26 April 2015
More than 300 firms from across 33 countries DEAL attracted over 7200 quality trade visitors apart from 64 new exhibitors.

Dubai - IEC, a branch of Falak Holding, stated that exhibitors at DEAL 2015 show have signed contracts worth over AED1.2 billion. The DEAL show grew by 35 percent over the previous year, as exhibitors signed contracts for innovative products and projects, amusement rides and other equipment. The show this year had ushered in more than 300 firms from across 33 countries and attracted 7189 quality trade visitors apart from 64 new exhibitors. The numbers at the show prove the fact the amusement industry is growing at a fast and steady pace. Statistics indicate that the amusement and leisure industry is set to touch AED118 billion by 2017 as per the Global Industry Analyst report.

DEAL is Middle East's gateway for all the participants and associates within the amusement and entertainment industry which can boost their growth and give them a smooth transition into the region's market. DEAL 2016 is scheduled to be held between the 11th and 13th of April, 2016 and the venue will be 'The Arena' and 'Sheikh Saeed hall-1' at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

"We are extremely delighted that majority of our exhibitors have signed significant contracts during the show. Many meetings and business contacts have been created and developed as exhibitors reached out to several visitors and trade partners at the show. There has been a renewed zest in the industry and we are sure that the region will be witnessing state-of-the-art Family Entertainment Centres (FEC) due to the state-of-the-art products that were showcased at DEAL," said Mr.Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman, IEC.

"DEAL 2015, in its 21st edition was the sole platform in the Middle East for exhibitors in the amusement and entertainment industry to connect with the buyers. This definitely is a platform for buyers to see and test the latest product offerings and services and for businesses to create a rapport and forge new contacts. There weren't any shows in the past in the region that addressed the theme parks and amusement industry and we took the onus to nurture and evolve this show 21 years ago. As new faces approached us for larger spaces next year, we are confident that our exhibition will stand to benefit many as I wish to thank all our partners and exhibitors who have lend their trust and support throughout this journey," added Mr. Falaknaz.

Apart from bringing attention to several innovations, DEAL 2015 projected cutting-edge inventions like much-anticipated - augmented reality games, 9D park rides, family entertainment centre equipment, among the endless array of ingenious modernizations presented. The advancement of these innovations sets a new benchmark within the Middle East and even the world's entertainment sector.

DEAL 2015 brought in some of the key players in the industry, with regional and global names such as Al HokairGroup, Amusement Rides Factory - UAE, Amusement Services International - UAE, Embed International - UAE, EOS - Darsie' SRL - Italy, Falgas Industries - Spain,  Innovative Concepts in Entertainment - USA, Intercard - USA, International Total Project Solution - Egypt, Moser's Rides - Italy, Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems - Turkey, SBF - Visa Group - Italy, Switch International - Turkey, United Distributing - UK, Warehouse of Games - UAE, among other industry leaders from across the globe.

The DEAL show has brought in innovators from various parts of the world such as Belgium, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, UK, France, Turkey, and USA, apart from several countries that come to the show every year. The show witnessed a huge gathering of stakeholders within the amusement and entertainment sector with 63 new exhibitors from several new countries.

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About International Expo-Consults (IEC)
International Expo-Consults LLC (IEC) is an internationally recognized trade show management company with an impressive track record of over 22 years of operations in the Middle East and Asia Pacific region. The Exhibition arm of the Dubai-based conglomerate, the Falak Holding; IEC is the organiser of key exhibitions including Sign and Graphics Imaging (SGI), and the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure show (DEAL). Falak Holding has been an industry pioneer for the last 30 years having diversified business interests including real estate development; retail - sports, fashion, home furnishings; exhibitions, medical diagnostics, trading and many more as part of its portfolio. Falak Holding is also a key stakeholder and investor in the prestigious Dubai Sports City project.

For more information on DEAL please log on to http://www.dealmiddleeastshow.com.

For further information please contact:
Prem A. Ramachandran
Managing Director| White Water Public Relations
GSM:0097150-4537253 | PO. Box 18936, Dubai, UAE
Email: prem@whitewaterpr.com
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