Dubai Municipality & INDEX Conferences launch media campaign

Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and Industry, Chairman of Dubai Municipality.

Dubai Municipality and INDEX have joined all their efforts to conduct this conference and exhibition which will be supported by UNESCO, The International Council on Monuments and Sites(ICOMOS), The International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), The Organization of Islamic Capitals and Cities (OICC), Arab Urban Development Institute, Al Turath Establishment - KSA, The UAE Society of Engineers, Saudi Council of Engineers, Architecture & Heritage society, American University in Sharjah, Ajman University, Dubai Cultural Council, General Secretariat of Municipalities-UAE & Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing.

Emaar Properties, the leading company in construction and real estate is keen to support the architectural conservation and has confirmed its participation as Platinum sponsor. In addition to Khansaheb, leaders in civil engineering, and AMG Arabian Media Group who have supported the exhibition by participating as Gold sponsors.

Sponsors and representatives from Dubai Municipality and INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions have gathered under the bright stars of Dubai sky to live a unique experience in the magic of lively entertainment and traditional dining.

On this unique occasion, Eng. Rashad Mohammed Bukhash, Chairman of the Organising Committee in Dubai Municipality expressed his gladness for having the opportunity to spend the magical evening with the press and all those who are working hard to ensure the success of the upcoming conference, and declared that Architectural Conservation committee is mainly concerned about maintaining the Historical beauty.

The "2nd International Conference & Exhibition - Architectural Conservation Opportunities and Challenges in the 21st Century" seeks to discuss the reflection of urban and architectural conservation policies on the potential role of the city with the aim of attaining a harmonious development that combines the history and modern development. On the other hand, the conference shall work on generating and improving the public awareness among the sectors working in the architectural field, as well as highlighting the role of technology, computers and databases in documenting urban and architectural conservation projects.

In addition to the conference, specialised local, regional and international companies in architectural conservation will also participate in an exhibition focused on the architectural conservation field.

Mr. Abdul Salam Al Madani, President of INDEX Holding welcomed the guests and declared that the vital support of the government is highly appreciated as it is the main encouragement and back-up for the accomplishment of any project in the United Arab Emirates and added that the organising committee is expecting an excellent outcome out of the conference as participants from all over the world and specialised researchers representing global countries will be discussing the architectural conservation based on facts and deep researches and will be enriching the community with the information and updates in order to reach into the desired goals after the end of the conference.