Firm wins award, glorify Dubai’s position in industry

Dubai’s global leadership in the exhibitions and events sector, as highly appreciated with its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and innovation-driven approach, combined with supportive regulations and exceptional capability in hosting world-class events, make it a top global destination for business and knowledge exchange.

This was stated by Ziad Ghaloul, Founder and CEO of Buildup, after receiving the award for “Best Stand Design & Build” for its Tawazun Council project at IDEX 2025. He affirmed that such events reflect Dubai and the UAE’s commitment to excellence and continuous progress.

He was addressing to media at the award ceremony held to celebrate top planners, designers, brand experience, and audiovisual technology experts in the field of events and exhibitions industry.

The award ceremony included cultural celebrations, concerts, festivals, trade shows, sports events, conferences, and other specialised formats, held Madinat Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai was follow up of 16th Middle East Event Show.

The 2-day show was organised by Informa Middle East at Dubai World Trade Center.

Ziad Ghaloul added that, “This recognition reflects Buildup’s deep commitment to advancing the events and exhibitions industry in the region and our ongoing pursuit of world-class experiences. What makes this award even more special is that it marks our third consecutive win in three years, a testament to consistent excellence and, at the same time, a reflection of the growing trust and strong partnership we are proud to share with Tawazun Council, which has played a significant role in this continued journey of success.”

Ghaloul further said that this year marked a turning point for the company, with a significant transformation in the scale and impact of its projects.

Buildup delivered standout experiences in Japan, China, Indonesia, and Germany, alongside high-profile projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, underscoring the company’s growing global footprint and a clear shift toward large-scale, interactive, and festival-style events.

These experiences span diverse fields including sports, music, and culture, showcasing Buildup’s ability to deliver rich, varied, and standout experiences. He also highlighted the expansion of Buildup’s strategic partnerships with both public and private sector entities, which has reinforced the company’s involvement in high-impact projects on local and international levels.

He added that “Every win we celebrate is the result of our creative team’s passion and professionalism, transforming every idea into an unforgettable experience. This award belongs to every member of the Buildup team who contributed to this achievement, and it motivates us to keep innovating and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the events industry.”

The event brought together more than 50 specialised companies and over 5,000 professionals from the fields of event planning and design, brand experience, and audiovisual technology, all under one roof to explore the future of live and immersive experiences.