Intermat Middle East, a major event dedicated to machinery and equipment for construction infrastructure and urban networks is returning to Abu Dhabi, said organisers Clarion Events and Europe-based Comexposium.

The second edition of Intermat Middle East will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) from October 8 to 10.

An estimated 7,000 professional visitors and 250 exhibitors are expected to participate at the event.

Intermat Middle East 2012 will showcase a new exhibition format combining a high level conference program with international experts and a comprehensive exhibition, featuring the most representative companies in heavy machinery, equipment and solutions for construction and infrastructure.

Maryvonne Lanoё, Intermat exhibition manager, said: “The exhibition and conference will constitute a unique platform on technologies, equipment and solutions to urban planning, transport infrastructure and sustainable mobility, enabling participants from the GCC markets and neighboring countries to network and share innovations.”

The three-day event will focus on enhancing a productive atmosphere for business meetings to facilitate new business opportunities in the significantly large and dynamic Middle Eastern markets.

Furthermore, a hosted buyers programme dedicated to senior management and government members will provide intergovernmental and international contacts, enabling co-operation between global and local business leaders.

In preparation for Intermat Middle East, delegates and construction industry professionals from the UAE will participate at Intermat Paris on April 18. – TradeArabia News Service