A special presentation was made on the Bahrain International Property Exhibition 2009 (Bipex 2009) by Rotarian and Bipex publicity committee chairman Rizwan Mumtaz at a Salmaniya Rotary Club luncheon.

The presentation comprised information related to the key sponsors, media partners, marketing strategies and publicity campaign to promote the annual event in the region.

Now in its sixth edition, Bipex 2009 will be held under the patronage of Premier's Court Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa from October 14 to 16 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre.

As of now, the key sponsors for Bipex 2009 include Diyar Al Muharraq as Prime Sponsor, Ithmaar Development Company, Gulf Holding Company and Al Khaleej Development Company (Tameer) as Diamond Sponsors, Marina West, Scott Wilson, First Bahrain Real Estate and Ahad Holdings as Platinum Sponsors, Eskan Bank and Orchid Development Company as Gold Sponsors. Media Partners who have confirmed their participation include Property World, Gulf Daily News, Arabian Magazines (Bahrain Confidential, Areej and Gulf Insider), Arabian Homes, BIG, Aqar, Al Mada and Umran.

Al Tashkeel and Veritas Real Solutions (Bulgaria) are the marketing agents for the event.

The Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs Ministry has also confirmed its participation at Bipex 2009 and the event organisers are currently in contact with other ministries.

A key highlight of Bipex 2009 is the interactive Technical Property Seminar that will provide technical details to potential investors.

The seminar will cover topics such as 'Real Estate Project Design and Construction Aspects' and 'Real Estate Market Outlook in Bahrain'.

The event is organised by the Bahrain Society of Engineers.

The exhibition will be open from 10am to 9pm on all three days.

Admission is free for trade visitors, invited guests and the general public.-TradeArabia News Service