The
second edition of the Beauty Arabia exhibition series ended on a buoyant
note on 21 April 2007, having attracted 8,664 top-end consumers and trade
visitors.
This figure marks a substantial 38% (2,382) increase in visitors in comparison
to Beauty Arabia 2006. Of the total figure, 20% (1,729) came from Saudi
Arabia - the region’s largest single market.
Key exhibitors reported a significant amount of interest and sales activity during the four day event at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, and praised the unique buying environment stimulated by the show’s exciting atmosphere.
The 3,500 square metre exhibition was officially inaugurated by Bahrain’s Minister of Industry and Commerce His Excellency Dr. Hassan A. Fakhro, who reiterated the government’s support for Beauty Arabia and praised the value the event creates for participants, visitors and Bahrain alike.
Beauty Arabia 2007 featured 92 companies from 14 countries, including well-known
names Chanel, Clarins, the Body Shop, L’Oréal, Lancôme,
Max Factor, Nivea and Shiseido amongst numerous others.
An official delegation of exhibitors from Thailand, Coordinated by the Thai Ministry of Commerce’s Department of Export Promotion in association with the Thai Cosmetic Manufacturers Association, the Thai Spa Association and the Thai Hair Dresser and Beauty Specialist Association concluded this line up.
Major local participants included Al Hawaj, Ajmal Perfumes, Ashgar Ali Perfumes, Ashraf-BGDC, J.H. Ruyan, Nazih Trading and Syed Junaid – many of whom brought together international names in boutique format.
The exhibition profile embraced all aspects of the health and beauty market, including perfumes and cosmetics, hair care products and accessories, health and wellbeing products, spas and health resorts, toiletries and personal care products and cosmetic surgery clinics.
As an added attraction for visitors and a further marketing opportunity
for exhibitors, daily haircutting, makeup and product demonstrations took
place on a dedicated stage area, which formed a central part of the exhibition.
Exhibition Statistics
Total companies represented: 92
Total countries represented: 14
Bahrain, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia,
Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK and USA
Total visitors: 8,664
A Date for Your Diary
Beauty Arabia 2008
23 – 26 April 2008
Bahrain International Exhibition Centre
For more information contact the organisers
Middle East
Arabian Exhibition Management
PO Box 20200
Manama, Bahrain
T: +973 17 550033
F: +973 17 553288
E: abdul@aeminfo.com.bh
Far East
International Expo Management
47 Scotts Road
Goldbell Towers #05 – 02, Singapore 228233
T: +65 6736 1221
F: +65 6736 1771
E: gerald@iemallworld.com
International
Overseas Exhibition Services
3 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SP
United Kingdom
T: +44 207 840 2104
F: +44 207 840 2119
E: mwaters@oesallword.com