Region's property sector under the spotlight

The ARABIAN PROPERTIES FORUM is presented by Datamatix Group in association with ADNEC.

The conference forum will be held alongside the inaugural edition of the ARABIAN PROPERTIES Exhibition and top delegates from government, investors, property developers and participants from financial institutions are expected to participate in the forum. It will also feature internationally renowned speakers including some of the biggest names in the property development industry.

"The property sector has emerged as a strong growth engine for the region's oil-rich economies and an important element of their economic diversification agenda. The ARABIAN PROPERTIES FORUM will discuss key trends in property development including; Islamic mortgage & finance, achieving competitive returns on real estate investment, building real-estate brands and the legislative and administrative infrastructure needed for the development of this sector," said Ahmad Humaid Al Mazrouie, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC).

Ali Al Kamali, Managing Director, Datamatix Group said,

"The construction and real estate sectors in the UAE are booming right now, with new projects being announced with increasing frequency. In this exciting environment, we look forward to working with ADNEC in bringing the world's expertise to national professionals from the UAE's construction and real estate sectors. Both the exhibition and the conference will be an ideal venue to exchange experiences and encourage professional discussions on sustainable development."

The ARABIAN PROPERTIES 2006 exhibition will feature over a hundred landmark projects presented by leading local and international property developers. The projects showcased at the event represent real estate investments worth over AED 100 billion and include commercial, residential and tourism projects in the UAE, as well as projects in Morocco, France, Spain, Cyprus, the Caribbean, Australia, the UK, the US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon and Qatar.