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Venue Name: Tripoli International Fair
Category: Venue
Location: Tripoli International Fair, Omar Al-Mukhtar Street, Tripoli, Libya
Phone: +218 21335511 / 9
Email: info[at]tif.ly
www: tif.ly
Timings: 09:00 AM – 17:00 PM
Tripoli International Fair: Overview
A dynamic and multi-functional platform, the Tripoli International Fairground is a proactive member of the eminent Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI). The fairground is conveniently situated on the Omar Muktar Street in Tripoli and is easily accessible from all neighboring business areas, shopping centres and public modes of transportation. The International fairground is spread across more than 90,000 sq mts of landscape. Out of this total area, around 40,000 comprises of indoor space and the remaining has been reserved for outdoor events and activities. As a leading trade fair venue in Libya, the Tripoli International Fairground has been the foremost platform for many national and international companies to conduct their events, exhibitions, conferences and trade fairs. It is venue known for its modern amenities, state-of-the-art infrastructure, top-class facilities and great service.
Tripoli International Fair (TIF) is an annual commercial exhibition and trade event taking place in Tripoli, Libya. It involves participants from North Africa and is organized by The General Board of Fairs (GBF).
The Tripoli International Fair was founded by the Italian government in 1927 and is considered to be the oldest Trade Fair in Africa.
The Fiera internazionale di Tripoli was one of the main international “Fairs” in the colonial world in the 1930s, and was internationally promoted together with the Tripoli Grand Prix as a showcase of Italian Libya.
The most notable building at the fair is the symbolic monument at the entrance, known as the “Padiglione del governatorato di Roma alla fiera di Tripoli” or the Pavilion of Rome in Tripoli, which was originally designed by Egyptian born – Italian Architect Alessandro Limongelli.
The 1934 TIF was famous worldwide because done with the first air trip in the Libyan Sahara’s oasis, and an Italian stamp celebrated the event.
After World War II the Fair was opened again, but greatly reduced in size. The 2008 session of TIF took place between 2 and 12 April 2008 and is again enjoying its former international importance. In 2010 there were more than 1,000 Arab and European/American participants, from 29 countries.
