2008

6-7 May: Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference, Riyadh

A Euromoney event in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, Saudi Arabia. This years event focuses on “going global” - the internationalisation of the Saudi financial sector, and financing opportunities in the kingdom. Topics include interest rates, monetary policy, currency appreciation, equity capital, debt capital, energy finance, sovereign wealth and private investment flows and the risk profile of the kingdom.
Email: eatim@euromoneyplc.com Web: www.euromoneyconferences.com

12-13 May: Syndicated Loans  Middle East, Dubai

With relationships remaining an imperative issue in this market you cannot afford to miss the chance to meet the key arrangers, borrowers and investors and establish your name in the region. Speakers include: Sabic corporate finance manager Mohammad Al-Ghamdi, Emirates Bank international banking and syndications head Tony Bush, WestLB Capital Markets debt syndicate director David Pepper, Dubai World Corporation group treasurer Rashid Sheikh, Majlis Capital chief executive Robert Bush, Arcapita Bank treasurer Esam Al-Mahmed, The Royal Bank of Scotland Loan Capital Markets head Declan McGrath, and ING Bank capital markets managing director Sandeep Sharma.  The event also features a separately bookable post-conference masterclass: Innovations in Islamic Finance. Contact Adam King Euromoney Seminars.  Tel: +44 (0)207 779 8775.  Email: aking@euromoneyplc.com Web: www.euromoneyseminars.com

12-14 May: Oil and Gas Pipelines in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi

Up-to-date detailed analysis of activity in the pipeline industry. Speakers include Saudi Aramco’s Nadhir I Al-Nasri, Emaret gas operations manager Khalid Malallah Al-Awadi, Adco senior specialist engineer Kamal Gomaa, Bapco senior inspection engineer David McGlon, Igdas project manager Veysel Turkel.  Tel: +44 (0) 1242 529  90.  Email: wra@theenergyexchange.co.uk

12-15 May: World GTL Summit, London

CWC's annual event, including the CWC World GTL Award, won in 2007 by Oryx GTL. The World GTL Summit brings together the leading global players, giving them the opportunity to discuss current issues, find out what the future trends are and network with international peers. Speakers include: Shell Gas & Power’s Sylvia Williams, Qatar Petroleum’s Mohammad Fawzi Shreidi, PetroSA’s Jörn Falbe, Iran RIPI Kambiz Sadaghiani, Petrobras’ Eduardo Falabella Sousa-Aguiar, CWC Associates Limited’s Alirio Parra, and BP’s Ian Davison. Telephone: +44 (0)20 7978 0000. Web: www.thecwcgroup.com/

18-21 May: Development & Infrastructure  Security Middle East, Dubai
The event focuses on "minimising the  risk of criminality and terrorism to your development and infrastructure  assets". Speakers include: Aldar Properties health, safety & security team  leader, Dubai Holding crisis director, HSBC Middle East head of regional  security & fraud risk, and many more. Web: www.infrastructuresecurityme.com   Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Tel: +971 4 364 2975

19-21 May: Iraq Energy, Dubai

Includes a post-conference workshop. Key speakers include: Lehman Brothers energy research analyst Adam J Robinson, International Energy Associates president Herman Franssen, International Energy Practice Group Macleod Dixon partner J Jay Park, Orient & Gulf DMCC Dubai's Mohammed Azam Ali, Revenue Watch Institute director for Middle East and North Africa Yahia Said. Email: pclarke@thecwcgroup.com Tel: +44 207 978 0056. Web: www.thecwcgroup.com

19-21 May: Gulf C4I, Abu Dhabi - Postponed until November!

Oppurtunities for networking with both regional and international military communications experts. Contact Worldwide Business Research.  Tel: +44 (0)20 7368 9585.  Email: miles.dixon@wbr.co.uk

25-28 May: Commodities Week MENA, Dubai

A Terrapinn event which draws together key figures in the commodities industry. Tel:  +971 50478 6323.  Email: leon.kantor@terrapinn.com

26 May: MidEast Petroleum: Strategy Briefing, Dubai

A one-day briefing led by Global Pacific chairman Dr Duncan Clarke, author of The Battle For Barrels and Empires Of Oil. Tel: +31 70324 6154. Web:  www.petro21.com

26-27 May: Utility Expansion & Investment Congress, Dubai

An invitation-only event that will bring together highly selected decision makers from the power, water, gas, and telecoms  industries and world-leading manufacturers, suppliers and financiers to discuss current and emerging expansion and project financing challenges in the region and explore business opportunities. The event features pre-scheduled one-to-one business meetings, a cutting edge conference agenda, and informal networking functions through gourmet luncheons and dinners at the five-star congress venue. Speakers include Saudi Electricity Company president  and chief executive Ali Al-Barrack, Abu Dhabi Gas Industries senior contract engineer Aziz Karim, Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company deputy general manager Hasan Ahmad Al-Marzooqi, and Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Company managing director Gerhardt Gleissner. Tel: +971 4 367 1376. Email: saudind@naseba.com Web: www.utilityexpansionmideast.com

26-28 May: 4th Annual Middle East Project Finance, Abu Dhabi

Analysis of the ripple impact of subprime contagion on project financing, examining ECA’s growing appetite for exposure in financing ME project and gauging their role of importance. Speakers include: Ma’aden vice president of finance Abdulla Al Fallaj, Qatar Petroleum senior financial advisor Meshal Al Mahmoud, Saudi Aramco director Nabilah Tunisi, BNP Paribas regional head Christophe Mariot, Global Investment House head of advisory Mahmoud Rateb, HSBC UK senior vice president Paul Eardley Taylor. Email: maria.luminita@fleminggulf.com. Web: www.fleminggulf.com

27-28 May: MidEast Upstream, Dubai

Global Pacific’s fifth annual event. Last year’s event attracted over 150 senior executives and 30 leading speakers. Contact Global Pacific & Partners. Tel: +31 70324 6154. Web: www.petro21.com

28-29 May: Islamic Finance : Integration into the finacial mainstream, Geneva

This conference aims to examine some critical issues arising from the implementation of Islamic Finance from jurist, legal, and practical perspectives with a focus on how to create Shariah Compliance in Financial Products, and how to incorporate Islamic Finance into the financial mainstream. Compliance practices, governance and standards, and enforcement issues will be reviewed through the visions, theories & practices of the competitors across the leading centres of Islamic Finance. Special emphasis will be given to the Sukuks. The event will also present a comparative study between conventional and Shariah compliant financial practices.

28-29 May: International Maritime Boundary Disputes and Unitisation, Singapore

The two day course will show you how to predict, manage and expedite operations within various contested boundaries of oil and gas reserves, strengthen ties with other parties whilst protecting national/company interests through effective negotiations, pre-empt border disputes, effectively operate in various fiscal and regulatory regimes by drafting a clear and mutually beneficial legal framework. Tel: +65 6749 7140. Email: info@alleventsgroup.com. Web: www.alleventsgroup.com/boundary

2-5 June: Funds World Middle East, Dubai

Contact Terrapinn.  Tel: (65) 6322 2700.  Email: elin.tan@terrapinn.com

12-13 June: Global CO2 Summit, London

The aims of the summit are to raise regional and industry awareness on the issue of reducing greenhouse gases, and to provide an overview of business and investment opportunities for power, oil and gas companies in an emerging carbon economy. Speakers include: Internation Energy Agency cheif economist Fatih Birol, European Commision energy advisor Derek Taylor, DEFRA head of internaional emissions trading Jill Duggan, and Barclays Capital head of sales and marketing for carbon markets Chris Leeds. Tel: +44 (0)20 7978 0000. Web: www.thecwcgroup.com

15-17 June: TradeTech Middle East 2008, Dubai
TradeTech Middle East offers participants in Gulf capital markets the opportunity to come together to discuss the latest developments in regulation and technology, to make essential business contacts and to find solutions to common challenges. Benefits of attending: Learn successful trading strategies that will maximise your profits in the year ahead. Get the competitive advantage with privileged information on developments in regulation and technology.  Optimise you trading performance with expert advice on guiding your technology investment. Discover how to boost your margins by streamlining front, middle and back office processes.  Contact Worldwide Business Research.  Tel+ 44(0) 20 7368 9465.  Fax: + 44 (0)20 7368 9401. Email: enquire@wbr.co.uk Web: www.wbr.co.uk/TradeTechmiddleeast/

23-24 June: 5th Annual Islamic Finance Asia Summit

Geographical frontiers in Islamic finance are being expanded. Malaysia has the most developed sukuk market, but many countries in Asia aspire to develop their Islamic capabilities. Euromoney Seminars’ Islamic Finance Asia is positioned to equip you with the latest insights and networking opportunities in this rapidly growing industry. Tel: +852 2842 6902. Email: winnie.louie@euromoneyasia.com Web:  

www.euromoneyseminars.com/IslamicAsia08

26 June: Middle East  Financial Centres and the Global Markets, London
Part of the  Chatham House City Series. Speakers include: Dubai International Financial  Centre Authority CEO Nasser Al Shaali, The Cooperation for the Arab States of  the Gulf director Dr Abdel Aziz Abu Hamad Aluwaisheg, Pantera partner and head  of MENA Florence Eid, PricewaterhouseCoopers middle east banking and capital  markets leader Elham Hassan, plus more. Web: www.chathamhouse.org.uk  Email: conferences@chathamhouse.org.uk  Tel: +44 (0)20 7957 5754

29 June-3 July: 19th World Petroleum Congress, Madrid

Held every three years, the World Petroleum Congress is often referred to as the ‘Olympics of the petroleum industry’. This year the event will be held under the theme: A World in Transition: Delivering Energy for Sustainable Growth. Don't miss this opportunity to network with 4,000 international oil and gas representatives including over 500 speakers, 16 ministers and nearly 100 CEOs. An extensive programme over the four days covering upstream, downstream, natural gas & renewables and managing the industry will unveil key issues affecting the industry today. The Congress will also include a number of social events such as the Opening Dinner with a spectacular performance by the tenor José Carreras and the flamenco dancer Sara Baras, the Spanish Night, an informal fiesta giving you the chance to discover Spain's magnificent culture and the Closing Ceremony, where Spain as the host country will hand over to Qatar, the hosts of the 20th WPC. For more information go to: www.19wpc.com

6-7 October: Utility Tech Congress, Doha

Utility Tech Congress is an arena for 150 of the biggest names of the power, water & gas sectors, as they take an in-depth look at the current challenges they face, and how innovations & technologies will help them deal with these issues. As the Middle Eastern utilities industries are at an important juncture, Utility Tech Congress is the only event in the region focusing on comprehensive technology that will revolutionize Middle East's utility industry. Email: saudind@naseba.com Web: www.utilitytechcongress.com

20-23 October: World Carbon Emission Reduction Summit

Discussion on moving your sustainability agenda forward, sustaining profitablity while achieving regulatory reduction targets, and hedge risks associated with climate change. Speakers include: World Bank’s Karan Capoor, Emirates CMS power executive managing director Brian Jackson, The Climate Group carbon finance programme manager Josh Harris, Burj Al-Taqa project director Thomas Luecking.  Tel: +65 6506 0695.  Email: info@alleventsgroup.com. Web: www.alleventsgroup.com/emissions.

28-30 October: Offshore Middle East, Qatar

A Pennwell event. This years topics include field management, tubulars, drilling operations, mooring & station-keeping, flowlines & pipelines, subsea technology, fixed/gravity-based platforms. For more information visit: www.pennenergy.com

1-4 November: Saudi Water & Power Forum, Saudi Arabia

Contact Lyndon Baptise, +44 20 7978 0085. Email lbaptiste@thecwcgroup.com

19-20 November: National Oil Companies Conference

Global Pacific’s seventh annual event, part of London Oil week, which includes the 7th  National Oil Companies Worldwide: Strategy Briefing on 17 November and the 12th Worldwide Independents Forum on 18th November. Global Pacific chairman Dr Duncan Clarke will launch his new book Crude Continent: The Struggle for Africa's Oil Prize on 19 November.  Tel: +31 70324 6154. Web: www.petro21.com

18-20 January: MENA-EX 2009 Strategic Confeence and Exhibition, Jeddah
Supported by amongst others, the Ministry of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, Saudi Geological Survey and the Republic of South Africa’s Dept for Trade and Industry, MENA-EX is your most advantageous opportunity for exposing, endorsing and promoting your company in one of the most lucrative mining markets in the world! W Web: www.mena-ex.com

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