Reasons to attend this important event, organized by Quartz Business Media.
- Don’t miss the largest tobacco event outside of Western Europe.
- Exclusive show-only offers and deals from 250+ leading suppliers.
- Access a large and growing market at one of the most prestigious events for the industry.
- Get hands on with machinery and equipment that is designed for the next generation of products.
- Network face-to-face with influential business leaders and senior decision-makers within the tobacco industry, as well as friends - old and new.
- Better your understanding of available alternative tobacco and nicotine products and learn what sourcing and procurement options are available to help you create and build your own range of products.
- Develop a greater understanding of regulatory developments and requirements of the broader tobacco industry.
- Discover what the future holds for leaf tobacco-associated businesses: machinery, services, communities, and more.
- The event is free of charge for all industry-related personnel.
Session title: Tobacco trends and future outlook in the Middle East and Africa
Session description: The presentation will give a regional overview of Tobacco industry in the Middle East and Africa and will explain why the industry has not reached its potential yet. A region with a strong smoking tradition, combined with the interest to innovations, is riding the wave of vapes popularity while retaining loyalty to cigarettes. The presentation will cover some newest regulations in particular markets, that are about to have major impact on certain categories’ popularity. You will get to know about recent channel distribution, and how special tobacco stores found their way to Dubai beaches and the wealthiest areas of New Cairo. Most importantly, you will get a glimpse of future outlook in Tobacco space along with the understanding of what are the preferences of young adults, and how it will be shaping the industry landscape.
Date and time of the EMI session: 12 November 2024, 10.40-11.10 GST (Dubai)
Name and title of the speaker involved: Alexandra Molokova, Senior Research Analyst at Euromonitor International
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