The latest edition of the Airport Show is set to attract over 300 exhibitors from more than 40 countries. The event, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman, Dubai Airports, is organized by Reed Exhibitions, the world's leading event organiser.
According to MEED (Middle East Economic Digest), more than Dhs165bn worth of airport-related projects are under way in the GCC, Iraq and Iran. Further afield, analysts estimate that airport development in the larger Middle East, North Africa and Asian subcontinent will be worth an additional Dhs55bn in planned and ongoing projects, bringing the total investments to Dhs220bn. With 39 airports being constructed or modernised across the Middle East, Africa and India, the region offers business opportunities for suppliers across the value chain of airport development and operations.
In a statement released with preparations underway for the Airport Show's 2009 edition, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum said, "With billions of dollars earmarked for airport developments across the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent, the region represents one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world today".
"As regional civil aviations continue to construct brand new terminals, concourses and runways, and upgrade their existing facilities in preparation for the next generation of super-jumbos, this pace of modernisation creates outstanding opportunities for airport suppliers and contractors."
Noting that the annual Airport Show was one of the world's largest events focusing on airport construction, technology and services, Sheikh Ahmed noted that "the event offers suppliers a unique forum to network with civil aviation officials and airport companies, as well as consultants and contractors from the sector, from across the region. Several other regional civil aviation entities will also be on hand to discuss their own developments in pre-scheduled, private meetings with exhibitors".
Airport Show is supported by leading aviation authorities and trade bodies including Dubai Airports, Abu Dhabi Airports Company, British Aviation Group, British Airport Services & Equipment Association, German Airport Technology & Equipment (GATE), UBIFRANCE (the French Agency for international business development) and Danish Airport Group.
Frederic Theux, President of Reed Exhibitions Middle East said, "The region views airport development as an integral part of the economic diversification agenda. Reed is pleased to present the 2009 Airport Show in conjunction with our partners and leading government authorities. We believe the Airport Show platform creates an ideal environment for participants to network with industry peers, gain insights on industry trends and conclude business deals."
First held in 2001, the Airport Show has progressed rapidly to become one of the largest airport construction, operations, technology and services events in the world. The 2008 edition showcased 515 suppliers from 41 countries, over 17,000 sqm of exhibit space, and drew more than 5,000 trade professionals.
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Airport Show to showcase growth opportunities in region's Dhs220bn airport infrastructure projects
- United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 06 - 2009 at 12:47
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The region's Dhs220bn investments in airport infrastructure projects will take the spotlight at this year's edition of the Airport Show to be held from May 19 to 21 at the Dubai Airport Expo.
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About Reed ExhibitionsReed Exhibitions is the world's leading events organiser, with over 470 events in 37 countries. In 2008 Reed brought together over 7m industry professionals from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organised by 38 fully staffed offices.
Reed organises a wide range of events, including exhibitions, conferences, congresses and meetings. Its portfolio of over 470 events serves 44 industry sectors, including:
Aerospace & aviation, automobiles, broadcasting, building & construction, electronics, energy, oil & gas, engineering, manufacturing, environment, food service & hospitality, gifts, healthcare, interior design, IT & telecoms, jewellery, life science & pharmaceuticals, machinery, medical education, printing & graphics, property & real estate, security & safety, sports & recreation, travel.
Working closely with professional bodies, trade associations and government departments Reed ensures that each and every event is targeted and relevant to industry needs. As a result, many Reed events are market leaders in their field.
Reed Exhibitions is part of Reed Elsevier Group plc, a FTSE-100 company and world-leading publisher and information provider. In 2007, Reed Elsevier made an adjusted profit before taxation of £998m on turnover of £4,584m.
About Dubai Airports
Dubai Airports owns and manages the operation and development of both of Dubai's airports - Dubai International as well as the upcoming Dubai World Central — Al Maktoum International.
Dubai International was the only airport among the top 10 busiest airports in the world to register positive growth in the fourth quarter of 2008*. Passenger traffic at Dubai International increased from 34.34m in 2007 to 37.44m, a year-on-year growth of 9%, while cargo tonnage increased by 9.4% to 1.8m tonnes.
Connected to over 200 destinations across six continents through more than 120 airlines, Dubai International has grown at an unparalleled rate for almost a decade and accounts for nearly 25% of all passenger movement in the Middle East and Africa region.
With the opening of the Emirates-dedicated Terminal 3 in October 2008, now acknowledged as the most successful launch of a terminal of its size in the history of aviation, Dubai International is well on its way to becoming the world's future aviation hub. Terminal 3 has doubled Dubai International's operational capacity to 60m passengers per year, a figure that will increase to 75m passengers with the completion of the now under-construction A380-dedicated airside facility.
Work is also in progress on the first phase of Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International, which will eventually become the world's largest airport with a capacity of 120m passengers and 12m tonnes of cargo per year.
* ACI top 10 airports by International passengers: Dubai International registered a growth of 10.5% in October, 6.6 in November and 4.8% in December 2008.
For more information contact:
Ana Mandaric
Reed Exhibitions FZ-LLC
P.O. Box 60799
Tel: +971 2 444 6113
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Brian Carvalho
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Ph: 02 6334133
Fax: 02 6334137
Rima Ali Al MashniMonday, April 06 - 2009 at 12:47 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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