’SGI Middle East 2013’ Attracts Over 400 Exhibitors From Across 30 Countries
Falak Holding, one of UAE’s leading business conglomerates has announced that the 16th edition of its ‘Sign and Graphics Imaging Middle East’ (SGI), which is part of the official Dubai Shopping Festival 2013 calendar, will be held from January 20 to 22 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Over 400 exhibitors from across 30 countries will be participating in the event, which will be hosted by International Expo Consults (IEC), subsidiary of Falak Holding, the main organisers. The 3-day ‘Sign and Graphic Imaging Middle East’ exhibition will be held in Hall 1 and the large Zabeel Halls 1, 2 and 3 of Dubai World Trade Centre.
DSF takes place every year with its mammoth array of discounts, competitions, prizes, fireworks and entertainment. DSF offers amazing shopping discounts, attracting holiday makers from around the globe keen on grabbing a bargain. Its continued success is proven by the large number of tourists from across the world. The festival began in 1996 as an initiative of the Dubai government to promote trade, and it gets bigger and better every year. The 18th edition of the internationally acclaimed DSF will run from 3rd January to 3rd February 2013 and is organised by Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE), an agency of the Department of Economic Development.
Mr. Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, Chairman of IEC said: “We are delighted to have SGI being featured as one of the official DSF events for the second successive year. There is a great synergy between our events and as both the events are taking place at the same time, the trade visitors can immensely benefit on the business and the leisure front. Just a few more days to go and we will be showcasing one of the most prestigious events for the sign, graphics and imaging industry. The show has generated sales amounting to billions of dollars for exhibitors serving the digital printing, signage and outdoor advertising industries in the last decade and a half.”
SGI show is expected to attract more than 10,000 trade visitors from across 75 countries. IEC is expecting people from the region and also from around the world including the US, Europe, CIS and Asia.
SGI is one of the most anticipated events of the year in the region for exhibitors and visitors in the signage, outdoor media, screen and digital printing industries.SGI is an established 15 year old business forum where exhibitors and visitors can interact with sign makers, print and production manufacturers, architects, media agencies, real-estate developers, brand and image consultants among others. This forum will also include seminars and workshops conducted by industry experts.
Launched in 1996 under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, to position Dubai as a leading tourist destination, Dubai Shopping Festival has stayed true its famous slogan ’One World, One Family, One Festival’ .
Dubai-based conglomerate, Falak Holding has been an industry pioneer for the last 30 years having diversified business interests including real estate development; retail - sports, fashion, home furnishings; exhibitions, medical diagnostics, trading and many more as part of its portfolio.
Emirate: Dubai
Date: Jan 8, 2013
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