Rhenus and INDEX strengthen through new partnership
0INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, a member of INDEX Holding and one of the leading event organisers in the UAE, announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Rhenus Logistics to serve as the exclusive official provider of logistics, freight forwarding and onsite handling services across all INDEX exhibitions scheduled for the years 2026 and 2027.
Through this agreement, INDEX streamlines its event operations while gaining access to Rhenus Logistics’ global expertise. Under the agreement, Rhenus will manage comprehensive end-to-end logistics operations for INDEX’s portfolio of large-scale exhibitions held at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Exhibition Centre and Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, as well as at leading hotels and venues across the UAE, ensuring smooth, consistent and reliable deliveries across all locations.
Mr. Tariq AlMadani, CEO of INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, stated: “At INDEX, we prioritise operational excellence across every aspect of our events, and logistics plays a central role in achieving the standards expected by our exhibitors, partners and delegates. Appointing Rhenus Logistics as our exclusive logistics partner reflects our confidence in their expertise and their ability to support the scale and complexity of our exhibitions. This collaboration supports our long-term vision to deliver exceptional, reliable and sustainable event experiences across the UAE.”
The partnership also aligns with Rhenus Logistics’ recent expansion in the UAE, including the opening of new facilities and enhancements to their service capabilities. These developments reinforce the company’s ability to deliver the high-standard logistics solutions essential to supporting INDEX’s large-scale exhibitions across the country.
Commenting on this partnership, Mr. Anas Al Alarid, Regional Manager, Fairs & Exhibitions at Rhenus Logistics UAE, said: “We are thrilled to partner with INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, a company that shares our values of innovation and excellence. Our team is committed to providing reliable and efficient logistics services that will contribute to the success of these prestigious events.”
As part of the agreement, the partnership will cover INDEX’s flagship exhibitions scheduled for 2026 and 2027. For the 2026 calendar alone, these events collectively span approximately 109,300 square meters. The annual lineup includes the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai); the Dubai International Pharmaceuticals & Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT); the Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition (Dubai Derma); the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD); the International Emergency and Catastrophe Management Conference and Exhibition (IECM); the National Service Career Fair (NSCF); and the Dubai International Content Market (DICM). Given the international profile and scale of these exhibitions, strong logistical coordination remains essential to safeguarding the high standards for which INDEX is recognised.
The collaboration between INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions and Rhenus Logistics offers a strengthened foundation for delivering well-coordinated, high-quality exhibitions and enhancing the overall experience for exhibitors, partners and visitors across all events, supporting the UAE’s wider vision to set new benchmarks in hosting world-class exhibitions.
INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, a member of INDEX Holding and one of the leading event organisers in the UAE, announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Rhenus Logistics to serve as the exclusive official provider of logistics, freight forwarding and onsite handling services across all INDEX exhibitions scheduled for the years 2026 and 2027.
Through this agreement, INDEX streamlines its event operations while gaining access to Rhenus Logistics’ global expertise. Under the agreement, Rhenus will manage comprehensive end-to-end logistics operations for INDEX’s portfolio of large-scale exhibitions held at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Exhibition Centre and Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, as well as at leading hotels and venues across the UAE, ensuring smooth, consistent and reliable deliveries across all locations.
Mr. Tariq AlMadani, CEO of INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, stated: “At INDEX, we prioritise operational excellence across every aspect of our events, and logistics plays a central role in achieving the standards expected by our exhibitors, partners and delegates. Appointing Rhenus Logistics as our exclusive logistics partner reflects our confidence in their expertise and their ability to support the scale and complexity of our exhibitions. This collaboration supports our long-term vision to deliver exceptional, reliable and sustainable event experiences across the UAE.”
The partnership also aligns with Rhenus Logistics’ recent expansion in the UAE, including the opening of new facilities and enhancements to their service capabilities. These developments reinforce the company’s ability to deliver the high-standard logistics solutions essential to supporting INDEX’s large-scale exhibitions across the country.
Commenting on this partnership, Mr. Anas Al Alarid, Regional Manager, Fairs & Exhibitions at Rhenus Logistics UAE, said: “We are thrilled to partner with INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, a company that shares our values of innovation and excellence. Our team is committed to providing reliable and efficient logistics services that will contribute to the success of these prestigious events.”
As part of the agreement, the partnership will cover INDEX’s flagship exhibitions scheduled for 2026 and 2027. For the 2026 calendar alone, these events collectively span approximately 109,300 square meters. The annual lineup includes the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai); the Dubai International Pharmaceuticals & Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT); the Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition (Dubai Derma); the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD); the International Emergency and Catastrophe Management Conference and Exhibition (IECM); the National Service Career Fair (NSCF); and the Dubai International Content Market (DICM). Given the international profile and scale of these exhibitions, strong logistical coordination remains essential to safeguarding the high standards for which INDEX is recognised.
The collaboration between INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions and Rhenus Logistics offers a strengthened foundation for delivering well-coordinated, high-quality exhibitions and enhancing the overall experience for exhibitors, partners and visitors across all events, supporting the UAE’s wider vision to set new benchmarks in hosting world-class exhibitions.