Dubai Real Estate Institute to showcase 2009 academic plan at Cityscape Dubai 2008

DREI is marking its second successive year of participation at Cityscape Dubai, which will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 6-9 October. More than 60.000 real estate professionals from over 120 countries and 1.500 exhibitors will be part of the seventh edition of the event.

Exhibiting under the umbrella of Sama Dubai, the real estate investment and development arm of Dubai Holding and the main shareholder in the institute, the DREI stand will showcase details of the 26 executive education courses it will offer during 2009. The selection of courses will include themes as diverse as 'Real estate portfolio management', 'Marketing and Sales', 'Strategic Urban Design', 'Risk Management' and 'Facility Management'. The courses will be presented by reputed professors from renowned academic institutions.

Dr. Salem Al Shafiei, Managing Director of DREI, said:

"We consider Cityscape Dubai a vital industry platform that brings together regional and international investors, property developers, governmental and development authorities, leading architects, designers and consultants. Such a forum offers enormous potential to network with key professionals and gauge latest industry trends."

"The event in Dubai will also be an opportunity for top executives to learn in-depth about our offerings and choose appropriate programmes that will add value to their individual professional advancement and career growth," he added.

Additionally, DREI will offer discounts to all registrations for enrolment into its executive training programmes during the exhibition. The programmes are specifically customised for those keen to enhance their skills and professional capabilities.

"Our first participation at Cityscape Dubai 2007 resulted in huge benefits for the institute. Over 1,000 professionals visited our stall expressing keen interest in our unique and top class programmes," Dr. Al Shafiei added.

Offering Master's of real estate development programme covering various segments of the real estate sector in partnership with globally renowned universities, DREI continues to reinforce its commitment to developing the next generation of leaders with the ability to direct the industry's future course.