GCC & Middle East
17 - 19 February 2009 Kingdom of Bahrain
The FDIC Middle East Conference Conference
Venue: Bahrain International Exhibition centre, Manama
Developing knowledge, skills and techniques for the fire industry

FDIC Middle East has established itself as the premier fire, fire safety and fire prevention industry event for the Middle East, bringing together the firefighters, fire, health and safety professionals of the Gulf region.
Organised by: Pennwell Corporation
Web site: www.fdicme09.events.pennnet.com
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24 - 26 February 2009 United Arab Emirates
4th International Food Safety Conference Conference
Venue: Dubai Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai
The conference program always looks at specific sector issues in an annually rotating fashion, such that all delegates can participate in the knowledge exchange, and apply the principles discussed in their own business environment. The upcoming conference will include several symposia, workshops and technical sessions that will provide professional development opportunities for participants
Organised by: Food Control Department of Dubai
Web site: http://www.dm.gov.ae
Contact: Thajudeen V. Aliar
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15 - 19 March 2009 United Arab Emirates
Cost-Effective Sustainable Design and Construction Summit
Venue: Venue to be confirmed, Dubai
With the new legislative framework for green design being implemented by Dubai Municipality on January 1 2009, it is now imperative that you are up to date with latest regulations. Announcing the return of the 3rd Annual Cost Effective Sustainable Design and Construction summit, the industry's most established and respected event that year-on-year brings together the key players from across the entire spectrum of sustainable design, engineering and construction, to affect necessary change required for a sustainable future
Organised by: IQPC
Web site: www.iqpc.com
Contact: Jennifer Tsao (Deputy Marketing Director)
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7 - 8 April 2009 United Arab Emirates
Global City Forum
Venue: Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Global City is the only international networking forum where city leaders, mayors, political leaders and city executives can share strategies, methods and concrete solutions to help them implement their vision of a sustainable city and metropolitan region. After its three successful editions in France, this unique networking platform will be held in Abu Dhabi in January 2009 – for the first time in the Middle East. The event will be a platform to share experiences and expertise from Asian, European, African, Middle Eastern and American emblematic cities.
Organised by: Reed Exhibitions
Web site: www.globalcityforum.ae
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07-08 April 2009 UAE
Global City Forum - Abu Dhabi Conference
Venue: Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Global City is the only international forum where public and private leaders exchange best practices and share sustainable urban strategies. This unique networking platform, dedicated to mayors, urban planners, decision-makers and leaders, will be held in Abu Dhabi in April 2009 – for the first time in the Middle East.
Organised by: Reed Exhibitions
Web site: http://www.globalcityforum.com
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24 - 26 May 2009 United Arab Emirates
Property & Facilities Management Conference Conference
Venue: Dubai International Exhibition Centre
The conference offers an outstanding opportunity to learn from industry experts, discuss your challenges with key players in the global FM market and network with regional peers facing similar FM obstacles and difficulties.
Organised by: Streamline Marketing Group
Web site: www.fm-expo.com
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Asia Africa and the Indian Subcontinent
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Rest of the world
21 February 2009 US
Compostmodern 09 Conference
Venue: Herbst Theater, San Francisco
Compostmodern is fertile ground for sustainability. Presented by the San Francisco chapter of AIGA and the AIGA Center for Sustainable Design (CFSD), this interdisciplinary conference explores the range of design thinking necessary to create a socially and ecologically responsible society. Designers, manufacturers and business leaders come together to find inspiration, share knowledge and explore real world opportunities for transforming products, industries and lives.
Organised by: San Francisco chapter of AIGA and the AIGA Center for Sustainable Design (CFSD)
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09 - 11 June 2009 Spain
European Future Energy Forum Forum
Venue: Bilbao
Following the success of the award winning World Future Energy Summit, the organisers are going global with a special European Future Energy Forum.

The European Forum will be a unique commercial event bringing together more than 5,000 manufacturers, investors and technology providers from around the world for an industry showcase of the latest developments in future energy technologies.
Organised by: Turret ME
Website: http://www.europeanfutureenergyforum.com
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