Major 3G exhibitions kick off in Bahrain

Northern Gulf's biggest exhibitions showcasing the very best in construction, interiors and real estate opened their doors in Bahrain today (April 25) with a record number of property developers at the three-in-one event, which has now expanded to include an evening festival.

Collectively known as the 3Gs, they comprise the Gulf Construction Expo along with the Gulf Interiors exhibition and the record-breaking Gulf Property Show, said the event organisers Hilal Conferences & Exhibitions (HCE) of Bahrain.

The 3Gs are being held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and will run concurrently at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre until Thursday (April 27).

Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, inaugurated the region's high-profile event in the presence of senior government officials and other big players of the construction, real estate and interiors industry, taking part in the three-day event.

After the inauguration, Sheikh Khalid toured the exhibition stands and appreciated the innovative products on display this year.

As many as 140 local, regional and international exhibitors are taking part at the events, with the Gulf Property Show this year crossing a record 2,000 sq m for the very first time since its launch in 2013.

This year, the trade shows will also feature an outdoor music and food festival in the evening as an added attraction for visitors and families, according to HCE. The three exhibitions are considered a valuable springboard into the multi-billion-dollar construction, interiors and real estate markets of the Northern Gulf, where the emphasis is on showcasing the latest products, services, technologies and projects available in the region. HCE managing director Jubran Abdulrahman said the 2017 edition successfully continues the ‘one-stop-shop’ concept. "Our aim is to promote the GCC’s capacity across the construction, interiors and real estate sectors and support the economic vision of HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister of Bahrain, who continues to extend his patronage to our events," noted Abdulrahman. "The 2017 edition of the shows has seen a real growth of participants from Bahrain and across the GCC looking to offer individuals and companies with a ‘Made in the GCC’ option," he stated. The 3Gs will also feature a raft of special offers and deals from exhibitors, he added. HCE exhibitions director Ahmed Suleiman said: "Our exhibitors are aware that the shows represent a very good opportunity to sell their products and are looking to entice deal making at the shows with attractive offers." Gulf Construction Expo, Gulf Interiors and Gulf Property Show are open between 10 am and 9 pm till April 27 at the BIECC. Entrance is free