JANUARY
11-12 January: PPP Middle East, Abu Dhabi
Taking place in the current period of greatly expanding investment requirements and shifting access to credit, this strategic conference will gather key government and private sector stakeholders to discuss the increasing opportunities for Public-Private Partnerships in the transportation, infrastructure, social, water and power sectors. For further information please see the event website: http://www.ppp-middleeast.com/da/105901
15-17 January: Environmental Infrastructure Forum, Jeddah
The Environmental Infrastructure Forum (EIF) is being held under the patronage of H.R.H. Prince Turki Bin Nasser Bin Abdulaziz and has full support of the Presidency of Meteorology and Environment, the Saudi Environmental Society, the Jeddah Municipality, the United Nations Development Programme and the Electricity and Cogeneration Regulatory Authority. If you are currently operating in the Middle Eastern construction, environmental design and transportation sectors, or would like to participate in future projects in the region, then this forum is an essential tool for developing your business. For further event details please visit: http://www.enviro-infrastructure.com/
30-31 January: Middle East and North Africa Energy 2012, London
For further event details please visit the event website: http://www.chathamhouse.org/mena2012
FEBRUARY
6-8 February: Power-Gen Middle East. Doha
A leading force in the power industry. Power-Gen Middle East 2012 will be one of the first QCNN shows to deliver the latest and most up-to date strategic and technical information and developments to help meet the exponential growth in demand for power in the MENA region under the theme "Changing the Power Solutions in Challenging Times". For more information please visit the event website: http://www.power-gen-middleeast.com/index.html
6-7 February: E&P Information and Data Management, London
Managing upstream E&P data is a common difficulty facing both large and small E&P companies alike, and drawing upon extensive industry knowledge this long standing conference will seek to explore how effective E&P data management programs can simultaneously support both day to day operations and the bottom line. For more information please visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2012eandp19.asp
13-15 February: Kuwait Oil and Gas Summit and Exhibition, (location to be confirmed)
Where Kuwaiti and International Industry Leaders Meet: Building on the success of last year's inaugural event, Kuwait Oil and Gas will bring together all the leading players in the Kuwait and international Oil and Gas industry. This stratgic Summit provides a platform for communication and real dialogue, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by Kuwait's energy industry in a global context. What makes Kuwait Oil and Gas exceptional? Support of KPC and all of its subsidiaries; opportunities to network with the mst influential people in the sector; productive dialogue between international and Kuwaiti experts; exchange of perspectives on the strategies for success; focus on innovation, excellence and colboration; insights into the prospects for cooperation and growth. For further information please contact Rehia Giwa-Osagie Tel +44 20 7978 0083 email egjwa-osagie@thecwcgroup.com. For more information please visit the event website: http://www.cwckuwait.com/exhibition-12/index.aspx
14-15 February: 9th Middle East Trade and Export Finance Conference, Dubai
Following the momentous events of 2011, Exporta returns to the MENA region for its longest running and flagship event, the 9th Annual Middle East Trade & Export Finance Conference, which will take place at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers on February 14-15. Now firmly established as the only event to bring all of the leading trade and export finance professionals together under one roof, the conference enjoys unrivalled support from the region's key private and public sector institutions. GSN subscribers are offered a 15% discount to attend the event, using code: DUB1P For further details please visit the event website: http://www.exportagroup.com
27-29 February: Offshore Arabia, Dubai
In keeping with the theme "Offshore Oil Spill Prevention and Reponse through New Technology and International Cooperation" we have invited experts in the relevant fields to be our speakers for the Visionary Sessions and Keynote Addresses. The exhibition which is to be held simultaneously will provide the opportunity to showcase the 'state of the art' know-how and technology and will also reflect every organisations commitment to marine and environment. Offshore Araba 2012 presents an excellent platform for networking, exchange of knowledge and information between individuals and companies, which can lead to business opportunties and strategic partnerships between exhibitors and conference participants. For more information please visit the event website: http://www.offshorearabia.ae/welcomeMessage.php
MARCH
March 2012 (date to be confirmed): Middle East Alternative Investments Summit (location to be confirmed)
For more information please visit the event website: http://www.me-uk.com/summit/EventDetails.asp?EventID=18013&popup=true&PageID=1
3-5 March: Saudi Safety and Security, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Safety and Security 2011 was successfully launched in March 1, World Civil Defence Day, under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed Fahd Bin Abdulaziz and the Department of Civil Defence. The strategic conference and international exhibition attracted the leading public and private sector organisations from the safety, security, fire and civil defence markets. SSS 2012 will take place from 3-5 March and will build on the success of last years event. Providing a unique and unrivalled platform for distributors, suppliers, manufacturers and traders to source cutting edge products and services and discuss the latest trends. For more information please visit the event website: http://www.sss-arabia.com/da/103686
5-8 March: Hedge Funds World Middle East, Dubai
Hedge Funds World Middle East is the region’s number 1 hedge fund conference when it comes to the scope, depth and breadth of attendees. Join $3 trillion worth of investors and top hedge fund managers in learning what styles and strategies will out perform the market in 2012. 13 years of running the Middle East’s largest hedge fund conference has enabled us to build relationships with the top hedge funds and Middle East investors. With 600+ attendees annually, the quality of attendance affirms its reputation as the number one Middle East investment conference. For further information please visit: http://www.terrapinn.com/conference/Hedge-Funds-World-Middle-East/index.stm
5-8 March: Middle East Investment Summit, Dubai
The Middle East Investment Summit brings together local and international institutional investors with top-performing fund and asset managers to explore the latest portfolio management strategies to outperform the market. Headlined by Marc Faber, Editor of the Gloom, Doom and Boom Report and Mark Mobius, Executive Chairman of Templeton Asset Management, this is the only place to discover the top asset classes and untapped regional opportunities for 2012. For more information please visit the event website: http://www.terrapinn.com/2012/middle-east-investment-summit/
6-7 March: Saudi Downstream, Saudi Arabia
Following the success of Saudi Downstream 2011, hosted by the Royal Commission for Yanbu. Next years exhibition will be held in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Downstream remains the gateway to the Kingdom's downstream industries, where real decision makers are shaping tomorrow's investments. For more information please visit the event website: http://www.saudidownstream.com/
20-21 March: 3rd Annual Middle East Securities Forum, Abu Dhabi
Top level networking with brokers, regulators, network managers, exchanges, CSDs and investment managersKeynote Guest Speakers including HE Sultan bin Saeed Al-Mansoori - The Minister of Economy. Also don’t miss our “Out-Of–The Box Speaker” Firas Abi Ali who will present new research on “Geopolitical Risk In The Middle East Financial Markets”: a truly gripping examination of how the GCC region is evolving. New Country Focus Roundtables – delve deep “in” and “off” the record with our expert table hosts over lunch. For more information please visit the event website: http://www.informaglobalevents.com/event/middle-east-securities-forum
25-27 March: Saudi Innovation, Diversification and Investment Forum, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Innovation, Diversification & Investment is at the heart of wealth and job creation in Saudi. The event will focus on projects and local content strategies that will add real commercial value to the private sector and that will diversify the economic outlook of the Kingdom. SIDI will officially be opened by Sheikh Abdullah Zainal Alireza, Minister of Commerce & Industry. For further event details please visit: http://www.sidiforum.com/
25-27 March: Gulf Environment Forum, Saudi Arabia
The Gulf Environment Forum provides a unique business platform for industry experts and innovators to demonstrate their expertise and play an active part in establishing a sustainable and environmentally responsible region for generations to come. Boasting the only official environment event to take place in Saudi Arabia, held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz and organised by the Saudi Environmental Society. For more information please visit the event website: http://www.gulfenvironmentforum.com/
APRIL
24-25 April: Middle East Real Estate Summit, Abu Dhabi
Under the theme of ‘Increasing investor appetite and security for Middle Eastern real estate,’ the Summit will examine the key issues restricting capital flows into and within MENA, as well as why the region continues to miss out on major domestic capital to mature markets in the West. Bringing together leading regional private equity houses, investment banks, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, private banks, asset managers, real estate developers and Government officials, the Summit will discuss new deal structures and portfolio strategies for increasing returns both in the region and internationally, as well as the role of Government in increasing regulation, security and overall market activity. For further information please visit:
http://www.informaexhibitions.com/ or email
adele.laker@informa.com
MAY
9-10 May: SMI's LNG 2012, London
SMi's LNG 2012 conference provides a comprehensive overview and strategic insight into current micro and macro dynamics influencing the current LNG market. Key industry professionals will come together for a two day interactive discussion on current market developments, from the unconventional boom in North America and its effect on the industry, the growing demand for LNG in Asia post Fukushima, and the viability of the Australian LNG market as a game-changer. The conference will provide delegates a unique understanding on regional developments, new technology, commercialization, infrastructure and pricing fluctuations from leaders in the energy, financial, infrastructure and academic landscape. Visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2012lng31.asp
13-15 May: WE Power, Saudi Arabia
WEPower takes place annually in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, the industrial heart of the Kingdom and home to massive water and power project developments. Meet over 100 international suppliers and developers of water and power at the free to attend exhibition. The exhibition provides companies with the opportunity to showcase thier products and services to thousands of industry relevant professionals, conduct face to face meetings with customers and clients, make new contacts and ultimately, to conduct business. For further information please visit the event website: http://www.wepower-sa.com/WEPower11/website/Default.aspx?refer=1
JUNE
18-20 June: Iraq Petroleum, London
For further event details please visit http://www.thecwcgroup.com/oilandgas/
