AWCS 2010 to Examine Growth Opportunities in Challenging Market Conditions
MEED, the Middle East’s premier business intelligence provider, today announced it has lined up over 50 leading industry experts for the third Arabian World Construction Summit (AWCS), the single largest gathering for industry professionals in the Middle East.
To be held at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi from 8-10 February, AWCS 2010 will be themed ’Growing in a Challenging Market’, and once again set the stage for three days of intense market analysis and industry insight.
His Excellency Eng. Sultan Saeed Nasser Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy; Her Excellency Fatima Obaid, Chief Operating Officer Al Jaber Group; Abdullah Mohammed Hameedadin, Deputy Governor and Head of the Economic Cities of Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA); Johan Beerlandt, Chief Executive Officer of BESIX Group; Dr. Mustafa Sani Sener, President and CEO of TAV Group, as well as other high-ranking public sector officials, regional CEOs and private sector top executives will take the stage at the summit in Abu Dhabi.
Richard Thompson, Editor of MEED, said: "MEED’s AWCS really is the who’s who of Middle East construction. The sector in the region is undoubtedly facing an extended period of uncertainty and the conference will provide some real insight into what the key players are doing to adapt to the challenges and issues ahead."
The Summit will focus on, amongst other issues, the government’s role in creating the right environment for the construction sector to grow, strategies to tackle the projects slowdown, the new realities of funding and financing projects, as well as focusing on winning new contracts in the region.
Johan Beerlandt, Chief Executive Officer of BESIX Group and speaker at this year’s Summit, said: "The Arabian World Construction Summit is the perfect platform to interact with, and learn from, the leaders of important construction companies from across the Middle East."
As well as looking at the challenges faced by the industry, AWCS 2010 will also feature project showcases on transportation, infrastructure, social infrastructure and real estate. For the first time, the Summit will also look, in detail, at the opportunities available in the Saudi Arabian construction market, focusing on corporate alliances, challenges and regulatory frameworks.
MEED seeks to connect people and provides comprehensive industry information by hosting some of the most acclaimed events in the industry. In pursuing its ambitious objectives, MEED consistently works towards raising the industry benchmark and brings up to date market intelligence and insights to the fore.
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