In The Presence Of More Than 2,000 Delegates, Plethora Of Major Reputable Organisations Endorse Dubai Global Energy Forum 2011

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy today revealed its strategic partnerships and sponsors for Dubai Global Energy Forum 2011, which include a host of reputable regional and international organisations. The Dubai Global Energy Forum, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, under the theme of “Energy Challenges and Opportunities for a Sustainable Future,” will take place over three days of 17 to 19 April 2011 at Dubai World Trade Centre. This forum is the first of its kind in Dubai and is expected to host over 2,000 delegates.

Sponsors for the event come from a wide range of high profile companies in a variety of fields such as oil and gas, financial institutions, transportation, manufacturing, alternative energy, and international media. The sponsors’ list includes WETEX, DEWA, DUBAL, DUSUP, ENOC and Masdar. Ducab as the Platinum Sponsor. EMAL, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Emirates NBD, Credit Agricole, Citibank, Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered, HSBC, RBS, and AGMC-BMW have all come onboard as Gold Sponsors. Partners include Samba Bank, ExxonMobil and Siemens. Dubai Media Incorporated is the National Media Partner, and CNBC, CNBC Arabiya and ARN are Platinum Media Sponsors and will provide media support for the event.

“The response and calibre of strategic sponsors already onboard reflects the importance and impact of Dubai Global Energy Forum 2011. We have witnessed an overwhelming response and support from our partners and sponsors locally, regionally and internationally. We are sure this calibre of partnerships and sponsorships will mutually benefit the stakeholders involved. This is because the forum will provide a platform for energy leaders and professionals to exchange views and ideas on regional and global issues related to energy policies, programs, technologies and investment opportunities. The forum will have panels and discussions hosted by international energy experts and energy specialists. This is crucial to the Forum’s aim to promoting sustainable energy for a sustainable future,” said HE Saeed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of The Supreme Council of Energy.

Dubai Global Energy Forum 2011 is the first global event of its kind in Dubai.

 

Under The Auspices And In Presence Of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Gulf Engineering Conference To Be Launched Saturday In Dubai

Under the auspices of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will organize the Sixth Gulf Engineering Conference “GEC”, entitled "Towards Comprehensive and Sustainable Technology" and "Woman in Engineering, Science and Technology Forum” stemming from the GEC under the banner of “For a Better Planet” from 19th to 22nd February, 2011.

H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will inaugurate the first day of the GEC on Sunday, 20th February, 2011 at Grand Hayatt Dubai Hotel, while Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade, will inaugurate the "Woman in Engineering, Science and Technology Forum” on Saturday 19 February, 2011 at Raffles Dubai Hotel.

Dr. Essa Bastaki, Chair of IEEE Emirate branch said: “This event has a highly reputable position at the global level. It was held for the first time in the UAE because of the high capabilities and elements in science, technology, communications and engineering. We spare no effort now to host similar great events in the coming years".

“The event will last for four consecutive days and will discuss more than 174 work papers submitted by researches from forty three countries around the world.” Bastaki added.

UAE researchers are 131, which the greatest level of participation in the event as they will submit around one third of the work papers. Iranian researchers are 47, Indian researchers are 30, Egyptian researchers are 25, Saudi Arabian researchers are 23, Omani researchers are 17, Pakistani researchers are 15, USA researchers are 14, UK researchers are 10, Kuwaiti researchers are 9, Malaysian researchers are 9 and five researchers from other GCC states and the rest of the world including France, Canada and other European countries.

Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi will deliver a speech at the event. She will talk about woman contributions in science and technology career and its leading role in achieving sustainable development. Key women figures, specialists and researchers from GCC sates as well as experts from various parts of the world representing world renowned universities, global companies and a great number of civil society organizations will attend the event.

 The event will tackle primary areas including energy, electrical power, industrial and technological applications, communications science, information technology, electronics sector, electronic control systems, digital signals processing and machine learning.

The event is sponsored by (Etisalat) as the corporate sponsor, Dubai Aluminum Company Ltd. (Dubal) as the premier sponsor, Huawei Company Ltd as the platinum sponsor, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Dubai Cable Company Pvt. (DUCAB) and Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research share the golden sponsorship. Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO) and AMD Company share the golden sponsorship. Megger Co. and Projacs are participating sponsors. United Arab Emirates University, Petroleum Institute – Abu Dhabi, American University in Dubai, Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research participate as supporting universities. Dubai Quality Group (DQG) and IEEE participate as supporting organizations. Woman Forum is sponsored by the American University in Dubai, ADCO and Areej Al Amira Co.

Through sponsoring this event, Etisalat aspires to express its continued support for the efforts made at the sustainable development level. Etisalat focuses attention on implementing technologies and support modern innovations and services that may enhance efforts of sustainable development in the country in addition to the awareness campaigns in which Etisalat takes part.

Etisalat is one of the largest national organizations supporting women in engineering, science and technology. The number of female employees in Etisalat is estimated at 1500 occupying different positions, of which UAE national female employees form 70% which reflects the great attention paid by the organization to the woman and its leading and vital role in various fields.

It’s worth mentioning that Etisalat is the official sponsor of IEEE events as it sponsored the first conference for processing signals and communications held by the IEEE.
 

Cable&Wireless Worldwide Establishes Middle East Presence At Dubai Internet City

World leading critical communications provider, Cable&Wireless Worldwide has announced the opening of its new regional headquarters at Dubai Internet City (DIC), the region’s largest managed ICT business park and a member of TECOM Investments.

Following a three year presence in the region, the strategic move will allow C&W Worldwide to better serve its growing customer base in the Middle East and Africa and follows the company’s deployment of an extensive telecommunications network  across the Middle East in 2008. This included Points of Presences (PoPs) in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Manama, connecting customers based in the region back into the MPLS(Multiprotocol Label Switching) network. Since the deployment, C&W Worldwide has been providing connectivity to global enterprise customers including HSBC.

Malek Al Malek, Managing Director, Dubai Internet City and Dubai Outsource Zone, said: “The region continues to build a telecommunications infrastructure with a view to modernising a business environment that can encourage a healthy flow of investment.

“It brings us great honour to have global telecom player Cable&Wireless Worldwide on board. The new office at DIC comes as further evidence of the company’s continuing success and commitment to the region. We look forward to working closely together, particularly on ways the telco industry can play a more strategic role in boosting the greater economy.”

He added, “Setting up their regional headquarters in DIC will allow close proximity to all clients across Middle East and Africa. Customers and partners in the region will be able to easily access services and technologies from Cable&Wireless.”

Through its next-generation network, C&W Worldwide provides improved services and support to meet the needs of its enterprise customers moving operations to the booming Middle East market. The services will also enable C&W Worldwide’s customers to route increased levels of data traffic in the EMEA region, where internet usage is expected to grow substantially.

Jim Marsh, Chief Executive Officer, Cable&Wireless Worldwide, said: “This investment further strengthens our resolve and ability to serve our enterprise customers on a global scale. We are committed to providing the best levels of service and aim to meet the needs of our customers in growing markets, such as the Middle East and Africa. With our solid understanding of this market, we will provide local customers with relevant SLAs in a manner very different to those seen elsewhere in the world.”

C&W Worldwide has strong partnerships in the region with leading local telecommunications companies, allowing it to connect customers to their other facilities around the world with seamless, consistent services. C&W Worldwide’s global network provides multinational companies operating in the Middle East region with access to an advanced portfolio of Internet Protocol (IP) based managed communications services including hosting, security and worldwide connectivity. Ghassan Latif has been appointed to lead C&W Worldwide’s efforts in the region.

Home to many Fortune 500 companies as well as more than 1,300 specialized industry leaders from diverse segments of the information and communication technology sectors, Dubai Internet City has emerged as one of the largest ICT clusters in the world, providing the backbone to the industry while catering to the region’s increasing focus as a knowledge-economy.

Cable&Wireless Worldwide Extends Presence in Middle East

DUBAI, UAE, August 2, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Cable&Wireless Worldwide today announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in Dubai Internet City (DIC) to better serve its growing customer base in the Middle East and Africa. Following a three year presence in the region, the new office is further evidence of Cable&Wireless Worldwide’s continuing success in, and commitment to, the region.

The announcement follows the company’s deployment of an extensive telecommunications network (MPLS) across the Middle East in 2008. This included Points of Presences (PoPs) in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, connecting customers based in the United Arab Emirates back into the MPLS network. Since this deployment, Cable&Wireless Worldwide has been providing connectivity to global enterprise customers including HSBC.

Through its next-generation network C&W Worldwide is able to provide improved services and support to meet the needs of its enterprise customers moving operations to the booming Middle East market. The services will also enable C&W Worldwide’s customers to route increased levels of data traffic in the EMEA region, where internet usage is expected to grow substantially.

Jim Marsh, Chief Executive Officer, C&W Worldwide, comments: "This investment further strengthens our commitment and ability to serve our enterprise customers on a global scale. We are committed to providing the best levels of service and strive to meet the needs of our customers in growing markets, such as the Middle East and Africa. We understand this market and can provide local customers with relevant SLAs in a manner very different to those seen elsewhere in the world."

C&W Worldwide has strong partnerships in the region with leading local telecommunications companies and, as such, the company is able to connect customers to their other facilities around the world with seamless, consistent services. C&W Worldwide’s global network provides multinational companies operating in the Middle East region with access to an advanced portfolio of Internet Protocol (IP) based managed communications services including hosting, security and worldwide connectivity.

Ghassan Latif has been appointed to lead C&W Worldwide’s efforts in the region.

Home to many Fortune 500 companies as well as more than 1,000 specialised industry leaders from diverse segments of the information and communication technology sectors, Dubai Internet City has emerged as one of the largest ICT clusters in the world, providing the backbone to the industry while catering to the region’s increasing focus as a knowledge-economy.

About Cable&Wireless Worldwide

Cable&Wireless Worldwide (LSE: CW.) aims to be the first-choice provider of mission critical communications. The Company is one of the world’s leading critical communication providers delivering a range of high-quality managed voice, data and IP-based services and applications to large corporates, multinational companies, governments, carrier customers and resellers across the UK, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East & Africa, Continental Europe and North America.

In the UK, Cable&Wireless Worldwide owns the country’s largest fibre network dedicated to business users of telecoms reaching 20,500km in length, and providing ubiquitous UK access through a combination of fibre, digital, microwave, radio and leased circuits. The network has presence in more than 400 towns and cities in the UK, with 802 unbundled exchanges covering 55% of the population.

On an international scale, Cable&Wireless Worldwide’s global next-generation network (NGN) stretches to more than 500,000km, including interests in 69 global cable systems, and provides connectivity to 153 countries. The Company’s Multi-Service Platform, an IP-based next-generation platform that operates across the NGN, offers a single environment on which voice and data applications can be converged to drive business efficiencies. The network is uniquely designed with inbuilt resilience and the capability to re-route traffic across diverse paths in the event of failure of one or more paths, particularly at the international level.

With more than 6,300 colleagues globally, Cable&Wireless Worldwide is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and developing long term partnerships with its customers.

To find out more, please visit http://www.cw.com

CABLE&WIRELESS WORLDWIDE

Liv Nixon
Senior PR Executive
+44(0)7822-804-975

Cable&Wireless Worldwide Press Office
+44(0)1344-818-888
 

Cable&Wireless Worldwide Extends Presence in Middle East

DUBAI, UAE, August 2, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Cable&Wireless Worldwide today announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in Dubai Internet City (DIC) to better serve its growing customer base in the Middle East and Africa. Following a three year presence in the region, the new office is further evidence of Cable&Wireless Worldwide’s continuing success in, and commitment to, the region.

The announcement follows the company’s deployment of an extensive telecommunications network (MPLS) across the Middle East in 2008. This included Points of Presences (PoPs) in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, connecting customers based in the United Arab Emirates back into the MPLS network. Since this deployment, Cable&Wireless Worldwide has been providing connectivity to global enterprise customers including HSBC.

Through its next-generation network C&W Worldwide is able to provide improved services and support to meet the needs of its enterprise customers moving operations to the booming Middle East market. The services will also enable C&W Worldwide’s customers to route increased levels of data traffic in the EMEA region, where internet usage is expected to grow substantially.

Jim Marsh, Chief Executive Officer, C&W Worldwide, comments: "This investment further strengthens our commitment and ability to serve our enterprise customers on a global scale. We are committed to providing the best levels of service and strive to meet the needs of our customers in growing markets, such as the Middle East and Africa. We understand this market and can provide local customers with relevant SLAs in a manner very different to those seen elsewhere in the world."

C&W Worldwide has strong partnerships in the region with leading local telecommunications companies and, as such, the company is able to connect customers to their other facilities around the world with seamless, consistent services. C&W Worldwide’s global network provides multinational companies operating in the Middle East region with access to an advanced portfolio of Internet Protocol (IP) based managed communications services including hosting, security and worldwide connectivity.

Ghassan Latif has been appointed to lead C&W Worldwide’s efforts in the region.

Home to many Fortune 500 companies as well as more than 1,000 specialised industry leaders from diverse segments of the information and communication technology sectors, Dubai Internet City has emerged as one of the largest ICT clusters in the world, providing the backbone to the industry while catering to the region’s increasing focus as a knowledge-economy.

About Cable&Wireless Worldwide

Cable&Wireless Worldwide (LSE: CW.) aims to be the first-choice provider of mission critical communications. The Company is one of the world’s leading critical communication providers delivering a range of high-quality managed voice, data and IP-based services and applications to large corporates, multinational companies, governments, carrier customers and resellers across the UK, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East & Africa, Continental Europe and North America.

In the UK, Cable&Wireless Worldwide owns the country’s largest fibre network dedicated to business users of telecoms reaching 20,500km in length, and providing ubiquitous UK access through a combination of fibre, digital, microwave, radio and leased circuits. The network has presence in more than 400 towns and cities in the UK, with 802 unbundled exchanges covering 55% of the population.

On an international scale, Cable&Wireless Worldwide’s global next-generation network (NGN) stretches to more than 500,000km, including interests in 69 global cable systems, and provides connectivity to 153 countries. The Company’s Multi-Service Platform, an IP-based next-generation platform that operates across the NGN, offers a single environment on which voice and data applications can be converged to drive business efficiencies. The network is uniquely designed with inbuilt resilience and the capability to re-route traffic across diverse paths in the event of failure of one or more paths, particularly at the international level.

With more than 6,300 colleagues globally, Cable&Wireless Worldwide is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and developing long term partnerships with its customers.

To find out more, please visit http://www.cw.com

CABLE&WIRELESS WORLDWIDE

Liv Nixon
Senior PR Executive
+44(0)7822-804-975

Cable&Wireless Worldwide Press Office
+44(0)1344-818-888
 

Cable&Wireless Worldwide Extends Presence in Middle East

DUBAI, UAE, August 2, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Cable&Wireless Worldwide today announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in Dubai Internet City (DIC) to better serve its growing customer base in the Middle East and Africa. Following a three year presence in the region, the new office is further evidence of Cable&Wireless Worldwide’s continuing success in, and commitment to, the region.

The announcement follows the company’s deployment of an extensive telecommunications network (MPLS) across the Middle East in 2008. This included Points of Presences (PoPs) in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, connecting customers based in the United Arab Emirates back into the MPLS network. Since this deployment, Cable&Wireless Worldwide has been providing connectivity to global enterprise customers including HSBC.

Through its next-generation network C&W Worldwide is able to provide improved services and support to meet the needs of its enterprise customers moving operations to the booming Middle East market. The services will also enable C&W Worldwide’s customers to route increased levels of data traffic in the EMEA region, where internet usage is expected to grow substantially.

Jim Marsh, Chief Executive Officer, C&W Worldwide, comments: "This investment further strengthens our commitment and ability to serve our enterprise customers on a global scale. We are committed to providing the best levels of service and strive to meet the needs of our customers in growing markets, such as the Middle East and Africa. We understand this market and can provide local customers with relevant SLAs in a manner very different to those seen elsewhere in the world."

C&W Worldwide has strong partnerships in the region with leading local telecommunications companies and, as such, the company is able to connect customers to their other facilities around the world with seamless, consistent services. C&W Worldwide’s global network provides multinational companies operating in the Middle East region with access to an advanced portfolio of Internet Protocol (IP) based managed communications services including hosting, security and worldwide connectivity.

Ghassan Latif has been appointed to lead C&W Worldwide’s efforts in the region.

Home to many Fortune 500 companies as well as more than 1,000 specialised industry leaders from diverse segments of the information and communication technology sectors, Dubai Internet City has emerged as one of the largest ICT clusters in the world, providing the backbone to the industry while catering to the region’s increasing focus as a knowledge-economy.

About Cable&Wireless Worldwide

Cable&Wireless Worldwide (LSE: CW.) aims to be the first-choice provider of mission critical communications. The Company is one of the world’s leading critical communication providers delivering a range of high-quality managed voice, data and IP-based services and applications to large corporates, multinational companies, governments, carrier customers and resellers across the UK, Asia Pacific, India, Middle East & Africa, Continental Europe and North America.

In the UK, Cable&Wireless Worldwide owns the country’s largest fibre network dedicated to business users of telecoms reaching 20,500km in length, and providing ubiquitous UK access through a combination of fibre, digital, microwave, radio and leased circuits. The network has presence in more than 400 towns and cities in the UK, with 802 unbundled exchanges covering 55% of the population.

On an international scale, Cable&Wireless Worldwide’s global next-generation network (NGN) stretches to more than 500,000km, including interests in 69 global cable systems, and provides connectivity to 153 countries. The Company’s Multi-Service Platform, an IP-based next-generation platform that operates across the NGN, offers a single environment on which voice and data applications can be converged to drive business efficiencies. The network is uniquely designed with inbuilt resilience and the capability to re-route traffic across diverse paths in the event of failure of one or more paths, particularly at the international level.

With more than 6,300 colleagues globally, Cable&Wireless Worldwide is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and developing long term partnerships with its customers.

To find out more, please visit http://www.cw.com

CABLE&WIRELESS WORLDWIDE

Liv Nixon
Senior PR Executive
+44(0)7822-804-975

Cable&Wireless Worldwide Press Office
+44(0)1344-818-888
 

Mourjan Marinas IGY Establishes A Strategic Presence In The Lucrative Black Sea Marina Market

Mourjan Marinas IGY, the luxury developer and manager of marinas and yachting lifestyle destinations, announced that it has signed a binding agreement with Russian company Sochi Grand Marina, part of leading Russian shipping company, Sovcomflot.

The agreement will see Mourjan Marinas IGY undertaking one of the most prestigious marina development contracts in this highly lucrative market with the transformation of the port of Sochi. A new mixed use development at Sochi, including a over 300 yacht marina, will help this strategically placed Black Sea port prepare for its role as host city of the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Sochi Grand Marina has commissioned Mourjan Marinas IGY to develop both the new marina and land-based components at the Sochi development. This announcement follows a 12 month period of intense design, technical and business planning. The new vibrant city centre destination at Sochi seaport will also incorporate a long-distance passenger cruise terminal as well as high quality retail, residential and hotel accommodation, catering to the large influx of Olympic related tourism to this historic seafront recreational destination.

The revitalised seaport will be an impressive and welcoming point of arrival for visitors to the city for the 2014 Winter Olympics. It will provide the best international-standard tourist facilities, whilst its carefully balanced mix of functions will become a year-round destination for city residents.

Michael Horrigan, CEO of Mourjan Marinas IGY, said:
“When we formed Mourjan Marinas IGY we said we were focused on a growth strategy and this agreement is a really exciting development for us. The Russian market has great potential for marine development and we are pleased to be working with Sochi Grand Marina on what will be a dramatic transformation of the port of Sochi as it prepares for the 2014 Winter Olympics and its long-term future. This development will set benchmarks in the region and we proud to be part of it.”

Konstantin Sakharov, CEO of Sochi Grand Marina, said:

“The reconstruction of the Sochi seaport is a truly unique project for the Russian Federation territory and the revival of the seaport and coastline will be a great accomplishment for the region. The project includes the waterworks construction, a new passenger terminal building, reconstruction of the original Marine Station building as well as the build and further exploitation of the infrastructure of the coastal port.”

“We are providing the Sochi port with a beautiful first-class yacht marina which will be the first professional yacht marina unique for the Black Sea coast. Mourjan Marinas IGY is our chosen partner for this project as their extensive experience in marina development in the Middle East and Europe serves us well for this complex project.’’

Sochi Seaport is a major strategic milestone in Mourjan Marinas IGY commitment to the Russian marina market and specifically the Black Sea coast line around Sochi. Adjacent to the major cruise terminal as well as the commercial centre of Sochi, the project will feature luxury hotels, a retail complex and a marina clubhouse representing a prestigious development that well represents the high quality market niche that Mourjan Marinas IGY projects target. The partnership with Sochi Grand Marina aligns Mourjan Marinas IGY with a Russian company that is equally focused on facilities that represent the best in international standards for design, safety and service.
 

DED Official Support To DDTE Encourages Local And Regional Presence

INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions Org Est announced, during a press conference held today, 6th of July 2009 in Grand Hyatt Hotel, second edition of DDTE to be organized from 6 to 8 December 2009. DDTE 2009 will occupy double scaled space (over 7,000 sqm) at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre to meet the global beverages market needs.

Department of Economic Development is officially supporting DDTE 2009 through its arm, Dubai Export Development Corporation and is exclusively participating with pavilion presence. DED participation will encourage further local and regional beverage companies to participate in DDTE as a unique regional beverages event.

"Dubai’s beverage technology firms are highly developed and have been very successful in entering foreign markets and the Dubai Drink Technology Expo 2009, as the first non-alcoholic drinks and liquid food exhibition in the MENA region, offers them an ideal opportunity to showcase their products in this sector to the global marketplace" said Engineer Saed Al Awadi, Chief Executive Officer, EDC.

With an eye on the world, Dubai Drink Technology Expo is envisioned to become an unprecedented and spectacular event in the history of the Middle Eastern Beverage Industry in capturing the fastest growing market –GGulf region.

Pioneers in beverages industry from more than 64 countries have shown great interest in participating in DDTE 2009 including France, Italy, Korea, USA, Hong Kong, Germany, Austria, China, and Bangladesh among others. Companies like Integrated Packaging Systems FZCO, Norland International, Sacmi Labelling Spa, Zulal Water Factory, and Integrated Packaging Systems FZCO have shown great interest in participating in DDTE 2009.

"Integrated Packaging Systems FZCO is an exclusive market representative for the Middle East & North African countries. Our business principals include world class names in the Machinery and Packaging industry and the three of them Krones, KOSME and Netstal will be participating in the Dubai Drink Technology Expo 2009" said Frank Hollmann, Regional Director, Integrated Packaging Systems FZCO.

Within the GCC beverages market, the compound annual growth rate for 2008 is 6.7 for the bottled water, 7.2 for RTD tea products, 8.3 for the energy drinks, 6.2 for the liquid milk, 5.5 for the juice products, 5.2 for the carbonated soft drinks, 4.1 for the Labanand 1.7 for tea.

"Exhibition space is expected to increase by 50% compared to last year, more than 250 companies are participating and we are targeting 10,000 professional trade visitors to attend the event’s said Abdul Salam Al Madani, Executive Chairman of Arab Asian Beverage Meeting (AABM) and President of INDEX Holding.

Arab Asian Beverage Meeting, is scheduled to be held in conjunction with Dubai Drink Technology Expo with the support of the UAE Ministry of Economy and the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and in collaboration with Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) and the Department of Naturalizations and Residency in Dubai as a strategic partner of the event.

"The strategic importance of AABM is in being a manufacturing event, knowing that manufacturing sector is growing 18% in GDP. This year it will handle topics of importance including the new trends and latest technology in manufacturing sector. AABM will be a venue to enhance knowledge through guru speakers in this sector complementing and supporting DDTE" Said Dr. Ahmed Al Banna – Secretary-General of Arab Asian Beverrage Meeting (AABM)

AABM is an educational chapter andaims to enhance the business relations between manufacturers, producers, logistic services providers, governmental entities in charge of import and export, businessmen and investors in beverages sector within the Arab world and Asia. It will focus on topics related to market trends and growth in beverages industry, industry challenges and solutions, protect the environment and going green in the beverages industry in addition to other success stories.

Business to Business meetings program will be held in the exhibition to increase the interaction between trade visitors and exhibitors. It is a matching program that assists in enhancing business and trading deals during the event.

Dubai Drink Technology Expo presents worldwide range of products and services in the area of beverage technology and liquid food. It offers the state-of-the-art technology, logistics solutions, and raw materials for the entire industry which constitutes a vital element to the consumers all over the world. The event will focus on promoting the latest drink processing and packaging systems, light machinery, equipment, technology, materials and services to brand owners, retailers, beverage service operators, manufacturers, processors and logistics services providers. Dubai Drink Expo is a member of the American Beverages Association, the world largest gathering that brings together the leading manufactures of beverages.

GIA To Offer Its First Pearl Classes In Dubai

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will present, for the first time, two pearl classes in Dubai. Both classes will run next week.
 
The first conference is a two-day Pearl Class that will run May 12-13, from 9 am-4 pm. It will be held with the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group at the Dubai Gold Land Building. The class costs USD 225 for DGJG members and USD 250 for non-members.
 
Students finishing the class will receive a GIA Letter of Completion.
 
The second workshop is a one-day Pearl and Bead Stringing class. It will be held May 14 from 9 am-4 pm. Again the venue will be with the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group in the Dubai Gold Land Building. The class costs USD 150 for DGJG members and USD 175 for non-members.
 
Students completing this class will also receive a GIA Letter of Completion.
 
According to Judith Anand, GIA’s manager –Dubai Laboratory Services, “Once GIA established a presence here in Dubai, we wanted to quickly begin offering our classes to the people of Dubai and the surrounding region.”

“Because pearls are very important in Dubai, we offering some of our pearl classes first. Other GIA educational opportunities will follow,” Anand said.
 
GIA Dubai is located in the Dubai Airport Free Zone. 
 
If you would like more information on the classes, please call +971 4 2149618 or e-mail judy.anand@gia.edu or dubailabinfo@gia.edu.