Around nine Egyptian firms are to participate in Decofair 2015, chairman of the Egyptian Furniture Export Council (EFEC) Ihab Derias said Monday. Decofair will be held from 10 – 13th of November 2015 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at the Jeddah Center for Forums & Events. Derias stated that the nine participant companies encompass: seven furniture firms, one working in handicrafts, and another working in engineering industries. The Egyptian pavilion is set to be on the space of 250 meters. Decofair is Saudi Arabia's largest international interior design, furniture and furnishings exhibition for industry professionals and high net worth individuals looking to source, network and learn about the latest products and design trends from around the world. It covers the industry from A to Z and provides exhibitors with opportunity to showcase their products and services organized in to the 9 sectors: Furniture, Furnishing, Flooring, Accessories, Lighting, Textiles, and Design and Architectural services. Egypt's Furniture Export Council is currently preparing to participate in The Salone del Mobile - global benchmark for the Home Furnishing Sector- which is set to be held in Milan, Italy form 12 to 17 April 2016. On other side, Derias said that the council decided to cancel its participation in Mebel Furniture, Fittings, and Upholstery 2015 that will be held in Russia from 23-27 November 2015. Mebel - largest annual furniture show and the main industry event in Russia and Eastern Europe- presents the latest trends of the furniture market and brings together manufacturers and distributors with customers.
