 1→2
Ticket cost:
Paid access
Location: Dubai (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Ticket cost:
Paid accessLocation: Dubai (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Date: ~December 2026
Ticket cost: Free access
Location: Dubai (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Ticket cost: Free access
Location: Dubai (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Format: Ceremony
Distribution: virtual, in-person
Talk Language: English
Alias: ICA 2026, iCrypto Awards 2026: People's Choice
Distribution: virtual, in-person
Talk Language: English
Alias: ICA 2026, iCrypto Awards 2026: People's Choice
Bitcoin MENA 2026
The ultimate Bitcoin experience
Ticket cost:
Paid accessLocation: Abu Dhabi (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Address: ADNEC Center
Format: Conference
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
GITEX Global 2026
The boldest reinvention of the largest tech and startup show worldwide
Ticket cost:
Paid accessLocation: Dubai (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Address: Dubai Expo City (DEC)
Format: Conference, Exhibition
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Token2049 Dubai 2027
The global meeting point for crypto, Web3, and the future of digital assets
Ticket cost:
Paid accessLocation: Dubai (🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates)
Format: Conference, Exhibition
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
Distribution: in-person
Talk Language: English
