GULF INDUSTRY FAIR 2009

Jan. 13 - 15, 2009   in  Manama (Bahrain - Africa / Middle East)  

Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre 

Gulf Industry Fair 2009 is the second edition of the most important and comprehensive industry related exhibition in the Middle East.

Organized by Hilal Conferences & Exhibitions (HCE), the Fair provides a highly targeted opportunity for any company or organization marketing products or services aimed at the growing industrial sector of the region.

Gulf Industry Fair covers the key industrial segments including aluminum, metal, automation, metrology, energy, logistics and manufacturing. The Fair also provides an unique opportunity for the operators of industrial areas and free zones to meet an interested market of decision makers in the manufacturing and distribution sectors.

Project Developments

The Arab Gulf countries are witnessing major investment on infrastructure, industry and utilities.

Saudi Arabia has earmarked USD 65 billion through the next 15 years to invest in water and power projects.

Qatar will spend USD 60 billion on energy industry for the next 7-10 years.

Dubai Water and Electricity Authority estimates its investment in water and electricity projects at USD 16 billion.

$3.46 billion Industrial City at Jubail: Jubail-II, the second industrial park in Saudi Arabia's eastern port city.

Khalifa bin Salman Port in Hidd: work is set to move ahead on the $70 million-plus infrastructure.

$2 billion Bahrain-Qatar Causeway: the 40-km causeway linking Bahrain to the northwestern coast of Qatar.

$2 billion railway project: Involves building a 950-km link between Riyadh and the main commercial port of Saudi Arabia.

$2.3 billion IWPP: Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu in Saudi Arabia.

$1.89 billion Gulf Countries Power Grid: first phase.

$20 million clinker plant in Southern Province in Saudi Arabia.

Contact

Middle East

Hilal Conferences & Exhibitions

P. O. Box 224 Manama

Kingdom of Bahrain

Tel: +973 17 299123

Fax: +973 17 299155