In a message sent out to registered attendees today, Themed Entertainment Association CEO Melissa Oviedo (Ruminot) announced the cancellation of TEA’s SATE Middle East conference, scheduled for 25-28Mar in Dubai. “In light of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, and the resulting impact across the region — including the United Arab Emirates — we believe it is our responsibility to act with caution and clarity. The safety and well-being of our members, speakers, partners, and their families is, and will always remain, our highest priority,” Oviedo stated.
IAAPA has yet to make a decision on their Expo scheduled for 31Mar-01Apr in Abu Dhabi, though the association has indicated a decision would be made early next week.