KUWAIT: With the aim of presenting the best in interior and exterior designs, at least 28 companies and authorities have converged

at the ongoing second Interior Design and Landscape Expo. It is being held at the Kuwait Society of Engineers' premises from May 24 to 28. This exhibition is held under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Minister of State for Development Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs. It is organized by the
Engineering System Group.

The exhibition also gathers the most experienced from the local market to save time and effort for both customers and producers. The visitors to this exhibition can witness the latest products on display. In addition, they can also meet with finance and investment bodies that operate in the field of building, construction, real estate, and interior design and benefit from their offers and services.

The exhibition also includes workshops that provides directions and advices to visitors, which will save the financial cost of constructing houses and other utilities. The visitors can also see the latest models of furniture, lights, construction materials, kitchens, bathroom accessories, ceramic, mosaic, and other interior designing materials which are on display.

Such exhibitions are good opportunities to market products and get into contact with consumers. "The Kuwaiti consumer is very ambitious and has good knowledge of development opportunities in different fields as he always travels. Also, the weather in Kuwait is extremely hot, so the products should be suitable for such weather. This expo is a great opportunity for the consumer to be familiar with the latest products and compare prices and quality as well," said Dr Adel Al-Wuqayan, Secretary General of
the Supreme Council for Planning. He was speaking during the launch of the Interior Design and Landscape Expo on Monday. - Kuwait Times

The Interior Design and Landscape Expo is also a good chance for young design engineers to express their creativity. "The Kuwait engineer has the ability to create unique and extraordinary designs, which are suitable for the different tastes of consumers," he added.

Al-Waqayan highlighted the important role played by the private sector. " Private companies are the supporting elements that help complete public projects. Also, there are more projects in the government's development plan that needs more cooperation from the private sector. This will result in the delivery of better products if the public sector executes these projects alone," he noted.

He asserts on the importance of privatization, "Some people feel that privatization affects only influential businessmen. But, good companies even small ones should not be afraid of competition." Also, most large-scale companies have started off small. Privatization should be implemented by analyzing supply and demand in the market. The role of the government should be to control and manage quality, and not compete in the private sector where chances of investment chances are small in a market like Kuwait, Al-Waqayan pointed out.