#TALE2020
MIDDLE EAST’S #1 THEME PARK AND ENTERTAINMENT EVENT
5-7 APRIL 2020 | MADINAT JUMEIRAH, DUBAI, UAE
“Great networking, great insights into an industry that is gaining relevance in the region.”
CEO, Commercial, King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC)
THE ONLY EVENT BRINGING YOU CLOSER TO A BILLION DOLLAR TOURISM, ATTRACTIONS, LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
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MENA - the world’s fastest growing region for theme parks spending by 2020! According to International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), MENA will be the fastest-growing region for theme parks spending over the next three years. It is expected to triple to $541 million in 2022, giving it higher spending than the more mature markets such as Australia.
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Dubai - home to the world’s largest water park! Aquaventure at Atlantis the Palm, world’s next largest water park, will expand the attraction by 30% in 2020.
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New Kuwait 2035 programme - multi billion investments in entertainment announced. The $1bn Kuwait Olympic Village, featuring a 25,000-seater stadium, indoor facilities for individual and team sports, and various support facilities.
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600 cinema screen projects in Saudi Arabia worth over 1 billion AED announced by MENA owner of VOX Cinemas - Majid Al Futtaim.
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More than $3.54 billion investments in cinema screens across the Gulf is expected to boost the region’s cinema industry.
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An MoU between leading UAE mall operator, Meeras and the Chinese Sumanea Group signed for the development of $272 million 570,000sqft retail project, which will predominately sell goods from Chinese businesses aiming to establish a base in the GCC markets.
#1 Destination for everyone interested in future cinemas, theme parks, attraction tech, family entertainment centres, malls, creativity and innovation
MENA’s ONLY SHOW CONSISTENTLY ATTRACTING TOP LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT CEOs
Beyond the park towards a destination resort: Unlock new multi-million-dollar offerings to meet the needs of the ‘experience economy’.
Malls alone contributed 11% on the GDP of UAE, amounting to $11.55 billion. They are not just places to shop and spend a few leisure hours with the family, they have become drivers of the economy.
Revamping the traditional cinema: How cinematic experiences will make your movie theatre the number one attraction
Our Expert Line-up of Speakers from Previous Editions
His Excellency Dr. Abdul Qader bin Othman Amir
Undersecretary for Technical Affairs
Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs (MOMRA)
H.H Sheikh Majid Al Mualla
Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations Centre
Emirates Airline
Jennifer Suggitt
Head of Corporate Relations
The British Museum, London
Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen
Chief Executive Officer
Novo Cinemas
Peter Walichnowski
CEO
Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN)
Fawaz Alharbi
Head of Projects
Jeddah Economic Company, Saudi Arabia
H.E. Saeed Mohamed AlNabouda
Director General
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority
William T. Mannarelli
Director of Real Estate
FC Barcelona, Spain
Manuel Rabate
Museum Director
Louvre Abu Dahbi
Dr. Khaled Altareri
Vice General Manager
Ministry of Commerce & Investment, Saudi Arabia
ALexis Dijksterhuis
Vice President, Strategic Planning and New Businesss
Flash Entertainment
Nita Odera
General Manager
Blue Rhine Industries
Claude Attala
Chief Hospitality & Retail Officer
Shamayel United Development Company, Saudi Arabia
H.E. Eng. Rashad M. Bukhash
Chairman
Architectural Heritage Society, UAE
Haitham Mattar
Chief Executive Officer
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
Eng. Shatha Al Mulla
Head of Research and Studies Unit, Architectural Heritage and Antiques Department
Dubai Municipality
Terry Kane
Head of Auto, Finance, Telco & Travel
Facebook & Instagram
Bill Coan
President & CEO
ITEC Entertainment
Gillian Hamburger
Senior Vice President, Commercial
Expo 2020
Kristin Hibbs
Head of Design
The Science Museum, London
Mohamed Attia
General Manager
Al Othaim Leisure, GCC
Alexander Schneider
Vice President
Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts EMEA
Andreas Plum
General Manager at Lapita Hotel, Dubai Parks and Resorts
Autograph Collection
Hani Zaitoun
Vice President & Head of Coverage and Placements
Al Mal Capital
Karim ElGuanaini
Director Corporate Affairs and Sponsorships Destination Management
Miral
Hathal Al Utaibi
Chief Executive Officer
Alandalus property
Highlights
From Past Editions
2500+
Attendees
500+
participating
companies
200+
speakers
30+
countries