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Conventions: Nov 09, 2008

11th International Stone and Stone Technology Show

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Riyadh Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Ar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Nowhere in Saudi Arabia is construction activity more intense, nowhere is more being spent on multibillion dollar construction projects, and nowhere is demand for stone and stone technology stronger than in the thriving, expanding Saudi capital Riyadh.

And that’s precisely where top stone industry professionals and trade buyers are going to gather for Saudi Stone 2008, to strike investment deals, consolidate brand exposure, and meet the well-placed public and private sector decision-makers who can streamline business initiatives. Saudi Stone 2008 is going to offer participants a unique window of investment access to one of the most exciting stone and stone technology markets around.

16th ACM International Symposium on Foundations of Software Engineering

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 15, 2008,
Atlanta, Georgia United States

SIGSOFT 2008 brings together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to exchange new results related to both traditional and emerging fields of software engineering. SIGSOFT 2008 includes the 16th International Symposium on Foundations of Software Engineering, which features invited speakers and technical paper presentations. SIGSOFT 2008 also includes a program of workshops on current hot topics in software engineering, sessions for educators and students, and collocated events.

SIGSOFT 2008 workshops will provide opportunities for exchanging views, advancing ideas, and discussing preliminary results in various areas of software-engineering research and applications. SIGSOFT 2008 Software Engineering Educators Symposium (SEES) will consist of sessions on practical aspects of software-engineering education. A Doctoral Symposium and a Student Poster Session will provide special activities for students. Finally, SIGSOFT 2008 will host collocated events, including the 8th ACM SIGSOFT/SIGPLAN Symposium on Program Analysis for Software Tools and Engineering (PASTE).

Saudi International Motor Show 30th Anniversary

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 14, 2008,
Jeddah International Exhibition & Convention Centre, Jeddah, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s International Event for Motor Vehicles, Motorcycles, Auto Parts, Accessories and Garage Equipment.
The Kingdom’s automotive market is vast and represents the largest single automotive market in the entire Gulf region, with imports of new vehicles forecast to exceed six hundred and twenty thousand in 2007. But that statistic doesn’t tell the whole story, for with an estimated 5% growth per year, the Kingdom is not only the largest single market – it is larger than those of all the other Gulf States combined. Importantly, most vehicles remain in the Kingdom, unlike smaller neighbouring markets where many are re-exported.

All segments of the automotive market are well represented in the market, from motorcycles right through to commercial vehicles and heavy trucks. Within the car market there is more equality across segments due to relatively high sales of executive and luxury vehicles and also of 4x4 and SUV vehicles. The demand for family cars has never been higher and the performance car market – from the young man’s hot hatch to the executive’s supercar – is particularly buoyant, due in no small part to the recent arrival of motorsport to the region that is nurturing a rapidly growing number of young car enthusiasts.

Sales of new vehicles are paralleled by a flourishing market for imported pre-owned vehicles. Again, these are higher than elsewhere in the region and a driving force in a thriving aftermarket where products and services ranging from car accessories and modifications, service items and garage equipment to performance enhancements are in great demand. The overall market, valued in excess of US$ 2.3 billion per annum, has also stimulated domestic manufacturing, with the Kingdom having the largest share of automotive plants, 183 of the Gulf’s 300, and related investment worth US$ 980 million of the Region’s US$ 1.1 billion

Independent Sector 2008 Annual Conference

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States

18th Particle And Nuclei International Conference (PANIC 2008)

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 14, 2008,
Eilat, Israel

PANIC08 will consist of plenary talks and a number of parallel sessions. The scientific program will address a broad range of topics at the interface between particle, nuclear, and astrophysics. Special emphasis will be devoted to recent discoveries and first results from new facilities expected to be available by the time of the conference.

Logistics Forum

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Security and reliability of the supply chain is crucial to any business operation in any industry. As the Middle East becomes a global logistics hub in its own right, companies based here need to be fully engaged in best practice supply chain management and procurement strategies.

With different systems and processes available, what is the best strategy for improving the logistics function, to ensure a smooth and reliable supply chain? What technologies and processes (like e-procurement) can be implemented to create a better system? This key forum based alongside the Warehouse Conference is the ideal one-stop event for anyone involved in purchasing / supply chain.

Private Equity MENA 2008

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Where global managers access regional deal flow
Private Equity MENA 2008 brings together highly liquid investors within the region to meet and forge business relationships with some of the best fund managers and VC firms in the world.

Private Equity within the Middle East has entered a new era of opportunities for astute managers and investors and international interest in the market has never been greater.

International and domestic access to deal flow is increasing steadily and new exit strategies have emerged with the rise of a number of regional exchanges and the recent launch of some highly successful IPOs.

The 4th Annual Real Estate Investment World Middle East 2008

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The definitive real estate investment management forum in the Middle East

Real Estate Investment World Middle East 2008 is the region's leading real estate investment conference dedicated to discussing capital management in the thriving Middle Eastern property market.

Attend REIW Middle East 2008 to update yourself on:

- The macro-economics of Middle East property market in the global context - overview of credit markets and impacts on capital flows and liquidity
- How private equity real estate has performed as an asset class in the Middle East
- The rise of private money against the drop of public dollars
- What's attractive for private equity investors in Middle East real estate
- Joint ventures, M&A and local partnerships for access into the growing Middle East property market.

REIW MiddleEast 2008 Details

Oil & Gas Procurement Summit 2008

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Only Oil & Gas IQ’s Oil & Gas Procurement Summit will provide the forum to directly tackle senior procurement professionals’ most pressing challenges. Global and regional expertise providing solutions to overcome the challenges of a supplier-led market.

CFO Summit XVII

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
Hyatt Grand Champions, Indian Wells, California United States

The seventeenth edition of the CFO Summit will bring these issues to the forefront for discussion by the men and women given charge of the finances of the nation's largest companies. Those attending will benefit from relevant expert insight into the challenges being faced and more importantly some of the solutions being adopted by the nation’s finest thinkers and decision-makers in an attempt to navigate the raging waters of change.

The aim of the CFO Summit XVII is to provide these executives with the opportunity to interact with pioneering providers of technology solutions and services, geared entirely to the needs of the CFO. Over a period of three days, delegates will engage in vibrant benchmarking sessions, interact with nationally recognized thought leaders and maximize returns from the experience by implementing new strategic partnerships.

2nd Annual Mobile Network Optimisation: Dubai 2008

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Focusing our activities on driving quality that is aligned with customer expectations
* Making our networks robust enough to cope with new technology deployment over existing infrastructure without quality degradation
* Reducing dropped call rates to meet increasing customer demands and beat the competition

This is the focus of Telecom IQ’s 2nd Annual Mobile Network Optimisation: Dubai 2008 bringing together leading operators and service providers to share the proven solutions that work.

Saud Food 2008: The 15th International Food, Equipment & Catering Show

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Riyadh Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Ar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi demand for food and beverage products is enormous. It’s being fuelled by rising disposable income in the economically-flourishing kingdom, an increasing taste among a growing population for fast-food, and a liquidity-fuelled construction boom spawning ever-more hotels and restaurants. Saudi demand for food and beverage products is so big that huge quantities have to be imported. Over $5 billion worth of food and beverage products are currently imported by Saudi every year. That constitutes a whopping 63% of total Middle East food and beverage imports. The investment opportunities generated by this massive reliance on imports are obvious. For bulk commodity suppliers in particular the rapidly-expanding Saudi food and beverage market constitutes a wealth of potential. From soft drinks, juice, natural foods and breakfast cereals, to cakes and biscuits, edible oils, and poultry, it’s all in rising demand.

Saudi Agriculture 2008:The 27th International Agriculture, Water and Agri-Industry Show

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Riyadh Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Ar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom’s agriculture industry continues to grow at 8% a year, driven by the massive population growth and the increasing demand for food and food-related products. This makes it the Middle East’s largest market for agricultural products and technologies. Saudi Arabia has implemented important initiatives to develop the agricultural sector, recognizing its vital role in the drive to become less dependent on imports and meeting the growing populations needs. A large portion of the budget has been set aside to increase agricultural productivity, develop new farming areas, improve quality and marketability, and for vital water conservation projects.

Saudi Water Technology 2008: The 7th International Exhibition for Water Technology, Management and Reclamation

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Riyadh Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Ar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s agriculture sector continues to rapidly expand, thanks to an ambitious sixth Government Development Plan which seeks to develop new areas of farming, improve output quality, and increase productivity. The effort is designed to help the Kingdom – whose population is growing fast - attain agricultural self-sufficiency while at the same time reducing reliance on oil. Generous Government incentives and subsidies, along with a provision for $1 billion in loans through the Saudi Arabian Agricultural Bank, have translated into significant growth in the country’s total farmable area, a growing number of exciting new farming projects, rising agricultural exports and increased interest in the sector on the part of international suppliers and manufacturers of agricultural technology, equipment and machinery.

Saudi Gardentech 2008:The 7th International Trade Show for Garden, Turf Products and Services

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Riyadh Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Ar Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s garden and landscaping sector is growing at an unprecedented rate. High oil prices have translated into excess liquidity and a higher standard of living. The Kingdom’s citizens are eager to spend not just on better housing, but on the high-end gardens and landscapes that transform houses into a real lifestyle statement. Demand for the full range of gardening and landscaping equipment is soaring. High oil prices have prompted not only a housing boom in Saudi Arabia but also fast-paced construction of hotels, office complexes, restaurants, and recreation facilities. Across the construction board, real estate developers, municipalities and individual project owners are fuelling landscaping and garden sector growth. Increased environmental awareness among Saudi Arabia’s ever-younger population has accelerated the trend.

Pack Expo International 2008

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois United States

PACK EXPO International will focus on the latest developments in packaging technology and will showcase exhibitors' state-of-the-art advances in packaging machinery, converting machinery, materials, packages and containers, and components. The most prominent companies in the industry will be exhibiting and making product introductions at the show. PACK EXPO International is a biennial event (every other year) - ideal timing for important industry updates and new product technology.

ICC - International Commercial Arbitration in Latin America: The ICC Perspective

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 11, 2009,
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel South Beach Miami, Florida United States

As approaches to key issues may differ from one region to another, the success of an arbitration depends greatly on an understanding of local legal cultures and attitudes. The purposes of this 6th Annual ICC Conference on International Commercial Arbitration in Latin America will be to shed light on aspects of International Commercial Arbitration that are particularly relevant to Latin America.

Finance & Accounting: Certified Fixed Assets Professional, Nov 2008

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai United Arab Emirates

Learn up-to-date rules covering the managing and accounting for fixed assets.

Gain knowledge of depreciation management techniques and how they affect their operations.

Be able to correctly recognize and measure fixed assets.

Report fixed assets accurately by adhering to internationally recognized conventions.

Understand how to manage disposals, impairment, sales, and exchange of assets.

Contracts & Projects: Managing Projects using Microsoft Projects, Dubai

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Practice the basic project management foundational skills by following the project life cycle in compliance with Project Management Institute standards.
* Understand and apply project management tools and techniques to deliver the projects on time and within budget.
* Use Microsoft Project as a planning, tracking, and reporting tool.
* Identify the capabilities of Microsoft Project in scheduling, costing, resource allocating, and analyzing the progress of the project.

Communication Skills: Interpersonal Communication

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Renaissance 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.

Leadership & Management: The Professional Supervisor, English

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 13, 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.

BankTech Middle East 2008

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 10, 2008,
Raffles Hotel Dubai United Arab Emirates

BankTech Middle East hosts C-level executives from the Middle East and North Africa’s largest banks and financial institutions who are actively seeking customized solutions for the IT needs of their institution. Bank Tech Middle East is focused towards the needs of CIOs and IT directors and serves as a unique opportunity for them to learn, evaluate and seek customized solutions for their bank’s IT needs.

Bank Tech Middle East provides a unique platform for C-level executives to brainstorm on the latest IT implementation strategies for the future.

Emotional Intelligence: Strategies for Success

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

*Understand the nature and theories underlying Emotional Intelligence EI.

* Define the various EI competencies and identify areas for improvement as needed.

* Identify their personal strengths and blind spots revealed through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator MBTI and EI self assessments.

* Determine the impact of different leadership styles and their associated competencies on organizational climate.

Simplification of Work Processes and Procedure, Dubai

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Renaissance Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Analyze the basic concepts and steps in work simplification.

* Practice the use of flow charts, office layout charts and work distribution charts.

* Simplify complicated procedures as part of a number of case studies.

* Analyze and distribute work allocated to employees in an organizational unit.

* Justify how the simplification of work procedures will increase individual and organizational productivity.

Leadership & Management: Successful Planning, Organizing and Control, Dubai

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

* Apply the critical managerial and supervisory functions of planning, organizing and control.
* Use the planning cycle for effective results.

* Link the strategic plan to departmental action plans and schedules.

* Plan and schedule departmental projects.

* Manage the plan with performance measurement.

Customer Service Excellence: How to Win and Keep Customers

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
Jeddah Marriott Hotel, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

&bull Practice the techniques of managing customer expectations and delighting them.

&bull Agree on a strategy to recover from major drawbacks and regain the loyalty of customers.

Internet & Web Marketing

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
Burjuman Rotana Suites, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Reach their buyers directly, establishing a personal link with current and prospective customers. Reach niche buyers with targeted and effective messages.

&bull Publish content people want to read and that search engines reward with high rankings.

&bull Understand how tools like blogs, podcasts, webcasts and social networking can be used to enhance their company's online presence.

&bull Do a step-by-step approach for building an online marketing strategy and an action-plan to create online leadership for their organization.

Materials and Supply Chain Management

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Define the objectives and functions of materials management (purchasing, stock control, stores and physical distribution) and how they relate to each other.

&bull Present and discuss the specifications needed for each of the materials management functions in order to optimize the usage of personnel, facilities and capital.

&bull Use the right key performance indicators KPIs for the measurement and evaluation of the supply chain department performance.

&bull Plan to deal and work with the problems and constraints related to materials management in the Arab World.

Fundamentals of Business Writing

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Sheraton Khalidya Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

&bull Write effective memos, letters and e-mails.

&bull Apply specific information gained regarding the correct and most modern methods of written communication.

&bull Select the most effective use of language for the particular medium being used.

&bull Learn the basic structure of the English language.

Powerful Retail Selling

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 13, 2008,
Renaissance Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

&bull Develop the necessary competence and attitude to maximize sales and create long-term customer loyalty.

&bull Understand customer behavior in a retail environment.

&bull Use practical selling skills to guide their customers through a defined customer decision process.

&bull Ensure a positive shopping experience.

Energy Infrastructure World - Middle East

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
Doha, Qatar

The Middle East and North Africa are the most important energy regions of the world, with the growth of the world’s economy depending on their ability to match the tremendous energy demand with secure, responsive supply.

Oil, gas, renewables, cleantech, coal, nuclear – all are on the table as institutional investors, private equity and VC funds, energy companies, Government and banks all work towards funding the energy demand in the region.

New projects are being announced daily – and innovative investment and funding vehicles are in demand as infrastructure owners look to capital markets to fund their exciting plans.

2nd Annual Customer Contact 2008, Europe

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 12, 2008,
Hilton Barcelona, Barcelona Spain

Frost & Sullivan's Customer Contact 2008, Europe is where you need to be to get the latest strategic, tactical and operational information you need to drive customer satisfaction and excellence in the contact centre. It delivers the thought leadership, tools and techniques to make it happen, and dives deep into success factors including your people (agents are your most valuable asset), the processes (and the metrics that drive them), and the enabling technologies (underlying it all).

Customer Contact 2008, Europe is value-packed: Sunday: A relaxed and fun-filled day, including a tour of Barcelona, a networking reception and dinner. Monday -Tuesday: The General Session features keynotes, case histories and executive bulletins delivering compelling industry thought leadership. The Exhibit Hall provides an opportunity to meet leading solutions providers. 13 Interactive Sessions enable you to actively engage and benchmark with your peers and tailor the content to your specific needs. Three tracks focus on the top concerns of customer contact centre executives:

Track 1: Customer Experience Strategy
Track 2: Strategic Outsourcing
Track 3: Contact Centre and Agent Performance Optimisation

China Trials 2008: Global Clinical Development Summit

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 11, 2008,
Crowne Plaza Century Park Shanghai Shanghai (munic.) China

The Most Comprehensive China Clinical Development Conference Ever.

• The ONLY industry-focused China global clinical development conference taking place in China

• Two distinct tracks for companies already in China and companies new to China

• Network with hundreds of your peers in the clinical development industry from the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and China

• Over 50 expert speakers, ALL with "on-the-ground" clinical experience in China

• Be introduced to ALL the leading GCP & ICH-compliant CROs in China & Asia-Pacific

• Learn from case studies from companies that have successfully conducted trials for small & large molecules, vaccines, and medical devices in China

International Conference on Particles And Nuclei (PANIC 2008)

Nov 9, 2008 - Nov 14, 2008,
Dan Eilat Hotel Eilat, Israel

This Conference is the 18th in the series of triennial conferences which bring together the Particle and Nuclear Physics communities. The series started in 1964 at CERN with a small meeting organized by Torleif Ericson and the late Victor Weisskopf and Amos de-Shalit and was followed by the second PANIC meeting which was open to all and held in Israel, at the Weizmann Institute in 1967.

PANIC08 will consist of plenary talks and a number of parallel sessions. The scientific program will address a broad range of topics at the interface between particle, nuclear, and astrophysics. Special emphasis will be devoted to recent discoveries and first results from new facilities expected to be available by the time of the conference.