Global exhibition on subcontracting and partnership

The world faces today the challenges of massive credit shortages in the financial markets, and as mature markets see their economies contract, many investors are turning again to the industry sectors. Furthermore, all the governments within Gulf region are looking to diversify their industries and are allocating subsidies and cheap feedstock on the basis of specialist technologies. In 2009, the combined economies of the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) will witness a real growth rate of 2.4%, despite the world economic crisis and the fall of oil prices, according to Global Investment House. Among the GCC peers, Qatar is likely to remain insulated with a staggering 9.4% real GDP growth rate in 2009, according to World Bank reports. Driven by a solid demand from private and public sectors alike, the Middle East industrial sector is experiencing unprecedented development, providing leadership and investment for developing regional based industries and investing in overseas technologies and production facilities. This new economic environment is creating unrivaled sales, investment and subcontracting opportunities, and the 12th Industrialists Conference and the Global Exhibition of Industrial Subcontracting and Partnership are meant to address them. The Industrialists Conference and the Global Exhibition on Subcontracting & Partnership is the most prestigious of its kind in the Gulf region. It is held every two years in a different country, and is attended by the six Ministers of Industry of the GCC countries. The last edition was held in Abu Dhabi and attracted more than 700 participants from the region and beyond. Participants during the 11th edition were mostly from the GCC countries (92%), with managerial level (87%). A majority (72%) came from the private sector. The 12th edition of the Industrialists Conference and the Global Exhibition on Subcontracting & Partnership is scheduled to take place on 22 - 24 November 2009 at the Qatar International Exhibition Centre in Doha, Qatar. It is under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, The Emir of the State of Qatar. The Industrialists'' Conference has always presented top international speakers, such the German ex-Chancelor Gerhard Schroeder at the last edition in 2008 in Abu Dhabi. The 12th conference main topic will be the future of the industry in the GCC region for the next ten years, and the means and ways to create links and partnerships between the Gulf industries and companies around the world to enhance the industrial production in the GCC region. Among the topics to be addressed are: Future Industry In GCC Countries Vision 2020 ; Strategic Initiatives In Industrial Policy Formulation And Co-Ordination; Projects Financing And Financial Services ; International Co- Operation In Research And Technology ; Industrial Linkages And Partnerships ; New Trends In Supply Chain Management ; and Industrial Products And Potential Market. Exhibitors have the choice between two complementary exhibitions: 晻 Global Exhibition on Industrial Subcontracting & Partnership - Petrochemicals & Plastics This is the region''s premier meeting place for petrochemical and plastic professionals. This exhibition is for all manufacturers and suppliers looking to reach key decision makers and conduct business in the petrochemical and plastics industries. 晻 The Industrialists'' Conference International Exhibition This exhibition is linked to the Industrialists Conference. It is a comprehensive show meant to cater for all the needs of Gulf industrialists, specially the small and medium enterprises, from machinery and equipment to services and consulting. The Gulf Organisation for Industrial Consul t ing, organiser of the 12th Industrialists Conference, has a long track in conference organisation in the Gulf and Europe. For more information about the event, please check : www.goic.orAdidas NMD R1