The 1.5 day summit will open with an overview of the ‘Global Cement Markets and M&A Outlook’ presented by Imran Akram, CEO, IA Cement. Next it zooms in on the Middle East market with a key session on ‘Saudi’s Construction Sector Outlook & Cement Consumption Analysis’ led by Fadi Mujahed, Chief Commercial Officer, Saudi Readymix Concrete, with an update on the country’s upcoming projects – Riyadh & Jeddah Metro, expansion of Grand Mosque in Mecca and more. After that a review of UAE’s Green cement for construction activities will be shared by Anil Parashar, Cementitious Expert Dubai while the ‘Fundamental Changes & Opportunities in Iran’s Cement, Clinker & Steel Market after Lifting of Sanctions’ will be presented by Hossein Parhizgar, Managing Director, KTP.

Giorgio Bodo, Sr. Industry Advisor, Cement Business Advisory then presents a timely paper on ‘Finding a Competitive Niche and Strategies to Succeed in a Consolidated Cement Environment’, especially post the Lafarge-Holcim merger. Besides, attendees can also look forward to a session on ‘Status of Granulated Blast Furnace Slag in Japan’ by Kenji Nobata, General Manager, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation.

Other notable session at the Dubai summit include:

· Iran’s Cement Capacity & Export Outlook – Hamid Reza Tajik, Managing Director, Development of Nano Technology

· GGBS Cement Production in Challenging Economic Conditions: Adapting the Business Model –Ecocem Ireland Story – John Newell, Chairman, Ecocem Ireland

· Trade Opportunities & Outlook for Turkey & Mediterranean Cement Markets – Metin Atik, President & General Manager, Meta Foreign Trade

· Volatility of Dry Bulk Cargo Trade – Rahul Sharan, Dry Bulk Analyst, Drewry

· Nano Cement: Effective Approach to Modifying Ordinary Portland Cement – David Campbell, Head of Business Development, Moscow IMET International

· Egypt Cement Sector Update - Mr.Hassan Sayed Gabry, Director (Commercial Affairs), Arabian Cement Company

· Trade Opportunities & Challenges for UAE & MENA Cement Markets - Mr.Ayman Ismail, Senior Trading Manager, Holcim Trading FZCO

· Panel Discussion: Regional Demand & Challenges for Cement in the Wake of Oil Price Collapse

Panelists:
Imran Akram, CEO, IA Cement
Hamid Reza Tajik, Managing Director, Development of Nano Technology
Fadi Mujahed, Chief Commercial Officer, Saudi Readymix Concrete

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