IREIS 2014 to Convene Top Industry Experts in Abu Dhabi

•    Sixth Edition to Feature FREE to Attend International Conference as Key Component
•    Investment Experts to Provide Insight into Real Estate Market in Middle East, Europe and Asia

Abu Dhabi- 10 November, 2014: The sixth edition of International Real Estate and Investment Show (IREIS 2014) will feature an international conference led by key investment experts including many CEOs and chairmen of leading real estate finance and investment companies, the event organiser DOME Exhibitions announced today. 

Hosted at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (ADNEC), IREIS 2014 is set to run from 20 to 22 November and draw more than 10,000 visitors. 

The international conference will take centre stage on first day of the event, providing critical information on a range of topical real estate investment issues at a time of accelerated growth in the local property market. To run from 11am until 5:15pm, the full day conference will be headlined by key speakers from Al Hilal Bank, Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC), Abu Dhabi Finance and Guardian Insurance.

Global investment and project development consultant Dr Hani Shammah, Managing Director of Morningside, will chair the international conference that will also host panel discussions on the potential opportunities in the UAE with a focus on Abu Dhabi. Conference will open with a lecture on market trends in emerging markets delivered by Nicholas Mclean, Regional Managing Director of CBRE. 

Panel sessions will also include The Realities of Master Planning led by John C.H.Kim, Partner and Member of Board of Directors, ae7; Lifestyle Project Development As A Key Driver For The Creation of Desirable Living Spaces, moderated by Karim Musfy Senior Project Manager, KEO International Consultants; and Investment, Legal and Risk Issues of Concern in Today’s Real Estate World, moderated by Michael Aissaoui, Head of Corporate Finance Advisory, FGB. 

Dr. Nick Coles, Conference Director, said: “We are delighted to host an international conference on real estate that will bring together leading experts from all around the world. Drawing upon the panelists’ extensive knowledge and expertise, we will also encourage discussions to facilitate potential investment deals in both international and local markets. The convergence of the prominent industry players validates Abu Dhabi’s strong resurgence in the property market sector. We are confident IREIS 2014 will offer industry defining outcomes for the region’s wider benefit.”

A number of factors including liquidity, strong economic fundamentals, and landmark lifestyle projects currently under development have placed Abu Dhabi real estate market on a trajectory of strong growth. Experts also attribute the steadiness and growth achieved by Abu Dhabi property sector to the strong interest from end-users rather than speculators. 

As the conference is expected to attract a large number of private investors, real estate professionals, and senior executives from both private and public organisations given the in-depth knowledge and standing of the speakers and panellists, those interested are advised to make early registration to avoid inconvenience. 

DOME Exhibitions, organizers of IREIS 2014, hosts exhibitions in the emirate of Abu Dhabi to help UAE businesses extend their reach and enhance their visibility on the global marketplace.