01 March 2011

sbie lines up high-profile seminars
THE latest trends in construction technology and architecture will be highlighted at a leading building industries exhibition next month (April 25 to 28) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

sbie, Saudi Arabia’s 20th comprehensive showcase for the building and construction industry, will be held at the Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events.

“The event is the ideal platform for exhibitors to showcase their products and services to a high-profile audience of decision-makers and professionals from across Saudi Arabia and the neighbouring Gulf countries,” says Zahoor Siddique, exhibitions director of Al Harithy Company for Exhibitions, the organiser of the event. “Leading international companies and major manufacturers, agents and distributors from Saudi Arabia will participate.”

A series of high-profile seminars will be held alongside sbie, where guest speakers will provide a wealth of information on a wide variety of subjects, including construction technology and architecture.

Power expo to unveil opportunities
A LEADING electricity show in Saudi Arabia will highlight opportunities for business ventures, with the power sector having acquired top priority within the kingdom’s development plans.

The event – Elenex, the 14th Saudi International Electrical Engineering, Power Generation and Distribution Exhibition – is set to take place from May 29 to June 1, 2011, at the Riyadh Convention and Exhibitions Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Hardware+Tools showcases trends
HARDWARE+Tools Middle East, a leading trade and networking event of its kind in the region, claims to forms the pulse of the hardware, tools, machinery and building materials industries in the region.

The event, to be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Dubai, UAE from May 10 to 12, 2011, will feature the latest products and trends in the industry across the hardware, tools, machinery and building materials sectors.

RAK Ceramics shines at Bau
RAK Ceramics was successful in boosting its brand awareness across Europe during its participation at the Bau exhibition in Munich, Germany.

The Bau exhibition held from January 17 to 22 is one of the major international trade shows on architecture, materials and systems for industrial, commercial and residential construction, attracting architects, engineers, developers and contractors from around the world.

RAK Ceramics, the world’s largest ceramic tiles and sanitary ware manufacturer, showcased its comprehensive portfolio of ceramic tiles and sanitaryware, including its 2011 collection featuring the Endless, Connexion and Softlines range.

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