Arena Group acquires Maestra, expanding its capabilities in Scenic Build

Arena Group has announced its acquisition of Maestra, a leading build specialist for premium events, exhibitions, and environments with operations in the UAE and KSA. This acquisition strengthens Arena’s presence in the Middle East, positioning the company to offer a broader range of turnkey solutions to its clients across a diverse array of projects. 

Founded in 2014, Maestra has established itself as a premium fabrication partner, known for delivering world-class scenic builds for luxury brand experiences and large-scale live events. With 150 full-time employees and 80,000 square feet of workshop space across the UAE and KSA, Maestra has earned a reputation for its expertise and innovative approach.

Notable past projects include:

• COP28 UAE 
• The Precision Pioneer Exhibition by Jaeger-LeCoultre 
• Diriyah Bashayar 2024 

Tom Clements, Founder and CEO of Maestra, will continue to lead the company, ensuring continuity for Maestra’s clients and staff while benefiting from Arena Group’s global infrastructure and resources. Maestra will also continue to manage Arena’s Showblock operations in the region.

Tom commented:

“This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for Maestra. With Arena’s global infrastructure capabilities, we can now offer our clients a broader range of integrated solutions while maintaining the exceptional client service for which we are known.” 

Paul Berger, Arena Group CEO, added:

“This acquisition is a strategic move that strengthens Arena Group’s position as a leading provider of comprehensive event solutions. Maestra’s expertise perfectly complements our existing capabilities, allowing us to offer clients an even more integrated service than ever before. We’re excited to welcome the Maestra team to the Arena Group family and look forward to collaborating to deliver exceptional experiences for our clients across the Middle East and beyond.” 

This move further reinforces Arena Group’s commitment to expanding its event services across the Middle East and beyond, providing end-to-end solutions that encompass modular structures, scenic builds, and live event production.

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Key Highlights of the Acquisition: 

• Arena Group’s acquisition of Maestra expands its offerings in scenic build and live event production.
• Maestra continues to operate under the leadership of CEO Tom Clements.
• Maestra’s projects include major events like COP28 and Diriyah Bashayar 2024.
• Showblock’s operations in the Middle East, which will continue to be operated by Maestra, will continue to thrive with Arena’s support.

For more information about Arena Group and Maestra, please visit Arena Group and Maestra.

About Arena Group

Arena Group is a global provider of temporary architecture and infrastructure solutions, delivering exceptional services across various industries, including major sporting and cultural events such as F1, PGA Golf, The Ryder Cup, and the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.

 

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