The conference series Building Sustainability into the Middle East will adopt a wider GCC outlook to focus on the latest trends, procedures and technologies. A focal point will be examining how Sustainability impacts both public and private projects and case study examples will be presented at the conference to be followed by open discussions.

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The debt crisis is at its peak and as non-performing loans are expected to increase, the GCC financial sector will be subjected to a stress test once again. As institutions aim to restore their credit ratings, augmenting transparency efforts and liquidity management will be at the top of the executive agenda. While policy makers agree that financial supervision and regulation practices in the Gulf are of world standard, their focus remains on carefully balancing control of inflationary pressures with paced growth, in order to cater to the region's most pressing infrastructure and economic needs.

With another squeeze on loan availability, oil prices far from desired highs and real estate transactions slowing down, institutional investors in the Middle East have to source investment returns carefully through examining sparse opportunities both locally and internationally. Partnering with far-sighted fund managers will be crucial to driving portfolio performance and securing prudent financial investments.

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This unique forum brings together a global network of today’s best thinkers, visionaries and thought leaders to exchange fresh ideas, innovative strategies and proven best practices that empower CEO’s and senior executives with the necessary tools to accelerate the growth rate of their companies.

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Economist Conferences will once again bring one of its flagship global events to Abu Dhabi, to coincide with the publication of our annual book of predictions, 'The World in 2011'. This high-level event for senior international businesspeople will identify the key economic, financial, political and social trends that will shape the world in 2011, and will bring together international and local experts to assess what these trends mean for the Middle East and the Gulf.

Topics will include a peek beyond the BRICs to see where future investors will be flocking to and how Gulf investors are taking advantages of the shift in global economic weight; the preparations for a new global climate deal as the Kyoto protocol nears its end—and what it means for the oil market. With our event takes the day after the second Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, a panel discussion will focus on the importance of global sports business and what it means for nation-building and economic development.

This event, which will be held in the UAE for the fifth consecutive year, forms part of a series of World In events in selected international hubs including New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mumbai.

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1. Learn about educational alternatives to the technological innovations with a focus on blended and mobile learning.

2. Evaluate the applications of Gulf, regional and global innovations.

3. Review of research and development efforts for the applications of these innovations and their impact in education.

4. Exchange of experiences among Omani, Arab and international specialists.

5. Explore the challenges and key issues in actual application of these innovations and their solutions.

6. Highlight initiatives and projects.

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Over two and a half days, the Summit programme will focus on improving existing educational structures and exploring innovative trends. Plenary sessions and breakout sessions will be organised around these subjects, with an additional Plenary specifically addressing the crucial issue of how 21st-century education should be funded. In addition, there will be new formats for sessions (“Spotlight” sessions, Workshops, Demos, etc.), a Gala dinner for the WISE Awards Ceremony, and ample opportunities for informal networking.

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The only conference and exhibition which brings together the public and private sectors who are driving forward education projects in the region. BSEC MENA will cover the full spectrum of issues in the design, construction and management of schools, universities and colleges, and their location within sustainable communities.

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