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IFP Group is an events’ organizer with a portfolio of approximately 45 annual shows and almost 600 events to date across the Middle East. IFP is considered a provider of professional information and economic plans requirements in various business sectors. IFP primary focus is business-to-business events, in addition to a few business-to-consumer events. IFP main industry sectors are: building & construction, energy, power, environmental technology, lighting, boats & luxury, food, agriculture, consumer goods, healthcare, machinery, petrochemical, plastic & printing, and sports.

Contents • History • Key people • Exhibitions • External links

History

IFP Group started in 1981 with the first exhibition hall near the Intercontinental Hotel at the center of Riyadh. The Group engaged in a program of trade fairs aiming to serve the needs of the Saudi Government’s economic plans. Back then, the Saudi Government had its third five-year plan approved and the market was in need of technology, goods and services from all sectors. As early as 1985, IFP built its own center north of Riyadh and achieved unmatched international recognition for its activities. In 1994, IFP Lebanon was established with a full program of exhibitions to serve the rebuilding efforts of Lebanon starting with the first edition of Project Lebanon.

From there on, the company expanded across the Middle East. The expansion started with IFP Qatar in 2004, followed by IFP Emirates, IFP Jordan, IFP Iraq (Erbil and Baghdad) and IFP Egypt were established. The Group further expanded horizontally by setting up Circle Group for exhibition stand contracting and sets, NAYCOM Group for advertising, publishing and IT solutions, in addition to ACTEL that provides premium telephony services. IFP Group is seeking to increase the proportion of the portfolio in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Key people

• Albert Aoun – CEO & Chairman

Exhibitions Some IFP Group shows include: Project Lebanon, Beirut Boat, Project Qatar, QITCOM, ASPIRE4SPORT, GCC-Power, GCC Europe, Project Iraq, Iraq Agro-food, Iraq Medicare, Erbil International Fair, Saudi Build, Saudi Agriculture, Riyadh Motor Show,

External Links IFP Group Official website