UAE events in April 2025: AIM Congress 2025, Dubai AI Week, Arabian Travel Market and more
The events hosted in the UAE are distinguished by broad international participation, further strengthening its position as the world's leading destination for business tourism and international conferences.
Among the highlights are AIM Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Dubai AI Week and the influential Arabian Travel Market.
AIM Congress 2025
Abu Dhabi is preparing to welcome more than 25,000 participants, high-level figures, and top global investors during the AIM Investment Summit 2025, taking place from April 7 to 9 at ADNEC Abu Dhabi.
More than 170 countries have confirmed their participation in the international exhibition held alongside the AIM Summit, which highlights sustainable development projects, the creation of job opportunities, and enhancing collaboration and connectivity among participants.
UAE Emergency and Crisis Management 2025
The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority is organising the 8th edition of the World Crisis & Emergency Management Summit 2025, which will take place from April 8 to 9 at ADNEC Abu Dhabi.
The authority also announced the organisation of the 'Crisis Management Technologies Exhibition' to run in parallel with the summit, aiming to showcase 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 28 April to May 2, with extensive participation from international organisations, government agencies, and many leading companies in the civil aviation sector.
Local Production
The 3rd edition of the World Local Production Forum will be held from April 7 to 9 at ADNEC, attracting over 4,000 participants.
The forum will discuss key issues related to sustainable local production, technology transfer, and ways to enhance partnerships to ensure fair access to high-quality health products.
Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi is preparing to launch the second edition of Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week, taking place from April 15 to 17 2025 at ADNEC.
The event is expected to attract more than 15,000 participants and more than 325 exhibiting entities.
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, to be held from April 27 to 29 2025 at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi's cultural district.
The summit will be held under the theme 'Culture for Humanity and Beyond', and will spotlight the vital relationship between culture and humanity in a time of accelerated transformation.
Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit
Dubai is preparing to host the Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit 2025, which will bring together more than 2,800 peace advocates from around the world, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City Dubai on April 12 and 13 2025.
Dubai AI Week
Dubai AI Week will take place from April 21 to 25 2025, featuring numerous conferences, initiatives, and exhibitions that reflect Dubai's vision for the future of AI and its vast opportunities.
The event will host the third edition of the 'Machines Can See' Summit and the Dubai AI Festival, which is expected to attract over 8,000 AI experts, more than 500 investors, and over 100 speakers and 100 exhibitors from more than 100 countries.
Gaming and Esports
The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment has announced the launch of the 4th edition of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival, the largest event of its kind in the region, taking place from April 25 to May 11, 2025.
The festival will feature GameExpo, the GameExpo Summit, the Dubai Cosplay Championship, Play Beyond competitions, along with city-wide tournaments, educational challenges, and interactive experiences that allow visitors to explore and learn within the gaming world.
Arabian Travel Market
The next edition of the 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 attract over 47,000 participants and will feature more than 2,600 exhibitors representing more than 161 global destinations.
Sharjah Children's Reading Festival
The 16th edition of the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival will be held from April 23 to May 4, 2025 at Expo Centre Sharjah.
The festival will present a wide range of new book releases for children and youth, alongside a rich programme of interactive activities, theatrical and artistic performances, and educational and entertainment events lasting 12 days.
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