Pavilions, delegations and your stand
National pavilions at Gulfood, Big 5, GITEX, WHX and ADIPEC are organised by export agencies and supported by the councils below. A company inside a pavilion gets a shared stand, a ministerial opening and a delegation walkthrough; its own content still has to be arranged. See how we cover pavilions and the pavilion photography guide.
Listed in no particular order; corrections and additions welcome.
Fifteen councils and trade offices
| Organisation | Around trade shows | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK UAE) | Represents German trade fair organisers in the UAE, markets German Pavilion participation, organises delegations and B2B meetings | Directory / resources |
| British Chamber of Commerce Dubai | Supports UK delegations at WHX, GITEX networking around the UK Pavilion | Directory / resources |
| Italian Industry & Commerce Office in the UAE (IICUAE) | Promotes Made in Italy in the GCC; publishes a UAE trade-fair calendar and supports Italian participation | Directory / resources |
| Swiss Business Council UAE | Business meetings and fair participation with the Swiss Business Hub Dubai | Directory / resources |
| Netherlands Business Council UAE | Maintains a UAE exhibitions and trade shows section for members | Directory / resources |
| CCI France UAE | Team France Export; delegations and support for French pavilions at Gulfood, Big 5 and others | Directory / resources |
| Spanish Business Council UAE | Spain's chamber in the UAE; relays ICEX Spain Pavilion calls | Directory / resources |
| Indian Business & Professional Council Dubai | Facilitates India-UAE trade, hosts visiting delegations | — |
| Chinese General Chamber of Commerce UAE | World Chinese Business Week in Dubai; leads Chinese business delegations | — |
| Turkish Business Council Dubai & Northern Emirates | Promotes Turkish companies in the UAE; local network for Türkiye pavilions | Directory / resources |
| KOTRA Dubai | Organises Korea Pavilions at UAE shows (Gulfood 2026) and Korea Brand & Content Expo at DWTC | — |
| JETRO Dubai | Organises Japan Pavilions at Gulfood 2026 and WHX Dubai 2026 | Directory / resources |
| Austrian Business Council UAE | Network for Austrian firms; Austrian pavilions at ADIPEC and Gulfood Manufacturing via ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA | Directory / resources |
| Canadian Business Council Dubai | Canadian trade missions and an ADIPEC networking event | Directory / resources |
| Australian Business Council Dubai | Networking and advocacy for Australian businesses in the UAE | Directory / resources |
About this list
Do these councils organise the pavilions themselves?
Some do; most support export agencies (AHK, ICEX, Business France, Austrade, KOTRA, JETRO) that run them. The table says which.
Can a council be added?
Yes; send the details.
Do you work with pavilions?
Yes, with a set per co-exhibitor and one for the organiser.
Organising a pavilion in the UAE?
Send show, hall and the number of co-exhibitors. You get a fixed quote within 24 hours.
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