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MAKKAH


FOCUS ON MAKKAH


Te city of Makkah is the holiest meeting site in Islam and is home to the annual great pilgrimage, known as the Hajj. Each year 2.5 million participants make the journey and as a result, the economy of Makkah is heavily influenced by religious tourism.


has continuing pressures to accommodate and service this growing populace as millions of people make the journey to the holy city each year. A number of projects in different sectors have been formulated, driven by the government to service these growing needs. Te Makkah Development Plan consists of a comprehensive SR 100bn


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budgeted plan drafted to transform Makkah into a city with world- class facilities and services. Under the guidance of the Commission for the Development of Makkah and the Holy Sites, the ‘Holy Makkah Comprehensive Plan’ is set to transform the city and region into a modern locale with world-class infrastructure, utilities, real estate, facilities and services. Access to the Holy City in the 20th and 21st centuries has eased through convenience and affordability of travel, the number of pilgrims participating in the Hajj continues to increase. Te ‘Future Makkah’ event is expected to bring in over 5,000 attendees in


the form of exhibition visitors, conference delegates and speakers, media and associated exhibitor personnel.


Te event will offer the chance to: Access information on future and ongoing projects taking place in Makkah. Source investment from institutional investors and high-net worth individuals. Invest in the high growth Makkah market and benefit from a boom in


development, create profitable joint ventures, partnerships and gain information on the latest market trends. Future Makkah will also be the only event run in the Kingdom that


allows you as a visitor to meet with a host of suppliers and contracting businesses concerned with the 2020 vision for the city of Makkah - in one place, at the same time. You can also attend conferences, seminars and


he region is undergoing a vast transformation to service this growing industry, which will be highlighted during the Future Makkah event set to be held on June 19-21. Te local community


training sessions running alongside the event to further your knowledge and understanding, not forgetting the enormous value of networking an event of this nature can bring. Te event will support the modernisation of Makkah by providing a


platform that will highlight investment opportunities, showcase innovative products and underline sustainable infrastructure, construction and utility projects, while acting as an arena where local and international stakeholders can engage each other in a dynamic environment. Future Makkah will draw on an extensive network of investors,


developers, construction and utility companies throughout Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, and the rest of the world to produce a truly world-class exhibition and conference. Whether you are looking for investment opportunities, joint venture partners or simply the best way to penetrate this booming market, Future Makkah will help you to achieve this. Te exhibitor profile for the event includes, but is not limited to; • Utility Companies: Power companies, Water companies Sewage companies


• Infrastructure companies involved in the development of: Roads, Transport, Telecommunications, Education, Healthcare


• Real Estate Developers, Tourism and Hospitality • Equipment Manufacturers • Building Materials Suppliers • Architects • Urban Planners • Consulting Engineers • Contractors • Project Management Company


If your business falls into the above sectors and you are looking to benefit


from the SR100 billion development plans of Makkah, then contact us on +971 4 3365161 today to secure your place l


26 I CITYSCAPE I JUNE 2011


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