ICCA and Emirates Sign MoU to Boost Events Connectivity

Montag, 12.05.2025

ICCA and Emirates have entered a strategic memorandum to improve air connectivity and support the growth of international association meetings. The agreement was signed on 28 April at Arabian Travel Market 2025 in Dubai.

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The signing was held in the presence of Nabil Sultan, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates, and Anju Gomes, Senior Regional Director, ICCA Middle East. Picture: ICCA

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and Emirates (EK) formalized their collaboration on 28 April through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Signed by ICCA CEO Dr. Senthil Gopinath and Emirates VP Dina Al Herais, the agreement aims to align airline capacity with the needs of global business events.

Enhancing Connectivity for Global Meetings

Under the MoU, ICCA and Emirates will work together on route development strategies to optimize flight schedules for major conferences, share market intelligence, and co-create capacity-building initiatives. The partnership supports Dubai’s ambition to strengthen its MICE hub status and reinforces ICCA’s mission to facilitate seamless international meetings and events.