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‘Positive response’ to first Leatherworld Middle East

22/05/2015

Almost 2,500 visitors from 44 countries attended the first Leatherworld Middle East, with organisers reporting an “upbeat market sentiment” at the recent Dubai-based show.

Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “The GCC’s $4.09 billion worth of leather imports and exports in 2014, along with $1.9 billion worth of manufacturing capabilities, reinforces an ideal backdrop for Leatherworld Middle East to become one of the world’s premier trade and networking platforms.” 

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