gulfINTERIORS@gulfBID taps affluent Northern Gulf market

Preparations are being stepped up for a major trade exhibition in Bahrain in May which promises to showcase the cream of local, regional and international construction and interiors companies.

The fifth edition of gulfBID, will be co-located with the inaugural gulfINTERIORS@gulfBID show (May 4-6, 2010) at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). The event will be held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.

The complementary nature of the two exhibitions offers construction and interiors companies an opportunity to raise market profile, accomplish superior brand awareness, network with clients and showcase the latest products, services and solutions in the prosperous Northern Gulf.

gulfINTERIORS@gulfBID will see renowned names from the interior design industry showcase products from contract and residential furniture, interior design services and contracting, textiles and upholstery fabrics, beds and bedding, flooring and wallcoverings, lighting, kitchens and bathrooms, art and accessories, ceramics, marble and granite, outdoor living, retail services, hospitality and office fit out categories.

The exhibitions are organised by Bahrain-based Hilal Conferences & Exhibitions (HCE). Jubran Abdulrahman, managing director, HCE says: “Gulf construction and interior design sectors are being re-energised by global economic recovery. Now is the time for ambitious companies to leverage opportunities in the Northern Gulf, and the twin exhibitions give them the ideal platform to meet their objectives. Furthermore, a combined gulfBID and gulfINTERIORS@gulfBID model now offers visitors the complete buying and specifying chain.”

For more information: www.gulfbidexhibition.com