Region’s largest FM event to take center stage at pioneering Community Management Week
FM EXPO is Middle East’s largest Facilities Management event
Over 150 exhibiting companies from 19 countries and 10,000 visitors
Part of the first Community Management Week
Features 15 free-to-attend continuing professional develop (CPD)certifies workshops, 6 FM Masterclasses, FM World Congress and Middle East High Rise Summit
Dubai, UAE, 27 April 2016: FM EXPO, the Middle East’s largest facilities management event, will be taking place from May 23 to 25, 2016 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The 10th edition of the event reflects its long-standing commitment towards the industry. With a 25 per cent increase in exhibition space compared to 2015, it will host over 150 companies from 19 countries showcasing their innovative solutions to nearly 10,000 visitors.
Aside from a vast display of cutting-edge technologies, products and services, the show will deliver an extensive and…
Region’s largest FM event to take center stage at pioneering Community Management Week
FM EXPO is Middle East’s largest Facilities Management event
Over 150 exhibiting companies from 19 countries and 10,000 visitors
Part of the first Community Management Week
Features 15 free-to-attend continuing professional develop (CPD)certifies workshops, 6 FM Masterclasses, FM World Congress and Middle East High Rise Summit
Dubai, UAE, 27 April 2016: FM EXPO, the Middle East’s largest facilities management event, will be taking place from May 23 to 25, 2016 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The 10th edition of the event reflects its long-standing commitment towards the industry. With a 25 per cent increase in exhibition space compared to 2015, it will host over 150 companies from 19 countries showcasing their innovative solutions to nearly 10,000 visitors.
Aside from a vast display of cutting-edge technologies, products and services, the show will deliver an extensive and advanced education program. During the three-day event, industry players and visitors will be able to take part to five international conferences, including the FM World Congress and Middle East High Rise Summit, 15 free-to-attend continuing professional develop (CPD)certified workshops, and six FM Masterclasses.
Jaafar Shubber, Senior Project Manager, FM EXPO, said: “For the last 10 years, FM EXPO has successfully promoted the needs of FM professionals, tenants and end users, as well as property developers and owners, by focusing on wide range of topics such as sustainability, technology, building compliance, building life-cycle, security, and hygiene and infrastructure, among others. Strict government regulations on built environment and demand for cost and energy-efficient solutions has spurred the need for advanced FM solutions which will feature under the spotlight at the bigger 10th edition of the FM EXPO.”
“We have been regularly participating at the FM EXPO since 2012. This time, it promises to be bigger and better as it will be part of the first-ever Community Management Week. We will showcase integrated FM services along with other services such as catering, laundry, environmental services, waste management, staff accommodation and workers supply and recruitment. We look forward to exciting networking opportunities to connect with existing and potential clients at the 10th edition of FM EXPO,” concluded Mr Samih Basaddiq, Managing Director, Advanced FM, Platinum Sponsor of FM EXPO.
Organised by dmg events Middle East, Asia & Africa, FM EXPO will be co-located with four dedicated events that make up Community Management Week, to offer a well-rounded and professional environment to conduct business and improve the quality of life for surrounding communities. These include;
The Big 5 Outdoor Design & Build Show – a specialised trade show offering products and services for landscaping, outdoor furniture, sports and play equipment;
Middle East Waste & Recycling – Dubai’s premier event on opportunities and challenges in waste management and recycling;
Commercial Cleaning & Hygiene – bringing those involved in cleaning services and products together to share ideas and innovative products;
Elevators & Access Control – the only dedicated building access and mobility exhibition in the Middle East.
‘Dubai Real Estate B2B,’ a conference that aims to connect potential investors with the emirate’s industry leaders, concluded on October 17, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton Dubai Marina. The two-day event focused on increased attention and encouraged the entry of more international investors into Dubai’s rapidly growing and thriving real estate landscape. Held under the theme, ‘All questions answered,’ the conference is positioned to become a strategic platform for potential investors in their move to make a smooth entry into the local real estate market.
Engr. Duaa Issam Dablan MSC, Senior Deputy Director, Real Estate Investment Management & Promotion Center, Dubai Land Department
‘Dubai Real Estate B2B’ featured key discussions and round tables focusing on important industry issues and topics. The first day of the event covered topics like new rules and regulations in investing; The impact of World Expo 2020 on Dubai’s real estate market; Loans for non-residents in Dubai; Landlords in Dubai; Assessing the Dubai real estate market and Free Zones, Offshore and Local Dubai companies. Meanwhile, the second day of the conference included topics on the Abu Dhabi real estate market; buying properties off plan; Inheritance law for real estate investments and how to set up a business and be a resident of Dubai.
Participants during the conference
Speakers invited to share their insights include Engr. Duaa Issam Dablan MSC, Senior Deputy Director, Real Estate Investment Management & Promotion Center, Dubai Land Department; Dereck Alexander Jon Hoogenkamp, Sales & Marketing Director, Al Barari (Gold Sponsor); Jurgen Herre, Managing Partner, Soliton Holding (Platinum Sponsor); Ainsley Duncombe, International Sales Director, propertyfinder.ae (Silver Sponsor); Ayman Abuhabsa, Head of Private Banking, and Pawan Dhawan, Vice President – Mortgages, Mashreq Bank; Jason Gibb, Business Development, WEST GATE Real Estate; Dr. Theodor Strohal, Senior Partner, Strohal Legal Group; Gurjit Singh, Chief Development Officer, Al Dar in Abu Dhabi; Andrew Thomson, Senior Associate, Clyde & Co; Anthony Walker, Managing Director, Horlborn Assets; Sunil Jaiswal, Founder of REAP institute and Stuart Curtis, Managing Partner, The Synergy Group.
Dereck Alexander Jon Hoogenkamp, Sales & Marketing Director, Al Barari
“Dubai’s real estate market is continuing to grow by leaps and bounds—constantly unscathed by global economic gridlock and crises. In fact, the emirate’s recent win to host the coming World Expo 2020 has further fortified its position as a premier investment and tourism destination—which in turn has attracted more international investors to explore potential opportunities, particularly in the real estate segment,” said Julia Zajak, General Manager, Real Events. “Dubai Real Estate B2B aims to give these investors the essential information needed to enter Dubai’s real estate market. The overwhelming response that we have received so far for this event has already prompted us to start on planning for the second edition of this conference, where we aim to solidify the ties between these investors and concerned government agencies and private real estate firms.
According to a recent whitepaper released by the Real Estate Investment Management & Promotion Center, which is an initiative and newly-established division of the Dubai Land Department, the emirate has firmly positioned itself as a place where almost anything is possible—raising the benchmarks even higher in terms of constructing projects that are truly world-class in nature combined with the offer of a luxurious lifestyle. To date, Dubai was able to attract more than 7.9 million tourists during the first three-quarters of 2013 with the hopes of driving in more than 20 million more by 2020, when it hosts the World Expo on that year. Some of the key drivers that are attracting people to Dubai include its booming economy and political stability; no income tax, capital gains or levied property tax; status as one of the world’s safest cities and the presence of excellent world-class infrastructure, to name a few.
“We are proud to be participating in the pioneering edition of Dubai Real Estate B2B. The intentions of holding this event are truly commendable as it aims to act as a portal that can answer all questions about investing in the emirate,” said Majida Ali Rashid, Assistant Director General and Head of Investment Management and Promotion Center, the investment arm of Dubai Land Department. “This event will allow us the opportunity to talk about the advantages and benefits to be gained from investing in Dubai—being one of the world’s safest and most secure areas, the affordable cost of living, its move to become a Smart City and the robust legislative system that protects investors.”
During the event, Al Barari, the conference’s Gold Sponsor, hosted networking opportunities and an exhibition visit for participants. Dereck Hoogenkamp, Sales & Marketing Director, and Al Barari, explains: “Luxury developments such as those at Al Barari are reflective of the positive upturn in the local market; sales show that exclusive properties are still in demand. Unique design and high-quality finishes are the main attractions for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. We are pleased to be part of the first edition of Dubai Real Estate B2B. Our participation in the event will give us the opportunity to meet professionals and investors from abroad.”
Dubai Real Estate B2B Conference is hosting more than 250 participants from Russia, United Kingdom, India, Kazakhstan, United States of America, Pakistan and Africa; and a thoughtfully planned out a series of activities that aims to live up to its chief goal of providing foreign investors with the essential information and guidance on pursuing real estate opportunities in Dubai. One of the highlights of the event was a guided tour of some of the emirate’s current development projects—complete with an opportunity to meet face-to-face with project developers, which will allow them to develop a comfortable feel of the area and the guarantee that all their questions will be answered.
The event is being attended by senior level government officials and features 15 presenters from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and 30 exhibition stands from industry representatives like mortgage advisers, local bank officers, real estate developers, property consultants, real estate attorneys, tax specialists & auditors, private-equity fund manager and, management consultants.
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Dubai’s real estate industry is poised to attract more growth in the next few years, with industry experts saying that the emirate’s property market fundamentals remain stronger than ever. Looking to play a crucial role in the continuing growth of the industry, Real Events, the newest and fastest-growing events management firm operating throughout the UAE and the greater Gulf region, will be hosting the first edition of ‘Dubai Real Estate B2B,’ a conference that aims to connect potential investors with the emirate’s industry leaders, which will be held on October 15 to October 16, 2014 at The Ritz-Carlton Dubai Marina. The event is being organized under the theme, ‘All questions answered’ and will serve as a strategic platform that will help these potential investors make a smooth entry into Dubai’s thriving real estate market.
According to Real Events, the event will be graced by senior level government officials and will feature 15 presenters from the United Arab Emirates and 30 exhibition stands from industry representatives like mortgage advisers, local bank officers, real estate developers, property consultants, real estate attorneys, tax specialists & auditors, private-equity fund manager and, management consultants. Aside from its move to bind international investors with Dubai-based real estate experts, the exciting two-day event will also include key discussions and round tables focusing on important industry issues and topics like newly implemented regulatory measures, issues on brokerage, lease contracts, registration and certification, duties and compliance; assessment of the Dubai Real Estate Market for 2015 and Beyond; buying properties off-plan; Wealth management and zero taxation.
“These are truly exciting times for Dubai’s real estate industry, which continues to show its vibrancy in the large number of projects that are currently ongoing and the even larger projects that are in the pipeline,” said Julia Zajak, General Manager, Real Events. “As industry experts are forecasting continuous growth and have placed high-confidence in the projects present today, we are proud to organize the first edition of Dubai Real Estate B2B, a conference that aims to give potential investors the necessary information they need to enter the emirate’s real estate market. This event will serve as a key venue to help international and local brokers and their clients meet mortgage providers and banks for non-residents investors.”
Dubai Real Estate B2B Conference will host more than 250 participants from Russia, United Kingdom, India, Kazakhstan, United States of America, Pakistan and Africa; and a thoughtfully planned out a series of activities that aims to live up to its chief goal of providing foreign investors with the essential information and guidance on pursuing real estate opportunities in Dubai. One of the highlights of the event will be a guided tour of some of the emirate’s current development projects—complete with an opportunity to meet face-to-face with project developers, which will allow them to develop a comfortable feel of the area and the guarantee that all their questions will be answered.
“This event is just the first of the many initiatives that we are set to organize in order to drive in more potential foreign investors in Dubai, particularly across the rapidly thriving real estate segment. Rest assured that we will remain steadfast in our commitment to encourage growth and diversity, while at the same time look towards consolidating our ties with other companies in the international real estate community. We look forward to seeing you all at Dubai Real Estate B2B Conference, “concluded Zajak.
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Dubai,June 4, 2014-TASWEEK Real Estate Development and Marketing has announced the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, for the upcoming ‘Smart Living City (SLC) Dubai 2014’ exhibition taking place from September 15 to 16, 2014 at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai.
SLC Dubai 2014 will gather the best recognised experts on smart cities and will revolve around the three main themes of high-level panel discussions; the showcasing of ‘best in class’ local and international ‘smart’ firms; and the hosting of multiple workshops on the ‘smart living’ paradigm. Among its primary goals are to create talented entrepreneurial activities and boost the creativity of technology supporters; source the most effective ingredients for startups, mentors, and public and private sector partners; and consolidate best-in-class incubators on a smart platform.
The event will showcase the best smart products and services, and major opportunities for sectors such as tourism, transportation, environment, education, and telecommunication. It will also reveal effective strategies for the cooperative development and deployment of a smart integrated system between the private and public sectors.
“Smart technologies have become key to the success of numerous industries, from real estate and finance to education and healthcare. It has even emerged as a powerful enabler of good governance. SLC Dubai 2014 will reveal the latest and best tools and practices for Dubai to become a genuine smart city while enlightening the world on how the entire Arab World is embracing the vital role of ‘smart’ concepts in the region’s future,” said Masood Al Awar, CEO, TASWEEK Real Estate Development and Marketing.
“One of the main objectives of the event is to address the demands of society by facilitating, simplifying and accelerating communications, services, and execution of governmental transactions. SLC Dubai 2014 is an essential platform for initiating major steps towards strengthening cooperation between the private and public sectors, and making the UAE in general a smart integrated ecosystem,” added Al Awar.
Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, said: “Our participation in the ‘Smart Living City – Dubai 2014’ exhibition emphasizes our continued support for the vision and directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to make the emirate one of the smartest global cities through the initiative led by H. H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University. Our presence at the event consolidates our aim of enriching knowledge and establishing a smart learning culture in the Arab world. We thank and appreciate TASWEEK Real Estate Development and Marketing for hosting this exhibition, which plays a key role in supporting the UAE’s to build a smart economy based on innovation and creativity under the guidance of the country’s wise leadership.”
“Smart technologies have become one of today’s most important investment areas due to their potential impact on the future of business, governance, and social development. Smart Living City will show the way forward as progressive cities such as Dubai fully embrace the concept of a technology-enabled community. It will be a unifying event for ‘smart tech’ practitioners, experts, and decision-makers alike,” said Kamran Saddique, CEO, Inside Investor.
Smart Living City, a biannual event, will be held in the cities of Dubai, San Francisco and Singapore from 2014 to 2015 to exhibit and discuss technologies and innovations for various industries that support the concepts of smart cities and smart human capital. This year’s two-day Dubai agenda will cover the creation of a SMART Ecosystem with a particular focus on Talent, Education, Location and Events, Mentorship, Incubators and Accelerators, and Funding. Complete event details are available at http://www.smartlivingcity.com.
Inside Investor is a Hong Kong–based technology investment firm with offices in Dubai, Manila, and San Francisco. Its investments include a business news portal in Asia, a platform for smart technology startups, and an intelligent platform for the business community.
Tasweek, a provider of comprehensive real estate development solutions for the UAE and the broader Middle East that leverages over 20 years of extensive experience in valuations, design, and real estate marketing across the UAE, is organizing Smart Living City – Dubai 2014 in coordination with Inside Investor.
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