The world's major suppliers of furniture, fixtures and fittings are took part in Index at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre which was inaugurated by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council.
Nearly 1800 companies from 60 countries exhibited at this year's event featuring thousands of international brands, exclusive launches and exciting new ideas for fitting out offices, hotels, residential and public projects.
"For international and regional exhibitors, Index is fundamental to boosting and accelerating annual sales in the Middle East," he added. "They can achieve a year's worth of marketing, brand-building, networking and deal-making in just five days at Index.
"More of the Middle East's high spending professionals, architects, interior designers and specifiers attended Index than any other event because it is the most comprehensive sourcing opportunity for furnishings and contract interior design in the region," said Bernard Walsh, Managing Director of dmg world media Dubai, the show organisers.
"Index encompasses everything from flooring and wall coverings, through to lighting and art, accessories and window products, textiles, ceramics, kitchen and bathroom furniture and interior design services. We now look forward to an exciting 2009 event."
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Innovation and inspiration on display at the region's biggest interiors event
- United Arab Emirates: Monday, December 08 - 2008 at 07:57
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Vibrant, innovative and inspirational sum up the dazzling display of interior designs at Index 2008, the biggest event of its kind in the Middle East and Asia, which closed Sunday 7 December 2008 after a five day run.
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About Index and the organisersIndex is organised by dmg world media Dubai, a leader in the region's exhibitions industry since 1999. dmg's portfolio includes some of the largest exhibitions in the Middle East - The Big 5, Index and ADIPEC are recognised internationally as the most important events for construction, contract interior design and the oil and gas sector in the region and dmg have developed a rapidly growing portfolio of vertical market shows including The Hotel Show, The Office Exhibition, InRetail, The Facilities Management Show, Big 5 PMV and GulfBid.
dmg world media Dubai is a division of dmg world media - an international exhibition and publishing company that produces more than 350 market-leading trade exhibitions, consumer shows and fairs each year. Employing more than 700 people, dmg world media maintains a worldwide presence through more than 30 offices in Australia, Canada, China, France, India, New Zealand, Singapore, the United States, the United Kingdom and offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
dmg world media is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail & General Trust plc, one of the most successful international media companies in the United Kingdom and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorMonday, December 08 - 2008 at 07:57 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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