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Fifth edition of Gulf Maritime Exhibition to
begin on April 16, 2007
The fifth edition of the Gulf Maritime
Exhibition, the only event dedicated to
meeting the complete requirements of
the region's commercial, government,
and the military maritime industry,
will begin at Expo Centre Sharjah on
April 16, 2007.
The three-day exhibition, under the
Patronage of Sharjah Crown Prince and
Deputy Ruler His Highness Sheikh
Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al
Qassimi, will host 110 exhibitors from 20
countries including a national pavilion
from Romania.
“The Gulf Maritime exhibition is the
Middle East's only exhibition that can
claim to be full-fledged sourcing
platform for each and every sector of the
regional maritime industry,” said
Saif Al Midfa, Director General, Expo
Centre Sharjah.
The 2007 edition of the Gulf Maritime
exhibition will showcase Deck
machinery and other vessel equipment,
Docking equipment, Electronics,
Communication and navigation systems,
Engine and propulsion systems, Fuel
and lubricants, Ride control systems,
Sound and vibration control systems,
Marine interiors, Paints and coatings,
latest vessel building designs and
technology, equipment for fishing,
Offshore support vessels, cargo
ships, tankers, tugs, ferries, and patrol
boats, Ship repair and port operations
products, and Cargo handling services.
Among the major companies that have
already confirmed participation at the
coming edition of the show are Rolls
Royce, Stromme, MTU, Cummins,
Kobelt, Saab Rosemount, Reintjes,
Hamriya Free Zone, Sharjah Ports
Authority, ZF Marine, Westfalia,
Wartsila, IHC Holland, UTS, Asry, Berg
Propulsion, Kobelt, Thrustmaster,
and Kongsberg.
Major retail real estate developers to
participate in MECSC Annual Convention
The Middle East Council of Shopping
Centres (MECSC) has announced that
the MECSC Annual Convention will
take place from 19-20 March 2007.
The two-day leasing fair, trade expo and
conference will see some of the region's
leading retail real estate developers
come together to showcase new mixed
use retail projects and network at Hall 4
of the Dubai International Exhibition Centre.
Mike Davidson, President for the Middle
East Council of Shopping Centres
(MECSC), said, “Retail is becoming a
major contributor to gross domestic
product (GDP) for a number of Arab
countries, particularly in the GCC. The
Forum provides the ideal opportunity
for the industry, retailers, analysts and
other interested parties to see the scope
for retail in the region.”
The announcement comes as Retail
International®, an independent retail
consultancy offering specialist
professional services to the retail
industry has announced that organised
retail space in the Gulf Cooperation
Council countries will top six million
square metres by 2007. The findings
were published in Retail International's
Review of the Year from a pan-regional
survey of 250 shopping centres.
With a number of new malls scheduled
to open during 2007, existing malls are
undergoing massive redevelopment and
remodelling, firstly to attract new
brands, and also to maintain footfall.
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