Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Congress 2011

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Under The Patronage Of The Municipality Of Abu Dhabi City

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25-27 September 2011, Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abu Dhabi 2030: Sharing The Infrastructure Vision The ONLY place you will find: 4 4 4 4 4

Exclusive focus on Abu Dhabi Tailored selection of international best practice infrastructure project and PPP case studies Comprehensive overview of infrastructure development plans for Abu Dhabi Key updates on the most talked about infrastructure projects and trends for the Emirate Unique cross section of international and local infrastructure experts committed to the Abu Dhabi market

FEATURING

Leading Procurers, Developers and Investors Tony Douglas

CEO Abu Dhabi Ports Company, UAE

International: H.E. Ali Bin Hamsa PhD

Director General – Public Private Partnership Unit Prime Minister’s Department, Malaysia

Saed Arar

Christopher Cantelmi

Senior Manager Business Development – Mubadala Infrastructure Unit Mubadala Development Company, UAE

Director of Energy and Project Finance Mubadala GE Capital, UAE

Simon Williams

Mohamed Al Hosani

Chief Economist HSBC Bank Middle East, UAE

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US$16.3 billion is being invested in desalination, power generation and waste water as a direct result of the utilities privatisation programme Economic Vision 2030: Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Commitments

Dear Executive, Almost three years since the launch of The Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, industry experts are counting Abu Dhabi among the top infrastructure developers in the GCC. With a clear focus on selected export-oriented sectors, the Emirate is supporting its ambitions for economic growth and diversification with significant infrastructure spending plans. The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Congress 2011 is the ONLY infrastructure event of its kind to focus exclusively on the Abu Dhabi market and provide a comprehensive overview of emerging development plans, achievements and opportunities across the utilities, transport, tourism and social infrastructure sectors. You will hear from a carefully selected mix of international and local government and industry decision makers and experts with: • Crucial updates on key economic, export and social infrastructure development plans • Tried and tested international best practice models from leading public private partnership procurers • Proven expertise in delivering value for money through world class infrastructure projects See pages 3 to 6 for the full agenda and details on this year’s expert speaker faculty.

…AND have the opportunity to build new relationships and foster current ones through facilitated one-2-one meetings, structured networking sessions and specially hosted speaker lunches. Come together to share the vision for delivering world class infrastructure for Abu Dhabi. I look forward to welcoming you in September.

Source: The Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030: Section Three – Engines of Abu Dhabi’s Future Economic Growth

“To achieve its vision for 2030, Abu Dhabi will continue to diversify its economy, investing in those capital-intensive, export oriented sectors in which it has or can build a competitive advantage.”

Transport: “Abu Dhabi will continue to capitalise on its strategic geographical position and excellent transport infrastructure. There is still significant scope for development, with an advanced new port under way, and development of the extensive road and rail network moving ahead.” Education: “The Emirate intends to become a regional centre of learning and culture with world class higher education institutions and schools in order to attract the best teachers and students.” Tourism: “The Emirate is…investing large amounts of funds and energy into this sector to ensure that Abu Dhabi becomes one of the world’s most attractive places for high-end tourists, while offering new facilities and leisure activities to the Emirate’s permanent residents.” Healthcare: “Abu Dhabi intends to successfully compete in this market by developing world class healthcare facilities.”

Who Will You Meet?

Infrastructure Owners

• Government ministries and municipalities • State-owned enterprises

Kind regards

Vanessa Heywood Vanessa Heywood Conference Director” Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Congress 2011

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Consortia and Developers • Developers • Construction contractors • Local and international banks • Law firms • Infrastructure investors and fund managers

Solution Providers

• EPC and engineering consultants • Equipment manufacturers • Risk consultants and insurance companies • Design, modeling and simulation software providers • Building materials suppliers

The investment outlay for phase one of the Khalifa Port is 26.5 billion AED (US$7.2 billion) 2

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Programme At A Glance Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Congress

25 September 2011

Pre Congress Seminar: Maximising The Potential Of The Public Private Partnership Model In Abu Dhabi Facilitated One-2-One Meetings

(by prior appointment for registered delegates only)

26 September 2011

27 September 2011

Networking Made Easy!

Congress Day One Congress Day Two Structured Networking

Networking Made Easy!

Speaker Hosted Lunch Tables

Networking Made Easy!

Pre Congress Energiser Day

Sunday, 25 September 2011

Kick off your personal Congress experience by taking part in an essential capacity building workshop and facilitated one-2-one sessions at this Pre Congress Energiser day! 08.30 - 13.30 Pre Congress Seminar: Cutting Through Complexity – Developing An Effective Public Private Partnership (PPP) Framework for The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Sector Workshop Outline The meltdown in the west will continue to attract expatriates to Abu Dhabi, who have taken a note of recent political and financial instability in the wider GCC region. Increased influx of expatriates will put further pressure on delivering high quality infrastructure at a much faster pace. The volatility in the oil prices does not guarantee petrodollars any more. This is a clear case of increased opportunities and complexities galore, where traditional procurement options need to be thought over. Be a part of this seminar based on real-life case studies to understand: • The benefits and risks attached to PPP procurement vis-a-vis the traditional procurement model • What constitutes an efficient procurement model • Implications of changing financing landscape in the wake of credit crunch • Relevant PPP structures for Abu Dhabi Who Should Attend This seminar is for Government, Procurers, Concessionaires, Financiers and Contractors who will deliver infrastructure for Abu Dhabi. Benefits Of Attending • Participate in discussions and exchange ideas with top tier infrastructure professionals • Find out how the latest deals have been structured • Understand the challenges ahead and know what it will take to deliver efficient and value for money infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi • Take away information on key infrastructure projects across sectors planned for Abu Dhabi Seminar Leaders Uilleam Cameron, Partner - Global Infrastructure and Projects Group, KPMG Uilleam has over 20 years of public procurement experience and has been working with public sector clients worldwide on the financing of major infrastructure projects. He has been involved in creating JVs, negotiating funding arrangements and contract structures to reflect the relative risk of various parties on infrastructure projects. Uilleam led the advisory mandate for the procurement of Abu Dhabi’s Nuclear Energy plant. Michael Palmieri, Partner - Global Infrastructure and Projects Group, KPMG Michael has over 20 years of experience spanning across private equity infrastructure fund formation and management, project and structured finance, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking and consulting. Michael most recently has been advising the public and private sector on privatisation mandates across the GCC and is currently leading the procurement of Al Ghubrah IWP. Deepak Chauhan, Manager - Global Infrastructure and Projects Group, KPMG Deepak has extensive experience advising clients across sectors in the GCC on project finance, valuation, bid advisory and other PPP engagements. He has provided commercial and financial advice on contract structuring, financial modeling, fund raising and restructuring mandates. 13.30 – 14.30 Lunch And Networking Break 14.30 – 17.30 One – 2 – One Meetings: Facilitated Networking A huge success at last year’s Saudi Arabian Infrastructure Congress, simply let us know which of the attendees you w ould like to meet and we will facilitate one-2-one meetings for you. Bring plenty of business cards – you’ll need them!

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Congress Programme

Abu Dhabi Leaders

09.30 Leaders Keynote Panel: Abu Dhabi 2030 – The Infrastructure Vision • Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification and the vision for infrastructure development • Perspectives of key growth areas in the infrastructure sector for Abu Dhabi • Models for growth: public private partnerships and future investment strategies for a dynamic, open economy H.E. Eng. Abdullah Al Shamsi, Executive Director of Municipal Infrastructure And Assets, Abu Dhabi Municipality, UAE

Eng. Al Shamsi has been Acting Executive Director, Municipal Infrastructure & Assets Sector, since 2009. He was born in Al-Ain city, Abu Dhabi Emirate where he completed his college study and obtained B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering/ Project Management at UAE University. He started his career as an Engineer Officer in the Armed Forces, Al-Ain and obtained a Masters Degree in the International Business from the Wollongton University- Australia (Dubai branch). Eng. Al Shamsi worked for many years in the Department of Public works as the Director of Materials and Subcontractors Endorsement Committees, Deputy Head of Construction Section, and Head of Maintenance Section. He acted also as a Chairman of the Projects Committee, Department of Municipal Affairs. Since he joined the Municipality of Abu Dhabi, he has been leading several mega projects locally and internationally, such as Al Salam Street Upgrading Project, Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Al Mafraq Bridge, the infrastructure development of new cities (Khalifa City, Mohammed bin Zayed City) and many UAE funded aid projects in Egypt, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine and Syria and Kazakhstan. He has occupied several positions in the Municipality such as Manager of Technical Services, Director of Internal Roads, Chairman of Tenders Committee, Chairman of Land Committee and Chairman of the Executive Committees of International Projects.

Lawrence Franklin, Director of Strategy and Policy, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, UAE

As Director Strategy and Policy at Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, Lawrence Franklin has overall responsibility for leading domestic and international market research operations and overseeing the development of the authority’s corporate strategy and operational plans. Lawrence has over 25 years experience in the tourism industry and has been instrumental in the development of tourism masterplans and strategies at national, regional and local levels and the development of a number of major marketing campaigns. Lawrence joined the ADTA in 2008 from Tourism Australia where he was Director Strategy & Research.

10.30 Economic Outlook For The UAE: Breaking Down The Key Drivers Of Need for New Infrastructure • Exploring the demographics of Abu Dhabi and the Emirates and what they mean for infrastructure demand • Economic diversification, industrial development and the need for utilities and transport infrastructure • The dynamics of the region’s natural resources and how they are driving infrastructure development plans Simon Williams, Chief Economist, HSBC Bank Middle East, UAE Simon Williams is HSBC’s Chief Economist for the Middle East and North

Africa. Based in Dubai, Simon joined HSBC in 2006 and has more 15 years experience as a Middle East analyst. Simon leads HSBC’s macro view of the Middle East and North Africa for equity, fixed income and FX clients across the globe. He has degrees in economics from the LSE and in international relations from the University of London. Simon’s assessment of the economic outlook for the UAE will provide an essential backdrop for the Congress discussions on Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure development plans.

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Networking And Refreshment Break

11.45 International Keynote: The Malaysian Experience – Successes And Lessons Learned In PPP • Understanding how the public private partnership (PPP) framework has evolved in Malaysia

H.E. Ali Bin Hamsa PhD is Director General of the Public Private Partnership Unit (3PU) in the Prime Minister’s Department of Malaysia and has responsibilities for public private initiatives, privatisation, corridor development, smart partnership, independent power producers and urban land development. He previously held senior roles in the government of Malaysia, including Deputy Director General of the Economic Planning Unit Prime Minister’s Department and Principal Assistant Secretary/ Head of Shipping Unit at the Department of Transport. H.E. Ali Bin Hamsa PhD has also represented Malaysia in a range of high profile Asian and International conferences and meetings.

12.30 Developing World Class Social Infrastructure For Tomorrow’s Leaders • Examining successful PPP models for building and operating universities in Abu Dhabi • A landmark case study: Zayed University - pushing the frontiers of PPP in the region • Identifying opportunities for the private sector to invest in and contribute to the delivery of new educational facilities Saed Arar, Senior Manager Business Development – Mubadala Infrastructure Unit, Mubadala Development Company, UAE Abu Dhabi PPP

09.00 Keynote Address Senior Representative, Urban Planning Council, UAE

• Outlining key success factors: project models that work for the Malaysian context • Exploring Malaysia’s achievements in delivering value-adding PPPs for infrastructure development H.E. Ali Bin Hamsa PhD, Director General - Public Private Partnership Unit, Prime Minister’s Department, Malaysia

13.15 Structured Networking Session A structured networking session creating crucial Networking Made Easy! opportunities to meet some of the top infrastructure decision makers in the Emirate! 13.45

Lunch And Networking Break

14.45 The Public Private Debate - Public Private Partnership Vs Conventional Procurement • Sharing lessons learned: building on the Abu Dhabi private power and water success story for other infrastructure sectors • Weighing up the needs of the project and how the private sector can best contribute • Identifying procurement strategies that deliver value for money • From PPP to conventional procurement: insights on how project sponsors decide on the financing structure for a project Hajir Naghdy, Senior Managing Director, Macquarie Group and Head, Macquarie Capital Middle East, UAE

Hajir is a Senior Managing Director in Macquarie Group (Macquarie). He joined Macquarie in 1999 in Sydney as part of Macquarie’s global structured finance team. In 2000, Hajir transferred to South Korea and played a key role in the establishment of Macquarie’s Korean infrastructure and corporate finance businesses. Since 2005, Hajir has been based in Abu Dhabi and is a founding member of the ADCB Macquarie joint venture. He has overall responsibility for Macquarie’s advisory and funds businesses in the Middle East. In 2009 and 2010, Hajir assumed additional responsibilities, in relation to Macquarie’s infrastructure businesses in India and ASEAN. In his 12 years at Macquarie, Hajir has advised numerous clients in Asia and the Middle East in the infrastructure, utilities and construction sectors and continues on various boards for Macquarie fund portfolio companies.

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Saed Arar is a Senior Development Manager within Mubadala Infrastructure, responsible for a portfolio of projects within the Unit. Saed is also a board member of Manhal, Al Maqsed and Al Hikma Development Companies, the Special Purpose Vehicles formed to manage the Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, the Zayed University Abu Dhabi and UAE University PPP Projects. Saed joined Mubadala in 2006, having spent 5 years with HSBC as a Manager of the Business Banking Unit, Corporate Finance. Prior to that, Saed spent 2 years in Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank. Saed has over 12 years of Business Development experience, mostly in financing and development.

PANEL DISCUSSION

08.30 Opening Keynote Address: Future Plans For Infrastructure Development In Abu Dhabi H.E. Eng. Abdullah Al Shamsi, Executive Director of Municipal Infrastructure And Assets, Abu Dhabi Municipality, UAE

Monday, 26 September 2011

David McElveney, Partner – Projects and Construction, Clyde and Co, UAE

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15.30 International Best Practice Focus – Moving Forward With Best Practice Project Contracting • Outlining the benefits of early contractor involvement and an integrated supply chain • Understanding the benefits and pitfalls of target cost and pain/gain sharing • Exploring the differences between partnering, alliancing and frameworks • Best practice construction methodologies: EPC or EPCM? Liz Jenkins, Partner – International Projects and Construction, Clyde and Co, UK 16.00

Networking And Refreshment Break

PANEL DISCUSSION

16.30 Meet The Money Assessing Investor And Banker Appetite For Infrastructure Projects In Abu Dhabi • Breaking down the essential ingredients of an attractive infrastructure project: risk and reward • Emerging trends in private equity infrastructure investment portfolios • Understanding the lending market for infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi • Examining the availability of financing capacity to meet Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure development plans Christopher Cantelmi, Director of Energy and Project Finance, Mubadala GE Capital, UAE

Prior to joining Mubadala GE Capital PJSC, Chris served for 11 years in London, UK as Vice President and Head of Project Finance of Marubeni Europower Ltd (MEL), Marubeni Corporation’s power development arm for the EMEA region. At Marubeni, Chris was the face to the financing community, where he negotiated and arranged multi-billion dollar financings for Marubeni’s power projects; he also served as de facto head of M&A and key member of MEL’s management team, strategically preparing and structuring deal strategy such that MEL was able to build one of the most successful IPP platforms in the Middle East from scratch. He has also held project finance roles for Sakura Bank, now known as Sumitomo Mitsui Bank (SMBC), Citibank and OPIC.

Mark Lemmon, CEO, MENA Infrastructure Fund, UAE

MENA Infrastructure Fund was established in September 2007 and to date has made investments in a container port operation in Egypt and in a power plant company (an IPP) in Oman. Mark was previously Deputy Chief Executive of HSBC’s global Project and Export finance business, responsible for growing that business over recent years to its current pre-eminent position in infrastructure and energy finance. He has substantial experience leading business development and winning and executing financing mandates across transportation, social infrastructure, power, water and

energy sectors throughout the Middle East and elsewhere.

John Mantzavinatos, Director, Instrata Capital, Bahrain

John is a Director at Instrata Capital and focuses on infrastructure investments across the GCC and MENA region. John joined Instrata Capital from Macquarie Capital where he was a Division Director within the Transport and Infrastructure Services team in London.  He has 13 years of investment banking and principal investing experience having previously held positions in London and New York for HSBC, UBS and Credit Agricole Indosuez with a focus on transportation infrastructure.  During his career John has worked on a significant number of M&A, debt, equity and privatisation transactions across a range of sub sectors and with clients in Europe, US, Asia and Latin America.

17.15 Greening Abu Dhabi SHAMS 1 - A Big Step Forward For Renewable Energy Infrastructure In Abu Dhabi • Understanding the key drivers of increasing investment in renewable energy infrastructure in Abu Dhabi • SHAMS 1: Project Update On This Landmark Development • Outlining the contribution that SHAMS 1 and future solar projects will make to the power landscape of Abu Dhabi Dr Michael Geyer, International Business Development Director, Abengoa Solar, Spain Dr Ing. Michael Geyer is the International Business Development Director for Abengoa Solar, the solar division of the Spanish Abengoa group. Abengoa Solar is part of a joint venture with Masdar and Total which will develop, build, operate and maintain the SHAMS 1 Solar Plant, Masdar’s flagship solar energy facility. Since 1981, Michael’s professional activities have been dedicated to the development of renewable energy systems with special emphasis on solar power plant technologies. From 2001 until 2007 he was responsible for the solar thermal project development of the AndaSol projects of the Solar Millennium Group in Spain. Michael has been Vice-President of the European Solar Thermal Electricity Association (ESTELA) since 2007.

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Close of Congress Day One

Partial divestment of Abu Dhabi’s integrated water and power plants has given several investors the opportunity to enter the utilities market

Abu Dhabi’s freight transport sector continues to be dominated by air and maritime sectors

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Congress Programme 08.50 Opening Remarks From The Chair Stephen Goldie, City Planning Advisor, Al Ain Municipality, UAE

Transport Leaders

09.00 Keynote Panel Discussion: Planes, Trains And Automobiles - A Cross Sector Look At Transport Development For Abu Dhabi • Abu Dhabi’s role in elevating the gulf as a central transport hub between east and west • Understanding the roles of the different bodies in developing essential export infrastructure for Abu Dhabi • Upcoming development plans in airports and ports and how the private sector can participate Tony Douglas, CEO, ADPC (Abu Dhabi Ports Company), UAE

Tuesday, 27 September 2011 • A good fit: achieving consistency between national rail networks for a successful GCC network • On the trade route from Asia to Europe: how UAE rail fits in to the big intermodal picture Dr Hazem Mobarek, Executive Director – Infrastructure, Etihad Rail, UAE 12.30

13.30 Abu Dhabi Municipality Showcase: Future Infrastructure Development Plans For Khalifa City A And B And Mohammed Bin Zayed City Eng. Bryan Wilson, Project Director-Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi Municipality, UAE

Mr. Wilson attended the University or Toronto and received his degree in Civil Engineering in 1978. Upon graduation, he worked as an infrastucture design engineer with a major consulting engineering company. In 1992, Mr. Wilson relocated to the Middle East as Vice-President and Director of a major International Consulting Engineering Company and now has 20 years of experience in this region. Until 1999, he was responsible for the firms services in Muscat Oman. Projects undertaken included roads and infrastructure, residential developments, ports, hotels, embassies and shopping malls. Moving to the UAE in 2000, Mr. Wilson has been in charge of some of the largest developments and infrastructure projects in the region. Prior to joining the Roads and Infrastructure Department at ADM as Project Director in 2010, he was Executive Director of Development for a branch of the Dubai Government responsible for Jumeirah Lakes Towers.

Tony Douglas is responsible for steering the development of ADPC’s extensive portfolio of projects, including the flagship Khalifa Port and Kizad (Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi). He was previously COO and the Group Chief Executive designate for Laing O’Rourke where he had a broad executive remit and also sat on the board of the ALDAR Properties / Laing O’Rourke joint venture. He has held a number of senior executive positions with BAA, the UK’s leading airport infrastructure operator, including Chief Executive in charge of Heathrow. He was an executive member of the BAA Group Board and an active participant in the £16.3bn takeover of BAA by Grupo Ferrovial and has also been Managing Director of Heathrow Terminal 5, with overall executive responsibility for the delivery of the £4.3bn Terminal 5 build programme.

Haris Margaritidis, PMP, A/Head of the Projects Execution Section, Internal Roads and Infrastructure in Municipality of Abu Dhabi City and Program Director for the Infrastructure and Public Realm Program, Khalifa Bin Zayed Cities.

Dr Hazem Mobarek, Executive Director – Infrastructure, Etihad Rail, UAE Dr. Mobarek has over 25 years of civil engineering experience in design and construction of major transportation programs which include a wide spectrum of project delivery scenarios focusing mainly on rail infrastructure. He served as the regional manager for Parsons for the North West sector of the United States as well as western Canada, and supported international activities in the Middle East. Prior to joining Etihad Rail, Dr. Mobarek’s program responsibilities were in excess of $8 billion dollars including major Design-build Rail (Light & Heavy) programs. Dr. Mobarek also served as the Executive Vice President for an international construction company working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on American military bases overseas. Dr. Mobarek holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from George Washington University. He later earned a Masters in Structures, from the University of California at Berkeley and a doctorate degree in Risk and Reliability from the University of California, Berkeley/Irvine.

Abu Dhabi Project Update

09.45 Current And Future Port Infrastructure Development Opportunities for Abu Dhabi • Khalifa Port: Industry update on this multibillion dollar destination port development • Exploring the role of KIZAD (Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi) in the development of Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification Tony Douglas, CEO, ADPC (Abu Dhabi Ports Company), UAE 10.30

Networking And Refreshment Break

11.00 Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) : Supporting Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 With State Of The Art Airport Infrastructure • Laying the groundwork for exponential growth in Abu Dhabi air passenger numbers • An authoritative look at the journey to deliver Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Midfield Terminal • Deciding on the project delivery model: the benefits of conventional procurement vs PPP for the Midfield Terminal project 11.45 Rail: The Next Big Thing? • The UAE National Railway: timelines, plans and opportunities

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Lunch And Networking Break

He studied Civil Engineering and has a Master of Science degree in Railroads, Highways and Bridges.

Haris has more than 27 years of Program/Project Management and heavy construction civil engineering experience and has served in roles of increasing responsibility, managing large scale projects that required complex team staff, specialists, multidisciplinary support staff, and consultants; motorways, tunnels, bridges, reservoirs, drainage and hydraulic structures, geotechnical, as well as other infrastructure and development projects in Europe and UAE. He works in Abu Dhabi since 2003 and his earlier assignments include the construction of the New Corniche Road and other roads in the Capital of UAE. He is member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Project Management Institute (PMI), Technical Chamber of Greece, International Society for Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering, and the Greek Tunneling Society.

14.15 Western Region Showcase Al Gharbia Infrastructure Development Plans And Strategies • Ensuring effective implementation of Al Gharbia’s infrastructure development plans • From transport and utilities to municipal buildings and social infrastructure: identifying the key focus areas for the coming years • Enabling the private sector and achieving a multiplier effect through the development of new infrastructure Mohammed Al Hosani, Regional Development Director, Western Region Development Council, UAE

Mohamed is Director of the Regional Development Division of the Western Region Development Council (WRDC), with responsibility for achieving sustainable development objectives in Al Gharbia. He also participates actively in a number of committees including the Union Railway Coordination Committee and the Al Gharbia Taskforce Technical Planning Committee. Mohamed is a qualified civil engineer with over ten years experience of infrastructure planning and the design and implementation of major infrastructure projects in the region.

15.00

Networking and Refreshment Break

15.30

oordination Of Utilities And Infrastructure Planning C For A World Class City Stephen Goldie, City Planning Advisor, Al Ain Municipality, UAE

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16.15 New Developments In Healthcare Infrastructure For Abu Dhabi • An introduction to Abu Dhabi’s upcoming hospital developments: Special Security Hospital and Mafraq Hospital • Understanding the drivers of need for new and state of the art healthcare facilities

• Exploring the key ambitions for healthcare in the emirate and how world class expertise will deliver them 17.00

Close of Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Congress

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Cancellation If you are unable to attend, a substitute delegate will be welcome in your place. Registrations cancelled more than 7 days before the Event are subject to a $200 administration charge. Registration fees for registrations cancelled 7 days or less before the Event must be paid in full. Substitutions are welcome at any time.

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Delegates requiring visas should contact the hotel they wish to stay at directly, as soon as possible. Visas for non-GCC nationals may take several weeks to process. All registrations are subject to acceptance by IIR which will be confirmed to you in writing. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the programme may change and IIR reserves the right to alter the venue and/or speakers.

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Radisson Blue Note, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel: +971-2-656 2600 Accommodation Details We highly recommend you secure your room reservation at the earliest to avoid last minute inconvenience. You can contact the IIR Hospitality Desk for assistance on: Tel: +971-4-4072693 Fax: +971-4-4072517 Email: hospitality@iirme.com

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