Major deals signed at property show
MANAMA: Organisers, exhibitors and visitors of three exhibitions spanning construction, interiors and real estate sectors expressed satisfaction after they concluded yesterday at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions (HCE), organisers of the Gulf Construction, Gulf Interiors and Gulf Property Show, said there was an outstanding line-up of 130 exhibitors and more than 9,000 unique visitors with an array of industrial equipment and services representing technologies from leading brands as well as offers from reputed property firms.
“Brisk levels of business were reported, and the shows have once again proven just why they are the leading events of their kind for the Northern Gulf,” said HCE managing director Jubran Abdulrahman.
“The more than 10 per cent jump in visitor numbers suggests that Bahrain has reinforced its position as a premier investment destination in the world thanks to its infrastructure, communications, investment environment and competitive cost of doing business.”
The three shows together created one of the biggest combined business-to-business and business-to-consumer showcase in the kingdom with significant multi-million-dollar deals being signed, a raft of new products and technologies unveiled and big-ticket purchases made.
He said, bookings have already begun for the 2018 editions, with the Gulf Property Show destined for further expansion.
“We expect more than 50 per cent of all our exhibitors to book early for next year’s shows,” said Mr Abdulrahman, adding that the Gulf Property Show had “outperformed all expectations and will be expanded next year to meet surging demand”.
Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the three-in-one event was inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa in the presence of senior government officials and other big players.
For the third consecutive year, Haji Hassan, a diversified construction-focused group, was a strategic sponsor of the Gulf Construction Expo (formerly gulfBID).
The group presented its diverse corporate portfolio at the expo.
Amongst the group’s companies represented were Arabian Parts Company, Bahrain Asphalt, Arabian Chemical Industries (Isola), Haji Hassan Ready-mix, Bahrain Pipes, Bahrain Precast Concrete, Bahrain Blocks and Haji Hassan Reinforcement.
“Gulf Construction Expo is a leading event for building and construction materials and services and contractors involved in the building and construction sector,” said group chairman Adel Hassan Al A’Ali.
RP Kingdom Projects, Bahrain’s construction, development and industrial powerhouse, joined the expo as a strategic sponsor for the first time.
The group is a major contractor for turnkey projects not only in Bahrain but also around the GCC and other countries.
Motor City, the sole distributor in Bahrain for Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), was the plant and machinery sector sponsor at the Gulf Construction Expo 2017.
HHI offers a wide range of hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, skid steer loaders and industrial vehicles which were on display at Gulf Construction Expo.
“Our presence with Hyundai Heavy Industries product range at Gulf Construction Expo was an occasion to present the latest generation of construction and industrial vehicles to the key players of this industry,” said Motor City’s senior general manager Dr Bijan Majidi.
Amna Insulations, a leading provider of energy-saving solutions for the construction sector, supported the ‘Green Technology’ sector at the Gulf Construction Expo 2017.
“Our aim at the expo was to highlight the importance of the construction sector to make the transition from conventional building construction to ‘green’ smart buildings,” said Amna Insulations executive director Sulaiman Al Mezal.
“We have identified and developed products and solutions that cater to ensure that the transition is more effective in the short term,” added Mr Al Mezal.
At the exhibition, Amna Insulations offered energy-saving solutions such as the Marmox Multiboard, the world’s lightest construction and insulation board, Marmox External Thermal Insulation System, Politerm Light Concrete – the lightest thermal insulating concrete in the world and Pleko Systems – an external insulation and finishing system.
Al Nooh Wood Design managing director Hassan Al Nooh said the company used the platform to debut the new look of the business for the next chapter in the company’s history.
“The next chapter will see Al Nooh delivering on a vision to become the market leader and solution provider throughout the GCC for design, service and manufacture of wood, associated products, accessories, components, furniture and interior environments.
According to Mr Al Nooh, the company will build on “quality, reliability and integrity as cornerstones of the business, as principles carved into the business DNA by our late founder Abd Ali Essa Al Nooh”.
Other major players from the GCC’s construction industry exhibiting at the expo included 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.
The exhibition hosted a high number of specialist companies from Saudi Arabia as well.
They 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).
The Gulf Property Show received a record number of sponsors breaking last year’s record size.
This year, Diyar Al Muharraq and Manara Developments were strategic sponsors.
The show’s gold sponsors were Bahrain Marina Development Company and First Bahrain Real Estate; and silver sponsors were Khaleeji Commercial Bank and Fontana Real Estate.
Diyar Al Muharraq featured 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 also focused 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 was the Marassi Al Bahrain Development by Abu Dhabi’s Eagle Hills Developers at Diyar Al Muharraq.
Manara Developments offered units from its major residential projects, such as Wahati, Kenaz Al Bahrain and Hasabi.
Bahrain Marina Development made 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 presented the El Mercado Village, a residential project.
Fontana Real Estate promoted its exclusive luxury residential lifestyle towers in Juffair.
Other major developments showcased include Water Garden City, Hanging Gardens of Dilmunia and Canal View.
Leading developers that exhibited at the show were Bin Faqeeh, Ahmed Al Qaed Group, Al Maawdah Group, Grnata Group, Naseej, Jaffria Waqf Directorate and GFH Real Estate.
The best in design and luxury standards set by Bahrain’s interiors design houses was showcased at Gulf Interiors.
This year’s line-up included architects, interior designers, importers and dealers who had chosen the platform for luxury interiors, design and furniture to network and market their products.
Hempel Paints renewed its position as strategic sponsors and used 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 was Bahraini brand Mobilia Uno.
It showcased its latest collection of residential and commercial luxury furniture and accessories.
Fatima Al Ansari Designs, another home-grown design house, made its debut at Gulf Interiors, introducing its architectural and interior design services.
Other exhibitors included 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.
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