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ACE GCC 2011 CONFERENCE

16-17 October, Abu Dhabi

  • This year's conference will be held on 16-17 October 2011 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.  REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
  • The business program will be available in May. For updates on the program please register your interest to acemeg@acenet.co.uk  

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Facts and figures: Why ACE's GCC Conference is beneficial to your firm

  • The IMP Forecasts estimate nominal gross domestic product (GDP) in the GCC region as being $1.02 trillion dollars in 2010, and £1,118 trillion i 2011.
  • The IMF forecast a real growth rate across the GCC region of 4.9% in 2010 and 5.2% in 2011.
  • A recent study by research company Business Monitor International (BMI)  revealed that the GCC countries are predicted to invest of £119.6 billion in infrastructure projects over the next decade with the majority of the capital spending expected to be in the rail sector.
  • In 2009 17% of ACE members reported that the middle east was their biggest market of growth, and 25% indicated that they expect to enter the middle east market within the next three years.

ACE GCC Conference event highlights

To view the 2010 event details please click here

  • Two days of business critical content, designed to provide you with solutions to challenged and the gateway to opportunities beyond the UAE
  • Opportunities in Saudi Arabia and Iraq with contributions from UKTI and AMERELLER
  • Featuring leading clients from across the UAE covering the transport infrastructure, real estate, social infrastructure and utilities infrastructure markets
  • An evening of direct networking at the Drinks Reception, sponsored by Mott MacDonald.  

Key Topics

  • Business opportunities and challenges in the region
  • Entry strategies to Saudi Arabia and Iraq
  • Valuable insight on the clients perspective
  • Legal, insurance, health and safety, regional commercial and cultural implications of working in the GCC region
  • Appropriate forms of consultancy appointment
  • Key effective risk management and mitigation strategies
  • Business strategies to overcome the economic squeeze and staying ahead in a competitive market place
  • Realities of funding and financing projects

To view the 2009 event details please click here

To view the 2008 event details please click here