Aluminum Dubai 2011, the second edition of the Middle East's leading aluminum trade show, was inaugurated by His Excellency Ahmad Al Tayer, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Event organizer Reed Exhibitions has revealed that more than 150 exhibitors are taking part in this edition of the event, which is also expected to draw more than 3,000 trade visitors from over 50 countries. Aluminum Dubai 2011 runs until May 11th 2011 at Sheikh Saeed Halls 2 and 3 of DICEC.

Aluminum Dubai serves as a regional platform that brings together international industry leaders including aluminum producers, processors and manufacturers of raw materials and end products with aluminum components as well as suppliers of technologies and accessories for aluminum production, processing and refinement.

Mr Tarek Ali show manager ALUMINIUM Dubai, Reed Exhibitions said that "Following the major success of the previous edition of ALUMINIUM Dubai, this year again the response from regional and international exhibitors has been truly overwhelming. Aluminum industry players recognize the significance of this event in highlighting emerging market opportunities and new technological advancements in the sector, especially given that aluminum consumption by the region's construction industry is steadily growing.”

Mr Modar Al Mekdad GM of Gulf Extrusions, one of the exhibitors at the event said that "We had participated in the inaugural edition of ALUMINIUM Dubai as well and we have found this event to be an excellent platform to meet industry peers and get deeper insights about emerging market dynamics. This year we will be demonstrating our broad capabilities, technological superiority and wide product portfolio to end users and trade visitors at the event."