Event scheduled for April 18-21 will showcase regional and international product suppliers, construction companies and contractors
By Kevin Doyle
CityBuild Abu Dhabi, www.citybuildabudhabi.com a new premier international trade show for the building and construction industry, will be held this April 18-21 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center.
The show will bring together industry suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, architects, engineers, importers and procurement decision makers. It is being launched in Abu Dhabi as the United Arab Emirates' capital continues to forge ahead with major long-term initiatives.
Graham Wood, Group Director of CityBuild organisers IIR Middle East, www.iirme.com said: "While some cities may have struggled with the global economic downturn, Abu Dhabi is forging ahead. Abu Dhabi's vision for 2030 presents a practical and sustainable view of the future, grounded in the emirates' cultural and environmental identity."
Wood added, "Abu Dhabi is considered by many to be one of the richest cities in the world, but it has taken a pragmatic approach when it comes to big, high risk investments. That is now paying off in terms of its sustainable development programme."
CityBuild will debut alongside Cityscape Abu Dhabi, the international real estate investment and development event, and will showcase regional and international product suppliers, construction companies and contractors.
Wood said the co-location will allow for the inevitable crossovers between the two events, such as investors who can source new opportunities at Cityscape while developers, consultants and architects can source new products/services and contractors at CityBuild.
Key sectors represented at the inaugural trade only event include ceramics, marble and stone, steel, concrete, building materials, and water technology. CityBuild Abu Dhabi has already attracted some of the biggest names in regional construction as well as strong representation from Saudi Arabia, Germany, Vietnam, Australia, Italy, Canada, India and China.
In addition CityBuild Abu Dhabi will also launch its awards on 19 April. The awards will recognise and reward those who are addressing key construction issues, such as health and safety and women in construction.
The founding sponsor of Citybuild Abu Dhabi is Kludi RAK www.kludirak.com and the event is also supported by the UAE Contractors' Association. www.uaecontractors.org
Edited by Sarah Wolfe
Source: AMEinfo.com www.ameinfo.com
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