Buildexonline News | Public Newshttp://www.buildexonline.syThe latest news and journals from all over the world.Copyright 1996 - 2010 Buildexonline.com. All rights reserved.The reselling of properties in the Burj Khalifa has increased by nearly a third since the start of the year as handovers begin and final payments become due, Arabian Business has learnt. “According to our data management figures, we're seeing a 30 percent increase in Burj Khalifa secondary sales,” Emma Cullen, director of customer care and data management at UAE-based agents Better Homes, said. The world’s tallest building was officially opened on January 4 and Emaar has begun the handover of properties, starting with the lower floors. http://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=140375/23/2010 12:00:00 AM Looking for investments Opportunities and after a successful participation in The International Healthcare Exhibition, The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) represented by Taiwan Trade Centre in Dubai has participated in the 16th edition of the International Exhibition For Construction BUILDEX held at the New Fairgrounds in Damascus, organized by the Arabian Group for Exhibitions and conferences. The Taiwanese participation is the first National participation in Syria represented by 18 companies, covering various products from the construction and building industry. Mrs, Claire Huang, sales manager of YIH TAI plastic Industry Co. for Interior and garden Doors said that” BUILDEX is a gateway http://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=139995/17/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=139985/17/2010 12:00:00 AMBUILDEX 2010 is setting yet another new record in number and size of participants and exhibition space respectively, and in positioning itself as a leading specialized exhibition in construction industry in the Arab region. More than 759 companies from 57 countries representing 2,188 local and international brands and trademarks participate in the 16th edition of BUILDEX, covering construction and building materials, heavy equipments, HVAC technologies, water technologies, stone and marbles, ceramics and sanitary ware, paints and isolation materials, lightening and many more products from the construction and building industry, adding that BUILDEX achieved its current status as a result of accumulated successful past editions and the exceptional efforts exerted by Arabian Group team. For the first time, Italy participates nationally in the Exhibition through 20 Italian companies http://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=139945/16/2010 12:00:00 AMThe 16th edition of the International Exhibition for Construction BUILDEX, launched on 12 May Under the patronage of Syrian Prime Minister Eng. Mohammad Naji Al-Otri, showcases the latest innovations and products in the building and construction sectors, in addition to local developments aimed at meeting elevated demand for residential and commercial spaces in Syria. Event organizer Arabian Group for Exhibitions & Conferences has extended the exhibition area of BUILDEX Syria beyond 150,000 sqm in anticipation of a 10 percent http://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=139865/15/2010 12:00:00 AMAccording to the leading international magazine “ENR- Engineering News Record”, with 23 companies among the top 225 contracting companies, Turkey ranked third in the world after the USA and China in 2008. Also, in 2008, Turkish companies undertook 562 projects in abroad. The Total value of these projects was 23.6$ billion. This year, the 16th edition of the International Exhibition for Construction BUILDEX 2010 has a large Turkish national participation represented by 110 companies along with Ankara Chamber of Commerce which reflects http://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=139785/14/2010 12:00:00 AMUnder the patronage of Syrian Prime Minister Eng. Mohammad Naji Al-Otri, the 16th edition of the International Exhibition for Construction BUILDEX 2010 held yesterday evening at the new fairground in Damascus. Minister of Local Administration Eng. Tamer al-Hija attended the opening ceremony as a representative of the Prime Minister, accompanied by Mr.Zahid Haj Mousa, Governor of Damascus rural, Arab and foreign ambassadors, companies managers and businessmen. Eng. al-Hija praised the significant size of the participation in the exhibition this year both local and regional one, which emphasized the competitiveness of the Syrian industry especially in the building materials and construction tools as he said. He pointed out the importance of such exhibition in supporting business conventions and investments since Syrian government has launched the law of Property Investment & Development No. 15 http://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=139725/13/2010 12:00:00 AMUnder the patronage of Syrian Prime Minister Eng. Mohammad Naji Al-Otri, the 16th edition of the International Exhibition for Construction BUILDEX 2010 is going to start this evening in the new fairground in Damascus. Mr. Alaa Hilal, CEO of Arabian Group for Exhibitions and Conferences, confirmed that BUILDEX 2010 is setting yet another new record in number and size of participants and exhibition space respectively, and in positioning itself as a leading specialized exhibition in construction industry in the Arab region, as this year there are more than 759 companies from 57 countries representing 2,188 local and international http://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=139565/12/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=139365/9/2010 12:00:00 AMThe Commercial Counselor of Turkish Embassy in Damascus, Shaaban Gan Ozdemir said that “The International Building Exhibition "Buildex" has become one of the leading exhibitions in the region today that attracts most of Turkish companies which want to invest in the Syrian and neighboring Market to participate in the exhibition the main gate to enter these markets”. Mr. Ozdemir added that Turkish participation this year reflects the deep interest of Turkish businessmen to enter the Syrian market. The National Turkish participation in BUILDEX2010 is represented by 110 companies cover most of exhibition departments. In addition to the participation of Ankara Chamber of Commerce and the participation of Syrian companies as agents or distributor of Turkish products in Syria. Mr. Ozdemir expected more than 3000 visitors from Turkey only visiting BUILDEX2010http://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=139355/8/2010 12:00:00 AMAttended by a number of commercial and economical attachés and representatives of Arab and foreign embassies in Damascus and media reporters, Arabian Group for Exhibitions and Conferences held a press conference at Damascus Family Club addressing the forthcoming 16th International Exhibition for Construction BUILDEX 2010 which will be inaugurated under the patronage of Syrian Prime Minister Eng. Mohammad Naji Al-Otri. Mr. Alaa Hilal, CEO of Arabian Group for Exhibitions and Conferences inaugurated the conference by welcoming the attendees and thanking them for their support and presence to discover the latest development of BUILDEX 2010 exhibitionhttp://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=139115/4/2010 12:00:00 AMInvestors from the Gulf and beyond are showing greater interest in Syria's burgeoning real estate sector, which has managed to outpace GDP growth in the country over the past few years. Arab investors operating in Syria affirm that domestic property projects normally generate substantial returns on investment while posing minimal risks. This positive outlook is expected to sustain the local real estate industry's average annual growth rate of 8.8 per cent. Syria's real estate sector has grown significantly after reforms were implemented less than a decade ago to allow private and foreign industry participationhttp://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=139035/3/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=138985/3/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=138774/29/2010 12:00:00 AMA delegation of Italian businessmen representing 12 companies specialized in furnishings has visited The International Exhibition for Furniture & Interior Design “Furniture Show” which held annually from 26 April till 30 April in the new fairground in Damascus. The visit comes in the context of numerous meetings between Syrian and Italian businessmen organized by Damascus Chamber of Commerce, in order to benefit from the inviting http://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=138764/29/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=138394/25/2010 12:00:00 AMBUILDEX International Exhibition is the largest and the most distinguished leading exhibition in the region in the field of construction and real-estate, as it became a portal for international companies targeting not only the Syrian market but the regional and Arab markets because it covers a wide range of construction specialties. Mr.Mhd Hammoud , the General Director- of Public Establishment for International Fairs and Exhibitions has explained the importance of Buildex http://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=138274/24/2010 12:00:00 AMThe Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) represented by Taiwan Trade Centre in Dubai has participated in the 12th edition of The International Healthcare Exhibition held at the New Fairgrounds in Damascus, organized by the Arabian Group for Exhibitions and conferences. Mr. Jay Sarmiento, Trade Promotion Executive, talked about the centre participation in Healthcare Exhibition as a tool to explore the Syrian market opportunities and to strengthen trade relationships between Taiwan and Syrian and in the region also. Mr. Sarmiento said that many Taiwan companies are looking forward to exam the Syrian market opportunities in medical equipments sector and all other economical sectors. He emphasized the Centre participation in next Exhibition “Buildex” which is going to be held next month and organized by Arabian Group for Exhibitions and conferences. Mr. Sarmiento pointed out the high level of exhibition organization, as there were three exhibitions held at the same time and organized the Arab Group for Exhibitions and conferences, Healthcare- dental care and Syria Lap, which provide an important opportunity for visitors to select from a wide range of products and give the participants an important http://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=137904/19/2010 12:00:00 AMThe Middle East's construction sector is expected to grow at an annual rate of 3.5% through 2015, surpassing growth rates in the European and North American markets. In the Gulf alone, around 70% of registered projects are still under construction, with an additional 10% in the concept and design stages. Major business and investment opportunities within the region's thriving construction and real estate markets will be unveiled during Buildex 2010, the 16th International Exhibition for Construction, running from May 12 to 16, 2010 at the Damascus International Fairgrounds in Syria. http://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=137034/11/2010 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.buildexonline.sy/detail.aspx?id=136524/5/2010 12:00:00 AM