Real estate gains momentum as Expo 2020 nears

The International Real Estate Investment Show (IREIS) is back with its 10th edition to be held at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, from November 1 to 3, 2018. This edition will cover 8,000 square metres area, attracting over 10,000 visitors with over 100 exhibitors from the local and international property market. Associated events include International Residency and Citizenship Expo, Citizenship Conference, and Abu Dhabi Investment Conference. Dony Cyril, Exhibitions Director, said: "In 10 years of IREIS, we have learnt how to give maximum benefit to our international and local exhibitors. We started Abu Dhabi Investment Conference to brainstorm how well we can fit with UAE's future growth strategy, increase investor confidence and FDI to the UAE. We extended the main show to the international pavilion, which gives a lucrative platform to local and international companies to network, explore and expand." Sultan Al Shakrah, CEO of Ajmal Makan, and Platinum sponsor of the event said: "Our strategy is to develop sustainable development projects. The decision to build Sharjah Waterfront City comes after identifying the needs of all segments of the society. It is a unique mixed-use waterfront city with significant commercial and tourism impact on the emirate's economy." IREIS-ADIO tie-up to Boost Abu Dhabi Investments opportunities   To attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), a government entity, connects appropriate private and public sector entities, such as IREIS, in the emirate of Abu Dhabi to build investor awareness and confidence that lead to tangible results to accelerate and achieve investment results. ADIO's support is a testament to IREIS's role in UAE's economy. The tie-up is one-of, but we are talking for a permanent arrangement and we are also in touch with other relevant authorities so that exhibitors and visitors take the full advantage of their presence at IREIS. 'Abu Dhabi Investment Conference 2018' to highlight growing investment opportunities Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the investment arm of the government of UAE and the strategic partners in organising the "Abu Dhabi Investment Conference  2018", will have direct interaction with the business leaders and explain its activities to the high-end audience. The Abu Dhabi Investment Conference will commence with the keynote of H. E. Khalifa Al Mansouri, Under Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, who will present how the Emirate is an ideal destination for doing business. Whilst introducing a highly successful high-profile case study, Peter Stebbings of Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) MENA will moderate on Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Trends in discussion with SamehMuhtadi, CEO of BLOOM and Maan Al Awlaqi, Commercial Director of ALDAR. Peter said: "There are various government initiatives behind the Dh50 billion public spending announcement aimed at stimulating private sector investment in the Abu Dhabi economy.  If successful, this would lead to a more diversified economic base and an improvement in demand for and returns from real estate."