Dubai, 3rd Nov. 2008 (WAM) -- Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman and CEO, DubaiRoads and Transport Authority (RTA), officially opened the Sporex exhibition at Dubai World Trade Centre today.
Endorsed by Dubai Sports Council and presented by Dubai Sports City, Sportex Middle East is showcasing the very latest in sports, fitness, health, outdoor and stadium equipment in the region this week. The show promises a hectic three days of business and fun. Special events taking place during the show include a Body Building Championship, while Mr Olympia Jay Cutler will be visiting the exhibition on Wednesday. "Now in its sixth year, Sportex has grown to become the business arena for the regions sports and leisure industry. Elements such as the Body Building Championship make this a very vibrant and exciting show, while the increasing number of exhibitors and visitors are testament to the growing interest in health and wellness in the region," said Abdul Rehman Falaknaz, President of show organisers International Expo-Consults (IEC). The Middle East is billed as one of the worlds fastest growing regions for the travel and tourism industry. The regions sports and stadium equipment market alone is worth an estimated US$2 billion. Sportex Middle East offers an exclusive event focused on this burgeoning market segment, providing a perfect platform for the launch of new products to a targeted audience. Exhibitors at the 2008 edition of Sportex include camping and outdoor equipment, fitness equipment and accessories, indoor sports equipment, track and field sports equipment, shoes and apparels, nutrition, and sport stadium facilities. Sportex 2008 is supported by the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI), a world authoritative body for the sports industry and officially recognized by the IOC. Sportex 2008 will run until November 5 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2008.
