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DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 11-15 March 2008 At Dubai International Marine Club, (Mina Seyahi)

Conference Programme

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Wednesday 12 March

Time Topic Speaker
09.30 Welcome address Saeed Hareb
Managing Director Dubai International Marine Club
09.35 Chairman's Opening Remarks Dr Mohammed Hamdan
09.40 Address by Graham Avers President of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations. Graham Avers
09.45 The Lusail Project as well as other developments around the Middle East Region, North Africa and Levant Magdy Youssef
Planning Manager of Qatari Diar, Qatar
10.20 The Planning and Execution of Marinas for Nakheels' Dubai Developments Chris Ahern
Development Manager for Island Global Yachting
10.50 Coffee break and networking  
11.25 Dubai as a gateway into the Gulf and Saudi Arabia, market rules and regulations. Rudi Joustra
General manager of Elcome International
11.55 Overview of the Gulf Marine Industry and Waterside developments. Mike Derrett
Mike Derrett Marine Consultancy
12.25 Questions and answers session and Chairman's closing remarks Dr Mohammed Hamdan
12.55 Lunch  
13.55 onwards Helicopter tour to view Dubai Waterfront Properties (return shuttle service available)  

Thursday 13 March – Half Day field trip

09.00 Departure from DIMC for site visit followed by lunch: Anchor Marina – Palm Jumeirah
09.00 Departure from DIMC for site visit followed by lunch: Dubai Maritime City

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