Domotex Middle East 2009, the only dedicated carpets and floor coverings exhibition in the MENA region, has announced that it is poised to leverage Kuwait's $2.65 billion construction sector to drive demand for carpet and floor covering products and services in the country. Domotex Middle East 2009 will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on May 17-19, aiming to boost the regional wholesale market for carpets and floor coverings by providing a suitable platform for buyers and suppliers to transact and identify new business opportunities. Domotex Middle East revealed that Kuwait's construction sector has been predicted to further consolidate and reach $3.44 billion in 2013, driven by strong demand for residential as well as office space. Furthermore, Kuwait's construction industry is poised to increase its contribution to the GDP from 1.59 percent in 2008 to 2.10 percent in 2009, manifesting the robust sector's importance in the growth of the national economy. Angela Schaschen, managing director, Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch, said: “Kuwait will always remain a very important market for the carpets and floor coverings industry because of the significant number of construction activities in the country. The strong demand for office space will particularly impact the growth of the flooring market as building developments will require various carpets and floor covering products and services.” Domotex will showcase a complete line of handmade and machine-made carpets; textile and resilient floor coverings; parquet and wooden flooring; laminates; sports arena flooring; fibers, yarns and textiles; cleaning and application technologies; ceramic tiles; and natural stone and marble floorings. The fair attracts wholesalers/retailers of floor coverings, decision makers in contracting business, planners, architects, interior designers and construction firms, project planners, floor fitters and other skilled workers from the sector. This year's edition of Domotex Middle East will feature two special segments - Creative Flooring and Designers Corner - that will showcase materials, products, techniques and trends in carpet and flooring designs for the hospitality and office sectors. __
