MEED Rail 2011

Day One Day Two Masterclass

Previous attendees

Al Habtoor Leighton Group
Al Shoula Group
Balfour Beatty
Bechtel Civil
Besix
BNP Paribas

Speakers

Richard Bowker CBE
Etihad Rail

Welcome to MENA Rail Projects 2011

Outstanding Contribution to MENA Rail Award:

Awarded to:

Dr. Rumaih Al Rumaih
Chief Executive Officer
Saudi Railway Company (SAR)
Dr. Rumaih will share his insights with Edmund O’Sullivan, Chairman, MEED Events on the Saudi Arabian rail sector and the achievements of the North-South Rail Link.

89% of delegates surveyed said the networking opportunities at Rail Projects 2010 were very good or excellent

Only at MENA Rail 2011:

Insightful updates on the status of key projects and next phase development directly from the clients
Unique balance of major developers, operators, government officials, investors, suppliers and advisors
Latest information on the role of the private sector and the success of the newly implemented PPP model
Exact figures on current investment levels and project value forecasts
Advice on designing planning and construction challenges from leading rail organisations

New for 2011:

Strategic policy updates directly from the Ministries
Direct opinions from key stakeholders during live debate sessions
Country focused case studies showcasing actual, real-time developments
VIP breakfast briefing providing data and facts on MENA’s rail market
“Rail Project of the Year” Award recognising the achievements of an innovative MENA Rail Project

	Richard Bowker CBE, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Rail will present an update on the UAE’s major freight rail infrastructure development and the next phases of project construction for the Etihad Rail projects			Jordan’s unique approach to railway development is the topic under discussion with H.E. Eng. Mohannad S. Qudah, Minister, Ministry of Transport Jordan. He will provide project update and next phase plans.

	Reviewing Qatar’s integrated rail projects is Eng. Abdulla bin Abdulaziz Turki al-Subaie, Managing Director, Qatar Railways who will outline the key stages of rail development and the long-term strategy for sustainability			Martin Bay, Vice Chairman, Qatar Railways Development Company will be highlighting the developments and timeline expectations for Qatar’s integrated rail links and the opportunities they will generate

	Saudi Arabian’s innovative rail developments and achievements will be showcased by Dr. Rumaih Al Rumaih, Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Railway Company (SAR) who will also receive his award for outstanding contribution to regional MENA rail projects			Discover more about Iraq’s substantial rail plans and opportunities during Helal A.A. AlQurayshi, Director of Railways, IRR (Iraqi Republic Railways), Ministry of Transport Iraq’s presentation.

The Middle East and North African rail industry offers some of the most exciting business opportunities in the transportation sector. The six GCC states are planning the development of a world-class integrated rail network designed to carry both passengers and freight.

Each of these countries also have their own national rail plans both planned and underway with many exciting upcoming projects such as Qatar’s Red Line – the first line of the Doha Metro.

The Red Line is part of the $25bn rail plan to be rolled out in Qatar, and with Qatar recently winning the rights to host the 2022 Fifa World Cup, rail development plans are now high on the agenda for transportation stakeholders in Qatar. Doha has committed to building more than $40bn-worth of transport infrastructure.

In Saudi Arabia, development of the Mecca Mass Rail Transit (MMRT) is progressing which consists of 4 lines and will run for about 113 kms around Mecca city centre. It will include approximately 24 stations.

The UAE is one of the region’s most advanced markets in terms of rail schemes. The tender process for the national railway is progressing quickly and according to schedule.

But mega projects such as these come with a myriad of challenges such as interoperability issues, financing and resourcing. MEED’s MENA Rail Projects 2011 conference is designed to provide a critical review of these major projects which will reveal key challenges, insights and business opportunities for the rail industry focused on projects in the MENA region.

This is an ideal chance to meet and network with the key players shaping the future direction of the rail sector. MEED’s conference will bring together the leading regional stakeholders to deliver up-to-the minute information on the current status of region’s major light and heavy railway projects.

You will meet: