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Middle East Event Management Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Event Type (MICE, Wedding, Social Events), By Service Type (Event planning & Coordination, Event Marketing & Promotion), By Delivery Mode, By Country, And Segment Forecasts, 2025

Publisher Grand View Research
Published Sep 29, 2025
Length 90 Pages
SKU # GV20471169

Description

Market Size & Trends

The Middle East event management market size was estimated at USD 34.47 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 63.44 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2025 to 2033.The market is experiencing steady growth, driven primarily by the region’s economic diversification strategies and increasing government investments in tourism and entertainment. Countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar are actively promoting themselves as global hubs for exhibitions, trade fairs, sports events, and cultural festivals. Large-scale projects such as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Dubai Expo 2020 (and its legacy impact) have significantly boosted the demand for professional event management services. Additionally, the rising disposable incomes of consumers, coupled with a growing interest in lifestyle, corporate, and social gatherings, have accelerated market development across both corporate and private segments.

Another key driver is the rapid expansion of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector. The Middle East has positioned itself as a preferred business destination due to its world-class infrastructure, international connectivity, and strategic geographic location bridging Europe, Asia, and Africa. This has fueled an increase in corporate events, international summits, and large-scale exhibitions, generating consistent demand for advanced event planning, logistics, and hospitality services. Furthermore, the surge in international tourism and mega sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar highlights the region’s growing prominence as a global events hotspot.

In the Middle East, with rising demand for immersive experiences, event organizers are incorporating technologies such as AR/VR, AI-driven engagement tools, and virtual platforms to cater to both physical and online audiences. In addition, sustainable event management practices are gaining traction as governments and corporations push for eco-friendly initiatives, opening space for green solutions in staging, waste management, and energy use. The increasing number of destination weddings and luxury social events also creates opportunities for niche service providers specializing in premium experiences.

Overall, the combination of government support, strong tourism inflows, business expansion, and technological innovation provides a fertile ground for event management companies to scale and diversify across the Middle East.

Middle East Event Management Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the Middle East event management market report by event types, service type, delivery mode, and country.
  • Event Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
  • MICE
  • Weddings
  • Social Events
  • Sports Events
  • Music & Entertainment Events
  • Art & Cultural Events
  • Political & Government Events
  • Festivals & Fairs
  • Service Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
  • Event Planning & Coordination
  • Event Production & Technical Services
  • Event Marketing & Promotion
  • Venue Sourcing & Logistic Management
  • Registration, Ticketing, & Attendee Management
  • Others
  • Delivery Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
  • In-person
  • Virtual
  • Hybrid
  • Country Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • Kuwait
  • Bahrain
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Table of Contents

90 Pages
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Type & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segment Outlook
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Middle East Event Management Market Variables and Trends
3.1. Market Introduction
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Delivery Mode Analysis & Trends
3.3. Market Dynamics
3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.3.3. Market Opportunities
3.3.4. Market Challenges
3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
3.4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5. Market Entry Strategies
Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis
4.1. Demographic Analysis
4.2. Consumer Trends & Preferences
4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decisions
4.4. Consumer Service Adoption Trends
4.5. Observations & Recommendations
Chapter 5. Middle East Event Management Market: Event Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Middle East Event Management Market, By Event Type: Key Takeaways
5.2. Event Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Event Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
5.3.1. MICE
5.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
5.3.2. Weddings
5.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
5.3.3. Social Events
5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
5.3.4. Sports Events
5.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
5.3.5. Music & Entertainment Events
5.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
5.3.6. Art & Cultural Events
5.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
5.3.7. Political & Government Event
5.3.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
5.3.8. Festivals & Fairs
5.3.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 6. Middle East Event Management Market: Service Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Middle East Event Management Market, By Service Type: Key Takeaways
6.2. Service Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Service Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
6.3.1. Event Planning & Coordination
6.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
6.3.2. Event Production & Technical Services
6.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
6.3.3. Event Marketing & Promotion
6.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
6.3.4. Venue Sourcing & Logistic Management
6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
6.3.5. Registration, Ticketing, & Attendee Management
6.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
6.3.6. Other Services
6.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 7. Middle East Event Management Market: Delivery Mode Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Middle East Event Management Market, By Delivery Mode: Key Takeaways
7.2. Delivery Mode Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
7.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Delivery Mode, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.3.1. In-Personal
7.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.3.2. Virtual
7.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.3.3. Hybrid
7.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 8. Middle East Event Management Market: Country Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Middle East Event Management Market, By Country: Key Takeaways
8.2. Country Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
8.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Country, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
8.3.1. UAE
8.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
8.3.2. Saudi Arabia
8.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
8.3.3. Qatar
8.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
8.3.4. Kuwait
8.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
8.3.5. Bahrain
8.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 9. Middle East Event Management Market: Competitive Analysis
9.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis by Key Market Participants
9.2. Company Categorization
9.3. Participant’s Overview
9.4. Financial performance
9.5. Service Benchmarking
9.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
9.7. Company Heat Map Analysis, 2024
9.8. Strategy Mapping
9.9. Company Profiles
9.9.1. Emerald Events & Exhibitions
9.9.1.1. Company Overview
9.9.1.2. Financial performance
9.9.1.3. Service Portfolios
9.9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.9.2. Max Events
9.9.2.1. Company Overview
9.9.2.2. Financial performance
9.9.2.3. Service Portfolios
9.9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.9.3. Royal Falcon Events Management Services LLC.
9.9.3.1. Company Overview
9.9.3.2. Financial performance
9.9.3.3. Service Portfolios
9.9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.9.4. Mosaic Live Events
9.9.4.1. Company Overview
9.9.4.2. Financial performance
9.9.4.3. Service Portfolios
9.9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.9.5. Purrple Orryx
9.9.5.1. Company Overview
9.9.5.2. Financial performance
9.9.5.3. Service Portfolios
9.9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.9.6. Panache
9.9.6.1. Company Overview
9.9.6.2. Financial performance
9.9.6.3. Service Portfolios
9.9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.9.7. Tahaluf
9.9.7.1. Company Overview
9.9.7.2. Financial performance
9.9.7.3. Service Portfolios
9.9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.9.8. Entourage
9.9.8.1. Company Overview
9.9.8.2. Financial performance
9.9.8.3. Service Portfolios
9.9.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.9.9. IEDEA
9.9.9.1. Company Overview
9.9.9.2. Financial performance
9.9.9.3. Service Portfolios
9.9.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.9.10. ADNEC Group.
9.9.10.1. Company Overview
9.9.10.2. Financial performance
9.9.10.3. Service Portfolios
9.9.10.4. Strategic Initiatives

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