Darmstadt/Germany, March 5, 2012 - Merck will be presenting its effect pigments for architecture at the Middle East Coatings Show in Dubai from March 12 to 14, 2012. This exhibition is the most important platform for the coatings sector in the Middle East and the Gulf region. The focus of the exhibition will be on architectural applications, which have been seeing rapid growth in the region for the past several years. The trend toward gold and silver shades, which can currently be seen in lifestyle products and interior designs, is also being reflected in architecture.