(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM)) HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday officially opened Cityscape Abu Dhabi at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the three-day real estate event spreads across 18,000 square metres of exhibition space, and draws the participation of over 130 exhibitors from 14 countries from around the world. UAE real estate developers and investors taking part in this year's show rose to 91 with eight newcomers.
The emirate's largest property event will convene leading institutional investors, real estate developers, government authorities, urban planners, architects, consultants and other senior-level real estate professionals to explore opportunities in the resurgent property sector in the Middle East and beyond. Local, regional and international real estate professionals will showcase their latest offerings in the design and construction of major public and private commercial real estate developments.
Informa Exhibitions, organisers of the ninth edition of UAE Capital's leading and most influential property investment event has registration was up by 26 per cent against the same time last year and is the largest number since 2010.
New features and highlights have also been introduced, while dozens of leading property developers are using the important platform to announce and promote their latest project.
In addition to developers and banks including Aldar, Mubadala, Al Qudra, Manazel, Wahat Al Zaweya, Eshraq, National Bank of Abu Dhabi and Masdar, the event will also see new participants such as Eagle Hills, as well as returning companies including TDIC, Al Forsan and Reem Developers. Of course Abu Dhabi's Urban Planning Council will also be present again to update the public on the latest progress made with Vision 2030.
Wouter Molman, the Director of Cityscape Group and organisers of Cityscape Abu Dhabi, said the event was expected to welcome more than 17,000 visitors.
This year's edition underlines a strong international feel with growing participation from Turkish exhibitors, as thousands of visitors, investors and developers from around the world prepare to descend upon the show. Other countries represented include Cayman Islands, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Latvia, Nigeria, Portugal, Serbia, Thailand, United Kingdom and United States.
Key highlights for this edition include the Abu Dhabi Market Overview forum, jointly organised with JLL and supported by Masdar City, returning for its second time after a successful launch last year. The half day forum will draw attention to the Emirate's latest trends and initiatives, including future developments and anticipated new real estate regulations.
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