Dubai: The Materials Handling Middle East 2017 trade show got off to a busy start, with 126 participating exhibitors from 20 countries, representing over 200 international brands, making their presence felt at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre show. The increased international presence, with six of the top 20 international materials handling brands participating, underlines the growing significance of the Middle East as a fast-growing focal point for materials handling, logistics and warehousing.