By Rafiq Vayani
DUBAI: Scheduled to take place in Dubai, the China Homelife Exhibition returns to the city on December 17-19 at the Dubai Exhibition and Convention Centre. With over 2500 exhibitors and 100,000 products, they represent genuine and verified manufacturers. As the largest China sourcing event in the MENA and South East Asia, it covers a range of industries including, textile and garments, building materials and hardware, lighting, furniture and home electronics. This year there will be several launches especially in the home and consumer electronics as well as household products.
China Homelife is the leading overseas exhibition that focuses on potential markets along the ‘One Belt One Road’ Chinese initiative. According to the UAE Ministry of Economy, China is a leading trade partner in non-oil commodities and accounts for 9.7 per cent of the total non-oil trade in 2018, valued at over USD 43 billion. With UAE having the advantage of being a hub for trade in the Middle East and being strategically located it also connects to other parts of the world. The exhibition provides easy access to Chinese manufacturersfor traders to interact with each other and get to see and discuss potential opportunities.
“Over the years, China Homelife Exhibition has been a catalyst for business ties between the Middle East and China and particularly with the UAE. We have been making it easier for our exhibitors and visitors to conduct their commercial dealings by easing out language barriers, connecting potential buyers with the right manufacturers and streamlining the processes. It has now become a go to event to source Chinese products that are of high quality,” said, Binu Pillai, Chief Operating Officer, MEOrient International Exhibition.
The exhibition is expected to see over 10,000 visitors from across the GCC and will be open from 10 am to 6 pm daily. Visitors can benefit of the China Mega Sale with up to 50% discount of selected electronics and household products this year. Pre-registered visitors can also avail of free parking. China Homelife Dubai Exhibition is supported by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai, and has been garnering strong business ties since 2010. This is due to the consistent variety and quality products that are exhibited.
