01 March 2013

ALUMINIUM Middle East 2013 will focus on the latest trends in the industry and the best international practices in aluminium business next month (April 23 to 25) in Dubai, UAE.

A select group of local, regional and international investors, experts and businessmen will discuss some of the prominent industry concerns, trends and investment opportunities at the exhibition to be held at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC).

Formerly known as Aluminium Dubai, the third edition of the leading exhibition for aluminium products, technologies and investments in the Middle East builds on the success and the momentum generated during the previous first two editions.

Mohammed Bader-Eddin, show director of Aluminium Middle East 2013, said: “The Gulf region has all the right components to truly become a key player in the global aluminium production business. The GCC countries are currently working hard to achieve their future aspirations and consolidate their leading position in the region and the world by primarily increasing their annual productivity and adding new capacity, while adopting the latest advanced technologies and the highest standards in sustainability and environmental conservation.

“Recent activities in the industry, including the establishment of new smelters and production units, and efforts by manufacturing companies to expand the pipeline network, have had a great effect in promoting aluminium production and other related industries in the region. Aluminium Middle East 2013 will provide a world-class interactive platform for key industry players to look into the latest developments and tech-savvy innovations, as well as discuss investments in new smelters and expansion plans across markets.”

Aluminium Middle East is held every two years and is a member of Reed Exhibition’s portfolio of aluminium events, comprising Aluminium Germany, Aluminium India, Aluminium China and Aluminium Brazil.

With global demand for aluminium estimated to increase and reach 70 million tonnes per year by 2020, the GCC countries are expected to boost aluminium production capacity by up to 40 per cent to reach five million tonnes by 2014, from around three million tonnes in 2012.

The GCC region is expected to account for 13 per cent of the world’s total aluminium production by the end of 2013, driven mainly by aggressive investments in the region’s aluminium industry, including construction of new smelters and the expansion of the pipeline network.

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