MARCH
7-9 March: Gulf Environment Forum, Jeddah
The first all encompassing environmental event to take place in the region and is based on three key themes; Exchange, Develop, Sustain, taking place on 7-9th March 2010 in Jeddah, KSA. GEF is organised under the high patronage of HRH Prince Turki bin Nasser bin Abdulazziz; Chairman of the Presidency of Meteorology and Environment and holds the full support of UNEP and UNDP. For more information please visit
www.gulfenvironmentforum.com
16 March: FOW's 3rd Annual Derivatives World Middle East, Dubai
Expanding the market for the next generation of traders. Bringing together the key existing and potential new players in the Middle Eastern derivatives market, from banks, brokers, exchanges, investors, funds and corporate customers to learn, discuss and do business, FOW’s Derivatives World Middle East looks at how both listed and OTC derivatives markets can continue to grow in the region, with specialist sessions focusing on different user groups. For more information about this year’s programme topics and speakers, and to register to attend, please visit:
www.fowevents.com/dwme10
21-24 March: Middle East Nuclear Energy Summit, Amman
Middle East Nuclear Energy Summit 2010 brings together the region’s dignitaries and industry luminaries, as well as international experts to address highly topical issues including: Ensuring a robust regulative and legal framework to bring about the smooth implementation of a peaceful nuclear programme; Developing the infrastructure necessary to effectively utilise nuclear energy for desalination and electricity generation; Capacity building strategies: human resource, financial, supply chain and waste management and disposal methodologies; and Advanced reactor designs and technology. Web:
www.nuclearenergyme.com
23-24 March GCC-China Economic Forum, Bahrain
GCEF will attract Chinese and GCC Investors to discuss future developments between the two nations. Investors interested in the following categories will be in attendance: investment, petrochemicals, oil, manufacturing, water, power, construction, environment, retail, telecommunications. Contact BME Global. Tel: +44 207 511 9582. Web:
www.gulfchina.com
29-31 March: Offshore Arabia, Dubai
Held under the patronage of UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Offshore Arabia 2010’, will focus on current challenges on a worldwide scale, including the impact of the economic crisis on the environment, the oil, gas and shipping industries and other businesses in general. In the times of a global recession, does environment still have priority? This event will consider the threat of piracy on global energy supplies and its effects on an already damaged world economy and many other issues. Web:
www.offshorearabia.ae
29-31 March: Middle East Alternative Investments Summit, Dubai
The credit crunch has led to the re-examination of investment options and reminded investors of the great importance of carefully deployed asset allocation. The Middle East Alternative Investments Summit 2010 provides a revolutionary platform for MENA investors to remain on the edge of new investment geography and successfully implement innovative asset classes in the quest for enhanced portfolio yields.
Download the press release. For More Information Please Contact:
Jos de Boer. Tel: +357 22 849 380. Email:
summits@marcusevanscy.com Web:
www.meai-summit.com
30-31 March: Arabian Power & Water Summit, Abu Dhabi
The Arabian Power and Water Summit is your opportunity to meet the key industry stakeholder to discuss and debate the challenges, and the opportunities, that lie ahead. The Summit is designed to answer the questions you have and help identify the solutions for your industry. Why participate? By participating in this Summit, you will: Realize and exploit the growing market potential of the Middle East; Network with industry leaders and build new valuable contacts; Identify and debate the key critical issues faced by the industry; Learn about new projects and the business opportunities across the region; Investigate the new fast-build strategies developed by the industry's top players; Target and refine your approach to deliver the greatest return. For more information and to register visit
www.arabianpowerandwater.com
APRIL
10-12 April: Outlook Saudi Arabia: Saudi Private Equity Forum, Riyadh
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is transforming itself into one of the world’s top 10 most competitive economies (the 10x10 mission). With growing momentum and recognition for its economic transformation (in just 4 years KSA has risen from 67th to 13th position in the World Bank’s ‘Ease Of Doing Business’ Index and is currently No. 1 in the Middle East), Saudi Arabia is right now – one of the most lucrative markets for private equity and venture capital. This inaugural Outlook Saudi Arabia is being presented in strategic partnership with the SAGIA (Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority.) With more LPs and GPs than any other event in The Kingdom, more networking opportunities and more candor from the industry titans, Outlook Saudi Arabia: Saudi Private Equity Forum promises to be the premier event for Private Equity and Venture Capital. Web:
www.iirme.com/outlooksaudi
14-15 April: Legal Issue in Oil & Gas, London
SMi’s 2nd annual Legal Issues in Oil & Gas conference will be taking a practical look at your legal challenges to help you mitigate risks that might affect your business operations globally. The event has an expert line up of speakers including regulators, in-house counsel and private practice lawyers who will equip you with all the essential knowledge and solutions needed to overcome the legal impediments surrounding the oil and gas industry. Contact Sam Hunter. Tel. +44 (0) 20 7827 6115. Email:
shunter@smi-online.co.uk Web:
www.smi-online.co.uk
19 April: Saudi Arabia Trade & Export Finance Conference, Riyadh
Exporta’s ‘Saudi Arabia Trade & Export Finance Conference 2010’ in Riyadh in April 2010 will bring together the leading specialists on Saudi trade and economy to discuss the kingdom’s outlook for 2010 and beyond. Areas covered: Pointers and trends in the Saudi economic and trading outlook; Life after the credit crisis for Saudi Arabia; Supply chain innovations and solutions for the Saudi trading community; The oil and gas markets in Saudi Arabia; Opportunities in the non-oil exporting sectors; Import finance: making the most of a growing population and consumer demand; Domestic financial players and co-operation with non-Saudi banks; Insurance and other receivables-based financing solutions; The role of Islamic finance in trade; Building networking contacts in Saudi Arabia and the region. Special offers: 10% early booking discount if you book before 22nd March 2010. 20% discount on second and subsequent delegates from the same company and office when booked at the same time. Web:
www.exportagroup.com
25-27 April: Gulf Water & Power Forum, Bahrain
The only water & power event to take place in Bahrain in 2010 and held in partnership with the Federation of GCC Chambers, GWPF will combine an international exhibition and strategic conference. Taking place at the Bahrain International Exhibitions Centre, GWPF exhibition will provide the perfect opportunity for water and power professionals to network across 3 days, while the strategic conference will encourage interactive discussions on key topics surrounding the sectors. For more information please visit
www.gulfwpf.com
26-27 April: Investment Opportunities in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
This Fleming Gulf will be a unique platform for investors who look forward to invest in the Emirate, as well as for those developers who look forward to attracting investors into their project in the region. Main topics covered during this event include: key projects underway; Challenges and opportunities; Increased shift towards the renewable energy sector; Update on the current investment scenario and future forecasts; Future predictions of the Abu Dhabi economy. By sharing knowledge and experience gained from leading regional and international organisations, and conveying emerging trends and opportunities, the Investment Opportunities in Abu Dhabi 2010, is the Middle East’s leading must attend forum that reveals the latest strategies which can be implemented to effectively mitigate/lessen threat risk and maximize the ROI (Return On Investment). Book before 21 February to take advantage of an Early Bird discount offer. Tel: +9181 0580 5411. Email:
lucia.kasanicka@fleminggulf.com Web:
www.fleminggulf.com
27-28 April: Bonds & Loans Middle East, Dubai
Bonds & Loans Middle East is the conference the industry has asked for. This is the first and only conference that brings together borrowers and issuers, Debt Capital Markets and Syndicated Loan bankers, and investors. As Middle Eastern companies balance their debt portfolios, financiers who have been successful are those who have been able to offer both bonds and loans to their clients. By attending, you will strengthen your existing relationships, make new contacts, and walk away better connected within the region’s debt market community. Tel: +44 (0)20 7492 1830. Web:
www.bondsandloans.com
MAY
10-12 May: 10th World XTL Summit, London
Now in its 10th year, there is no better place to gain an in-depth understanding of new projects and breakthrough technologies; join the debate and have your questions answered; network with industry leaders and potential partners; and dentify the international opportunities for your company. A CWC Group event. Web:
www.cwcxtl.com
10-11 May: TradeTech Middle East, Dubai
Bringing together international and domestic asset managers, brokers, exchanges and vendors to: Address the challenges of low liquidity levels, regulatory complexity, fragmented and difficult to access markets; Drive innovation in trading and trading technology in Middle East equities and other growing asset classes; Build better transparency, synergy and collaboration between market participants.
Web:
www.wbresearch.com/TradeTechmiddleeast/
12 May: Emerging Markets Trade & Political Risk, London
This conference will welcome a varied cast of senior professionals, from banking heads to financial traders, underwriters, brokers, lawyers, export credit agencies and consultants. The day will be spent addressing today’s key issues, as well as looking to the future in assessing potential areas of concern within the political risk spectrum. Web:
www.exportagroup.com/events/
17-19 May: Energy Evolution Middle East, Bahrain
Energy Evolution Middle East is the agenda-setting event for the region’s energy industry in 2010. Following on from the international conference on climate change in Copenhagen in December 2009, this summit will tackle head-on the challenges facing national and international oil companies in the region, and the engineering, financial and legal experts who work with them, in achieving the objectives set out at the Copenhagen meeting. Most importantly, Energy Evolution Middle East will identify how the energy industry can harness the potential of environmental technologies to improve the efficiency of their present and future operations, reduce their carbon footprint and incorporate alternative energies for long term sustainable development and growth. Tel: +44 20 7978 0000. Web:
www.thecwcgroup.com
18-19 May: The Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference, Riyadh
It has never been more important to understand Saudi Arabia, its markets, its policies and its position in the new global economy. Against a background of rapidly changing economic relationships, capital flow direction and the emergence of multi-polar financial power the Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference 2010 will be held in Riyadh on 18 and 19 May.
Web:
www.euromoneyconferences.com
21-22 May: Iraq & Regional Health Summit, Istanbul
Organised in partnership with regional governments and hosted in Istanbul, Global Investment Summits Ltd are pleased to announce the first ever Inter-Governmental regional health summit, incorporating Iraq, Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia. Each Government delegation will include senior officials who will participate in a meetings-based forum to discuss opportunities with international operators and suppliers to implement their plans to modernise procurement. Web:
www.investmentsummits.com/summit/rhs/index.htm
25-26 May: 6th Annual Project Finance Forum, Dubai
Driven by the proficiency of industry pioneers and experts, the 6th Annual Project Finance Forum 2010 will answer the question of liquidity facing the majority of regional projects. The conference will host sponsors and lenders to devise solutions for the project finance industry and create the blueprint for reviving regional projects while diversifying and bolstering the financing instruments available. Main topics to be covered during this event include: Evolution 2000-2010: challenges, characteristics and transition; Money tree: identifying pools of capital; Pan & post crisis – financing & structuring dynamics for ongoing & new projects; SME financing – overcoming financing challenges through innovative solutions; Government support for project financing; Islamic finance – nurturing this nascent industry. Book before 21 February to take advantage of an Early Bird discount offer. Tel: +9181 0580 5411. Email:
lucia.kasanicka@fleminggulf.com Web:
www.fleminggulf.com
JUNE
6-8 June: WEPower, Dammam
Now in its 6th year and returning off the back of huge success in 2009, WEPower returns once again to Dammam, Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. A combined exhibition and conference, WEPower will bring water, electricity and power professionals together over the three days. This crucial event arrives at a time where the water and power sectors are continuing to grow at a remarkable rate, attracting huge investments from around the world. For more information please visit
www.wepower.com
21-22 June: Energy Risk Management, London
SMi’s 5th annual Energy Risk Management conference is an unmissable event for Chief Risk Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Risk Managers and Risk Analysts working in the energy sector. Renowned industry experts will address your major concerns and talk about unique techniques to help you overcome any risks. Energy Risk Management 2010 will bring together renowned experts to debate on most prominent issues in the industry. The event will provide you the unique opportunity to address concerns and find solutions needed to succeed in these turbulent times. Web:
www.smi-online.co.uk/10energyrisk12.asp
21-24 June: World National Oil Companies Congress, London
The World NOCs Congress is where leaders of the world’s NOCs meet each other and their partners to debate and decide the future of the oil business. In an era of volatile and uncertain oil prices, where ‘resource nationalism’ is reshaping the terms of debate and where the need for critical investment in both production and refining capacity remains paramount, the need for effective communication and partnerships between NOCs and the wider energy industry has never been more apparent. Topics to be discussed, debated and analysed include: NOC-IOC-OSC relations and partnerships; Contract negotiations and PSA’s; Improving E&P efficiency; Service companies and NOCs: opportunities for collaboration. Key speakers include: Iraq Oil Minister Hussein Al-Shahristani; NOC Libya chairman Shokri Ghanem; Sonatrach chairman Mohamed Meziane; BP chief executive Tony Hayward; Kuwait Oil Company chairman Sami F. Al-Rushaid; and NNPC group managing director Mohamed Barkindo. Web:
www.worldnationaloilcongress.com
30 June-3 July: The 21st-Century Gulf: The Challenge of Identity, Exeter
A cutting-edge interdisciplinary conference exploring the challenges of ‘identity’– political, economic, socio-cultural, and international – as the GCC states, Iran, Iraq and Yemen undergo paradigm-shifting changes. Organised by the Institute of Arab & Islamic Studies, Exeter University. Panel proposals and/or paper abstracts may be submitted to Prof. Gerd Nonneman (Al-Qasimi Chair of Gulf Studies) by 1 March 2010. Email:
g.nonneman@exeter.ac.uk Web:
www.huss.exeter.ac.uk/iais/all-events/conferences/gulf-conf/
JULY
7-10 July: First Gulf Research Meeting, Cambridge
The Gulf Research Meeting is an activity of the Gulf Research Foundation at University of Cambridge. The meeting seeks to provide an academic environment to foster Gulf studies and to promote scholarly and academic exchange among scholars working and/or having familiarity with the Gulf region. The Gulf Research Meeting aims to identify issues of importance to the Gulf region and provide a basis for academic and empirical research into those fields. Particular emphasis is given to encourage young scholars to engage in the debate and take part in research collaboration. Call for Papers: Deadline 15 December 2009. Web:
www.grcevent.net/cambridge/
OCTOBER
10-12 October: The 3rd annual Saudi Arabia International Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference, Dammam
Web:
www.saoge.org/
