Light Middle East, organised by Germany-based Epoc Messe Frankfurt is expected to attract some of the world’s leading experts and manufacturers in architectural, urban and residential lighting design, when it opens at the Dubai World Trade Centre next month (May 14 to 16).

It is the only design-led international trade fair and conference in the region that will offer the most innovative, practical and creative architectural lighting solutions for internal and external urban spaces, corporate and retail outlets, says an Epoc spokesman.
Exhibitors will include German brand Osram, whose product portfolio includes the XBO, Xenon high-pressured lamp for cinema projection and effect lighting, the world’s smallest halogen light and the Puritec UV system.
Outdoor lighting specialist Ing Castaldi Illuminazione will showcase its high-end products including the Diablo column which is an efficient tool used in many outdoor residential spaces.
Philips Lighting will present the most innovative LED solutions and lighting techniques for sports arenas, shops, offices, city beautification and roads and tunnels.
Local participants will include Martin Architectural, known for its “intelligent dynamic lighting”, and the Al Aqili Group featuring the Belight and Arte De Mexico lighting brands.