The investment in Civil and Military aviation in the Middle East lead to the launch of the Dubai Airshow in 1989.  The shows continuing success and significant growth has meant the show is now ranked third in the worlds most influential aviation exhibitions.

The reigning Stanley Cup holders, the Anaheim Ducks took on the LA Kings in the opening two fixtures of the 2007/2008 NHL campaign in London at the new O2 Arena.  The arena was transformed into a 20,000 capacity ice dome for two matches on the 29th and the 30th September.