The DEAL show in Dubai (April 26-28) saw overall less traffic, according to one exhibitor, Alberto Borrero of Intercard.

"I think that there were fewer people there from the principal markets in the region, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait," he said, "but this is a reflection of the market maturity in those two countries. On the other hand there were more visitors from countries like Jordan and Syria compared with previous years."

He added: "The show was well organised and overall it was a positive event - at least for Intercard."

Photographs taken at the DEAL show by InterGame are now available to view at http://www.intergameonline.com/pictures/21/