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Qatar Investor Window 2008 Investment & Partnering Event On Trade, Investment, and Transfer of Know-How Opportunities 26th - 27th May 2008 Sheraton Hotel Doha, Qatar Your Opportunity for Communication, Negotiation, and Deal-Making With Qatari and Gulf Investors www.uciinternational.com/qatar Under The Patronage of: H.E. Yousef Hussain Kamal Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Economy and Commercer

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Page 1: 2008 Qatar Investor Window - Qatari Businessmen Association€¦ · • Qatari Businessmen Association • UCI International 09:10 Keynote Address: • H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassem

Qatar Investor Window2008

Investment & Partnering Event

On Trade, Investment, and Transfer of Know-How Opportunities

26th - 27th May 2008Sheraton Hotel

Doha, Qatar

Your Opportunity for Communication, Negotiation, and Deal-MakingWith Qatari and Gulf Investors

www.uciinternational.com/qatar

Under The Patronage of: H.E. Yousef Hussain Kamal Minister of Finance and Acting Minister

of Economy and Commercer

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Event Objectives

The main objective of this event will be to provide an environment to facilitate collaboration between Qatari, Gulf and International Investors, who can work together to foster International investment, Joint Venture and transfer of Know-How.

The event will significantly raise international awareness of the immediate, extensive advantages of doing business with Qatari and Gulf investors. It also provides an opportunity for the Qatar government to confirm and promote to an international audience, their efforts to encourage diverse and global investment, thus enhancing the economic status of Qatar as an international business centre.

The event will provide a platform for the promotion of Qatar as a strategic, accessible location, with an excellent and reliable infrastructure, pleasant and safe working environment, with no restrictions on profit transfer or capital repatriation – all which bode well for future investment.

The Qatar Government will have the opportunity to significantly raise international awareness of Qatar’s vision for the year 2020 and beyond.

Fostering, Productive, Collaboration & Action

UCI will use its extensive experience in creating international business-facilitation event to design a programme that produces a significant amount close collaboration between well-matched parties.

Specifically, the pre-event activities and the event itself will be designed to directly foster: Awareness of opportunities available to all participants One-to-One or “Match Meetings” between appropriate parties Memos of Understanding (MOU’s) between appropriate parties Contract negotiations between appropriate parties

“Present your Project & Services to Qatari and Gulf Investors”

Where and When?

Sheraton HotelDoha, Qatar26th - 27th May 2008

For further information on sponsorship and exhibition opportunities contact:

Mr Ben FosterTel: +44 (0) 208 998 8890Fax: +44 (0) 208 998 8891Email: [email protected]

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“My Colleagues and I were very pleased with the favourable response to our presentation on our company Ocean Village at the UCI international London conference 2007”

Brian Stevendale, Ocean Village2

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WELCOME RECEPTION - 25th May

19:30 Opening Remarks • H.E. Yousef Hussain Kamal, Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Economy and Commerce

DAY 1 - 26th May

08:00 Registration, Exhibition and Discussion Centre opensA visual display from potential business partners to capture the attention of the delegates and to create a pleasant environment for networking and discussion during breaks in the conference program.

09:00 Welcoming Remarks • Qatari Businessmen Association • UCI International

09:10 Keynote Address: • H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassem Al Thani, Chairman of Qatari Businessmen Association • Mr. Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad, Chairman, Barwa Real Estate & CEO, Qatari Diar • Mr. Tarek A. Al Malki, Chairman, Al Khalij Commercial Bank 09:40 Session 1- Panel Discussion: Qatar as a Global InvestorQatar is now a major capital exporter and a dominant player in global investment. What are the strategies that Qatar is using to develop a global investment portfolio? How are these strategies evolving over time? Is the Country getting adequate return for its investment? How does the economic development of Qatar relate to its international direct investments? • Mr. Tarek A. Al Malki, Chairman, Al Khalij Commercial Bank (Qatar) • Mr. Salah Mohammed Jaidah, Qatar Islamic Bank, CEO (Qatar) • Dr. Laurent du Cadet, CEO, Amwal (Qatar) • Mr. Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad, Chairman, Barwa Real Estate & CEO, Qatari Diar

10:30 Break - Coffee/Tea Break

10:50 Session 2 – Panel Discussion: How to Generate Interest in, Negotiate and Close a Deal with Today’s Qatari and Gulf Investors? – Practical guidance from the sourcePanel Discussion and advice from senior level representatives from industry and finance who have had experience in closing business in Qatar, from both sides of the coin. Global industries who have serious interests in Qatar, business leaders within Qatar who have established partnerships with foreign investors and banks and advisors who are involved in the facilitation of such transactions. • Dr. Khalid A. Al Dughaither, Chairman, Arriyadh Development (KSA) • Mr. Saad Zaman, CEO, Millenium Capital (UAE) • Mr. Saud Baalaway, Chairman, Dubai Group (UAE)* • Mr. Bassam Al-Othman, Senior vice president, Markaz (Kuwait) • Mr. Fahad Al Ghunaim, Chairman & CEO, First Qatar Real Estate Development • Mr. Salah Nooruddin, CEO, Investate (Bahrain) 11:40 INVESTMENT SHOW CASE PRESENTATIONS The opportunity for companies to present their investment and transfer of Know-How projects to Qatari investors and Business Leaders. This session would be focussing on particular industries and Qatar local delegates will have the opportunity to hear the presentations of their choice.

EVENT PROGRAMME FOSTERING PRODUCTIVE COLLABORATION, NEGOTIATION & ACTION

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3To guarantee your booking call NOW on +44 208 998 8890

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Suggested Streams

Real Estate • Project Investments • Wholesale unit sales • Bulk buying of units in Projects by European, Gulf and Russian Investors Manufacturing • Aerospace • Chemical • Food • Pharmaceutical • Utilities Services and consultancy • Architecture • Design • Master Planning Transportation & Infrastructure • Road Transport • Water Transport • Rail Transport

13:00 Lunch14:00 Investment Show case Continue19:30 Gala Dinner – Hosted by;

DAY 2 - 27th May

08:30 Exhibition and Discussion Centre continuesA visual display from potential business partners to capture the attention of the delegates and to create a pleasant environment for networking and discussion during breaks in the conference program.

09:00 Global Investors Round Table Discussion A further opportunity for open discussion, focusing this time on the presentations and showcases that had been heard the previous day. A key selection of global experts and advisors will be invited to review the previous day and give commentary and advice for the one-to-one discussions to follow. • Mr. Hubertus van der Vaart, Chairman, SEAF (U.S) • Dr. Ahmed Abisourour, Chariman, Harmadaya International (Singapore) • Mr. Felix Amon, Chairman, Amon Investment (U.S)

09:40 ONE-TO-ONE BUSINESS MEETINGS Let’s make a deal

Private business meetings between well-matched parties. These valuable sessions enable face to face discussions between Qatar Local Businessmen, International investors and Business leaders looking for investment, Joint Venture and Transfer of Know How to Qatar.. UCI International and Qatari Businessmen Association will work with all participants to ensure a smooth and efficient meeting set up that each interested party has the opportunity to see its targeted client..

12:30 Lunch

One-To-One Business Meetings continueThroughout this meeting period, private business discussion rooms will be made available to those wishing to pursue an interest in a more suitable environment.

Reports on Progress, Review of Next Steps, Closing Remarks

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• Manufacturing Technology • Packaging • Electrical and Electronics • Energy

• Investment consultancy • IT • Construction Management

• Aerospace • Logistics and Haulage

Please note that it may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the organisers to alter the content or the timing of the programme or its speakers

Register NOW places are limited! Website: www.uciinternational.com/qatar or E-mail: [email protected]

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“It was an excellent finish to a most professional and useful UCI conference” Peter May, Deputy Chairman, Nirah Holding

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MEDIA PARTNERS

MEDIA SPONSORS

SUPPORTERS

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Attendance Package Delegate Information

Presentation Package

Additional Services (call us for more details)

Easy Ways to Register

Payment Details (complete as applicable)

per delegate

per company

Admission to the eventLunch and refreshmentsProgramme documentation

Includes Attendance package for two delegatesfrom the same company. Further delegates are charged at £995 per delegate)Presentation to Qatari and Gulf investorsPrivate one-to-one business meeting that suites your requirements (with companies in your own field, investors & potential business partners)Gala Dinner

Project presentation coaching, preparation £1,295 advice & assistance Half Page Colour £1,495 Full Page Colour £2,495Video synopsis £250Gala dinner £120

We have sponsorship opportunities available to give yourorganisation valuable exposure and numerous special benefits.

For more information, call +44 (0)20 8998 8890

Sponsorship Opportunities

Name (Mr - Ms - Mrs - Miss - Dr): __________________________________________________________Company/Organisation: _______________________Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Phone: ____________________________________Fax: ______________________________________E-mail: ____________________________________Signature & Date:____________________________Number of delegates:_________________________Company Stamp/Authorisation:

Fax us: +44(0)20 8998 8891E-Mail us: [email protected] us online:

Call us: +44(0)20 8998 8890

UCI use:

Bank Transfer_____________________________I enclose a cheque or Bankers Draft made payableto UCI International for: £ ____________________

Due to limited spaces, the full fee must be paid within 10 days of receipt of theregistration form. Failure to do this, your participation at the conference will not

be secured.

Travel ArrangementsUCI arranges special rates for flights and accommodations. If you wish to book a room please contact the hotel directly stating that you are an UCI delegate. If you wish us to assist you in booking flights, please contact our London UCI office. Delegates are responsible for payments of their own travel and accommodation. If you have any additional requirements e.g. wheelchair access, large prints etc. please notify UCI at least one month before the conference date.

All bookings carry a 20% liability as soon as a completed registration form has been received. To obtain 80% refund, cancellation in writing must bereceived by UCI International by 22 April 2008. Substitute delegates are welcome. The Organiser undertakes to ensure that the event is properly

conducted on the dates indicated in this contract and every day from 9.00am to 5.00pm. The dates, the venue or the host country may however bechanged by the organiser, in addition to an unforeseen circumstance or force majeure, without the participant being able to object to this or to claim

compensation, if it was in the interest itself of the event, in view of its purpose and its international character, that such a change should take place, with the organiser being responsible for notifying the participant of such in writing as soon as possible in the light of the circumstances.

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One-To-One Business Meetings Package per delegate

Includes Attendance package for one delegate. Further delegates are charged at £995 per delegatePrivate one-to-one business meetings that suites your Requirements (with companies in your own field, investors & potential business partners)

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Exhibition Packageper company

Includes Attendance package for two delegates. Further delegates are charged at £995 per delegate.Exhibition stand

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