Compared to 2013 editions, revenues for sales increased by 34% at INDEX and by 140% at workspace at INDEX

INDEX and workspace at INDEX attracted 21,834 and 12,859 visitors respectively

Dates for 2015 editions confirmed: 18th-21st May at Dubai World Trade Centre

New product sectors announced for INDEX 2015

Jeddah, June 30, 2014 - dmg events today revealed figures for the last editions of INDEX and workspace at INDEX shows, confirming their role as a business platform for the MENA interior and commercial interior design community. This year, the total revenue for sales generated by INDEX's 700 exhibitors increased by 34 per cent; whereas an extraordinary growth of 140 per cent was registered by the 120 workspace at INDEX exhibitors. The two trade exhibitions took place simultaneously at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 19th - 22nd May 2014 and the 2015 editions - that will also mark the 25th anniversary of INDEX - are expected to take place from May 18th-21st, 2015.

"At dmg events we are once again extremely pleased about the results that were achieved. In particular workspace at INDEX - with its triple digit growth in both revenues and attendees - has proved to be the right step to fulfil the expectations and demands of exhibitors and trade visitors," commented Frederique Maurell, Group Event Director for INDEX and workspace at INDEX.

A large crowd of architects, designers, project managers, office managers, facilities managers and retailers flocked to the shows, with 21,834 visitors attending INDEX and 12,859 visitors attending workspace at INDEX. Compared to the 2013 editions, both exhibitions recorded a healthy increase in visitors and confirmed their positions as the most widely respected architecture and design events in the Middle East with visitors coming from more than 100 countries. The 2014 edition of INDEX also confirmed the growing confidence in the Middle East interiors market, having recorded a 25% increase in the size of the show.

"INDEX has exceeded my expectations in all manners. We found terrific partners and retailers in different sections, not only in Dubai but other surrounding nations, and we are convinced that this is a significant area of growth for our brand. We will return to INDEX in an expanded capacity next year", commented Mark Phillips, CEO of Phillips Collection, who exhibited at INDEX for the first time, showcasing among other products their seatbelt chair made famous by the film 'The Hunger Games'.

The increase in the number of registered visitors positively reflected on the business outcome for the exhibitors. Participating companies reported an additional 34 per cent in sales at INDEX and 140 per cent increase at workspace at INDEX.

The results of a survey conducted amongst exhibitors revealed that more than half of exhibitors were satisfied with the events, having achieved most or all of their objectives; moreover almost three quarters of the exhibitors (74%) have already decided to return for the next edition.

Commenting on workspace at INDEX, Patrick Taylor, Regional Manager for HNI Middle East said, "We have invested in the show since its inception 13 years ago and it has always had a great end result for us. We have continued to generate new business, brand awareness and launch new products, and we find that workspace is a great platform to do this and to see what is happening in the market and supporting industries".

"These incredibly positive results encourage the whole team behind the shows to keep working hard and continue to strive for even better shows next year. Next year will be the 25th edition of INDEX and we want to make it memorable. At this stage I can already reveal that for the occasion we'll be launching three new product sectors: 'Contemporary Collection', 'Sleep', and 'Design'", added Frederique Maurell.

'Contemporary Collection' will present a stunning collection of the latest trends in contemporary furniture design, 'Sleep' is a dedicated zone for the mattress and bedding industry, and 'Design' will feature providers of technical services and supplies for the architecture and design industry.

2015 will also see workspace at INDEX grow in size and move location into the main halls as a fully integrated part of INDEX 2015.

Further information on the shows is available at www.indexexhibition.com and at www.workspace-index.com/  or on the show's Facebook pages www.facebook.com/INDEXDubai .

About INDEX:
The INDEX International Design Exhibition is the largest event for the architect and design industry in the Middle East. It attracts more than 700 exhibitors from 45 countries, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

For 24 years INDEX has provided a business and networking opportunity for buyers and sellers of residential interiors products and services from around the world to source an astounding array of the very latest design innovations, trends and techniques.

More than just an exhibition, the event provides attendees with unrivalled access to information, intelligence, contacts and hands on experience. Experts from around the world engage in the industry's most topical discussions, finding design solutions, facing challenges and seizing opportunities. The show is the gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) providing both exhibitors and visitors with the opportunity to conduct serious business with like-minded professionals.

About workspace at INDEX
Formerly The Office Exhibition, workspace at INDEX is the largest commercial interiors fit-out and design exhibition in the Middle East. It is the premium showcase for high-end products and services which combine to create outstanding working environments. Organised by dmg events, the show attracts thousands of top tier architectural and interior design firms and end-users from the Middle East and beyond.

The 14th annual edition of workspace at INDEX, taking place 18-21 May 2015 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will include a wider range of products and services to reflect the ever expanding market and different working environments across the general office/commercial, healthcare, and educational design, fit out, and upgrade sectors.

An international exhibition and publishing company, dmg events produces market-leading exhibitions and conferences for the global energy, construction, digital marketing, hospitality and interior industries, with events in the Middle East, North America, Europe and Asia.

As a leading supplier of face-to-face business information, with a customer-centric focus that localizes operations and relationships, our objectives are to keep businesses informed and connect them with relevant consumers to create vibrant marketplaces across multiple event platforms and communities.

Founded in 1989, dmg events has operated in the Middle East since 1995 and owns many leading brands such as The Big 5 construction events, ADIPEC the oil & gas exhibition and conference, INDEX the interior design exhibition and the Hotel Show. For more information visit www.dmgeventsme.com

dmg events is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT, www.dmgt.co.uk), one of the largest media companies in the United Kingdom. 

For further information on please contact:
Malek Abderahman
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel: 026067202  
malek.abdelrahman@bm.com

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