THE Gulf Industry Fair (GIF) reinforced its position as one of the prominent trade exhibitions of the Northern Gulf with a strong turnout from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), leading industrial giants from Bahrain and representatives of several global business houses.

BUILDEX 2012, the 14th Saudi International Building and Construction Exhibition, is set to open this month in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, with the support of key industry associations and media.

THE UAE is expected to see $15 billion worth of contracts awarded this year, which represents an increase of 26.57 per cent from last year, according to research by Ventures Middle East.

TRUCK and diesel engine manufacturer Navistar is eyeing major growth opportunities in the region, where it has been selling its trucks for more than 50 years.

MORE than 500 exhibitors from across 35 countries will look to reinforce investment opportunities in the $1.1-trillion Saudi Arabian construction sector at The Big 5 Saudi 2012, taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

ASSA Abloy Access Control Middle East said its wireless on-line technology for access control systems, Aperio, was a hit at Intersec, a leading security solutions fair for the Middle East, which was held in Dubai, UAE, in January.

FOLLOWING the success of Interiors UK held in January in Birmingham, UK, the organiser has decided to expand the event  with a boutique edition in London next year.

REYNAERS Middle East will line up an extensive range of its architectural aluminium profile solutions at the Buildex 2012 in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, this month (March 18 to 21). Some of Reynaers’ most sought-after products will be showcased at exhibition that will be held at the Dhahran International Exhibition Centre.