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Our Metals invites you to attend 4th "Steel Wonder of the World" conference, which will examine in details the latest regional developments and outlook for the steel and cement markets as well as opportunities for the construction industry. The increasing cost of building materials may have serious implications for real estate sector in the Middle East and North Africa. Cement and steel make up 30% of construction costs, which means a great loss for all projects at present time. Rising costs could also force investors and developers to look to other countries for business opportunities. Some of our confirmed speakers include:

• Steve Mackrell, Executive Director, London based Iron and Steel Statistics Bureau (ISSB)
• Khaled Hegazy, Vice Chairman, Hegazy Co (Egypt)
• John Short, Executive Director – Steel and Base Metals, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)
• Jerry Zeng, Senior Analyst, MySteel Research Institute
• Artem Zverev, International Development Director (Asia-Pacific), Rusmet Group of Companies
• Lotfali Bakhshi, Director, Iran Cement
• Dr. Fausto Capelli, Managing Director , Centro Inox (Italy)
• Shukhrat Nishanov, General Manager, Hamriyah Steel FZC
• Lotta Ulfsdotter, Steel Market Executive , London Metal Exchange
• Svitlana Skrypnyk, Sales & Marketing Manager, Safin Gulf Fzco
• Hassan Sha’Sha’A, Vice President (Strategy & Development), Emirates Steel Industries (UAE)
• Vadim Grinberg, Editor in Chief, “National Metallurgy” Magazine (Russia)
• Hadi Hami, Marketing Manager , MESteel (UAE)
• Seyed Mohammad Goushegir, General Manager, Irmetals, PKA Ltd.
• Luis Pinate, Worldwide Marketing Director, IBMS
• Victor Kovshevny, CEO, RUSMET.RU
• Hassan Sha'sha'a, Vice President/Strategy&Development, EMIRATES STEEL INDUSTRIES
• Vadim Grinberg, Chief Editor, National Metallurgy Magazine
• Liyakat Ali Khan, Managing Director, SARAH IMPEX TRADING CO LLC
• Mr. Seyed Mohammed Goushegir, General Manager, Iran Metals Information Centre (Iran)

The choice of Dubai as a place for holding the conference is stipulated by UAE leading role in the regional construction industry. The conference will take place in a 5 star Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa Hotel, which is one of Dubai's premier resorts.

Aim of the conference

The aim of the conference is to help participants to find new partners, establish long-term business relations and to learn about the future direction of the industry. This conference brings together an expert panel of speakers from around the globe to present papers regarding a number of different fields and important topics. Steel producers and market outlook Steel consumption industries outlook Raw materials for regional steel industry Cement producers and market outlook The energy industry in the region New opportunities in cement and steel business Developer’s view on building material market Issues of the day for regional construction Do not miss a unique opportunity to gain direct business contacts with over 350-400 buyers and suppliers from Middle Eastern, CIS, Chinese, Japanese Companies and State Authorities in the city of the future. The conference will be translated in 4 languages: English, Russian, Arabic and Chinese and will also include 2 field trips: A 4 hours boat trip around Palm Jumeirah islands with a visit to the World islands and Dubai Waterfront development site. A trip to Fujairah Emirate including a visit to Sultanate of Oman.

Supported by:
	H.H.Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi. (For general information on the President of UAE and Members of Federal Supreme Council, please click here!)