Discover Opportunities in the Middle East Rail Sector

Printer-friendly versionPDF version

Fleming Gulf will organize the 3rd Annual Middle East Rail Opportunities conference - after two highly successful and well attended events - scheduled to take place on 8-9 May 2012, in Doha.

Dubai, UAE, February 6, 2012 - (PressReleasePoint) - In keeping with the current industry scenario and infrastructure developmental plans announced by the GCC region, Fleming Gulf Conferences is pleased to announce it’s Annual Middle East Rail Opportunities Conference – the third in the series of highly successful ‘Transport & Logistics’ events – scheduled to take place on 8-9 May 2012, in Doha, Qatar.
 
With the onset of the Dubai Metro, suddenly rail projects across Middle East have become a point of focus. According to a new study released by Kuwait-based investment bank, the total value of railway projects (rail, metro, tram, and stations) is an estimated $79 billion (Dh290 billion) between 2011 and 2020, including the $30 billion GCC rail network, to be shared among the member countries.
 
Catering to the current need of the transport industry, the 3^rd Annual Middle East Rail Opportunities Conference, spanning over two days, will include intense discussions on project updates and recommendations on the best strategies for moving forward. In short, MERO 2012 will give to its attendees ‘all it takes to be a leader in the Middle East rail market.’
 
This conference is a unique business platform for transport specialists within and outside the region, who are seeking opportunities in the rail sector. Senior level industry professionals from across the world will attend this premier summit to hear form and interact with the likes of Geoff Brian Mee (Qatar Rail), Howard Smith (London Rail), Ezzat Ragab (Qatar Project Management), Dr. Shahid Khan (Saudi Binladin Group), and many more!
 
The learning sessions at the summit will include: Project updates and future rail vision of the Middle East region, Addressing social issues with a comprehensive robust approach, Delivering bigger, better value rail projects, Planning, building, maintaining rail – and mitigating sand hazards, and much more!
 
In 2011, MERO brought together more than 25 eminent speakers and over 160 high level delegates from across the world to share knowledge and know-how, and further the collective goal of operating successful, smooth, and profitable railways in the Middle East. Information about MERO 2012 can be found on the company website http://www.fleminggulf.com/transport-and-logistic/middle-east/3rd-annual-middle-east-rail-opportunities.