DUBAI, 22 March 2007 — Moutamarat, a joint venture of Tatweer and Saudi Research and Publishing Company (SRPC), yesterday announced the launch of the Arab Industrial Forum (AIF), which will take place in Dubai on December 16-18.
The AIF will showcase the top performers in the industrial sector in the Arab world, including industrial parks, manufacturers, free trade zones and industrialists.
The Arab Industrial Forum (AIF) will serve as a platform for industrialists, business leaders and government representatives to network and to exchange information, know-how and expertise.
The Arab Industrial Forum runs on the sidelines of the Arab Industrial Exhibition, which will display the industrial potential of the region.
Khalid Al-Malik, CEO of Tatweer said: “’The Arab Industrial Forum will explore the dynamics of the regional marketplace against a global backdrop. Combining a knowledge component along with unique displays and exhibitions, the AIF has a vision to become the reference point for all industrial and economic zones in the region to help catalyze their activity and subsequent contribution to manufacturing and industrial production in the Arab world.”
Stressing that the Arab Industrial Forum 2007 will be the first high-profile platform of its kind to emerge from the Arab world, Al-Malik said: “The knowledge and research-based forum will comprise local and global exhibitors and specialists who will bring diverse perspectives to the table and formulate a feasible action plan in line with its objective.”
The Arab Industrial Exhibition will showcase industrial-related items from different sectors including automotive and transportation, base metals and minerals, chemicals and plastics, and machinery.
