Gulf Construction updates you with the latest calendar of events from the Middle East and beyond.

AUGUST

6-10:  Decorex Joburg, a home decor and design exhibition, at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.

15-17: Bace Expo Kolkata, an architectural, engineering, construction technology expo, at the Milan Mela Complex, Kolkata, India.

20-22: Secutech Vietnam, a security, safety and fire protection show, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

20-22: Esbuild 2014, an exhibition on construction materials, indoor decoration and energy-saving products and services, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China.

20-23: Interbuild Africa 2014, a building and construction machinery and equipment exhibition, at The Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg, South Africa.

20-23: EcoAfribuild, an exhibition dedicated to next-generation building and infrastructure, at the Expo Centre Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.

26-28: Power, Steel & Housing, an exhibition for power, steel production, mines and allied industries, modern homes, electronics and furniture, at the Abuja International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria.

28-30: Indo Icon/Indo Bimex, an exhibition on building materials and technology, at the Jakarta International Expo, Jakarta, Indonesia.

SEPTEMBER

1-3: Bex Asia, a building and construction industry exhibition, at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

2-3: PMI AGC/DMS Global Energy Forum Debates, a forum discussing challenges in the energy sector, at the Gulf Hotel, Bahrain.

2-5: KazBuild 2014, the 21st Kazakhstan international exhibition for construction and interiors, windows, doors, facades, ceramics and stone, at the Atakent Exhibition Centre, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

3-5: SIBT (Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology Fair), a trade fair for intelligent building technology, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China.

6-9: Coverex – Egypt, an exhibition on wall and floor coverings, at the Cairo International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Nasr City, Egypt.

6-9: Trends Exhibition K&B – Egypt, an exhibition for the kitchen and bathroom sectors, at the Cairo International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Nasr City, Egypt.

10-12: Power-Gen Asia and Renewable Energy World Asia Conference & Exhibition 2014, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

11-13: The Big 5 Construct India 2014, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India.

12-14: Baumesse Bielefeld, a home, construction, renovation and energy savings expo, at the An der Radrennbahn, Bielefeld, Germany.

13-15: Buildint Kenya, a building and construction trade show, at the Sarit Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.

13-21: Indonesia Furniture Show 2014, at the Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, Indonesia.

15-16: Smart Living City Dubai, an exhibition focusing on the performance of smart products and integrated systems, at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai, UAE.

17-19: Greenbuild Asia, an exhibition on sustainable building, design and construction, at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

17-20: Iraq Build, the third Baghdad international building construction, municipality equipment, machinery and natural stone exhibition, at the Baghdad International Fairground, Baghdad, Iraq.

17-20: 100% Detail, an event focusing on innovative building products and materials, at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, UK.

18-21: ISAF Fire & Rescue, a fire, emergency, search and rescue exhibition, at the Istanbul Expo Centre/CNR Expo, Istanbul, Turkey.

18-21: Light India, a lighting exhibition, at the Pragati Maidan, Delhi, India.

21-23: Cityscape Global, a property investment and development event, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE.

22-24: The Big 5 Kuwait, at the Kuwait International Fair, Kuwait.

22-25: Inter-Build Jordan, an exhibition on construction and building technologies, at the Zara Expo Amman, Amman, Jordan.

22-25: Sulaymaniah Build Expo, a building construction, municipal equipment and natural stone exhibition, at the Sulaymaniah International Fairground, Sulaymaniah, Iraq.

22-26: Cersaie, an exhibition for the building industry and bathroom furnishings sector, at the Bologna Exhibition Centre, Bologna, Italy.

23-24: The British Tunnelling Society Conference and Exhibition, at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, UK.

23-25: Build Asia 2014, a housing, real estate and construction exhibition and conference, at the Karachi Expo Centre, Karachi, Pakistan.

24-27: Marmomacc, an exhibition of stone design and technology, at the Verona Exhibition Centre, Verona, Italy.

25-27: Green Construct, an expo on sustainable building and construction technology, products, processes, and services, at the SMX Exhibition and Convention Centre, Pasay City, Philippines.

25-28: Eurasia Lift Fair, a lifts and escalators technologies fair, at the Istanbul Expo Centre/CNR Expo, Istanbul, Turkey.

26-28: Baumesse Düren, a home, construction, renovation and energy savings expo, at the Annakirmesplatz, Düren, Germany.

26-28: Destination Habitat – Bellegarde, a home, construction, renovation, interior and exterior design show, at the Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, Bellegarde, France.

26-29: Robau 2014, a construction and property industry show, at the HanseMesse Rostock, Rostock, Germany.

26-29:  Maison Bois, an exhibition on furniture and wood in home decoration, at the Angers Parc Expo, Saint Sylvain d’Anjou, France.

27:  Safety Design in Buildings – Dammam Conference, a debate on safety standards and practices in the built environment, at the Sheraton Dammam Hotel and Tower, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

28:  Safety Design in Buildings – Riyadh Conference, a debate safety standards and practices in the built environment, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

28-30:  The Hotel Show, incorporating The Leisure Show, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE.

29-Oct 1:  Archxpo, an exhibition of architecture and the build environment, at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.