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/Saudi Arabia’s EIF and Legends Global JV announcement
Saudi Arabia’s Event Investment Fund (EIF) and Legends Global announced a joint venture to support the vision and investment in the venue industry in Saudi Arabia. Under the JV, Legends Global will deliver Management Services exclusively for the EIF-developed venues in Saudi Arabia, to help the venues to host world-class events in the culture, entertainment, tourism, and indoor sports sectors. EIF, a Saudi public investment entity, develops, owns and operates permanent venues for sports, culture, tourism and entertainment, while Legends Global operates and management venues internationally, including stadiums, arenas, theatres, and convention and exhibition centres.
Excel London appoints Chief People Officer
Excel London has appointed Helene Sharrock as its Chief People Officer, a newly created Executive role, which continues to invest in further strengthening its industry-leading teams. In her new role, Helene Sharrock will play a central role in driving the venue’s people strategy, supporting organisational development, and helping to shape a workplace culture that supports its purpose mission and values.
IFSEC India 2025 features 350+brands
IFSEC India 2025, a leading and most influential security, safety and surveillance exhibition and conference in the South Asia, opened its 18th edition, from 11th to 13th December 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Over 150 exhibitors and 350 brands presented products and services, showcasing physical security, smart surveillance systems, AI-enabled analytics, drone technology, cybersecurity solutions, and indigenous manufacturing innovations.
9,700+ visitors attend GTE–2025
The Garment Technology Expo (GTE-2025) concluded at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, featuring some 225 brands, occupying an exhibition area of 5,000 m2. In its 38th edition, the event ran from 7th to 9th November 2025, positioning as South Asia’s most comprehensive platform for garment machinery, accessories, and allied services. More than 9,700 business visitors attended the show, including exporters, garment manufacturers, procurement teams, buying houses, and MSMEs.