Haji Hassan, a diversified construction-focused group, has confirmed its strategic sponsorship for Gulf Construction Expo, the major showcase for the building and construction sector in the Northern Gulf.

Gulf Construction Expo takes place from April 24 to 26 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain.

Haji Hassan Group is headquartered in Bahrain with joint venture partnerships across the GCC. The group is a conglomeration of complementary businesses which have been serving the construction and industrial services sectors in Bahrain and the region since 1952.

The company manufactures building materials, precast concrete, readymix concrete, plastic and sewage pipes, construction chemicals, concrete blocks, steel reinforcement, rubber and mechanical engineering spare parts, all of which are essential for the construction sector.

The profile of the Haji Hassan Group of Companies will be represented by Haji Hasan Ready-mix, Bahrain Precast Concrete, Bahrain Asphalt, Bahrain Pipes, Arabian Chemical Industries, Bahrain Blocks, Haji Hassan Reinforcement and Arabian Parts Company.

The signing ceremony was attended by Haji Hassan Group deputy chairman Waheed Hassan Al A'ali, Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions (HCE) managing director Jubran Abdulrahman, Haji Hassan Group general manager Fouad Al Hamad, and HCE exhibitions director Ahmed Suleiman. 

Al A'ali said: “Our Strategic Sponsorship support for Gulf Construction Expo delivers on two goals for the company.  Firstly, we look to promote the world-class capabilities of Haji Hassan which has been built on over 60 years of expertise and investment in our facilities; and secondly, we see Gulf Construction Expo as an important showcase to present Bahrain as a leader in quality building materials.“

The group has an impressive track record of delivery on high-profile construction projects in Bahrain. These include Bin Faqeeh's Breaker Tower, Awali Mosque, Shaikh Isa Library, Sitra Causeway, Durrat Al Bahrain, the North Manama Causeway, runway upgrades and new apron stands at the Bahrain International Airport, Bahrain International Circuit, Muharraq sewage treatment plant, Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Al A’ali shopping complex, the Sofitel Bahrain luxury resort hotel and many more.

Abdulrahman, commenting on Haji Hassan’s role as Strategic Sponsor of the Expo, said: "Haji Hassan Group is a pioneer in the construction and building sectors of the GCC. Their participation provides visitors a panoply of products that reflect Bahrain’s capabilities of providing world-class suppliers for the booming construction projects in the region.”

Gulf Construction Expo takes place alongside two other major exhibitions - The Gulf Property Show and Interiors Expo - thus ensuring the continued success of the biggest integrated business-to-business showcase for the construction, interiors and property sectors in the Northern Gulf. – TradeArabia News Service