Under The Patronage of: H.E. Yousef Hussain Kamal Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Economy and Commercer 2008 Qatar Investor Window Investment & Partnering Event On Trade, Investment, and Transfer of KnowHow Opportunities 26th 27th May 2008 Sheraton Hotel Doha, Qatar Your Opportunity for Communication, Negotiation, and DealMaking With Qatari and Gulf Investors
Event Objectives 1. The main objective of this event will be to provide an environment to facilitate collaboration between Qatari, Gulf and International Investors, who can work together to foster International investment, Joint Venture and transfer of KnowHow. Where and When? Sheraton Hotel Doha, Qatar 26th 27th May 2008 2. The event will significantly raise international awareness of the immediate, extensive advantages of doing business with Qatari and Gulf investors. It also provides an opportunity for the Qatar government to confirm and promote to an international audience, their efforts to encourage diverse and global investment, thus enhancing the economic status of Qatar as an international business centre. 3. The event will provide a platform for the promotion of Qatar as a strategic, accessible location, with an excellent and reliable infrastructure, pleasant and safe working environment, with no restrictions on profit transfer or capital repatriation all which bode well for future investment. 4. The Qatar Government will have the opportunity to significantly raise international awareness of Qatar s vision for the year 2020 and beyond. For further information on sponsorship and exhibition opportunities contact: Mr Ben Foster Tel: +44 (0) 208 998 8890 Fax: +44 (0) 208 998 8891 Email: ben@uciinternational.com Fostering, Productive, Collaboration & Action UCI will use its extensive experience in creating international businessfacilitation event to design a programme that produces a significant amount close collaboration between wellmatched parties. Specifically, the preevent activities and the event itself will be designed to directly foster: Awareness of opportunities available to all participants OnetoOne or Match Meetings between appropriate parties Memos of Understanding (MOU s) between appropriate parties Contract negotiations between appropriate parties Present your Project & Services to Qatari and Gulf Investors 2 My Colleagues and I were very pleased with the favourable response to our presentation on our company Ocean Village at the UCI international London conference 2007 Brian Stevendale, Ocean Village
EVENT PROGRAMME FOSTERING PRODUCTIVE COLLABORATION, NEGOTIATION & ACTION WELCOME RECEPTION 25th May 19:30 Opening Remarks H.E. Yousef Hussain Kamal, Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Economy and Commerce DAY 1 26th May 08:00 Registration, Exhibition and Discussion Centre opens A visual display from potential business partners to capture the attention of the delegates and to create a pleasant environment for networking and discussion during breaks in the conference program. 09:00 Welcoming Remarks Qatari Businessmen Association UCI International 09:10 Keynote Address: H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassem Al Thani, Chairman of Qatari Businessmen Association Mr. Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad, Chairman, Barwa Real Estate & CEO, Qatari Diar Mr. Tarek A. Al Malki, Chairman, Al Khalij Commercial Bank 09:40 Session 1 Panel Discussion: Qatar as a Global Investor Qatar is now a major capital exporter and a dominant player in global investment. What are the strategies that Qatar is using to develop a global investment portfolio? How are these strategies evolving over time? Is the Country getting adequate return for its investment? How does the economic development of Qatar relate to its international direct investments? Mr. Tarek A. Al Malki, Chairman, Al Khalij Commercial Bank (Qatar) Mr. Salah Mohammed Jaidah, Qatar Islamic Bank, CEO (Qatar) Dr. Laurent du Cadet, CEO, Amwal (Qatar) Mr. Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad, Chairman, Barwa Real Estate & CEO, Qatari Diar 10:30 Break Coffee/Tea Break 10:50 Session 2 Panel Discussion: How to Generate Interest in, Negotiate and Close a Deal with Today s Qatari and Gulf Investors? Practical guidance from the source Panel Discussion and advice from senior level representatives from industry and finance who have had experience in closing business in Qatar, from both sides of the coin. Global industries who have serious interests in Qatar, business leaders within Qatar who have established partnerships with foreign investors and banks and advisors who are involved in the facilitation of such transactions. Dr. Khalid A. Al Dughaither, Chairman, Arriyadh Development (KSA) Mr. Saad Zaman, CEO, Millenium Capital (UAE) Mr. Saud Baalaway, Chairman, Dubai Group (UAE)* Mr. Bassam AlOthman, Senior vice president, Markaz (Kuwait) Mr. Fahad Al Ghunaim, Chairman & CEO, First Qatar Real Estate Development Mr. Salah Nooruddin, CEO, Investate (Bahrain) 11:40 INVESTMENT SHOW CASE PRESENTATIONS The opportunity for companies to present their investment and transfer of KnowHow projects to Qatari investors and Business Leaders. This session would be focussing on particular industries and Qatar local delegates will have the opportunity to hear the presentations of their choice. 3 * to be confirmed To guarantee your booking call NOW on +44 208 998 8890
Suggested Streams Real Estate Project Investments Wholesale unit sales Bulk buying of units in Projects by European, Gulf and Russian Investors Manufacturing Aerospace Chemical Food Pharmaceutical Utilities Services and consultancy Architecture Design Master Planning Transportation & Infrastructure Road Transport Water Transport Rail Transport 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Investment Show case Continue 19:30 Gala Dinner Hosted by; Manufacturing Technology Packaging Electrical and Electronics Energy Investment consultancy IT Construction Management Aerospace Logistics and Haulage It was an excellent finish to a most professional and useful UCI conference Peter May, Deputy Chairman, Nirah Holding DAY 2 27th May 08:30 Exhibition and Discussion Centre continues A visual display from potential business partners to capture the attention of the delegates and to create a pleasant environment for networking and discussion during breaks in the conference program. 09:00 Global Investors Round Table Discussion A further opportunity for open discussion, focusing this time on the presentations and showcases that had been heard the previous day. A key selection of global experts and advisors will be invited to review the previous day and give commentary and advice for the onetoone discussions to follow. Mr. Hubertus van der Vaart, Chairman, SEAF (U.S) Dr. Ahmed Abisourour, Chariman, Harmadaya International (Singapore) Mr. Felix Amon, Chairman, Amon Investment (U.S) 09:40 ONETOONE BUSINESS MEETINGS Let s make a deal Private business meetings between wellmatched parties. These valuable sessions enable face to face discussions between Qatar Local Businessmen, International investors and Business leaders looking for investment, Joint Venture and Transfer of Know How to Qatar.. UCI International and Qatari Businessmen Association will work with all participants to ensure a smooth and efficient meeting set up that each interested party has the opportunity to see its targeted client.. 12:30 Lunch OneToOne Business Meetings continue Throughout this meeting period, private business discussion rooms will be made available to those wishing to pursue an interest in a more suitable environment. Reports on Progress, Review of Next Steps, Closing Remarks 4. Please note that it may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the organisers to alter the content or the timing of the programme or its speakers Register NOW places are limited! Website: or Email: ben@uciinternational.com
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Qatar Investor Window 2008 REGISTRATION FORM 15% discount before 28th Feb Investment and Partnering Event 26th & 27th May 2008, Sheraton Hotel, Doha, Qatar Attendance Package Admission to the event Lunch and refreshments Programme documentation 995 per delegate OneToOne Business Meetings Package 1,950 per delegate Includes Attendance package for one delegate. Further delegates are charged at 995 per delegate Private onetoone business meetings that suites your Requirements (with companies in your own field, investors & potential business partners) Delegate Information Name (Mr Ms Mrs Miss Dr): Company/Organisation: Address: Phone: Fax: Email: Signature & Date: Number of delegates: Company Stamp/Authorisation: Presentation Package per company Includes Attendance package for two delegates from the same company. Further delegates are charged at 995 per delegate) Presentation to Qatari and Gulf investors Private onetoone business meeting that suites your requirements (with companies in your own field, investors & potential business partners) Gala Dinner Additional Services (call us for more details) Project presentation coaching, preparation 1,295 advice & assistance Advertisement in the conference brochure: Half Page Colour 1,495 Full Page Colour 2,495 Video synopsis 250 Gala dinner 120 Sponsorship Opportunities We have sponsorship opportunities available to give your organisation valuable exposure and numerous special benefits. For more information, call +44 (0)20 8998 8890 2,950 Exhibition Package 2,950 per company Includes Attendance package for two delegates. Further delegates are charged at 995 per delegate. Exhibition stand Easy Ways to Register Fax us: +44(0)20 8998 8891 EMail us: ben@uciinternational.com Visit us online: Call us: +44(0)20 8998 8890 UCI use: Payment Details (complete as applicable) Bank Transfer I enclose a cheque or Bankers Draft made payable to UCI International for: Credit/Debit Card Card Number: Expiry Date: Valid From: Issue No (for Switch): Amount GBP: Due to limited spaces, the full fee must be paid within 10 days of receipt of the registration form. Failure to do this, your participation at the conference will not be secured. Travel Arrangements UCI arranges special rates for flights and accommodations. If you wish to book a room please contact the hotel directly stating that you are an UCI delegate. If you wish us to assist you in booking flights, please contact our London UCI office. Delegates are responsible for payments of their own travel and accommodation. If you have any additional requirements e.g. wheelchair access, large prints etc. please notify UCI at least one month before the conference date. All bookings carry a 20% liability as soon as a completed registration form has been received. To obtain 80% refund, cancellation in writing must be received by UCI International by 22 April 2008. Substitute delegates are welcome. The Organiser undertakes to ensure that the event is properly conducted on the dates indicated in this contract and every day from 9.00am to 5.00pm. The dates, the venue or the host country may however be changed by the organiser, in addition to an unforeseen circumstance or force majeure, without the participant being able to object to this or to claim compensation, if it was in the interest itself of the event, in view of its purpose and its international character, that such a change should take place, with the organiser being responsible for notifying the participant of such in writing as soon as possible in the light of the circumstances. Places Are Limited BOOK NOW To Secure Your Place