Organised by
Supported by
Under the Patronage of His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Public Works, Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority – Land and Maritime
Rail, Road & Maritime Infrastructure Technology
conference incorporating: 6th Middle East Rail Opportunities
25 - 27 October 2015 Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
www.natrans-arabia.com/conference
“Welcome to NATRANS Arabia the regions premier conference for the rail road and maritime sectors. Supported by the ‘UAE Federal Transport Authority’, and held under the patronage of “His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Belhaif al Nuaimi, Minister of Public Works Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority”, we are proud to invite you to the GCCs most important transport event of the year. Now incorporating 3 key conferences. 6th Middle East Rail Opportunities Summit The designs of the nearly $200 billion (Dh734.490 billion) rail networks, which will run down the Gulf coast from Kuwait, through Saudi Arabia, to the UAE and Oman, with branches linking Bahrain and Qatar, will be completed by the end of this year or in the first quarter of next year. Construction on the network already in progress will be fully operational in 2018. Abu Dhabi is leading the GCC rail network drive with its Dh40 billion Etihad Rail project. The 1,200-km line, planned to be completed in 2018.
The Middle East Road Conference Regional mega Road project are set to grow at a rapid pace over the next 5 years valued at $32 billion. Join the region’s most important conference for the international traffic management, (ITS), parking, road safety & maintenance of and transport infrastructure projects, such as multimodal systems and management have helped decrease accidents and the use of ITS technology in road safety. Gain a comprehensive market overview and understand where the key regional opportunities are taking place.
The Middle East Maritime Conference Investments in the maritime industry is expected to reach $66 billion (Dh242 billion) in the next three years, with the UAE contributing 30 per cent to 35 per cent of the Middle East’s projected investments total investment valued at $190 billion (Dh697.3 billion) over the next three years. With the expansion of regional shipping companies into world-class players the global significance of its ports and facilities is more important than ever to be kept up to date of the latest industry developments. Feature some of the world’s best case studies on how operational, logistics challenges and complexities can be overcome. The dedicated conference streams will host a range of top emirati transport delegations involved in the multi-billion dollar sectors for rail, road and maritime involving government bodies such as the Department of Transport, The Road Transport Authority, Etihad Rail, Abu Dhabi Ports, DP World and the Ministry of Public Works. We are also pleased to announce the attendance of top Transport Ministers. With over 50 high ranking VIPs and hundreds of key government decision makers attending this year’s conference will educate delegates in the opportunities available across the region.
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THE DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER PANEL His Excellency Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi Minister of Public Works and Chairman of the Federal Authority for Land and Maritime Transport Adel Alghaberi, UN ESCWA First Economic Affairs Officer, Egypt Angelo De Jong, Abu Dhabi Terminals Senior Manager Projects, UAE Arif Mehmood, Department Of Transport, Safety Planning Specialist, Integrated Planning Division Capt. Engineer Marzouq AlZaabi, Smart Traffic Centre PM, Abu Dhabi Police, UAE Christian Schang, SNCF réseau Project Director, France Dan Athol, Network Rail, General Manager Saudi Arabia & Dubai, UAE Dr. Fethi Filali, QMIC (Qatar Mobility Innovations Center), Head of Technology Development & Applied Research, Qatar Dr. Walid Damaj, Al Ain Municipality, AdvisorInternal Roads and Infrastructure Division, UAE
Edwin Lammers, Port of Sohar Executive Commercial Manager, Oman
Mike Shears, UK Trade and Investment, UKTI Specialist – Railway
Eng. Laith H. DABABNEH, Ministry of Transport, Jordan, Sectretary General, Jordan
Mohammed al-Mudharreb, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), Director of Rail Operation, Rail Agency
Essam Selim, Egyptian National Railways Ex Chairman & M D, Egypt Gem Beemsterboer, Port of Amsterdam International B.V., Project Manager Gil Howarth, Chief Executive, Howarth & Co, Founder, UK National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering, UK Hamid Al Kathiri, Salalah Port Authority Deputy General Manager, Oman Hiroyuki WATANABE, Senior Manager. East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Belgium Hussein Khansaheb, RTA Acting Marine Director, UAE Jukka Riivari, Lean Parking, Chief Executive Officer Leslie Buzzell, ESI Rail, Chief Executive Officer Loay Ghazaleh, Ministry of Works, Bahrain Advisor To H.E Under-secretary of the Ministry of Works
Mohammed Serroukh, ITS Arab, Director General Prof Dr. Kim Jraiw, National Traffic and Transport Strategy 2010-2020 for Kuwait (UNGov. Project), Technical Director Richard Harris, ITS UK, International Director, UK Senior Representative, Etihad Rail, UAE Senior Representative, British Transport Police, London Senior Representative, Urban Planning Council, UAE Senior Representative, Urban Planning Council, UAE Senior Representative, PTV Group Senior Representative, Kistler Stephen Lambert, Municipality of Abu Dhabi, Road Safety Audit Team Leader
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Rail Attendee Profile Chairmen, Chief Technology Officers, Vice Chairmen, Secretary Generals, Partners, CEO’s, Presidents, Sr. Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Regional Directors, Heads of Projects,Transport Advisors,Engineers, Editors, Managers, Senior Managers, General Managers, Project Managers, Managers, Transport Consultants, Rail Consultants & Advisors, Trade & Investment Advisors Departments • • • • • • • •
Ministry of Transport Department of Transport Urban Planning Directives for Rail & Metro Finance Land Transport Plant & Installation Managers Technology Heads
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Infrastructure Maintenance & Repair Business Development Telecommunication Civil Engineering Rolling Stock Strategic Planning Procurement & Contracts
ROAD Attendee Profile High-Ranking Government Officials and Representatives, Company Presidents, Chairmen, VP, Managing Directors, General Managers, High-Ranking Police Officers,Transport Policy Officers,Transport and Fleet Managers, Administrators and Directors,Road and Traffic Consultants,Highway Engineers, Directors, Managers, Team leaders Organisations • Government Municipalities • Transport Authorities • Clients and Advisory Bodies
• Associations and Universities • Professionals Involved in All Aspects of ITS • Road Safety Advocate Groups and Road Users Groups
MARITIME Attendee Profile CEO‘s, Directors, Division Heads, General Managers, Senior Managers, Managers and Specialists of: • • • • •
Port and Terminal Operations Commercial Strategy Port Planning and Design
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Engineering or Technical Infrastructure or Facility Cargo Marine Finance and Investment
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Developers Engineers and Port Designers Marine Equipment Manufacturers Marine Consultants Insurance Companies Financial Institutions
From the following sectors: • • • • • • •
Ministries Port Authorities Port Operators Terminal Operators Terminal Technology Providers Terminal Services Providers Marine Infrastructure
KEY FOCUS SESSIONS • Developing a competitive, sustainable and future-proof rail network for GCC • Effective interoperability among the new railway systems of the Middle East • Selecting the correct signaling and telecom technology to meet your needs effectively
• Automated & Robotic parking • Parking guidance systems • Parking Engineering & Designs • Traffic Management and Surveillance • ITS & SCADA integration
• Metro and Suburban Rail: Country Project Updates
• How ITS can improve Traffic Quality and Traffic Safety
• Integrated public transport for sustainable urban development
• Role of automation in efficient port operations
• Shared parking analysis & parking planning for the Gulf region • Functional design on parking structures
• Country Ports Expansion Project Updates • The Use of Geo-spatial Technologies in Port Security, Disaster
Day 1 | 25 October 2015 - Plenary for ALL Delegates 7:45 Conference registration opens with breakfast & coffees 8:45 Conference starts 9:00 Welcome address from Fleming Gulf – Alexander Heuff, Exhibitions Director 9:05 Conference Opening Address from, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Belhaif al Nuaimi, Minister of Public Works Chairman of the Federal Transport Authority,Land & Maritime 9:10 Welcome Note from the GCC Minister of Transport 9:20 Welcome Note from Etihad Rail, CEO Eng. Faris Saif Al Mazrouei 9:30 Welcome Note from Abu Dhabi Ports 9:45 Break for Opening Ceremony of the Exhibition & Coffee Break 10:00 Gathering for the grand opening of NATRANS Arabia Exhibition 2015
STREAM A: 6th Middle East Rail Opportunities 10:30 Etihad Rail Working towards the objective for further diversification of the UAE’s economy as set by the National Charter 2021 and the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030
10:50 The UAE Master Plan • Public and private sector partnerships • Regional integration and participation in global markets • Integrated development and operation of transport infrastructure Mohammed al-Mudharreb, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) Director of Rail Operation, Rail Agency
11:10 Presentation by Associate Sponsor | AEDAS Senior Representative, AEDAS
11:30 Japanese experience of Highspeed Shinkanse Hiroyuki WATANABE, East Japan Railway Company (JR East) Senior Manager
11:50 Presentation by Urban Planning Council Senior Representative, Urban Planning Council, UAE
12:10 Presentation by UKTi Mike Shears, UK Trade and Investment, UKTI Specialist – Railway
12:30 Prayer Break & Lunch
STREAM B: Middle East Road Conference 10:30 An insight into the Surface Transport Master Plan which develops Plan 2030’s conceptual transport strategy into a detailed Master Plan Senior Representative, Urban Planning Council
10:50 Integrated public transport for sustainable urban development • Vision for Integrated Urban Mobility • Public transport issues • Support sustainable transport policies Capt. Engineer Marzouq AlZaabi, Abu Dhabi Police, UAE Smart Traffic Centre PM
11:10 Presentation by Silver Sponsor | PTV Group Senior Representative, PTV Group
11:30 Paradigm Shift to Design Sustainable Transportation Systems • Why we are NOT successful in establishing sustainable transportation systems? • What needs to be done to achieve what we desire? Arif Mehmood, Department Of Transport Safety Planning Specialist,I ntegrated Planning Division, UAE
11:50 Transport Demand Management (TDM) - Impacts on Congestion Alleviation and Road Safety Enhancement in Urban Aeeas Prof Dr. Kim Jraiw, Technical Director, National Traffic and Transport Strategy 2010-2020 for Kuwait (UN-Gov. Project)
12:10 Presentation by Associate Sponsor | Kistler Senior Representative, Kistler
12:30 Prayer Break & Lunch
Day 1 | 25 October 2015 - Plenary for ALL Delegates STREAM A: 6th Middle East Rail Opportunities 13:30 The challenges of moving from a construction project to an operational railway Organisation • Continuity with Construction • Designing an organisation • Recruiting an organisation Acceptance Process • Asset Lists • Supporting information – Training, O&M Manuals • Handover Process Stages Policies & Procedures • Rule Book • Standards • Occupational Health & Safety • Maintenance Standards Dan Athol, Network Rail Consulting General Manager Saudi Arabia & Dubai
14:00 Panel Discussion - Smart City, Urban Planning and the Role of ICT • Exploring the current infrastructure and resources • Planning for the future • Role of authorities and policy makers Panelists: Dan Athol, Network Rail Consulting General Manager Saudi Arabia & Dubai Loay Ghazaleh, Ministry of Works, Bahrain Advisor To H.E UnderSecretary of the Ministry of Works Hiroyuki WATANABE, East Japan Railway Company (JR East) Senior Manager
14:30 Afternoon Coffee & Networking 15:00 Trade Cost Issue and the Impact of Rail on it Adel Alghaberi, UN ESCWA First Economic Affairs Officer
15:30 Panel Discussion - Role of Railways in reducing the cost of doing business • Challenges facing the Middle East railway sector • Future outlook & strategic objectives • Framework for joint project implementation Panelists: Mike Shears, UK Trade and Investment UKTI Specialist – Railway Adel Alghaberi, UN ESCWA First Economic Affairs Officer Dan Athol, Network Rail General Manager Saudi Arabia & Dubai
16:00 Closing Remarks from the Event Chair 16:05 Afternoon Coffee & Networking & Expo Tour
STREAM B: Middle East Road Conference 13:30 Smart Parking Solutions for People using Mass Transit • Why Space efficiency matters • Why Robotic parking is superior solution • How the Consumer should experience parking services Jukka Riivari, Lean Park, Chief Executive Officer
13:50 From Good to Great - From Individual ITS Solutions to fully integrated mobility services • ITS already provide huge benefits including – safety, efficiency, comfort, convenience, environmental, economic, social etc as we use them to improve our transportation and mobility for people and for goods • However, up until now there has been a tendency to implement just single application solutions rather than joined up suites of ITS based services working together • As our understanding of the value of data analytics and our IT back office solutions improves, we are beginning to overcome the barriers to integrated mobility services (e.g institutional and organizational challenges) as we strive to secure coordinated transportation and mobility services Richard Harris, ITS UK, International Director, UK
14:10 Road Traffic Safety and Enforcement • International best-practice framework for managing road safety risks • Transport planning, fleet management, occupational health and safety • Road Traffic Safety (RTS) Management Systems Thomas Edelmann, RoadSafetyUAE Founder and Managing Director
14:30 Afternoon Coffee & Networking 15:00 Managing low vehicle emissions • Overview of auto fuel economy and emission trends • Competitiveness of alternative technologies Dr. Walid Damaj, Al Ain Municipality Advisor-Internal Roads and Infrastructure Division, UAE
15:20 Parking is part of the Transport Solution – what does this means for operators, equipment vendors, government, landlords and customers? • Outstanding use of on street and public space • Excellence in technology and innovation • Smart Parking Initiatives Loay Ghazaleh, Ministry of Works Advisor To H.E Under-secretary of the Ministry of Works, Bahrain
15.40 Traffic Management and Surveillance • Innovative and cost effective solutions which match global safety standards and optimize traffic and transport operations • Urban Traffic Control System • Maintenance & Operation of Traffic Signal Dr. Fethi Filali, QMIC (Qatar Mobility Innovations Center) Head of Technology Development & Applied Research, Qatar
16:00 Closing Remarks from the Event Chair
Day 2 | 26 October 2015 - Plenary for ALL Delegates 8:15 Registration and Coffee 9:10 Opening remarks from the chair 9:15 PLANERY PANEL SESSION – Effective Interoperability among the Transport systems of the Middle East • • • •
Coping with future economic and societal needs in the region Development of an integrated and coherent transport system for the Middle East Fostering the economic regional and national development agenda, supporting growth and strengthening national capacity integration within the GCC
10:00 Coffee Break
STREAM A: 6th Middle East Rail Opportunities 10:30 Slot Reserved for Esi Rail Leslie Buzzell, ESI Rail, Chief Executive Officer
11:00 Passenger Information Systems
• Railway Communication Systems • Monitoring and controlling railway systems using the latest technology • Meeting the passenger needs and delivering an all new experience Mohammed Serroukh, Director General, ITS Arab
11:30 Developing a Workforce to Operate and Maintain a 21st Century Railway
• Identifying the skills required and the numbers of personnel • Training the workforce • Accrediting the Training Organisations and Trainers Gil Howarth, Chief Executive, Howarth & Co Founder, UK National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering, UK
12:00 Presentation by Ministry of Transport, Jordan Eng. Laith H. DABABNEH, Ministry of Transport - The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Sectretary General
12:30 Prayer Break & Lunch 13:30 Service and Homologation of the 4 HSL in France that will occur in the next two years
STREAM B: Middle East Maritime Conference 10:30 Increasing terminal capacity and performance by centralised berth planning, automated yard and vessel planning and equipment control • Modernizing ports to cope with rapid increase in cargo • Improving the efficiency of the back-land operations to help throttle that controls the velocity of the entire system. Hussein Khansaheb, RTA, Acting Marine Director, UAE
11:10 Presentation by Port of Amsterdam Gem Beemsterboer, Port of Amsterdam International B.V. Project Manager
11:50 Investment opportunities in ports development and terminal operations in the Middle East • Long-term terminal lease deals enable attractive returns on investment • Multi-modal aspect of a port and its facilities; Major selling point to the shipping lines and win over local authorities • Legal complexity in many of the terminal ventures embarked upon Angelo De Jong, Abu Dhabi Terminals Senior Manager Projects, UAE
12:30 Lunch
14:30 Afternoon Coffee & Networking
13:30 The UPC has developed the Abu Dhabi 2030 Urban Structure Framework Plan to optimize the city’s development through a 25-year program of urban evolution. In doing so, it is laying the foundations for a socially cohesive and economically sustainable community that preserves the Emirate’s unique cultural heritage. This foresight to plan for infrastructure ahead of time is a key example of a visionary governance
15:00 Presentation by Ministry of Works, Bahrain
14:00 Round Table discussion
Christian Schang, SNCF réseau, Project Director
14:00 0Risks involved in Railways
• Risks involved in stages of rail construction • Design, Construction, Operation & Maintenance Essam Selim, Egyptian National Railways, Ex Chairman & M D
Loay Ghazaleh, Ministry of Works, Bahrain Advisor To H.E Under-secretary of the Ministry of Works
15:30 Panel Discussion - Localization and Skill Development
• Importance of localization and skill development to help build a community • Overcoming skills shortage to ensure infrastructure delivery • Preserving and creating jobs within the region Moderator: Gil Howarth, Chief Executive, Howarth & Co Founder, UK National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering, UK
16:00 Closing Remarks from the Event Chair
16:05 Afternoon Coffee & Networking & Expo Tour
Senior Representative, Urban Planning Council, UAE
A) Demand for ro/ro, breakbulk and heavy lift transport across the region B) Role of automation in efficient port operations C) Ship operation and security D) Regional ports and regulatory considerations E) Port incentives for greener ships F) Use of LNG as a fuel and its availability in the region
Panelists Hamid Al Kathiri, Salalah Port Authority Deputy General Manager, Oman Angelo De Jong, Abu Dhabi Terminals Senior Manager Projects, UAE Hussein Khansaheb, RTA, Acting Marine Director, UAE
14:30 Coffee Break 15:00 Enhancing efficiency and security of a container terminal
• The Use of Geospatial Technologies in Port Security, Disaster Preparedness and Resumption of Operations • Convergence of Physical Security and Cyber Security • Reassessing your threats and vulnerabilities
15:30 Providing fuel bunkering facilities & infrastructure
• Dealing with regulations that affect operations within the bunkering industry • Technology involved • Operational risk involved and middle east fuel bunkering infrastructure assessment
16:00 Chairman’s summary and end of conference