www.gulfconstructionexpo.com

25-27 APRIL 2017 Bahrain Exhibition Centre

The Showcase for the Buildingand Construction Sector

Gulf Construction Expo Exhibitor Profile

Gulf Construction Expo 2017 is the meeting point for

specialists in the Construction and Building Materials,

Services and Contracting sectors, encompassing a wide

product range including:

• Air-Conditioning and Climate Control Systems

• Environment and Green Buildings

• Construction Plant and Machinery

• Construction Design, Engineering• Smart Building Technologies• Marble, Granite and Flooring• Bathrooms and Ceramics• Contracting Companies• Project Management• Piping and Ducting• Cement and Bricks• Water Technology• Glass and Metal

Building for the Future

Gulf Construction Expo (formerly called gulfBID expo)

will be ‘Building for the Future’ through the definitive

showcase for the Construction and Building Materials

sector.

This international Expo for construction machinery,

building material and construction vehicles — provides

the construction sector in the GCC with a professional

platform for networking, investment and the exchange

of ideas and information.

The annual expo, in association with the leading sector

publication Gulf Construction Magazine (English &

Arabic), is built on a strong foundation of sector

knowledge for sector experts.

Gulf Construction Expo is an important channel for

purchasing basic and large-scale construction items

for visitors to the Exhibition.

Reasons to be atGulf Construction Expo 2017

The Market Opportunities

• The total value of ongoing projects in the GCCregion stands at US$2.6 trillion, with Saudi Arabia accounting for US$875 billion of this total.

• US$9.57 billion is to be spent by 2017 on interior fit-out projects across the GCC.

• Saudi Arabia, with US$64.29 billion, accounted for the largest share of the contracts awarded in 2015/2016.

• 138% increase in spend on hospitality fit-out projectsby 2017.

• Bahrain to spend over US$6 billion on construction projects by 2018.

• Over US$128 billion worth of hospitality, residential, interiors, retail and commercial projects are due for completion in 2017.

Reasons to be atGulf Construction Expo 2017

The Expo

• Access to decision makers involved in billions of dollars worth of project spend in the Northern Gulf.

• Convenient meeting place for clients from the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

• A place where specialists mingle and do business with architects, project managers, specifiers, interior designers, buyers and even home owners.

• Opportunities for targeted technical Workshops & Seminars to promote your products.

• Cost-effective way to develop your business potential.

• Regional showcase for your product launches.

• Specialist trade media promotion.

BAHRAIN

Abu Dhabi

Dubai

UAE

OmanSaudi Arabia

Kuwait

Qatar

The Strategic Location forGulf Construction Expo

Bahrain’s strategic location as a competitive gateway,

underpinned by the Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

with USA, makes it an ideal venue for staging the

Gulf Construction Expo.

Saudi Arabia, the region’s most important strategic

market and a commercial powerhouse, is just 25km

away providing contractors, architects and construction

professionals from Saudi Arabia with the opportunity

to visit the show with ease and convenience.

Bahrain enjoys excellent communications links to its

Gulf neighbours providing unrivalled connectivity for

companies doing business in the region, while the

Kingdom’s open business environment continues to

prove attractive to industrial investors.

For further details, contact:Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions

Tel: +973 17 299 123 | Email: info@hilalce.comwww.gulfconstructionexpo.com

Exhibiting Options

1. Space Only — BD150 (US$395) per m2Consisting of bare floor space for exhibitors whowish to build their own stand. Electricity supply of 30amp single phase/15amp three phase is provided as part of the stand. Designs must be submitted to the organisers for approval, prior to the exhibition.

2. Shell Scheme — BD160 (US$425) per m2This option includes white wall panels, fascia board, carpet tiles, system counter, round or square table, meeting chairs, one 13amp single-phase power point, fluorescent tubes and wastepaper basket.

3. Graphic Enhancement (Shell Scheme) —BD27 (US$75) per m2Enhance your Shell Scheme with additional graphic design as per your requirements. All the printing of wall panels, fascia including logo is included.

4. Open Air Zone (Outside Space) —BD106 (US$280) per m2Specially zoned outside space designated for construction equipment, vehicles and product demonstrations etc.

Key Statistics for gulfBID/Gulf Construction Expo 2016

8,064Total Visitors

56 ExhibitingCompanies

25 Countries Represented bytheir Products and Distributors

Senior ConstructionSector Managers

Business Owners

Construction SectorProfessionals

Bahrain

International

Kuwait MENA

Qatar

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Visitor profile byCOUNTRY

75.23%

1.18%0.3%

22%

0.4%

0.68%

0.21%

Visitor profile byPROFESSION

37%

40%

23%