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Conventions: Nov 02, 2008

2008 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS 2008)

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Beijing International Convention Center Beijing, Beijing (munic.) China

The 2008 IEEE IUS will bring together more closely the ultrasonics communities around the world with the communities of China and East Asia to further the research and development of ultrasonics theories and applications. The 2008 IEEE IUS is expected to be another success in the history of this annual conference that started in the early 1960s and has grown to have more than 1000 attendees in recent years.

Islamic Funds World 2008

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 4, 2008,
Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Islamic Funds World 2008 is your chance to meet some of the most active and influential players in the Islamic funds and wealth management industry. It’s your best chance to rub shoulders with scholars, fund managers, investment banks, private banks, investors, and more

Islamic Funds World 2007 was by far the most victorious event we’ve experienced, with over 300 senior level delegates.

Senior Management Program: A Mini MBA

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Understand the characteristics of the new work place.

&bull Gain insights into the perspective of a senior manager and leader.

&bull Understand the foundations of business analysis.

&bull Apply the latest management concepts and techniques to their current managerial position, with particular emphasis on strategy formulation, economic analysis, marketing and sales, finance, human resources and organizational behavior.

&bull Develop and practice the specific skills required for managing successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

&bull Identify their own managerial strengths and improvement opportunities and develop plans for managerial success.

Management Skills and Techniques for Engineers, Dubai

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Burjuman Rotana Suites, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Understand the management functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling in a team-building manner.

* Run an effective work schedule that will increase the work groups' productivity.

* Learn how to coordinate, delegate, and communicate with others to achieve the desired goals.

* Find out how to creatively manage problem solving and decision-making processes.

Contract Administration: Understanding and Implementing Contractual Obligations

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Identify administration tools and roles of contract administrators / assistants.

* Recognize the main contractual provisions and appreciate their effects on the implementation and management of future contracts.

* Understand the importance of knowing the contractual terms and conditions.

* Review techniques for solving problems and partnering with contractors.

* Discuss ways of using “lessons learned” to minimize confrontations during implementation.

ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence Refresher

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Towers Rotana Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Practice test testing skills.

&bull Review the Body of Knowledge for the ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence examination.

&bull Refine your writing skills in preparation for the ‘constructed response' section of the examination.

This course is designed and developed by ASQ's Quality Management Division. The course is presented in a way that reinforces current knowledge, re-introduces applications that may not be used every day, explains the rationale for use, and highlights sample questions, both multiple choice and constructed response.

NOTE 1: This course has pre-course reading assignments required along with a practice test. Homework is also assigned during the course.

NOTE 2: Taking this course does not constitute nor imply the successful passing of the Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence examination.

NOTE 3: A reference book worth $170/- will be gifted to the participants.

Recruitment, Interviewing and Selection Skills, Dubai

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Renaissance Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Define recruitment, list its main steps and learn the best methods for attracting qualified candidates.

* Learn the various techniques used for short listing and assessing candidates and the reliability and validity of each.

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

* Prepare and conduct. a probing interview for any level in the organization and use the data collected from the interview for selection purposes.

Advanced Public Relations, Dubai

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Burjuman Rotana Suites, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Practice the key communication skills and techniques which are essential for performing their public relations duties.

* Demonstrate a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with the internal and external publics of the organization.

* Play an active role in supporting the image and reputation of the organization.

Sales & Marketing: Advanced Selling Skills, Nov 2008

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 4, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Respond to customers' needs in order to adapt their selling approach to those needs.

&bull Provide advanced selling knowledge and skills for dealing with customers' objections and closing the deal.

&bull Gain awareness of the professional behavior during all phases of the sales call.

&bull Obtain an understanding on how to develop a long-term relationship and partnership with their customers.

The New Role Of The Extended Phenotype In Evolutionary Biology

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Copenhagen Denmark

The Extended Phenotype is a major theory in evolutionary biology. We propose to bring together a highly prestigious group of evolutionary biologists from diverse sub-disciplines to debate the new role of the Extended Phenotype in evolutionary biology following some recent challenges. Our innovative and highly exploratory workshop will lay the foundations for future pan-EU interdisciplinary research networks.

Finance for Executives

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Renaissance Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Develop an understanding of the macro finance picture of company goals and objectives.

&bull Enhance their understanding of financial analysis and assess their ability to perform strategic financial analysis.

&bull Learn international finance in this globally structured financial economy.

&bull Become acquainted with financial institutions such as the Bond, Stock, and Foreign Exchange markets.

&bull Grasp knowledge of investment management as a tool to maximize shareholders' wealth.

&bull Understand the importance of mergers and acquisitions in creating value for the firm.

&bull Discover the new trends in corporate governance and the importance of transparency to their company's success.

Key Accounts Management: The Master Class, Nov 2008

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Improve margins and keep more profit.

&bull Prioritize their efforts for maximum results.

&bull Develop a sales plan for each strategic key account to fully satisfy client needs and maximize customer value.

&bull Lead the buying process and close more sales.

&bull Improve human capital utilization.

&bull Identify, evaluate and prioritize opportunities for business and relationship development.

Performance Management: Setting and Measuring Objectives

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Renaissance Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Explain performance management – definitions, aims and developments.

&bull Learn how to use tangible and intangible measures of performance.

&bull Learn how to set business based objectives – including SMART targets and measures.

&bull Understand the performance management cycle and how to manage it.

&bull Complete the performance management cycle including end of year reviews, using competencies and the various rewards programs.

41st International Symposium on Microelectronics

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island United States

The 41st International Symposium on Microelectronics will be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island – USA and is being sponsored by the International Microelectronics And Packaging Society (IMAPS). The 41st Symposium on Microelectronics will focus in the areas of Industry, Systems & Applications, Design and Materials & Process. Sessions are tentatively planned to highlight the major contributions of the work in each these four areas of concentration.

Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies (AMPT2008)

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Gulf International Convention Centre, Manama, Bahrain

Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies (AMPT) conference series was founded in 1993 at the Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland and held there in 1993, 1995, 1999 and 2003. Moreover, it has taken place so far in Portugal in 1997, Malaysia in 1998, Spain in 2001, Poland in 2004, and USA in 2006. In 2007, it will be held in Daejeon, Korea. Next year AMPT conference will be held in Manama Kingdom of Bahrain from November 2 - 5, 2008.

The conference provides a chance for academics, researchers, and engineers to meet and exchange innovative ideas and information on all aspects of material processing technologies.

The AMPT 2008 Conference organizers invite quality papers from researchers and practitioners from academic as well as industry within the scope of the conference subjects. Sessions will be developed according to the level of interest for each Conference topic.

International Furniture Fair 2008

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium

Meubelbeurs Brussel is International Furniture Fair. The event was founded in 1933. Every year it is held in Brussels Expo. The next edition will take part from 2nd to 5th November 2009. The exhibition is open for trade visitors only. The exhibiting area is over 40,000 sqm. The number of exhibitors at Meubelbeurs Brussel is over 300. They come from different countries — Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Turkey. Meubelbeurs Brussel welcomes over 18,000 visitors

Healthcare Travel Exhibition and Congress

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 4, 2008,
Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai United Arab Emirates

Healthcare Travel Exhibition & Congress 2008 is a groundbreaking platform bringing together macro level decision makers on healthcare policy with payees of medical travel, specialized medical suppliers, travel providers, medical facilities and representatives from major medical tourism destinations all under one roof making this exhibition and congress truly representative of the total international medical travel industry

CNS 2008 Simulation Symposium on Methods in Nuclear Engineering

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 4, 2008,
Ottawa Marriott Hotel Ottawa, Ontario Canada

The scope of the Symposium covers all aspects of nuclear modelling and simulation, including, but not limited to:

*Reactor Physics
*Thermalhydraulics
* Safety Analysis
* Fuel and Fuel Channels
* Computer Codes and Modelling

8th International Symposium on Antennas, Propagation & EM Theory (ISAPE 2008)

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Golden Dragon Hotel Kunming Kunming, China

International Footwear Expo 2008

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Poly World Trade Center Guangzhou China

The CantonSF is well-known in the Chinese shoe industry as the biggest and most professional shoe fair in China. Its featured products are exclusively finished shoes on a wide range. This specialism in its products profile is undoubtedly a commitment of the organizer for a better exchange and rewarding trade between shoe dealers home and abroad.

Printpack Expo 08

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Palais des Expositions Algiers, Kurfursten Anlage, Heidelberg, Germany Algiers Algeria

The printing and packaging sector in Algeria enjoys a level of growth unlike no other North-African country. Thanks to ever increasing oil and gas prices and a strong economic upswing, the growing population’s disposable income is rising. Algerians are more and more able and willing to spend - and that in turn dramatically pushes up demand for printing and packaging machinery and packaging materials.

In a further boost to the publishing, manufacturing and food processing sector, and therefore to the printing and packaging industry, hundreds of new factories are to be constructed in the coming years, as part of a multi-billion dollar investment.

2nd Canadian National Conference and Policy Forum on Water Efficiency and Conservation

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Waterloo Inn & Conference Centre Waterloo, Ontario Canada

The event will provide a unique national opportunity to report on and learn about water efficiency and conservation programs, issues and initiatives from across Canada and elsewhere. Conference sessions will cover all aspects of municipal efficiency programs from technology, to best management practices, to policy and education.

The Conference will draw on global experience with several presentations from international delegates. These presentations will share experiences from countries who have ‘hit the wall’ on water supply, making addressing water shortages and conservation a pressing reality. In these countries efficiency and conservation programs are a key component to ensuring the best use of water supplies, and these speakers have innovative and creative solutions to offer.

6th Pan African Environmental Mutagen Society Conference

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 5, 2008,
Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) Cape Town, South Africa

The conference will provide scientists from Africa with a unique opportunity to present their latest research findings, to foster collaboration and to establish long-term relations between scientists from Africa and abroad.

Analysing And Documenting Work Procedures And Processes

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The challenges of today’s fast changing business world make transmitting clearly communicated messages essential for your business’s future growth and
development. However, transmitting a clear message is only one part of the process. The more important question is whether everyone in your company is getting the same message?

Unfortunately this is often not the case. All too frequently messages are passed by word of mouth so that everyone gets different, sometimes contradictory messages.
Such unclear and ad hoc communications can lead to erroneous implementation. The major implication of such haphazard application of processes and procedures is a highly negative impact on company performance and vulnerability to litigation.

Certified Compliance Officer™

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

After Attending This Five Day Executive Programme, You Will Be Able To:

• Define the meaning of compliance for your organisation and be capable of developing an organisational response to its demands
• Know what drives your compliance exposure both at home and abroad
• Understand the risk consequences of non-compliance
• Appreciate the relationship between corporate governance and compliance, including the market expectation of that relationship
• Understand the implications of Sarbanes-Oxley for corporate accountability and ethical behaviour
• Understand how to produce a corporate compliance programme tailored to your own organisation
• Learn how to optimise organisational structure for compliance

Corporate Cash Management Strategies

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Villa Rotana Suites, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

What You Will Learn By Attending This Five Day Programme:

• The impact of cash and cash management on the prosperity and safety of the business
• How to use the examination of the funds statements to identify sources of cash within the business
• How to perform a detailed cash flow analysis by calculating the sources and use of funds from one accounting period to another
• How to prepare a cash flow projection to ensure the business has sufficient access to funds both by borrowing and by line
• How to identify factors which may impact the ability to repay debt obligations and potential cash flow shortages within given business periods
• Understand the application and use of funds for the benefit of the business and the maintenance of corporate health and reputation
• How to apply analytical skills developed during the programme through case study examination and team work exercises

Digital Marketing

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
All Marooj Rotana Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Consumers are spending more and more time online due to the convenience and speed of gathering the required information with just the touch of the button. It is therefore a necessity in order to successfully reach your customers, that you are equipped with the skills and knowledge in Digital Marketing.

IIR’s Digitial Marketing Course will look at tools, techniques and applications including digital marketing strategy, campaign management and execution, the gathering and managing of digital data and the complete array of e-marketing tools. This course will also include presentations from past attendees demonstrating the practical application of course materials to local campaigns.

Effective Business Writing

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Kempinsi Hotel. Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

How important are good writing skills in business?

It’s a simple question. Did you know that there are three major benefits of good writing skills?

Good writing means clear communication

Since a major part of business communication is done via the Internet, e-mail, official written documents and letters, using good writing skills results in your communication being clearly and effectively understood by the readers.

Good writing means information sharing
Most businesses now concentrate on delivering excellent services to their internal and external customers to be competitive and successful. This is why information sharing (about such things as the product, benefits and company profile) with them becomes very important. This sharing of information is often written. It is essential that the content of your ‘written form’ is effectively understood by a wide circle of readers.

Mastering The Essentials Of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

By Attending This Comprehensive Course You Will Be Able To:

• Deliver bottom line CSR performance
• Engage stakeholders in your CSR initiatives
• Measure the effectiveness of your CSR initiatives
• Promote CSR internally and externally
• Add credibility to your CSR reporting
• Differentiate CSR from PR

Real Estate Marketing

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

In real estate projects, a successful marketing campaign can be the determining factor as to whether a project gets off the ground or not.

To help make your development projects stand out, IIR is pleased to present its newly devised Real Estate Marketing course – a pragmatic and comprehensive programme that gives you the necessary tools to effectively market your project and company.

By attending IIR's five day intensive Real Estate Marketing course you will learn:

• The essentials of a successful real estate marketing strategy
• How to increase consumer acceptance with market research, target marketing and lifestyle analysis
• How to use top demographics and psychographics resources
• The role of branding, image and identity
• Five ways to differentiate real estate projects including green marketing
• Establishing goals and the marketing plan framework
• Eight components of a successful promotions programme
• Internet advertising technique
• The fundamentals of marketing management
• Public relations methods in the modern age

Service Level Agreements And IT Contracts

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Gain an in-depth understanding of:
• The strategic value of Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• The role of SLAs in the internal and external supply chain
• How to implement an SLA project
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in service measurement
• SLA formats and different ways of designing an SLA
• Designing an SLA format for use in your organisation
• How to ensure vendors supply services that exactly match your needs

The New Five Day MBA For Managers

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Villa Rotana Suites, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As a manager in today’s hectic world you face constant demands on your attention and time. Most of us are too busy to study and upgrade our skills and for most, the idea of taking a year out to complete an MBA is a mere fantasy.

To help you, IIR has created a five day training course, The New Five Day MBA For Managers led by Waseem Anwer, Managing Director of Chicago Capital Group.

This revised and optimised course will run in Dubai and in this short period you will beintroduced to major aspects of vital business topics as well as skills that will help you to see the bigger picture. Important topics like finance, accounting, strategy, marketing and internal governance will be covered.

Strategic Quality Management and Business Performance

Nov 2, 2008 - Nov 6, 2008,
Villa Rotana Suites, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Quality continues to be a hot topic in organisations. It underpins everything that we are trying to achieve. But, until the last few years, hardly any organisations in the region took a strategic approach to quality management. According to Wikipedia, “quality management is a method for ensuring that all the activities necessary to design, develop and implement a product or service are effective and efficient with respect to the system and its performance”.

At The End Of This Practical Course You Will Be Able To:

• Understand the business case for business excellence and its potential to have an impact on your business
• Determine the best approach to fulfilling your business purpose
• Use a variety of process improvement tools and techniques
• Develop long-range business plans
• Build a Balanced Scorecard for your organisation which is linked to the Business Excellence Model and to performance management systems
• Design a self-assessment workshop to measure your organisation against the Business Excellence Model
• Create an effective submission for Business Excellence Awards