Being held at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre, the three-day event organised by Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions (HCE) is poised to gain impetus with gulfBID rebranded as Gulf Construction Expo and Gulf Property Show set for a record.
“The Gulf Construction Expo will build on the successful foundations set by gulfBID for over 10 years, by continuing to deliver the Northern Gulf’s showcase for the construction sector to a targeted visitor base of property developers, interior designers, architects, consultants and contractors, procurement managers and investors from around the GCC,” said HCE managing director Jubran Abdulrahman.
“The expo will remain an innovative showcase for the construction sector through its added value benefits and virtual exhibition,” he adds.
This year’s event has maintained the strategic sponsorship of Haji Hassan Group of Companies and RP-KP Group.
Both companies will be presenting their diverse portfolio of services and products dedicated to the construction sector.
Amongst Haji Hassan Group companies at the expo will be the Arabian Parts Company, Bahrain Asphalt, Arabian Chemical Industries (Isola), Haji Hasan Readymix, Bahrain Pipes, Bahrain Precast Concrete, Bahrain Blocks and Haji Hassan Reinforcement.
The expo has for the first time attracted product and services-related sponsors.
The Plant and Machinery sector is sponsored by Motor City, the sole distributor for Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), a leading manufacturer of plant and machinery.
On display from the HHI brand will be a wide range of hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, skid-steer loaders and industrial vehicles.
United Commercial Agencies (UCA) is championing the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) sector as sponsors through Midea.
At the show, it will be announcing its agency for the Midea brand, a premier producer of electronic appliances.
Amna Insulations, a division of Al Mezal Group of Companies, is the Green Technology sponsor.
The company is the sole agent of Italian energy-saving brand Politerm Blu.
The exhibition is hosting a high number of specialist companies from Saudi Arabia as well.
These include Espac, Plastbau Arabia, Fabco Plastic Factory, Al Hoty Stanger, Sandwich Panel Factory, Adwan Chemical Industries, Rezayat Protective Coating and Al Drees Industrial and Trading (Alitco).
Other major players from the GCC’s construction industry exhibiting at the expo include Al Nooh Wood Design, Moiz Trading, Paramount Doors, Dream Group, Bramco, Saberi Construction, Al Gillidary Trading and Industry, Alaa Al Jazeera Elevators, Paschal Concrete Forms, Rentech ME/Polycon Bahrain, LightLint and Cleantec, to name a few.
Other supporting organisations include AHK (the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad), the Philippine Embassy and the Industry, Commerce and Tourism Ministry.
gulfInteriors
The best in design and luxury standards set by Bahrain’s interiors design houses will be showcased at gulfInteriors.
This year’s line-up includes architects, interior designers, importers and dealers who have chosen the platform for luxury interiors, design and furniture to network and market their products, said Mr Abdulrahman.
Hempel Paints has renewed its position as strategic sponsors and will be using the show as a unique marketing proposition to launch its new collection of innovative décor paints, Topaz Colour Trends 2017.
Unveiling new design products this year will be Bahraini brand Mobilia Uno.
It will be showcasing its latest collection of residential and commercial luxury furniture and accessories.
Fatima Al Ansari Designs, another home-grown design house, will be making its debut at gulfInteriors, introducing its architectural and interior design services.
Other exhibitors include ID Design, Al Maraya Décor, Saleh Al Jallawi Group, National Paints UAE, Dar Al Mimari Windows and Doors, Universal Enterprises, Plaffix, Grapevine, Blue Zone and Al Amal House Trading.
Supporting organisations for gulfInteriors include the AHK and the Industry, Commerce and Tourism Ministry.
Gulf Property Show
The Gulf Property Show has received a record number of sponsors, while breaking last year’s record size.
This year, Diyar Al Muharraq and Manara Developments have signed up as strategic sponsors.
The show’s gold sponsors are Bahrain Marina Development Company and First Bahrain Real Estate; and silver sponsors are Khaleeji Commercial Bank and Fontana Real Estate.
Mr Abdulrahman said the Gulf Property Show has continued its year-on-year growth to be HCE’s largest show to date, adding that many prominent property developers in Bahrain will be unveiling major real estate developments at the show.
Diyar Al Muharraq will feature its iconic eponymous development and other landmark projects including Al Bareh, Al Naseem, Al Qamra, Deerat Al Oyoun, Diyar Homes, Diyar Town Centre and Dragon City.
The developer will also focus on commercial plots available for investment such as commercial villa plots, the B5 residential building plots, light industry/logistics and warehousing plots and commercial showroom plots.
Also taking centre stage will be the Marassi Al Bahrain Development by Abu Dhabi’s Eagle Hills Developers at Diyar Al Muharraq.
Manara Developments will be offering units from its major residential projects, such as Wahati, Kenaz Al Bahrain and Hasabi.
Bahrain Marina Development will make the public debut of its mixed-use development along Manama’s marina coastline as a new prime tourist destination.
Meanwhile, First Bahrain Real Estate Development will present the El Mercado Residential Development.
Fontana Real Estate will be promoting its exclusive luxury residential lifestyle towers in Juffair.
Other major developments to be showcased include Water Garden City, Hanging Gardens of Dilmunia and Canal View. Other leading developers exhibiting at the show will be Bin Faqeeh, Ahmed Al Qaed Group, Al Maawdah Group, Grnata Group, Naseej, Jaffria Waqf Directorate and GFH Real Estate.
Khaleeji Commercial Bank and other leading financial institutions will offer special personal and home financing packages for real estate buyers at the show.
Visitors can also see leading projects from the UAE, Turkey, the UK, the US and Bosnia.
To guide visitors through the maze of developers, HCE has partnered with Excpy, an app connecting digital content to physical spaces and indexing brands, locations and events at a citywide level.
Visitors can even make advance enquiries or register interest for properties on the show’s unique property search feature on www.gulfpropertyshow.net.
The organisations supporting the Gulf Property Show include the Survey and Land Registration Bureau and the Bahrain Property Developers’ Association.
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