INTERIORS UK opens its doors this month with additional investment to ensure the changing demands of both the retail and contract buyers are met. In line with the product categorisation of the event, sub-branded areas will be named, lending an individual identity to each area.

THE American Hardwood Export Council (Ahec) will aim to reinforce trade ties with the rapidly developing wood and wood processing industry in the region by participating in the 2012 edition of the Dubai International Wood and Wood Machinery Show (Dubai WoodShow).

PREPARATIONS for next month’s Gulf Industry Fair (GIF) in Bahrain are in full swing as more than 100 exhibitors look forward to participating in what could be another significant trade event.

CARRIER last month conducted its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed) licensed training workshops in the UAE and Qatar.

THE Big 5 Saudi will double in size in just its second year, in response to the demand from the international construction industry.

AS MANY AS 800 exhibitors are expected to showcase the latest trends for roller shutters, doors, gates and sun-protection systems at R+T 2012, which will be held in Stuttgart, Germany, from February 28 to March 3, 2012.

QATAR’S ambitious development plans over the next decade and beyond will be put under the spotlight once again at the annual Qatar Projects conference next month. Organised by Meed Events, the four-day event will be staged from February 5 to 8, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Doha, Qatar.

THE first Environmental Infrastructure Forum will be held in Saudi Arabia this month. Held under the patronage of King Abdullah and organised under the initiative of Prince Turki bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, the forum will be held from January 15 to 17 at the Park Hyatt in Jeddah.