ExpoCentreSharjah is the landscaped centerpiece of a planned Expo City in this Arabian state.

Over US $50 million has been invested to give the international exhibitions, conferences and events industry a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of the Middle East, with easy access to the developing Sub-continent and CIS economies. The visually striking ExpoCentre is now the most technically-advanced exhibition, conference and event complex within the Middle East and, the most user-friendly. The 128,000 square metre centre is also eco-friendly having its own sophisticated waste water treatment and de-centralised air-conditioning systems. Bordering Sharjahs Al Khalid lagoon, the complex is also the only exhibition venue in the region fronting the sea, making it ideal for marine-related events. On-site parking for 1,600 vehicles is also available. History: The first-established Trade Exhibition Centre in the United Arab Emirates, EXPO CENTRE SHARJAH became the booming centre for international trade in 1977. In these 20 years, it has been the most popular trade exhibition venue and home of the Gulf's best attended trade shows. It serves, almost exclusively, the growing trade of the northern Emirates of Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Fujeirah and Umm Al Quwain. It links, by arterial highways, the capital of Abu Dhabi and beyond into Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the Middle East. Northwards it serves Oman and Yemen. On September 16, 2002, His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated the state-of-the-art ExpoCentre Sharjah facility. The new world-class exhibition and meeting complex is a spectacular tribute to the growing importance of the UAE as the commercial hub of the Middle East. As the region's prime meetings destination, the centre offers the perfect combination of sophisticated technical facilities and professional services across a broad spectrum of events. Overview: EXPO CENTRE is possibly the only trade exhibition facility in this region that offers trade exhibitors all requirements on site. The 128,000 square metre complex has its own sophisticated waste water treatment and de-centralised air-conditioning systems. For the first time in the Middle East, the center offers wireless data, internet and telephone connectivity throughout the complex, increasing visitor transparency.

An extensive network of built-in floor ducts and trenches ensure easy access to utilities, including compressed air, data communication services, telephone and internet lines. ExpoCentreSharjah halls feature state of the art visitor registration system and controlled entry through turnstiles. Service & Technology: Equipped with the latest technology & a full spectrum of services ExpoCentreSharjah is equipped with the latest technology and a full spectrum of exhibition facilities and services to ensure that the participation of exhibitors and visitors, is a seamless, efficient and fully integrated process from start to finish. Latest technology available to exhibitors / visitors Wireless data, internet and telephone connectivity in the complex On-line lead retrieval system for exhibitors Visitor registration system with unique barcodes Controlled visitor entry through turnstiles Free to use internet kiosks
Services offered by the centre include: Advertising Banking Car rental Catering General exhibition management and technical services Forwarding & clearing Goods transfer and storage Hostess services Interpreting Press facilities Postal services housing a post office Photography Radio studio services Restaurants, cafes & catering Telephone, telefax, mobile phone rental Miscellaneous office services

Outdoor Area: ExpoCentreSharjah features over 6,000 sqm. of tiled outdoor exhibition space, ideal for exhibitions involving heavy machinery and equipments Conference centre: ExpoCentreSharjah offers more than 1,300 square metres of prime conference facility and has the capacity to accommodate up to 350 delegates. The hall is fully equipped with

standard audio-visual aids, professional light and sound systems and two integral simultaneous translation channels. Perfect for small and medium size conferences, seminars and work shops. Meetings & Special Events: ExpoCentreSharjah also offers exclusive meeting rooms, with flexible sizing for 15 to 100 participants. Combining a warm contemporary atmosphere with state-of-the-art infrastructure, the facility provides an ideal setting for corporate meetings, presentations and VIP receptions. Meetings rooms provide easy access to the exhibition halls and are located on the first level. Services: Customer Service Centre Customer service center is located in the central boulevard at the entrance of hall no. 2. Exhibitors can order extra services during exhibition days. Business Centre Business Centre offering PC workstations, fax, photocopiers and office stationery is location in the central boulevard Cloak Room Exhibitors and visitors can use the facility located on ground level at the main entrance. First Aid Paramedical services and emergency treatment is available on the ground level. Baby care Child care facilities are available during the exhibition hours. Prayer Rooms Prayer rooms are located on the ground level, right side of main entrance.