The Middle East giftware market, said to be worth $3 billion, will be on show at an upcoming international exhibition for gifts, giftware, corporate gifts, seasonal decorations, stationery and handicrafts.

Gifts & Premium Dubai 2009 will run from October 27 to 29 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Organised by Channels Exhibitions, the event is expected to bring together world’s leading manufacturers from over 25 countries in Europe, the US, Asia and the Middle East.

“Giving gifts as a token of appreciation is a centuries-old Arabian culture,” said Justin Boutros, Chief Executive Officer of Channels Exhibitions.

“The value of a gift should never be underestimated, least of all when economic conditions are tough. Gifts & Premium exhibition offers this unique platform to showcase innovative trends and products from the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.”

Boutros added: “At Gifts & Premium 2009, we aim to bring some top names from around the globe to showcase their gifting solutions.”

The product categories represented at the show include gifts, corporate gifts, medals, trophies, accessories, crystal ware, ceramics, decorative glass, gadgets, seasonal decorations, stationery, writing instruments, decorative items, collectables and souvenirs.

The three-day show will bring together exhibitors and buyer groups from specialist retailers, supermarkets, home and lifestyle retailers, duty-free and travel retail, hypermarkets, independent retailers, wholesalers grocery chains, home and lifestyle departmental stores, hotels, restaurant chains, airlines, duty free travel, brand management companies and re-exporters under one roof.

Gifts & Premium also offers two initiatives to make the show successful for participants.

These include Premium Match -- where pre-registered visitors are sent a personalised list of products and services that match their individual areas of interest along with advance notification of companies prior to the show, allowing valuable meetings to be scheduled well in advance.

Also offered is Premium Concierge – a unique advanced registration service that enables exhibitors the option to register their key clients and buyers to attend the show via a personalised, branded and secure pre-registration website. – TradeArabia News Service