01 October 2017

As many as 400 local and international exhibitors took part in a four-in-one event held in Dubai, UAE, last month.

The FM Expo, The Big 5 Outdoor Design & Build Show, Windows, Doors & Facades, and Gulf Glass fairs were organised by dmg events Middle East, Asia & Africa over three days (September 25-27).

Together, they attracted over 10,000 industry professionals looking to network, do business and source products for their projects in the GCC region.

Beyond featuring innovative solutions from global manufacturers and service providers, the four events offered over 100 free and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) certified sessions and two high-profile conferences, the Facilities Management Congress Middle East, and the Middle East Facades Summit.

FM Expo presented the first Imdaad Work Series and feature areas including the Legionella Hub and the IoT Village.

The Big 5 Outdoor Design & Build Show offered 11 CPD workshops, sharing insights on design, technology and sustainability in landscaping in urban design.

Windows, Doors & Facades hosted over 150 exhibitors, a series of keynotes exploring innovative technology and disruptive thinking revolutionising next generation facades at the summit, as well as 16 CPD workshops on compelling topics, including fire and safety code of practice for facades.

The biennial Gulf Glass meanwhile,  hosted over 140 local and international suppliers of finished products, glass production technology and machinery, glass processing and finishing solutions, measurement, testing & control technology, tools, replacements and spare parts.

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• Bahrain developers to the fore
• 400 firms dazzle four-in-one show
• Messe Essen to make SteelFab debut
• Design on the double
• GCC materials handling market to hit $5bn

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