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strengthen their position in the market. As the curtains were drawn for the second edition, enquiries already started about the next one. Clearly the VisionPlus EXPO has once again emerged as one of the most loved and appreciated optical trade show in the MENA region. Commenting on the success, Siraj Bolar, Editor-in-Chief, FourPlus Media said, "I am overwhelmed and thank the visitors as well as exhibitors who have shown their love and support to the VisionPlus EXPO. The success of this edition further strengthens Dubai's position as a global procurement hub for the optical trade community. As we conclude, I would like to assure the patrons of the VisionPlus EXPO that we are already charged up to bring forth a bigger third edition next year!" ophthalmology. Speakers at the VP Academy sessions included stalwarts from the industry - like Dr.Yazan Gammoh,Chair of Education Committee World Council of Optometry, Chair of Optometry Department Al Ahliyya Amman University; Nilesh Thite, Executive Manager of Educational Programs International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) and Zachary Cairns, Deputy Head Optometrist, Moorfields Eye Hospital UAE, among others. AND THE AWARDS Is a celebration complete without recognition! As a celebration of the excellence in the optical trade, VisionPlus EXPO also hosted the VP Awards. Being nominated by the esteemed panel of judges was a huge victory in itself because it clearly indicates the superiority of the entry product amongst various options available in the industry. And then, the winners walked away with the coveted trophy - a recognition of the excellence that they have achieved and that the industry has appreciated. The entire process was planned in a way that the brands got an opportunity to understand the opinion of the opticians and in turn further SAVE THE DATES 17-18-19 OCTOBER 2023 DUBAI Mahdiyeh Roshanpour from Farzad Setoude Trading, Iran, winner of the ‘Win a Trip to Dubai’ offer hosted as part of the VisionPlus EXPO. Mahdiyeh was chosen from a pool of more than 2,500 visitors that registered for this year’s event! Charles Martin of I-LUX Optics, Nigeria, one of the winners to walk away with a gold coin. The coin was a special token reserved for those who made a purchase of AED 5,000 or more at the VisionPlus EXPO. 16 VISION PLUS SE ASIA EDITION