Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 10 November 2026: inD Bahrain, formerly Informa Bahrain, has reaffirmed its commitment to drawing on the capabilities and expertise of the partnership between Informa Group and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) to support the development of Bahrain’s exhibitions and events sector, strengthen the role of its exhibitions in connecting businesses with regional and international markets, and create new business opportunities.
This comes as inD’s leadership visits the Kingdom to participate in the UFI Global Congress, hosted at Exhibition World Bahrain from November 2 to 5, 2026. The gathering brings together exhibition industry leaders, event organisers, venue representatives and service providers from around the world to exchange expertise and perspectives on the sector’s future, explore growth opportunities and strengthen its role in supporting trade and investment.
Participating leaders include Lord Stephen Carter, Chairman of the Board of inD, Mr David Lynn, Chief Executive Officer, and Ms Clare Puddifoot, Chief Marketing Officer. Their participation in this international gathering underscores the Group’s interest in the Bahraini market and provides an opportunity to discuss the trends shaping the future of the exhibitions industry and its contribution to trade, investment and economic growth.
inD brings together Informa Markets, Informa Connect and DWTC’s events portfolio under a single brand, with operations spanning key markets including the UAE, India, Egypt, Turkey and Bahrain. This partnership gives inD Bahrain access to a broader pool of specialist expertise and international connections, supporting the development of its events and strengthening its ability to attract businesses, brands and buyers from different markets.
On the occasion, Mr David Lynn, Chief Executive Officer of inD, commented: “It is a privilege to see the global exhibitions industry come together in Bahrain for UFI Global Congress for the first time, and to showcase Exhibition World Bahrain as a truly world-class venue. This event is an important moment for the exhibitions industry in Bahrain and for the wider region, highlighting the scale of opportunity here and the strength of the market we are building together. At inD, we continue to invest in growing our business in Bahrain and in strengthening the platform for our flagship events, including Jewellery Arabia, Scent Arabia, Cityscape Bahrain, The Autumn Fair and MEOS GEO. Our focus remains on delivering outstanding experiences for exhibitors and visitors, and on helping our partners unlock new commercial opportunities across the region.”
Also commenting on the occasion, Mr Mohammed Ebrahim, General Manager of inD Bahrain, added: “We are proud to have built events in Bahrain that have earned the trust of exhibitors and visitors. Through inD, we look forward to expanding the opportunities these exhibitions offer Bahraini and regional businesses, and raising their visibility among wider international audiences. inD’s capabilities enable us to develop our business in line with the Kingdom’s ambitions for the exhibitions sector, working with our partners and drawing on Exhibition World Bahrain’s advanced facilities to deliver outstanding experiences that support trade and tourism and create tangible value for participants.”
inD Bahrain’s portfolio reflects this approach through a series of events hosted at Exhibition World Bahrain, including Jewellery Arabia and Scent Arabia, both taking place from November 24 to 28, 2026, the Autumn Fair, from January 24 to February 2, 2027, and the Middle East Oil, Gas and Geosciences Show (MEOS GEO), from September 14 to 16, 2027.
These events connect regional and international businesses across diverse sectors, enabling them to showcase their products and expertise and build new partnerships. Together, they reflect inD’s mission to turn connections and opportunities into tangible commercial outcomes, while supporting the exhibitions sector’s contribution to economic and tourism activity in Bahrain.
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About inD Bahrain:
inD is a partnership between Dubai World Trade Centre and Informa PLC, bringing together Informa Markets, Informa Connect and DWTC’s events portfolios under one parent brand. It creates world-class experiences that turn ideas into opportunity and growth for colleagues, customers and partners.
As a leader in large-scale B2B events, content-led conferences and professional training, inD turns connections into action, supporting businesses to create direct pathways to market entry, investment and sustainable commercial growth.
inD in Bahrain
inD’s Bahrain portfolio brings this impact to life through a strong calendar of events hosted at Exhibition World Bahrain, and led commercially by Mr Mohammed Ebrahim:
- Jewellery Arabia: 24 to 28 November 2026
- Scent Arabia: 24 to 28 November 2026
- The Autumn Fair: 24 January to 2 February 2027
- MEOS GEO: 14 to 16 September 2027
Together, these events connect regional and international businesses across retail, jewellery, fragrance and B2B upstream energy sectors, reflecting inD’s wider mission of turning connections into tangible commercial outcomes.
For any information, contact hannane.laidouni@ind-group.com.