Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries often host Islamic trade conventions: the Islamic Clothes fair will take place in Istanbul in September.

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Think of how many presentations you hear at the office, civic clubs, sales meetings, trade conventions, church, or school.

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When it comes to hotels, beware of rate spikes in major cities during trade shows, conventions or expositions this autumn.

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Attending conventions and trade shows requires careful time management.

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It can build on acceptance into the World Trade Organization to share in global environmental, medical and legal conventions.

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