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THREE market-leading trade exhibitions will be staged simultaneously in the kingdom next year by GulfWeekly’s sister company, Hilal Conferences & Exhibitions (HCE).
The promotional launch of the gulfBID, Gulf Property Show and gulfInteriors exhibitions was held at the Gulf Hotel in the presence of exhibitors, show sponsors and members of the media.
Jubran Abdulrahman, managing director, HCE, said the shows held next May under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain, would be at least 1,000sq/m bigger than the total 7,500sq/m combined showcase in 2013.
He said: “The feedback we have received about the shows has been overwhelmingly positive, from both valued exhibitors and the thousands of visitors who passed through the doors of the exhibition centre last May.
“By bringing three distinct marquee shows together under one roof we offer the ultimate ‘one-stop-shop’ through the whole value chain – as the latest architectural and design trends and interior design capabilities are showcased alongside specialist construction services, building materials suppliers and the latest real estate projects in our region.”
Mr Abdulrahman told guests that HCE’s optimism for the 2014 shows also drew upon the enduring economic strength of the northern Gulf countries – and the positive trickledown effect on the region’s real estate, construction and interiors sectors.
“It is clear that this remains a region of major opportunity for those in the construction, interiors and real estate development sectors,” he added.
Launched in 2006, gulfBID is HCE’s flagship specialist showcase for the northern Gulf’s construction, building materials, services and contractors sectors. gulfInteriors will, meanwhile, feature home-grown and renowned international brands, covering sectors including furniture, paints, kitchens, bathrooms, lighting, ceramics, wall coverings and art & accessories segments. And Gulf Property Show, which debuted in 2013, has quickly established itself as the dedicated platform to showcase residential and commercial property projects in Bahrain and the GCC.
The three shows will be staged at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BIECC) from May 6-8, 2014.
Mr Abdulrahman thanked exhibitors and sponsors, in particular, Tamkeen, which provides support for eligible Bahraini companies participating at exhibitions through its Tarweej scheme.
