Dubai sets to host the International Property Show on April 30

Dubai - United Arab Emirates, 19/03/2013 – The International Property Show 2013 will kick off on April 30, 2013. The show lasts for three days and in being held in conjunction with the 3rd Annual Investment Meeting, held under the royal patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Center. The two events are organized by Strategic Marketing and Exhibitions.

Sultan Butti Bin Mejren, Director General of the Government of Dubai Land Department (DLD) said “The Department is keen to take part and support property shows that serve Dubai’s market and reflect our commitment towards regulating the sector, promoting investments and disseminating real estate knowledge”.

The IPS 2013 is sponsored and supported by the Dubai Land Department, given its successes in the previous editions since its commencement in 2006. The show implanted its position as a distinguished event in regional and international exhibitions’ map. The event attracts major national and foreign real estate companies. Its last edition in 2012 welcomed 12,000 visitors from 70 countries from all over the world.

Bin Mejren noted that the timing of IPS coincides with the full recovery of UAE real estate market and Dubai’s in particular. The developers’ participation in this event is a unique opportunity to materialize their ambitions investment plans into real deals and investments as they look to introduce competitive products and achieve attractive returns in the real estate industry described as the safest investment channel throughout history.

The IPS built a distinct identity among developers and has become an ideal platform to showcase wide range of multiple-use projects for residential, commercial, tourism, entertainment, cultural and sports purposes. The IPS continues to attract many visitors from all around the world, according to DLD Director General.

Dawood Al Shezawi, Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Marketing and Exhibitions said: “The Land Department’s partnership and support of the IPS guarantees its constant success and help us in developing the show to build on Dubai’s reputation as an international hub. DLD’s support enables the show to play a prominent role in the real estate market that isn’t only limited to attract more companies but also to focus on establishing new channels and investment partnerships between the relevant parties such as developers, contractors, investors and professionals working in brokerage, finance and facility management fields.

Al Shezawiconfirmed that the show with the support of the DLD is heading toward new success chapter since the show received dozens of requests from different national and

foreign companies looking to participate in the IPS 2013. The show continuous to thrive and compete with similar international events.

Developers realize the importance of communicating with investors and promoting their projects on wide scale level; Dubai offers them quality and international reach so it is normal that International Property Show draws the attention of leading international developers, said Strategic CEO.

He anticipated that IPS 2013 held between April 30 – May 2 will see more exhibitors and visitors given the booming real estate market in Dubai which benefits from the growth of UAE economy.

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Sultan Butti Bin Mejren

Dawood Al Shezawi

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About Dubai Land Department:

Dubai Land Department was established in January 1960 to provide a systematic method for registration of land and property and protect the rights of clients and ensure all legal aspects relating to the sale and purchase of land, which enabled the Department to organize the registration process, which aims primarily to protect all relevant parties. In order to organize and develop the real estate sector in the emirate Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) was officially established as a subsidiary of the Dubai Land Department in 2007 under Law No. (16).

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