Andalusian construction companies present their offer at the largest fair in the sector in the Persian Gulf

From the hand of Extenda

Knowledge, Research and University organizes this promotional action for a sector that increased its exports by 5,4% in the first nine months of 2018 to 587 million.

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A total of seven Andalusian companies de Construction materials They present their offer of products and services at the fair.Big 5 Dubai', which is celebrated from November 26th and ends tomorrow, the 29th, in the DubaiWorldTrade Center in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), an action organized by the Ministry of Knowledge, Research and Universitythrough Extenda-Andalusian Foreign Promotion Agency.

           

The Big 5 constitutes the most notable event of the Persian Gulf in regards to the construction and building sectors, being a focus of attraction for visitors from the countries of the reference area, as well as from the group of Middle East. The last edition had 2.601 exhibitors from 64 countries, in an area of ​​110.000 square meters and registered 64.595 visitors.

 

Therefore, it is presented as a great opportunity for Andalusian companies to present their offer to international agents in the sector. A sector that added 587 million euros in exports in the first nine months of 2018, which represents an increase of 5,4% compared to the same period of the previous year.

 

Andalusian participation

 

La Andalusian delegation It is made up of three companies Seville (Inversiones Controlsur, SLU, PolygroupEurope, SL Strugal 2, SL); one of Malaga (Altra Corporación Empresarial, SL); another of Cordoba (Daplast SL); one of Jaen (Condepols, SA); and another of Granada (Thielmann Portinox Spain, SA)

                       

The organization of this action by extend will be co-financed with funds from the European Union the PO FEDER of Andalusia 2014-2020, endowed with a community contribution of 80%.

 

 

The Big 5 is the most notable event in the Persian Gulf in terms of the construction and building sectors, being a focus of attraction for visitors from the countries of the reference area, as well as the entire Middle East.

 

 

 

United Arab Emirates, a market of opportunity

 

According to data from extend, the economy of United Arab Emirates It is the second largest among the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), behind of Saudi Arabia, despite its small geographical extension and its small population (8,5 million inhabitants).

 

It currently has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world, as well as one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world. Middle East (4,5%) and a boost is expected in its economy as a result of the infrastructure investments (6.030 million euros) on the occasion of the celebration of the World Expo 2020, among them, the expansion of the metro network, the development of the tram network of Al Sufou, the construction of 500 kilometers of new roads, theme parks, hotel complexes and shopping centers.

 

The geographical location of the country, as well as the rapid development of its infrastructure, have made it a logistics hub y re-export center, not only for the Persian Gulf region, but also for countries in the North of Africa, ex-Soviet republics and India.

 

The United Arab Emirates have become the second largest recipient of foreign direct investment in all the Arab countries, after Saudi Arabia, attracting around 65.700 billion euros in the last four decades, and in the main logistics center of Middle East.

 

Regarding the construction sector, this is the third most important sector in the economy, behind petrochemicals and commerce.