"Formidable Growth Amid Political Uncertainty In The Middle East"

"Neighboring GCC countries (Kuwait & Oman) have announced major infrastructure projects that will absorb a significant exportable quantity from the UAE... In addition, Qatar is expected to spend almost US$60 billionwithin next five years in order to be ready to accommodate the 2022 FIFA World Cup..." Feb 2011, World Cement

"The multi-speed recovery of the construction sector in Oman is expected to continue on the background of the improving economic environment...Oman Cement Company expects the demand for cement to reach 5 million t this year." Aggregate Research, April 2011

"Saudi Arabia's cement sector recorded sales growth of 16 per cent in April, the highest in more than a year. The news is a sign confidence in the economy and appetite for projects is increasing." ConstructionWeekOnline, June 2011

With the global economy continuing to recover, cement consumption is on the rise with the revival of the construction sector and the announcement of some major infrastructure projects in countries like Qatar, Oman & Kuwait. Turkey, a top cement exporter to key markets like Russia and other parts of Europe is expected to grow by 60% in the next 10 years and ranked as the fourth biggest exporter in the orld (Source: Hurriyet Daily News, Jan 2011). However, not all is rosy for the Middle East cement sector as political unrest has forced a number of projects to be scaled back or suspended. Cement producers are also faced with escalating raw material cost forcing production cost and cement prices to be volatile.

Driven by demand, will the Middle East see greater opportunities in 2012 and compensate for the hit caused by the political tension?

CMT's 6th MiddleEast CemenTrade will shed insights on the evolving cement sector from global to regional to country perspectives.

CMT's 6th Middle East CemenTrade will highlight both critical issues & market intelligence:

• Global trade flow and impact on the Arab nation
• Role of Turkey as the crossroad between Europe & Middle East
• Cement market analysis covering the GCC & Levant region
• Reality of the construction sector - medium to long term outlook
• Logistics challenges, freight market outlook, alternative fuels, etc

Top 5 Must Attend Reasons

1. Focused session on key markets - Oman, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Russia & Saudi Arabia
2. CEO Panel Discussion on uncertainty in the Arab world & implication for cement producers
3. Striking a balance between Cement & Sustainability - Role of Middle East
4. Cementitious options in light of escalating raw material & production costs
5. Networking opportunities with the who's who of the cement world
   

Confirmed Speakers:

• MF Global
• Turkish Cement Manufacturers Association
• Oman Cement Company
• Al Badia Cement JSC
• Saman Cement Co.
• General Carbon Advisory Services
• Zag International
• Najran Cement Co.
• The European Cement Association (CEMBUREAU)
• Binani Industries Ltd.
• Marvel International Management and Transportation
• Howe Robinson Shipbrokers

You will network with

Senior executives from international/regional

cement producers/traders,

ready-mix concrete,

pre-cast & building materials companies,

cement raw materials suppliers
(slag, fly ash, steel, coal),

construction/infrastructure/building/

equity/research analysts,

project financiers/banks,

engineering, technology & equipment providers,

logistics & shipping companies
(dry bulk and cement carriers)

And many more!