The Middle East’s premier Exhibition, Conference & Awards for Lighting Design and Technology

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

www.lightME.net

POST SHOW REPORT 2015

The Show

The 10th edition of Light Middle East, the region’s premier trade event for the lighting design and technology industry, opened in Dubai today (6 October), 14 per cent larger than the previous edition in both exhibitor numbers and exhibition space.

Taking place until 8th October, Light Middle East 2015 was opened by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and features 370 exhibitors from 33 countries, spanning 4,500 sqm of exhibition space at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

*2015 show figures

Visitor Overview

6,128 trade visitors attended from 85 visiting

countries the Light Middle East

exhibition throughout the 3 days.

Visitors’ objectives while visiting the show*

(all figures in %)

Initiate new business relations

View/get to know innovations, new developments

View/get to know product variants

Expand specialist knowledge

Prepare purchasing decisions

Compare competitors

Achieve an overall impression of the market situation

Exchange experience

Cultivate existing business relations

Conduct purchases

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39

30

31

21

25

25

19

19

17

16

A 72% UAE

B 28% International

A

B

Trade visitors by region*

Key Decision Makers

Architect

ADAC - Abu Dhabi Airports Company United Arab EmiratesArchitecture Corner Consultant United Arab EmiratesAzri Architects Engineering Consultants OmanClaudio Modola Design ItalyDar Al Handasah Consultants United Arab EmiratesFNP Architecture and Engineering United Arab EmiratesKhatib & Alami United Arab EmiratesMJU Engineering Consultancy United Arab EmiratesNaga Architects United Arab EmiratesP&T Architects & Engineers United Arab EmiratesSakkn Engineering Office Saudi ArabiaSky Lanterns Design Consultancy United Arab EmiratesWerner Falasi Consulting Architects United Arab Emirates

Distributor

A. H. Al Sagar & Bros. KuwaitAbdulla Awazi Gargash Llc United Arab EmiratesAcoulite Trading LLC United Arab EmiratesAl Abdulkarim Holding Co. Saudi ArabiaAl Bait BahrainAl Jaber Lighting United Arab EmiratesAl Jassar LLC OmanAl Khalili Electrical LLC OmanAl Mazroui-Icas United Arab EmiratesAl Nabeel International Trading L.L.C United Arab EmiratesAl Naboodah International (Vietnam) Ltd. VietnamAl Reyami Lighting United Arab EmiratesArabco Group BahrainArchilum Lighting United Arab EmiratesArmada Co Saudi ArabiaAsbis United Arab EmiratesAsesoría de Iluminacion S.L SpainAsia Avenue Resources MalaysiaAWRostamani Lumina United Arab EmiratesBahri & Mazroei Trading Co. LLC United Arab EmiratesBeyond Lighting Co. QatarBin Moosa DEBBAS United Arab EmiratesBMTC United Arab EmiratesCandela Technologies FZC United Arab EmiratesCandela Technologies FZC Sharjah United Arab EmiratesCinmar Lighting Systems United Arab EmiratesCoral Bleu Limited CanadaCreo Co. W.L.L & Orientals Al Malki QatarCube Light W.l.l QatarDAL United Kingdom

Debbas Holding LebanonDecolight Trading Est Saudi ArabiaElectrokinetics Co WLL BahrainEMDAD Saudi ArabiaESC Lighting QatarEurostar United Arab EmiratesExterior Lighting Solutions Ltd United KingdomFNK Group of Companies Russian FederationGhazween Trading Est. BahrainGindeel SudanGlobal Lighting Systems United Arab EmiratesGulf Star LLC OmanHaji Commercial Co LLC United Arab EmiratesHarbour Lights LLC United Arab EmiratesHarman House United Arab EmiratesHudaLighting United Arab EmiratesIBSI IraqIn-Lite LLC United Arab EmiratesInara Trading Co. LLC United Arab EmiratesInternational Lighting AustraliaInternational Security & Communications Co Saudi ArabiaJaidah electirical QatarJoma EgyptKanoo Group United Arab EmiratesKhayber Trading Company Wll BahrainKuwait TechNet Company KuwaitLight Concept United Arab EmiratesLightbox International NigeriaLights&Lux United Arab EmiratesLihten International United Arab EmiratesLumasense FZC United Arab EmiratesLumatron Qatar Wll QatarLumilight United Arab EmiratesLuxtron Systems FZCO United Arab EmiratesLuz Na Hora PortugalMagic Crystal Lightings United Arab EmiratesMartin Professional Middle East United Arab EmiratesMASQ QatarNational Concorde Establishment JordanNeo-neon lighting United Arab EmiratesNizine United Arab EmiratesNouran Concept Lighting United Arab EmiratesNVC Qatar QatarOptiemus Infracom Ltd. IndiaPoomas lighting IndiaRDK International QatarSaky International SudanScientechnic-Al Gurg United Arab Emirates

Senva Trading United Arab EmiratesSharaf Electronics United Arab EmiratesSiddique Mustafa & Sons Co. LLC United Arab EmiratesSkyland QatarSkylights fzco United Arab EmiratesSMAG Lighting IraqSmartsource Construction Solutions BahrainSMKA Electric LLC United Arab EmiratesSolmadis LebanonSpaces & Concepts KuwaitTanweer Saudi ArabiaTechnical Supplies International Co LLC OmanTechnicorp s.a.l. LebanonTectronics Qatar QatarTectronics WLL United Arab EmiratesTrue Light Trading Company LLC United Arab EmiratesTruelux Group United Arab EmiratesUB Emirates LLC United Arab EmiratesValue Addition FZC United Arab EmiratesVenture Lighting International FZE United Arab EmiratesVIANOLUX ChinaVibrant Lighting QatarVictoria Lighting LLC UkraineW. j. Towell & Co. LLC OmanXO Lights United Arab EmiratesZubair Electric LLC Oman

Engineers

Advanced Electro Engineering Company United Arab EmiratesAl Baraa Building Maintenance United Arab EmiratesAl Rostamani Communication United Arab EmiratesArchitecture Corner Consultant United Arab EmiratesAzri Architects Engineering Consultants OmanConsolidated Consultant Engineering and Environment

United Arab Emirates

Cubics Design United Arab EmiratesDrake & Scull United Arab EmiratesEbba Engineering Plc EthiopiaFNP Architecture And Engineering United Arab EmiratesGolden Sands Trading Company United Arab EmiratesGulf Lights Electrical Engineering QatarHalcrow, a CH2M HILL Company United Arab EmiratesKC Engineering&Industry LebanonKhansaheb Civil Engineering United Arab EmiratesMidTech Engineering Solutions United Arab EmiratesNew Art Consultant Engineering Saudi ArabiaP&T Architects & Engineers United Arab Emirates

Parsons United Arab EmiratesWSP Middle East United Arab EmiratesZabeel Security & Safety Equipment Installation Cont. L.l.c.

United Arab Emirates

Facility Manager

Abjar Hotels International LLC United Arab EmiratesAl Salama Hospital India

Almurooj Rotana Hotel Dubai United Arab Emirates

Conrad Dubai United Arab Emirates

DP World United Arab Emirates

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects United Arab Emirates

Expressions Hospitality Solutions United Arab Emirates

Facilities & Utilties Contracting Saudi Arabia

Flora Group Hotels United Arab Emirates

Four Points By Sheraton United Arab Emirates

Fun City Landmark Hospitality & Leisure Svcs Ltd. United Arab Emirates

Iranian Hospital United Arab Emirates

JA Resorts & Hotels United Arab Emirates

NMC DIP Hospital United Arab Emirates

Oasis Hospital United Arab Emirates

Orijano Hospital United Arab Emirates

Somewhere Hospitality Group United Arab Emirates

Tawam Hospital United Arab Emirates

The Address United Arab Emirates

Universal Hospital United Arab Emirates

Za’abeel Palace Hospitality United Arab Emirates

Zulekha Hospital Sharjah United Arab Emirates

Government

3rd Eye Dimensions India IndiaAADC United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Education Council United Arab Emirates

ADNOC United Arab Emirates

Al Ain Distributio Co. United Arab Emirates

ATS Group Ltd. United Arab Emirates

Consulate General of Kingdom of The Netherlands

United Arab Emirates

Crystal House Light & Gifts United Arab Emirates

DAFZA United Arab Emirates

District Cooling United Arab Emirates

Drydocks World United Arab Emirates

Dubai Airport Freezone United Arab Emirates

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority DEWA United Arab Emirates

Dubai Municipality United Arab Emirates

Dubai Municipalty United Arab Emirates

Elan Qatar WLL Qatar

Emaar United Arab Emirates

Emirates Airlines United Arab Emirates

Emirates Transport United Arab Emirates

Etisalat United Arab Emirates

GASCO United Arab Emirates

Holy Makkah Municipality Saudi Arabia

KAPF Kuwait

ministry of interior Kuwait

Ministry of Transportation Saudi Arabia

Mubadala United Arab Emirates

Muscat Municipality Oman

Public Work Authority Qatar

RAK Free Trade Zone Authority United Arab Emirates

RTA United Arab Emirates

Sharjah Eelectricity and Water Authority SEWA United Arab Emirates

Sohar Municipality Oman

Tekjac United Arab Emirates

UAQ Free Trade Zone United Arab Emirates

Western Region United Arab Emirates

Palace Hospitality United Arab Emirates

Interior Designer

AECOM United Arab Emirates

Albwardy Engineering Enterprises United Arab Emirates

Ch Interiors United Arab Emirates

Classic Home Interior Decoration United Arab Emirates

Emaar United Arab Emirates

Fikra Lighting Solutions United Arab Emirates

IFFCO United Arab Emirates

International Art Furnitures United Kingdom

Kee Design Build United Arab Emirates

Lite Space Interiors United Arab Emirates

Marasi interior United Arab Emirates

Pure Decor Enterprises United Arab Emirates

Raed Al Safy Kuwait

Royal Haskoning Dhv United Arab Emirates

Selftech United Arab Emirates

Sky Lanterns Design Consultancy United Arab Emirates

Star Vision Contracting LLC United Arab Emirates

Wheels Group of Companies United Arab Emirates

Lighting Designer

AECOM United Arab Emirates

AMEC Egypt

dpa Lighting Consultants United Arab Emirates

Facade Lighting United Arab Emirates

Fikra Lighting Solutions United Arab Emirates

GEMS Systems LLC United Arab Emirates

Huda lighting United Arab Emirates

Illuminate Lighting Design United Arab Emirates

Light Craft United Arab Emirates

LightBox International Qatar

Lighting Design Austria (LDA) Austria

NEB United Arab Emirates

Nouran Concept Lighting United Arab Emirates

Novatek Green General Trading LLC United Arab Emirates

Pandre Lighting PSL United Arab Emirates

RDK International United Arab Emirates

Tijan Art Decor United Arab Emirates

Vbomedioriente United Arab Emirates

Warm Lighting LLC United Arab Emirates

XO Lights LLC United Arab Emirates

Key Decision Makers

Brands represented at Light Middle East 2015

Category Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:Platinum Sponsor:

Silver Sponsors:

Associate Sponsors:

LEDFLEX TM

3S LiGhtInG Solutions

For the 370 exhibitors from 33 countries who displayed over 400 international brands last year, the quality of visitors and the sheer number of deals finalised were a reassurance that they had made the right decision by participating in Light Middle East.

A 87% Good / Very goodB 13% Not satisfactory

Overall rating of Light Middle East 2015

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B

Objectives of exhibitor participation in Light Middle East 2015

(all figures in %)

Initiating new business relations

Presenting innovations, new developments

Obtaining an overall impression of the market situation

Cultivating existing business relations

Showing, discussion product variants

Preparing sales deals

Exchanging experience

Attaining sales deals

Comparing competitors

Passing on specialist knowledge

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72

32

32

35

23

14

12

42

53

15

Exhibitor Feedback

A 84% CertainlyB 16% Probably not

Exhibitors interested in exhibiting again at Light Middle East 2016

A

B

Congratulations to the winners

Light can have a magical impact on all lives, and for the third time, the Light Middle East Awards reward the regional magicians who, through exceptional lighting projects and products, enlighten our world.

116 professionals entered the competition divided into ten categories. An independent panel assessed the work submitted and shortlisted 32 finalists.

InnovativeLighting Project of the Year

Interior Hospitality Lighting Project of the Year

Exterior Hospitality Lighting Project of the Year

Interior Retail Lighting Project of the Year

Exterior Retail Lighting Project of the Year

Public Lighting Project of the Year

Sustainable Lighting Project of the Year

Sustainable Lighting Project of the Year

Project Name:The Prime Tower, UAE

Product Name: Parscan

Winner: ERCO

Product Name: Lumenbeam Xlarge HO

Winner: Lumenpulse

Product Name: Lightscan Facade

Winner: ERCO

Project Name:Perry & Blackwelder’s Original Smokehouse, UAE

Project Name:Banana Resort by Anantara, Qatar

Project Name:Ace Hardware at Dalma Mall, UAE

Project Name:Box Park, UAE

Project Name:Box Park, UAE

Project Name:Thani Murshid Establishment, UAE

Project Name:The Souk Al Manzil, UAE

Indoor Lighting Product of the Year

Outdoor Lighting Product of the Year

Innovative Product of the Year

Light Middle East Awards 2015

Winner:Nouran Concept Lighting

Winner:CD+M Lighting Design

Winner:Studio Lumen Lighting Design

Winner:Al-Futtaim Group Design

Winner:DeltaLighting

Winner:DeltaLighting

Winner: Broadway Interiors

Winner:CD+M Lighting Design

Future Zone at Light Middle EastAfter only three years of existence, ‘Future Zone’ has established itself as the hub of the international light avant-garde, the ideal forum for world-renowned brands to show how technical prowess can serve limitless imagination.

3S LiGhtInG Solutions

LEDFLEX TM

“This edition of Light Middle East was the best. Last year was the turning point for the show. The organiser has done a great job this year. For sure we will be here next year with a larger booth. We have successfully launched new products at the show and have been able to showcase our existing product line to visitors and potential customers. Our great thanks to the organisers or the show.”

Khalil Abdin, Managing Director, CINMAR

Companies that showcased the future:

Testimonials – Positive feedback from exhibitors

“The show was indeed a treat to be at, we are more than happy to be here in the coming years and look forward to growing in size and space at the exhibition, it has been very busy throughout the show. We look forward to Light Middle East’s next edition.”

David Morgan, Managing Director, Radiant Architectural Lighting LTD

“The show is a great platform for us to make a comeback in the market. We have been communicating with other competitors here and have been able to gather a good database of potential customers. We appreciate the on-going support of the organisers from the start till the end of the exhibition. We have been able to meet potential customers and are in talks with them for signing business contracts.”

Parakshit Dey, General Manager-Lighting, Gargash Lighting Systems LLC

“This is our second year at the show and it has indeed been better than the previous edition. We noticed the organisers have done a great job in promoting the show and its features. This show is a huge platform for the lighting industry and people interested in the lighting industry to meet and interact with each other.”

Rola El-Rass, Business Communication Manager, Huda Lighting

“Without having any second thoughts, I can say with confidence that the show is bigger and better compared to previous editions. It has given us the chance to meet visitors from different countries and places and not only focus on the Middle East. It helps us better understand the lighting industry and to interact with other big players in the same industry.”

Alessandro Sachs, International Commercial Director & Member of the Executive Board, Regent Lighting

“We are surely going to be here at the show next year to be part of it in a bigger and better way. The Show has given us the opportunity to interact with the big players in the market and to have a look at what position the other competitors stand at in the product line.”

Youmna Hamad, Business Unit Manager, Lightitude

“We consider this show an important platform for us to grow in business and to meet and interact with our existing customers and build contacts with the new potential customers. We would also like to thank the organiser for their support throughout. We look for many more successful editions of the show.”

Bilal A. Assidi, Sales Manager, MARTIN by HARMAN

“Every edition at this show has been a great surprise to us. The show keeps growing each year in size. We find this edition of the show to be the best so far as we have met high quality visitors from different parts of the world. Not to forget, the companies exhibiting at the show are all very qualitative and we have been able to interact with them. The conferences held alongside the show were splendid and covered all topics that are related to the lighting industry. We look forward to another successful edition of Light Middle East.”

M. Emilio Khayat, General Manager, GN Debbas Electric

“It was pleasure to be at the show and experience the importance of the lighting sector in the Middle East. We appreciate the support of the organiser in all aspects. They have done a great job in marketing the show and helping us meet the right people at the show. We have been able to collect a good database of prospective customers and look forward to doing great business.”

Charles Guan, Managing Director, Yaming FZCO

Testimonials – Positive feedback from exhibitors

Light Middle East Conference

Like it does every year, this landmark conference featured the industry’s brightest minds on one stage. High profile lighting designers and experts shared their priceless knowledge and insights.

Organised by:

Abdulaziz Al-Azem, Managing Director, DTS Arabia, KSA

Andreas Danler, Director Lighting Applications, Bartenbach GmbH, Austria

Bill Johnson, Principal, CD+M Lighting Design, UAE

Carla Wilkins, Founding Partner, Lichtvision Design, Germany

Charles G. Stone, President, Fisher Marantz Stone,USA

David Gilbey, Director, EPOS Design, Austria

David McNeil, Director and Lighting Consultant, DPA Lighting Consultants, UAE

Dr. Jürgen Waldorf, MD - Product Division Lighting, ZVEI e.V.- German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association, Germany

Graham Large, Head of Architectural Lighting Design, ChapmanBDSP, UK

Granville McAnear, President, GMLD, USA

Ion Luh Lighting Designer IALD / Senior Associate, Consullux Lighting Consultants, Canada

Isabel Pintado Managing Director, LWDesign Group, UAE

Kevin Grant Director, LightAlliance, UK

Lawrie Nisbet Managing Director, LDPi, UK

Lee Barker-Field Head of Lighting Design, AECOM, UK

Michael BeckertProject Director / Senior Architect, Snohetta, Norway

Mitja PrelovsekManaging Director, The Invisible and LightAct, Slovenia

Nathan ThompsonPrincipal, The Flaming Beacon, Australia

Preetam Panwar Executive Director, ZAS Group of Companies, UAE

Quentin ThomasPresident, Quentin Thomas Associates, USA

Sasidhar ChidanamarriAssociate Director, Energy and Environment Practice, Frost and Sullivan, MENASA

Shaun O’Mahoney Technical Director, Black and White Engineering, UAE

Simon Berry Partner, Illuminate Lighting Design, Singapore