The only dedicated carpet and flooring solutions exhibition in the Mena region opened today (May 10) at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Opened by Abdul Rahman Saif Al Ghurair, chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Domotex Middle East (Domotex) will run until May 12 and is being concurrently held with R+T Middle East 2010, the Middle East spin-off of the world’s leading show for roller shutters, doors, gates and sun-protection systems.

“The Middle East continues to be a highly attractive destination for global suppliers of flooring solutions and this is clearly evident in this year's edition of Domotex Middle East,” said Angela Schaschen, managing director, Deutsche Messe Dubai, organiser of the show.

“Exhibitors are now becoming more aggressive in targeting long-term prospects in the region and they are certainly taking full advantage of the networking potential of Domotex to generate new business leads and boost brand awareness,” she added.

“This year's show has been made even more attractive to both suppliers and trade buyers as we are introducing R+T Middle East, bringing a wider array of industrial building solutions and creating a one-stop shop for all developers and contractors in the Mena region."

R+T Middle East further noted that international manufacturers and distributors have been attracted by the growth potential of MENA countries such as the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Egypt. In the UAE for instance, the country's construction sector is poised to sustain a compound annual growth rate of around 20 per cent from 2010 to 2013.

Exhibitors at Domotex will be presenting a comprehensive selection of carpets and flooring products and services, while R+T Middle East 2010 will make its debut in the region. – TradeArabia News Service