Exhibitionism

Anyone who's had to participate in an exhibition or trade show in Kuwait knows what a painful and humiliating experience it can be. Whether they are at the horrible أرض المعارض in Mishref or at any of the hotel ballrooms, the suffering and misery are the same because it is one big scam. The organizers take your money for the rented space and then leave you hanging with very little support and totally unprofessional organization.

I said I would TRY to avoid complaining and comparing, but I can't help it. A visit to the Dubai World Trade Center leaves even the most seasoned exhibitor utterly speechless. We are participating in a trade show this week and the level of organization and support has me hanging my head down in shame. The sheer scale, the numerous on-site facilities, the shining marble everywhere... I could go on forever.

And how could it not be so fabulous? Here's their mission statement:

To be the leading commercial, residential, exhibition & convention centre in the Middle East and adjacent regions, complementing the Dubai government's initiatives and benefiting the local community through a dedicated team exceeding customer expectations

'Nuff said!