Citybuild, organised by Informa Exhibitions, and Arabian Construction Week, organised by Clarion Events Middle East will be merged to create a single dedicated platform for the region’s construction industry.

The inaugural Arabian Build & Construction Exhibition, known as ABC Expo, will be held from April 22 to 25, 2012 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec), co-located with Informa Exhibitions’ Cityscape Abu Dhabi, the city’s premier real estate investment and development event.

The focus of the newly-created show will be on sustainable and innovative construction products and solutions.

Besides an industry leading exhibition, ABC Expo will also deliver business, knowledge and networking opportunities through a series of engaging conferences, workshops and seminars related to the construction industry.

Humaid Al Dhaheri, Adnec’s chief sales and marketing officer, said: “Adnec is committed to creating world class exhibitions and we thoroughly support this exciting new show - an integrated trade event and a dedicated sourcing platform for projects across Abu Dhabi, the UAE and the wider Middle East.”

“Both Arabian Construction Week and Citybuild have seen encouraging growth since their inception two years ago.”

“However, Adnec, Informa Exhibitions and Clarion Events believe the merger of the two shows enhances the business proposition for all stakeholders; co-location with Cityscape Abu Dhabi will provide further value and opportunity for exhibitors and visitors. Adnec is pleased to have worked closely with both Informa and Clarion to establish this joint venture in the best interests of the construction industry,” Al Dhaheri added.

Christopher Hudson, managing director of Clarion Events Middle East, said: “This new joint venture between two of the world’s leading exhibition and conference organisers aims to provide the region with a new construction industry sourcing and knowledge platform for the billions of dollars committed to major construction projects within Abu Dhabi and the surrounding region.”

“We are delighted to be working with our partners at Adnec, key stakeholders from across the region, and our colleagues and partners at Informa.'

Rohan Marwaha, managing director of Cityscape, said: “This merger illustrates our commitment to the construction industry. By combining the two leading Abu Dhabi construction events, we will produce one platform to rival any other event in this sector in the region.”

“We have some unique plans to position the event through content delivery, sharing best practice and providing a learning experience as well as showcasing the most innovative building material and construction companies in the exhibition,” Marwaha concluded. – TradeArabia News Service