United Arab Emirates Prepares for Major Global Events in April

The United Arab Emirates will host a number of major conferences, exhibitions, and global events throughout April, reflecting its influential role in shaping the future of several critical regional and global sectors.

The AIM Investment Summit 2025, scheduled for April 7-9 at ADNEC Abu Dhabi, will bring together over 25,000 participants, high-level figures, and top global investors.

More than 170 countries have confirmed their participation in the international exhibition held in conjunction with the AIM Summit, which focuses on sustainable development projects, job creation, and improved collaboration and connectivity among participants.

Emergency and Crisis Management 2025

The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority is organizing the 8th edition of the World Crisis & Emergency Management Summit 2025, which will be held at ADNEC Abu Dhabi on April 8th and 9th.

The authority also announced the "Crisis Management Technologies Exhibition" to be held concurrently with the summit, with the goal of highlighting the UAE's leadership in fostering global partnerships, innovation, and the use of advanced technologies, with a focus on joint strategic initiatives that support preparedness and effective crisis response.

Air Traffic Management

Abu Dhabi will host the 64th edition of the Annual Conference of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA 2025) from April 28th to May 2nd, International organizations, government agencies, and many of the world's leading civil aviation companies all contributed significantly.

Local Production Forum

The third edition of the World Local Production Forum will take place at ADNEC from April 7th to 9th, with over 4,000 participants expected. The forum will focus on key issues such as sustainable local production, technology transfer, and ways to strengthen partnerships to ensure equitable access to high-quality health products.

Abu Dhabi Global Health Week

The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi is preparing to launch the second edition of Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week, which will take place at ADNEC from April 15 to 17, 2025. The event is expected to draw over 15,000 attendees and more than 325 exhibitors.

Culture Summit Abu Dhabi

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi is organising the 7th edition of its leading global platform, the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, which will take place from April 27th to 29th, 2025, at Manarat Al Saadiyat in the cultural district. The summit will be held under the theme "Culture for Humanity and Beyond," and will highlight the critical relationship between culture and humanity in an era of rapid transformation.

Global Justice, Love, and Peace Summit

Dubai is preparing to host the Global Justice, Love, and Peace Summit 2025, which will bring together over 2,800 peace advocates from around the world at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City Dubai on April 12th and 13th, 2025.

Dubai AI Week

Dubai AI Week will take place from April 21st to 25th, 2025, and will include a variety of conferences, initiatives, and exhibitions that reflect Dubai's vision for the future of AI and its vast opportunities. The event will feature the third edition of the "Machines Can See" Summit and the Dubai AI Festival, which is expected to draw over 8,000 AI experts, 500 investors, and 100 speakers and exhibitors from over 100 countries.

Gaming & Esports

The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment has announced the fourth edition of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival, the largest event of its kind in the region, which will take place from April 25 to May 11, 2025.

The festival will include GameExpo, the GameExpo Summit, the Dubai Cosplay Championship, and Play Beyond competitions, as well as city-wide tournaments, educational challenges, and interactive experiences for visitors to explore and learn about the gaming world.

Arabian Tourism Market

The next Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 28 to May 1, 2025. The event is expected to draw over 47,000 attendees and feature over 2,600 exhibitors representing over 161 global destinations.

Children's Reading Festival in Sharjah

The Expo Centre Sharjah will host the 16th Sharjah Children's Reading Festival from April 23 to May 4, 2025. Along with a full schedule of interactive activities, theatrical and artistic performances, and educational and entertainment events, the 12-day festival will showcase a wide variety of recently released children's and youth books.