Why Hybrid is Here to Stay
With the COVID-19 pandemic almost behind us (hopefully), everyone in the industry is eager to get back into ballrooms, tents, exhibition halls and stadiums....
Talal Albahiti, COO and Head of Talent Booking and Events, MDLBEAST
From the outside looking in, many would assume that Saudi Arabia’s history of public entertainment events is a relatively short one, with the country’s...
Simon Ransom, Group Director Middle East, Encore
What position is the company in compared to where it was before the COVID-19 pandemic?
We’re back up to around 75% of the team we...
TPMEA Awards 2022 Host: Flo Akinbiyi
Ahead of his hosting duties at the TPMEA Awards 2022, taking place on 19 May at Dubai’s Hard Rock Café, MC, public speaker and...
Infinite Nights: Coldplay Live at Expo 2020
The designers, directors, and visual artists at NorthHouse have collaborated with many incredible global names over the years, from Beyoncé to Bruno Mars, to...
Interview: Byrne Equipment Rental
Founded in the UAE in the early 1990s, Byrne Equipment Rental has since grown to become one of the largest plant and equipment rental...
Christophe Berthonneau, CEO and Creative Director, Groupe F
For 30 years, Groupe F has been designing and realising open-air pyrotechnic shows and theatrical works. With an ability to bring together multidisciplinary teams...
Tareq Ghosheh, Chief Events and Entertainment Officer, Expo 2020
Hosting more than 3,000 performances over six months, the events and entertainment spaces at Expo 2020 are built to withstand the kind of rigorous schedule that would put even...
Rudi Buchner: How Will Corporate Events Look in 2022?
“In 2020, we saw a new event type rise out of the ashes caused by COVID-19 – the new, fast-growing market of virtual events. In...
Felix Erdmann, Co-Managing Director, Neumann&Müller Middle East
With Expo 2020 just around the corner, it’s safe to say that it’s an incredibly busy time for Neumann&Müller (N&M) Middle East. Entrusted with...
Steve Kearney, Managing Partner, Gallowglass Health & Safety
Health and safety is always of paramount importance for any large-scale event, and with delegations from 191 countries as well as tens of thousands...
John Lickrish, CEO, Flash Entertainment
With an extensive role at Expo 2020 as well as several major events around the corner, including Abu Dhabi Showdown Week and the Abu...
