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  The Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East 2025 event is set to redefine retail experiences this November 11–13 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Hosted by Messe Frankfurt, this flagship lifestyle expo will welcome over 12,900 trade visitors from more than 130 countries. But what makes the 2025 edition stand out is its innovative Web 3.0 twist—combining immersive 360° viewing with blockchain-enabled interaction. Explore the 360° Trend Gallery Attendees and online visitors can tour a fully interactive 360° showroom featuring curated home décor collections. Each item in the gallery reveals augmented reality (AR) overlays when hovered over. These include tactile material previews, sourcing data, and finish specs. This adds a rich digital layer to the traditional showroom experience—ideal for both designers and buyers looking to evaluate product quality virtually. Unlock Discounts with NFT Tickets A pioneering feature for 2025 is the integration of token-gated discounts. Visitors hold...

The FESPA Middle East 2025 is shaping up to be more than just another print industry event. Happening from January 20 to 22, 2025 , at the Dubai Exhibition Centre , this show brings cutting-edge technology into the hands of print professionals and enthusiasts. Introducing the AR Ink Lab One of its most innovative experiences is the AR Ink Lab , which introduces a futuristic way to mix CMYK inks using mobile WebXR . Instead of watching colors blend on a screen, users can now pour virtual inks in augmented reality , observing how spectral curves shift in real time. This immersive, science-backed visualization connects the physical and digital worlds in a way that’s never been seen before at a print expo. The AR Ink Lab also includes a live blockchain-based polling system . Participants can vote for their favorite CMYK mix, and their choices are instantly recorded on-chain. This adds a layer of interactivity and transparency while highlighting the role of Web3 in creative industries. ...

  Introduction Breakbulk Middle East 2025 is set to transform how logistics professionals engage with port operations. Organized at the Dubai World Trade Centre from February 10–11, 2025, this event brings together over 10,000 attendees, 193 exhibitors, and 366 global shippers from 125 countries. One standout feature this year is a next-generation interactive port-logistics simulator, launched by Media Print UAE . What Is the Simulator? It’s a gamified, browser-based cargo planner where users simulate cargo movement through a virtual model of Dubai Port. The interface uses a drag-and-drop mechanism for placing containers, assigning yard space, and optimizing crane schedules. Players are challenged to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact. This is more than a game. It’s built on real-time data pulled from Dubai Port’s actual throughput, including crane activity, TEU volumes, and berth availability. By syncing live operations, the simulator reflects r...

If you're using roll-up stands to grab attention at events or in retail spaces, your design could be silently killing your click-through rate (CTR)—yes, even offline. A poorly designed display fails to stop foot traffic, reduces interaction, and ultimately weakens your return on investment. Here are five major mistakes that sabotage your roll up stand’s effectiveness—and how to fix them. 1. Cluttered Design Overloading your stand with too much text or too many images causes confusion. Your audience has just a few seconds to glance and understand your message. Stick to one key point, one striking image, and a bold call to action. Tip:  Use the 3:1:1 rule—headline, visual, CTA. 2. Weak Visual Hierarchy If your design lacks structure, viewers won’t know where to look first. Use larger fonts for headlines, consistent alignment, and color contrast to guide the eye from top to bottom. Fact:  Designs with clear reading order increase engagement by up to 50%, according to recent print...