Jordan Times
Monday, March 20, 2006
More than 60 local
companies to take part in the 3rd Rebuild Iraq Exhibition
AMMAN (JT) — Jordanian companies are leading the way in the reconstruction of
Iraq with more than 60 local businesses exhibiting their wares at the “3rd
International Rebuild Iraq 2006 Exhibition” to be held at the Abdali Urban
Regeneration Project from May 8-11. Jordanian businesses will be showcasing the
latest products and services as diverse as heavy machinery, stone and marble,
fire fighting and safety equipment, wood working machinery, interior finishing
products as well as pre-fabricated homes. The Jordanian exhibitors will occupy
around 15 per cent of the available exhibition space, making Jordan the largest
among Arab countries participating in terms of space allocation. Khaled Burgan,
general manager of IFP Near East, the Jordanian arm of IFP Group organising the
exhibition, said: “We are very pleased that so many Jordanian organisations will
exhibit and we are very delighted to have the support and patronage of Prime
Minister Marouf Bakhit. Over 1,000 companies will take part in the exhibition
representing over 52 countries worldwide.