Bilal Al Barmawi joined GainingEdge as Middle East Partner
Bilal brings a broad meetings industry background, specialising in exhibitions & event management, as well as meetings, Incentives and conferences. He has actively consulted in the business events industry throughout the Middle East. Originally from Jordan, he maintains offices in Dubai, Riyadh and Amman.
GainingEdge has already had significant engagements in the Middle East. Currently, the company is supporting the Jordan Tourism Authority to help develop and strengthen its convention bureau. As part of that project, it is also helping the bureau to engage with and support the development of its national association community.
Other GainingEdge projects in the Middle East include having provided specialist consultancy services on the feasibility study for the newly opened Oman International Convention Centre and client development and training programs for the Qatar Tourism Authority. Also, the Dubai Convention Bureau is a member of the BestCities Global Alliance which is managed by GainingEdge.
Mr. Al Barmawi is Founder and CEO of 1st Arabia Exhibitions and Conferences Organizers which is a leading exhibition and events management company in the Middle East. He is the advisor and consultant for the Saudi National Program, and the managing director of the Saudi Events Management Academy - Conference & Exhibitions. He has venue management experience and is the official middle east representative for Fera Barcelona. He is also the current Chairman of the Middle East & North Africa Chapter of the International Organization of Exhibition and Events (IAEE).
