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 Dubai
is hosting a high profile gathering of international leaders in
architecture and design.The World Architecture Congress is running concurrently with Cityscape Dubai 2006 once again. More than 35,000 visitors from 90 countries are expected at Cityscape Dubai 2006, taking place at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre (DIEC). Launched during last year’s event, the architecture forum will address subjects concerning urbanisation, housing, community and culture. The highlight of the congress will undoubtedly be the Cityscape Architectural Review Awards. Recognising and promoting excellence throughout the industry and already an industry must-attend black tie social event, the awards drew over 250 entries and speculation is rife over who will scoop this year’s coveted prizes. The industry has also shown solid support for the event, with regional heavyweights, vying for awareness and recognition of their new projects. Emaar Properties, Nakheel, Tanmiyat Group, Aldar Properties, City of Arabia and Dar Al Arkan have signed up as platinum sponsors, with Al Tijaria, Tameer and Saraya Holdings taking gold sponsor status and Real Capita, Sviluppolazio and Mawared going for silver. Cityscape 2006, organised by IIR Middle East, runs through to Wednesday. |
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year’s three-day event is not only the largest Cityscape event, it
is now recognised as the biggest event of its kind in the world,
clearly demonstrating the stamina and strength of the Middle East’s
trillion-dollar property industry.With growth last year of 130 per cent, the industry showpiece now covers 55,000 square metres hosting over 500 exhibitors from 55 different countries.
Cityscape Dubai 2006 brings together prominent investors, lenders, owners and developers, not to mention industry experts in the fields of architecture and design.
Rohan Marwaha, Cityscape group director, said: “With the region’s petrodollar economies returning massive budget surpluses and numerous world class developments either already under construction or fresh off the drawing board, it is the most eagerly anticipated property event of the year.
“Cityscape Dubai 2006 will undoubtedly make a positive contribution towards further growth in this dynamic industry.” TradeArabia News Service