Amman, Oct. 28 (Petra) - The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) announced in Paris on Wednesday the election of Jordanian executive Bilal Barmawi to its Board of Directors for the 2026–2029 term.
Barmawi's tenure will officially begin following UFI’s General Assembly meeting in Bahrain on November 2, held during the 93rd UFI Global Congress.
He is the founder and CEO of 1st Arabia Tradeshows and Conferences. Headquartered in Riyadh with offices in Amman, Muscat, Bahrain, and Dubai, the firm organizes specialized international trade shows in partnership with global organizers, including Messe Frankfurt, Fira de Barcelona, Fiera Milano, NürnbergMesse, and Comexposium.
Barmawi had served a three-year term on the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Board of Directors starting in 2021. He joined the Advisory Committee of the Saudi Exhibition and Conferences Association in 2023 and has served on the National Exhibitions and Conferences Committee at the Federation of Saudi Chambers.
In his new role on the UFI board, Barmawi will help shape industry policies and guide global trade exhibition initiatives alongside international colleagues.
Based in Paris, UFI represents leading trade show organizers, exhibition center operators, and industry associations worldwide, driving international collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practices across the sector.
Barmawi's election showcases the growing influence of Jordanian talent in global professional organizations.
//Petra// HA
