AWCS: Regional projects market sees cause for optimism

For contractors looking to broaden their presence there has never been a better time to look for business in the Middle East with multi-billion dollar construction and infrastructure programs now gathering pace.

Arabian World Construction Summit (AWCS 2012) to be held on the 20 - 23 May 2012 at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort and Spa, Abu Dhabi will examine these issues and more and remains the only place to access the region's leading project owners and leading contractors.

Qatar, boosted by its ongoing plans for the 2022 world cup, continues its ambitious infrastructure development programme with an estimated total of $600bn being invested on developing infrastructure over the next decade.

Projects in rail, roads, hotels and sports stadia will all provide exciting opportunities for the industry over the coming years.

Saudi Arabia remains the largest projects market in the region - with over $119bn of construction projects to be awarded before 2016.

A burgeoning real estate and transport infrastructure development agenda is underway in Iraq, with spending rising to $35bn in 2012.

The emerging markets of North Africa will also feature prominently at the 2012 Summit.

In Libya stalled projects will be revived and new projects will be tendered as the country seeks to rebuild and improve its infrastructure.

There are still challenges facing the construction sector in the coming year. Market share and competition has seen a shift from West - East, whilst faith in the project tendering process has been tested by an increasing number of aborted or stalled projects.

Arabian World Construction Summit (AWCS 2012) will examine these issues and more and remains the only place to access the region's leading project owners and leading contractors all at one meeting.

Markets covered at the 2012 Summit include:
• Saudi Arabia
• Qatar
• Kuwait
• Plus! The future of the projects market in Libya
• UAE
• Iraq
• Egypt

Why you should attend AWCS 2012:
• Project updates: Gain first hand information about leading mega projects in the MENA region
• Market insight: Hear in unparalleled detail about the latest investment opportunities and market trends from leading sector experts and MEED's unique position as the leading business intelligence provider in the region
• Strengthen existing relationships and make new contacts from the leading clients, master developers, contractors and consultants operating in the region
• Position yourself and your organization as an industry leader through participating in facilitated discussions, roundtables and seminars
• Take away exclusive and valuable information to help you drive new business and win work over the next 12-18 months

To book your place at this event now visit www.awcs-me.com