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Conventions: May 25, 2008

The 6th Middle East Refining & Petrochemicals Exhibition & Conference

May 25, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, Manama Bahrain

Since it's inception in 1996, the Middle East Petrotech series has played a significant role in the development and transfer of downstream hydrocarbon technology in the Middle East. Middle East Petrotech 2008 will feature an outstanding exhibition of hardware and services coupled with a comprehensive technical conference programme which ensures a valuable exchange of refining, gas and petrochemical field knowledge among managing, operating and supplying companies.

Attended as it is by almost every oil producing state in the region, Middle East Petrotech provides a vital platform where peers can learn about and share technology and best practices to be used in resolving the unique challenges of managing and exploiting the most significant hydrocarbon reserves in the world.

Thiol-Based Redox Regulation & Signaling 2008

May 25, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Il Ciocco, Lucca (Barga), Italy

A meeting description is currently being developed and will be available by April 2, 2007.

A preliminary p A meeting description is currently being developed and will be June 1, 2007.

A preliminary program will be available by June 1, 2007.

Art2008: 9th International Art Conference in Jerusalem on Non-destructive Investigation and Analysis

May 25, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Jerusalem, Israel

Details will be posted soon.

Iran Agro 2008

May 25, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Tehran International Exhibition Center, Tehran, Iran

A professionally organized exhibition of International standards that will showcase all related products from around the world and will be instrumental in procuring trade from Levant Arab Countries, Iran and Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka, GCC and other Gulf Countries.

Iran Food & Drink tec

May 25, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Tehran International Exhibition Center, Tehran, Iran

Iran Food & Drinktec, International Food, Drink and Packaging Technology Trade Fair. Exhibitors will be allocated according to their produce. Producers of meat tec, drink tec, dairy tec and pack tec will be allocated in Tehran International Exhibition Center.

Profile for exhibit include Slaughtering and meat processing technology, Beverage technology, Noodle technology, Dairy technology, Fish processing technology, Vegetable and fruit technology, Bakery technology, Confectionery technology, Ice cream technology, Delicatessen and convenience food technology, Aroma-, essences- and spice-technology etc.

NAFSA 2008 Annual Conference & Expo

May 25, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

NAFSA's 60th Annual Conference will deliver a vibrant program of sessions , workshops, poster groups, and exceptional speakers. The conference will offer a unique opportunity for international educators and colleagues to share innovative ideas and practices, and to learn about and discuss issues that are shaping our work, our world, and our future. From the vantage point of NAFSA's 60th anniversary year, our community will celebrate international education's successes, consider the challenges ahead, anticipate new trends and directions in the field, and reflect on ideas and issues underpinning our work. Participants will find inspiration, solutions to common challenges, new products and services to support their work, and countless chances to network with educators from around the world. You are encouraged to submit a proposal for the conference.

LGMA National Congress/International Leading Practices Symposium

May 25, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast, Queensland Australia

This international local government conference will address themes that have no boundaries: sustainable environment, community wellbeing, and executive development. The Local Government Managers Australia's National Congress is followed by a symposium co-sponsored by LGMA, the New Zealand Society of Local Government Managers, and ICMA. Prospective presenters should express their interest in participating by August 31, 2007.

13th International Symposium on Reactor Dosimetry (ISRD13)

May 25, 2008 - May 30, 2008,
Hotel Akersloot, Akersloot, Noord Holland Netherlands

This Symposium is organised approximately every three years to provide a forum for the interchange of state of the art techniques, data, and standardisation of radiation metrology. The Symposium will be of value to those involved in reactor dosimetry, including researchers, manufacturers, and representatives from industry, utilities, and regulatory agencies.

The Symposium will be organised into oral and poster presentations and informal round-table workshops. The meeting language will be English. No translations will be provided.

Human Resources Management: Professional Certificate in Selection Interviewing, Dubai

May 25, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Burjuman Rotana Suites, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Define the importance of interviewing as a method of selection.

Learn the main types of selection interviews and when and how to use each.

Design an interview guide and use it in order to collect code-able data from interviewees.

Use probing techniques designed to uncover behavioral characteristics of applicants.

Use data collected from interviews in order to produce meaningful interview reports which will help in the decision making process.

ISH Kitchen + Bath Middle East 2008

May 25, 2008 - May 27, 2008,
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

Shower and Bathroom Accessories, Bathroom Furniture, Bathroom, Fittings, Design Bathrooms, Sanitary ware, Jacuzzis, Whirlpools, Saunas, Ceramics, Tiles & Mosaics, Faucets, Flooring, Design Kitchens, Kitchen Appliances, Kitchen Cabinets, Kitchen Joinery, Work Surfaces, Kitchen planning Software

International CES hometech

May 25, 2008 - May 27, 2008,
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

The electrical and electronics trade in Dubai is expected to top US$28 billion this year a 66 per cent increase over last year. According to the half yearly statistics released by the Statistics Department of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corp. the sector showed robust and ongoing growth.

There is no other exhibition that delivers the quality and variety of buyers and distributors across the industry that Hometech Middle East does, and with over 6,000 quality visitors, Hometech Middle East is by far the highest quality gathering of buying professionals in the UAE.

Hardware + tools Middle East 2008

May 25, 2008 - May 27, 2008,
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

hardware + tools is the Middle East's only dedicated event for power tools, hand tools, hardware, ironmongery, workshop and woodworking machinery.

hardware + tools Middle East will be running from May 25 - 27, 2008 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Garden, Landscaping & Outdoor Living 2008

May 25, 2008 - May 27, 2008,
Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

garden+landscaping Middle East in 2007 proved to be an outstanding exhibition with huge participation from trade visitors and positive feedback from the exhibitors.

The largest dedicated trade event for landscaping architecture, garden artwork and outdoor living in Middle East

Light Middle East 2008

May 25, 2008 - May 27, 2008,
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

The conference program running parallel to Light Middle East in 2008 is a creative platform to build a unique learning environment, to connect a diverse set of lighting designers and architects, and to see futuristic trends in design.

Continuing on the success of the 2007 conference, the year 2008 will feature a full programme of globally renowned speakers. They will explore all areas of light and its application, including discussions around architectural lighting solutions, LEDs, and theatrical lighting.

Commodities Week MENA 2008

May 25, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

Learn how to implement winning strategies based on the Macro Environments shaping today’s global commodities markets

Commodities Week MENA 2008 brings together the key members of the buy and sell sides of the commodities industry to learn how to launch and invest in innovative commodity products.

The conference aims to educate investors as to why allocating to this asset class is ideal given today’s record level prices and the evolving nature of the investment and production landscapes. Special attention will also be given to the impact of climate change, the global economy, the rise of renewable energies and political risk factors within the Middle East and North Africa region.

4th International Workshop on Mobile Commerce and Services (WMCS 2008)

May 25, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, Yunnan China

The Fourth International Workshop on Mobile Commerce and Services (WMCS 2008) is a forum to bring together business people, researchers, scientists, software architects, and industry professionals to discuss innovative ideas and diverse topics on next generation of mobile-commerce and services. Using this forum, researchers and practitioners can exchange issues, challenges, new business models and structures, and new technologies and solutions.

3rd International Conference on Grid and Pervasive Computing (GPC 2008)

May 25, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Yunnan University, Kunming, Yunnan China

Grid and Pervasive Computing (GPC) is an annual international conference on the emerging areas of merging grid computing and pervasive computing, aimed at providing an exciting platform and paradigm for all the time, everywhere services. This emergence is a natural outcome of the advances in cluster computing, high performance computing, utility computing, service oriented computing, peer-to-peer computing, mobile computing, sensor networks, and smart devices technologies. GPC will provide a high profile, leading edge forum for researchers and engineers alike to present their latest research in the field of grid computing and pervasive computing.

Geneva Health Forum

May 25, 2008 - May 28, 2008,
International Conference Center, Geneva, Switzerland

The Geneva Forum: Towards Global Access to Health brings together on an equal basis all actors involved in access to health – including international, national and local organizations; government agencies; the private sector; hospitals; universities; civil society; and most importantly those who need care. It provides an interactive and dynamic platform for critical reflexion on the complexity of global access to health.

Under the flags of equity, partnership, and capacity building, it strives to link policies and guidelines to actual practice in the field. Combining scientific rigour and powerful testimonies, the Geneva Health Forum aims to provide integrated approaches and responses to global health challenges. Geneva, headquarters of numerous international organizations active in the health sector, provides a unique environment for this event.

2nd Annual and 3rd Regional GCC Nationalisation Summit: 2008

May 25, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
The Monarch Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Join us for the 2nd Annual and 3rd regional GCC Nationalisation Summit! We’ve taken all the feedback and challenges from the first two regional summits to provide you with more case studies, focused solutions and effective tools that you can implement immediately.
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* This is the only practical, private sector-led event focusing on solutions, not statistics
* Proven case studies from some of the most successful companies and organisations working in the GCC
* Interactive solution finding roundtable sessions teamed with universities, government organisations and private organisations all working with you to find solutions to your biggest Nationalisation challenges
* Gain critical insight into what other industries and other GCC countries are currently doing and what is and is not working

4th Annual Shutdown & Turnaround Forum

May 25, 2008 - May 27, 2008,
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

A good shutdown and turnaround plan is a form of good project management, taking key consideration of many principals and inter-department cooperation. Therefore it would need to address the specific needs and challenges that are a part of repairing continuous process equipment.

The 4th Annual Shutdown and Turnaround Forum will address the specific current needs of the industry, enabling the practitioners to acquire and develop the best practice and strategies to overcome their problems.

Business Writing: Advanced Business Writing

May 25, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Develop advanced techniques for writing briefly yet clearly.

Examine the strengths and weaknesses of different personal writing styles.

Improvewritten work as a result of practical writing exercises.

Match the written work with the reader's needs.

Sales & Marketing: Certified Sales Manager

May 25, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Demonstrate traits of an excellent sales manager.

Plan forecasts and quotas with more accuracy and precision.

Conduct sales coaching and counseling sessions effectively.

Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

Manage the sales force with confidence and determination.

Human Resources Mgt.: Human Resources Policies and Procedures

May 25, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

*Understand the importance of planning in the human resources function.

*Understand the purpose/usefulness of human resources policies and procedures.

*Understand how to develop human resources policies and procedures.

Communication Skills: Interpersonal Communication - Dubai

May 25, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Develop the necessary skills to become better communicators.

Analyze the basic principles underlying interpersonal communication and human behavior.

Understand the verbal and non-verbal components of the human communication process.

Develop skills in listening actively and empathetically to others.

Apply effective ways to deal with conflict on the job.

Learn how to give and receive criticism in a constructive manner.

Quality& Productivity: Six Sigma Funadmentals

May 25, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
Burjuman Rotana Suites, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Define and understand Six Sigma and why it is necessary to sustain business improvement.
* Understand and apply the DMAIC problem solving method.
* Understand the role of Six Sigma in customer service and continual improvement.
* Implement and deploy Six Sigma.
* Understand organization readiness.

Leadership & Management: The Professional Supervisor, Dubai

May 25, 2008 - May 29, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Comprehend the scope, nature and responsibility of the supervision/management role and the demands this role places on them.

* Acquire an understanding of their role as leaders/motivators, team builders and good communicators, and how these skills impact effective supervision of their team.

* Practice professional techniques in providing positive discipline and feedback.

* Use different thinking skills and techniques in problem solving and decision making.