GCC Transport and Railway Conference

Events Details

Date: Oct 17, 2011 to Oct 19, 2011
Venue: Ritz Carlton

Qatar is set to host the first GCC Transport and Railways Conference, which will focus on regional infrastructure issues.

The event is organized by Qatar Railways Company in association with the General Secretariat of the GCC, Federation of GCC Chambers, Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group.

The conference will bring together more than 500 policy makers and industry leaders, including ministers of transportation, finance and public works of the GCC countries, as well as representatives of regional and international organizations, renown experts in transportation, international manufacturers and operators of railways systems, engineering and consultancy companies, contractors, financial institutions, regional and international banks and a wide spectrum of other stakeholders.

Main Topics include:

Transportation visions and strategies
Investment plans in the transportation industry
International experience in developing and integrating transportation systems
Potential economic and social impact of GCC investments in transportation and railways
Potentials of developing the GCC logistics industry
Public-private partnership in transportation
Potential opportunities for the private sector
Financing needs

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