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GCC Transport and Railways Conferenceاملؤمتـر اخلليجــي للنقـل والســــــكــك احلــديـــديـة

17-19 October 2011 - The Ritz Carlton Doha, Qatarقـطـر الدوحـة، كارلتـون ريتـز فنـدق – 2011 أكـتــوبـر 19-17

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The Cooperation Council forthe Arab States of the Gulf: General Secretariat

Federation ofGulf Cooperation Council Chambers

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With investments of more than US$ 200 Billion already allocated to the development of land transport, especially the rail networks, the GCC have now entered a new and vital phase in the completion of the basic infrastructure of economic and commercial integration in the region, while also establishing the basis for wider linkages with neighboring regions that extend to the heart of Europe and the countries of Asia.

The GCC countries have invested heavily over many decades in their economies and continue to spend lavishly on developing basic and energy-related industries, while also allocating enormous funds to higher education and research related to existing and planned industries. These investments have created considerable production capacity to satisfy both their local and export markets, and for that purpose significant capital was also invested in the development of seaports and handling, storage and logistics facilities. But the Gulf countries have also come to realize the strategic importance of a comprehensive land transport networks of roads and railroads for the success of efforts to develop industry and other productive sectors, to the extent that these networks accelerate the movement of goods and people and thus promote their competitive advantage in terms of cost as well as in the quality of service to customers in the region and worldwide.

In conjunction with monetary union and the integrated electricity grid, plans for comprehensive GCC road and railroads will support the region’s economic, monetary and customs union and boost the drive towards the establishment of a GCC common market similar to what has been achieved in Europe. The final result of all these efforts will be the emergence of the GCC countries as a regional economic power with a combined GDP of around $2 trillion and a total population of around 53 million by the year 2020

Railway and metro projects for freight and the transport of passengers top the list of GCC transport projects with total investments exceeding US$100 billion. National railway projects in each of the GCC countries will integrate with the joint GCC railway project, a 2200 km network that will link the six Gulf countries at a total cost of more than US$ 15.4 billion. This network will carry passengers and goods at speeds of 200 km/h and 80-120 km/h, respectively.

Engineering design work on the project is underway in all the GCC countries and expected to be completed by 2012, while the completion and commissioning of the entire network is expected by 2017/2018

Accordingly, it is expected that the GCC region and the Middle East generally will become the largest site for rail projects in the world in the coming five years. These Railway networks will be integrated within the various transport modes to create a complete and efficient transport system, that can accelerate economic and social development in the GGC countries and the wider Middle East. The GCC region is thus expected to become a major pole of interest for international engineering and contracting companies, as well as local, regional and foreign companies active in the transport industry.

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• Gain in-depth knowledge on GCC railway and other transport plans and projects

• Get insight into the huge opportunities generated from these projects

• Rare networking with key GCC government officials in the transportation sector

• Explore public-private partnership possibilities for developing the sector

• Exchange views and idea with leaders of the transport and logistics sectors

• Showcase your company as a major player in the transport and logistics industries

Why to participate:

With view to highlighting GCC transport and railway development plans and projects, as well as assessing their potential impact on the GCC market and regional trade, and under the gracious patronage of H.E. Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassem Bin Jabr Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar, the Qatar Railways Company (RAIL) in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the GCC, the Federation of GCC Chambers, the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group, is organizing the GCC Transport and Railways Conference on 17-19 October 2011 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Doha, Qatar, coinciding with the Qatar International Exhibition for Transport and Logistics (TRANS4), organized by Al Baida Group at the Doha Exhibition Centre, Qatar.

This major and unique event is expected to bring together high-level participation from policy makers, regulators, operators, manufacturers, contractors, consultants and other players in the transport and railway industries led by GCC ministers of transport and finance in addition to representatives of regional and international organizations, major engineering companies, regional and international banks and financial institutions, and a wide spectrum of stakeholders.

The conference will discuss and deal with many topics related to the development of the transportation and railway industries in the GCC countries, with a particular focus on GCC planned road and railway projects, developments and challenges in the implementation of these plans and projects, the huge investment opportunities they will create for regional and international engineering and contracting companies; the expected impact of transport and railway projects on regional trade flows, operational and organizational issues. The conference will also provide an excellent opportunity for business networking and direct contacts with relevant government bodies and officials.

Who Should Attend:• Rail networks operators• Rail networks developers• Contractors• Technology / equipment / solution providers • Logistics companies• Air carriers• Airport/ port authorities• Ports operators• Shipping & navigation companies• Investors• Banks & financial institutions• Engineering companies• Architects• Contractors• Free zones

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Coinciding with the GCC Transport and Railway Conference and under the patronage ofH.E. Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassem Bin Jabr Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Al Baida Group is organizing the Qatar International Exhibition for Transport and Logistics (TRANS4), from 17 till 19 October 2011 at the Doha Exhibition Centre, Qatar.

TRANS4 is Qatar’s first and only transport and logistics trade fair that will bring together innovative technologies, solutions, products and services dedicated to the transport and logistics sectors in Qatar. The Exhibition will give visitors a closer look at the entire value chain in transport and logistics, i.e. railways, shipping, freight, at a single location.

TRANS4 is a professional platform where local, regional and international transport and logistics industry leaders gain insight into current and future plans in the transport and logistics sectors in the State of Qatar. It will also provide unparalleled opportunities for networking with local decision makers and senior representatives of the largest international conglomerates specialized in these sectors in order to get a comprehensive overview of investment opportunities in this strategic and vital sector for the economic and social development, which is the main goal of Qatar’s Vision 2030.

TRANS4 is organized by Al Baida Group, one of the leading diversified Business conglomerate in the State of Qatar since 1970, dedicated to the country’s future developments.

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The Agenda

09.00- 10.45 Session 1: (Panel Discussion): Strategies and Policies for the Development and finance of Transport sector in GCC In this session, senior policy makers will discuss strategies and policies for the development of their national transport sectors, as well as of the GCC integrated transport schemes.

10.45 - 12.15 Session 2: Land and Maritime Transport in GCC – Major Developments

• Overview of planned land transport mega projects • Overview of maritime transport projects.. • GCC Transport integration & logistics development plans: rising to the global challenge

12.15 - 12.45 Coffee Break

12:45 - 14:15 Session 3: Expansion and Investment in the Railway Industry in GCC: Trade and Mobility Facilitation O Overview of regional & national railway projects

O GCC railway project & its integration with the GCC national railways

O Economic, social and environmental Impact

14:15 - 15:45 Lunch

15:45 - 17:15 Session 4: Exchange of Experience & Benchmarking in the Transport and Railway Industry

O Regional & international transport development practices

O International standards, benchmarking & regulations in the transport sector and their potential application in the GCC countries

O Key issues, challenges and opportunities in the development of transport and rail systems

Opening Day 17 October 2011

Day One: 18 October 2011

18:30 - 19:30 Opening Ceremony 19:30 Dinner

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09:00 - 10:30 Session 5: Intermodal National and Regional Transport Networks and Facilities: The Challenge of Connecting and Integrating Various Transport Systems

O Transport integration amongst GCC member States: issues, challenges and opportunities O Determining the optimal mix between various transport modes O Requirements and critical issues to achieve efficient intermodal transport systems

10:30 - 11:30 Session 6: Reform of the Transport Sector Towards Development O Ensuring common or complimentary regulations, and the interoperability of the transport sector in the region O Assessing the impact of regional & international transport agreements O Developing a framework for an integrated transport infrastructure and service provisions

11:30 - 12:15 Coffee Break

12:15 - 13:30 Session 7: Institutional Capacity Building: Towards national transport & railway industry

O Formation, functions and responsibilities of national railway authorities and their relation to national transport authorities O Need for an integrated GCC railway authority and a GCC land transport authority. O

Potential role of the private sector in concessions to operate and maintain railway systems O

Building rail and transport supporting industries and services, including maintenance support, logistics, catering services, staff training centers and other activities

13:30 - 15:00 Session 8: Investment Opportunities and PPP in the Transport and Railway Sector

O Exploring various financing options O Potential investment opportunities for private sector O Possibilities of public-private partnerships in transport projects: scopes and modalities O Potential role of financial institutions and multilateral development institutions

15:30 - 16:30 Lunch

16:30 - 18:00 Session 9: Transport, Trade and Logistics: Challenges and Opportunities towards Globalization

O Needed drivers to develop the logistics industry in GCC O Role of logistics in the overall development of integrated transport networks and its impact on GCC common market O How to position GCC in the global map of logistics? O How the development of integrated transport networks in the gulf can help the growth of a vibrant logistics industry?

19:00 Conference Declaration

Day Two: 19 October 2011

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Qatar Railways Company (Rail) is an independent special purpose and 100% state-owned company to develop the rail sector and rail industry in Qatar. Its functions and activities concentrate on providing and developing the requirements of this vital sector, as well as developing and securing the resources, personnel and systems needed to ensure its sustain-ability according to the latest international standards and norms.

The Company is also responsible for establishing and developing all legislative matters and procedures that are necessary to make of the railway sector in Qatar a stable institutional entity that is in accord with domes-tic and international laws and agreements.

Additionally, the Qatar Railways Company will manage, operate and maintain the rail networks and all associated administrative and industrial establish-ments, as well as manage organizational and coordination matters with regional and international railways networks.

The Company has full responsibility for developing three projects in Qatar; the first of which is the Qatar Railways Project, which includes metro, long-distance passenger trains and freight lines; the second, the automated people mover in the West Bay Area, and the last the Light Rail Transit in the city of Lusail.

Qatar: Tel: 974 33177214 / 974 433467027 / 974 33735410, Fax: 974 44974333 Lebanon: Tel: 961 1780200/5, Fax: 961 1780206

UAE: Tel: 971 4 2941441, Fax: 97142941035KSA: Tel: + 966 1 2932769 / 966 50 4401367 / 966 50 5293412, Fax: 966 1 2931837

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