HE Dr. Mohammed bin Salah al-Sada MINISTER OF ... - MEED Events

HELD UNDER THE ESTEEMED PATRONAGE OF: 

H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Salah al-Sada 

MINISTER OF ENERGY & INDUSTRY and 

Chairman & Managing Director, QATAR PETROLEUM 

Keynote speech by: 

H.E. Sheikh Abdullah Saoud Al-Thani 

Governor 

QATAR CENTRAL BANK 

Conference Partner: 

Supported by: 

Strategic Partner: 

United Development Company is a leading Qatari shareholding company with a mission to identify 

and invest in long-term projects contributing to Qatar’s growth and providing good shareholder value. 

Established in 1999, the company was listed on the Qatar Exchange in June 2003. 

UDC’s target areas of interest include: infrastructure, real estate, energy-intensive industries, 

hydrocarbon downstream manufacturing, maritime and environment-related businesses, urban 

development, utilities, hospitality, retail and fashion, information technology, media and 

communications, property management, insurance, security and other services. 

From day one, the company’s mission has been to become a cornerstone in the development of Qatar 

and the region, creating lasting value and maximizing returns for partners and shareholders. Through a 

combination of project activities and commercial enterprise, UDC has developed into the first-choice 

private sector and joint venture partner for international investors in Qatar, and has successfully 

established several new companies and investment vehicles across the region. 

The company prides itself in its ability to create quality investment opportunities at home and 

overseas. 

www.qatarconference.com | T +971 (0) 4 390 0699 |E events@meed.com 

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Platinum sponsor: 

International Bank of Qatar (IBQ) has been operating in Qatar since 1956 and is a well established 

and rapidly growing commercial institution, offering a full range of retail, private and corporate 

banking solutions. IBQ is 30% owned and managed by National Bank of Kuwait (NBK). In 2009, IBQ 

was recognised as “the fastest moving bank” in the Middle East and North Africa region and the 26th 

fastest mover globally in The Banker magazine’s Top 1,000 World Bank survey 2009. 

Gold Sponsor: 

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) was established in 1982, the first Islamic financial institution in Qatar. 

Since then, QIB has emerged as a force in local and international markets with a paid-up capital of 

QR2.36billion and holds 37% of the Islamic banking market in Qatar which makes QIB the biggest 

Shari’a-compliant Bank in Qatar, and one of the top five globally. QIB operates 30 branches 

throughout Qatar and a network of over 130 ATMs. Internationally, QIB has established three 

subsidiaries, QIB UK, Asian Finance House in Malaysia and Arab Finance House in Lebanon. The Bank 

maintains a strong financial position, which has contributed to an ‘A’ rating from Fitch and Capital Intelligence. 

Gold Sponsor: 

Kharafi National (KN), established in 1976 has developed from a local contracting company into a 

world class Pan-Arabian Infrastructure Project Developer, Contractor and Facilities Service 

Provider with operations covering the Water/ Wastewater, Power, Oil & Gas, Waste, 

Petrochemical and Infrastructure sectors. The uniquely broad range of services, skills and 

experience enables the company to deliver increasingly complex capital projects and facilities 

management services efficiently and to the highest of international quality standards. 

With a vigorous international expansion with growing operations in the Middle East and Africa, Kharafi National has over 35,000 multidisciplined 

employees of 58 different nationalities which allows the company to develop and deliver parallel projects across the region. 

This makes Kharafi National the ideal partner to provide ad hoc solutions throughout developing markets. 

Silver sponsor: 

Mashreq is one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions and the region. Founded in 1967 as Bank of 

Oman, the bank has played a pioneering role in the industry, particularly in retail banking. Among its many 

firsts, it was the first to launch such products as travelers’ cheques, credit cards and ATMs. 

Mashreq has received numerous international awards such as the Best Bank in the UAE in 2008 from Euro 

money and various awards particularly for quality management. According to independent research it has 

more ISO certifications than any bank in the region by a wide margin. It’s most recent acknowledgement 

was Best Consumer Internet Bank in Qatar, Best Consumer Internet Bank regionally by Global Finance 

Awards 2009 and Best Emerging Market Banks Middle East by Global Finance Awards 2010. 

As a leading financial Institution in Qatar, Mashreq aims to be world class in every facet of its business, 

including its social responsibility to the community it serves. Towards this goal the bank pays particular attention to recruiting, training, 

developing and retaining Qatari National employees. 


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Lunch sponsors: 

Bronze sponsors: 

Breakfast sponsor: 

Networking Sponsor: 

Conference 

sponsor: 

Exhibitors: 


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Key confirmed speakers at Qatar Projects 2013 

MEED Lifetime Achievement Award: 

H.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah 

PRESIDENT, ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL AND TRANSPARENCY AUTHORITY 

Opening speech: 

H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Salah al-Sada, MINISTER OF ENERGY & INDUSTRY and 

Chairman & Managing Director, QATAR PETROLEUM 

Economic overview: 

H.E. Abdulla Bin Saoud al-Thani, Governor, CENTRAL BANK OF QATAR 

Key clients and project managers speaking: 

Michel Deleuran, Executive Vice President Maritime, Milaha 

John Joseph Drummie, Senior Projects Engineer, Public Works Authority (Ashghal) 

Yasir Al Jamal, Technical Director, Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee 

Peter Fagan, Vice President Project Delivery & Oversight, KBR 

Mohammed Siddiqui, Director of Treasury, Nakilat 

Ahmed Al Kowsi, Logistics Director, Qatar Railway Company 

Ahmed Naser AlNaser, Director Technical Affairs, Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation 

(Kahramaa) 

Christian Last, Chief Executive Officer, GASAL 

Khalid Nagi, Research Manager, Energy, Qatar Science & Technology Park 

Amr M. Metwally, Lead Healthcare Architect, Hamad Medical Corporation 

Saleh A. Mubarak, Ph.D., Head, Dept. of Civil & Architectural Engineering, Qatar University 

Dr. Yousef Al Horr, Founder and Chairman, Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) 

Ahmed M Sorour, Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Automotive Gateway (Qatar AG) 

Remy Rowhani, Director General, Qatar Chamber 

Expert contributers include: 

Jabra Ghandour, Managing Director, IBQ 

Shashank Srivastava, CEO & Board Member, Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA) 

John Iossifidis, Executive Vice President, Head International Banking, Mashreq 

Simon Harrison, Special Counsel Qatar, Patton Boggs 

Jean-Paul Kazan, Head of International Contracting & Project Finance, QIB 

Farid Chedid, Chief Executive Officer, SEIB Insurance & Reinsurance Company 

Gavin Witcombe, Partner, Baker & McKenzie 

Mark Rudman, Qatar Director, Faithful+Gould 

Dr. Giannakos Konstantinos, Project Director (Saudi Arabian Railway Company), SALFO & Associates SA 

Hazem Galal, Partner & Leader Global Cities and Local Government Network, PWC 

Charles Lloyd, Regional Leader, Capital Programmes & Infrastructure, PWC 

Chris Scudamore, Qatar Leader, Capital Programmes & Infrastructure, PWC 

Francois Coron, Director, Industrial Projects, Middle-East & MD Qatar, Geodis Wilson 

Asif Shafi, Vice President, Parsons 

Julio Maggi, Vice President, Global Program Management, AECOM 

Neil Walmsley, Associate Director- Planning & Transportation, Arup 

Gordon Lindsay, Project Director & Head of Rail, Atkins 

Dr. Rupert Booth, Senior Economist, Atkins 

Dr. Ulrich Koegler, Vice President, Booz & Co. 


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Dr. Nicoletta Piccolrovazzi, Technology & Sustainability Director, Dow Olympic Operations, Dow Europe 

GmbH 

Dr. Esam Elsarrag, Director- Research and Development, Gulf Organisation for Research & 

Development (GORD) 

James Bremen, Partner, Herbert Smith 

Tim Shelton, Partner, Gardiner & Theobald 

Bert Hoekstra, Senior Vice President, Hochtief 

Salah Nezar, LEED AP, Sustainability Director, Qatar Project Management 

Simon Cory-Wright, Director, TSE Consulting (Advisory to Qatar 2022 Bid) 

Dr. Max Clark, Transportation Leader (Qatar), Halcrow A CH2MHill Company 

Markus Pfisterer, Architect, Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) 

Dr. Tarek Coury, Chief Economist, Tanween 

David Greenhalgh, Divisional Director and Country Manager, Mott MacDonald 

Kamran Khan, Program Director, World Bank 

Karim Nassif, Associate Director: Infrastructure Finance, Standard & Poors 

Steven Humphrey, Director, Head of Program Cost Consultancy, Qatar, Davis Langdon 

Kerry Galbraith, Director of Architecture & Engineering Services., KEO Design, Qatar 

Sheldon Morris, Director & Head of Capital Projects Advisory Qatar, Deloitte & Touche 

Alan Mossman, Advisory Board member, Centre for Lean Projects 

Paul Aird, Senior Risk Consultant, Aon Global Risk Consulting (AGRC) 

Edmund O’Sullivan, Chairman, MEED Events 

Ed James, Head, MEED Insight 

Emil Rademeyer, General Manager, MEED Cost Indices 


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Sunday, 17 February 2013 

Focus Day: Opportunities & Risks in Construction Logistics 

Exploiting new opportunities in manufacturing industries and managing resources and the movement of 

construction materials 

Grand Hyatt Hotel: Main Room: Al Aqool 

08:45 Registration & coffee 

09:15 Chairman’s welcome address 


STRATEGIES AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION LOGISTICS 

09:30 OPENING PANEL DISCUSSION: 

Regional Transport, transport and logistics: Challenges & Opportunities in combining various forms 

of transport across the region 

• Determining the optimal mix between various transport modes 

• Drivers for developing the logistics industry in the GCC 

• Developing integrated networks in the Gulf 

Panelists: 

Ahmed Al Kowsi, Logistics Director, Qatar Railway Company 

Dr. Ulrich Koegler, Vice President, Booz & Co. 

Francois Coron, Director, Industrial Projects, Middle-East & MD Qatar, Geodis Wilson 

10:15 Unveiling public and private sector commercial opportunities for port expansion plans 

Sheldon Morris, Director & Head of Capital Projects Advisory Qatar, Deloitte & Touche 

11:00 Meeting demand for construction materials against various bottlenecks and commodity costs to 

ensure projects remain commercial viable 

Tim Shelton, Partner, Gardiner & Theobald 

11:30 Networking break 

PROJECT DELIVERY, COST COST CONTROL: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS 

12:00 Guest speaker presentation: 

Discussing Integrated Project Delivery methods and simple procedures for getting projects back 

ontrack 

Alan Mossman, Advisory Board member, Centre for Lean Projects 

12:30 Controlling cost escalation for projects: 

Application of a Logistics Management System 

Steven Humphrey, Director, Head of Program Cost Consultancy, Qatar, Davis Langdon 

13:00 Networking lunch 

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SUPPLY AND DEMAND CHALLENGES RISKS 

14:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: Materials and supply panel discussion: 

Discussing the effects of inflationary pressure and impacts on the project market 

Emil Rademeyer, General Manager, MEED Cost Indices 

14:30 Effective risk mitigation strategies across the project supply chain in the Middle East’s infrastructure 

and construction markets 


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Paul Aird, Senior Risk Consultant, Aon Global Risk Consulting (AGRC) 


ADDRESSING AND OVERCOMING DEMAND FOR HUMAN CAPITAL AND MANPOWER 

15:30 Coping with and managing labour resources and supply: Attracting middle management into Doha 

16:00 Close and summary of Focus Day 

16:45 – 18:00 – Attendees move to the ROCCA Restaurant 

Welcome Drinks Reception and sponsor meet & greet 

This event session markets the start of the Qatar Projects 2013 conference. Join your colleagues, 

partners and new contacts at this year’s new welcome reception and enjoying an evening of insightful 

conversation and information sharing. Bring lots of business cards! 

Main Conference Day One 

Monday, 18 February 2013 

Grand Hyatt Hotel - Al Silia Ballroom 

08:00 

08:45 

Registration & coffee 

MEED Chairman’s citation 

Edmund O`Sullivan, Chairman, MEED Events 

09:00 Welcome address: 

H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Salah al-Sada, Minister of Energy & Industry 

Chairman and Managing Director, Qatar Petroleum 

QATAR’S OUTLOOK & STRATEGIES FOR INFRASTRUCTURE GROWTH 

09:30 Opening economic and regulatory update: 

Financial developments and future challenges experienced by Qatar Central Bank: How will 

government stimulus drive project development as well as long-term initiatives? 

H.E. Sheikh Abdullah Saoud Al-Thani, Governor, Qatar Central Bank 

09:50 Current economic advances and developments in Qatar 

Jabra Ghandour, Managing Director, IBQ 

10:05 Updates from the QFCA 

Shashank Srivastava, CEO & Board Member, Qatar Financial Centre Authority(QFCA) 

10:20 Boosting international participation and the role global partnerships play in delivering Qatar’s 

infrastrucure programme and the National Vision 2030 

Remy Rowhani, Director General, Qatar Chamber 

10:40 Keynote update on the journey to 2022: 

Developing and delivering Qatar’s infrastructure in the lead up to 2022 

Yasir Al Jamal, Technical Director, Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee 

11:05 Keynote update: Milaha’s plans, developments and achievements 

Michel Deleuran, Executive Vice President Maritime, Milaha 


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11:30 

11:50 

Networking break 

Panel discussion: 

Detailing the short to long-term infrastructure programme: Assessing the investment required and the 

overall outlook for the next 2-5 years 

• Discussing major challenges in delivering projects in the real estate sector 

• Update on planning, designing and implementing key projects: showcasing successes to date 

• Invaluable lessons learned from international stakeholders 

• Lessons learned from London and Sochi projects 

• Ensuring quality beyond 2022 through innovative and sustainable solutions 

• The path toward zero energy outdoor air cooling solutions and opportunities in Qatar 

Panellists: 

Dr. Yousef Al Horr, Founder and Chairman, Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) 

Dr. Nicoletta Piccolrovazzi, Technology & Sustainability Director, Dow Olympic Operations, Dow Europe 

GmbH 


Hazem Galal, Partner & Leader Global Cities and Local Government Network, PWC 

Salah Nezar, LEED AP, Sustainability Director, Qatar Project Management 

12:20 Contractor finance panel discussion: 

Key examples of successful contractor financing and the current requirements to support the 

development of planned and future mega projects 

• Exploring the role of Islamic finance, the role of local banks and international players in alternative 

financing 

• Alternative funding routes for long-term project implementation: viability and growth of the project 

financing market 

• How banks will provide huge volumes of contractor finance to fund private-sector government 

contracts? 

• Discssing the integrated role of banks and insurers in project financing risks 

• How can sponsors and lenders adapt project finance structures to secure long-term funding in a 

tighter lending framework? 

• Developing frameworks for safeguarding your investment for long-term financing deals 

• The bond market and ability to offer contractors 10% finance requirements 

Panellists: 

Jean-Paul Kazan, Head of International Contracting & Project Finance, QIB 

John Iossifidis, Executive Vice President, Head International Banking, Mashreq 

Farid Chedid, Chief Executive Officer, SEIB Insurance & Reinsurance Company 

Mark Rudman, Qatar Director, Faithful+Gould 

Kamran Khan, Program Director, World Bank 

Karim Nassif, Associate Director: Infrastructure Finance, Standard & Poors 

TRACKING THE GROWTH AND PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES IN QATAR’S EXPRESSWAY, DRAINAGE AND RAIL 

PROJECTS 

12:45 A critical update and on-going achievements and plans from the world-class expressway programme 

Peter Fagan, Vice President Project Delivery & Oversight, KBR 

13:15 Drainage and wastewater treatment review: 

Concept design management and oversight of procurement of Ashghal’s IDRIS programme 

John Joseph Drummie, Senior Projects Engineer, Public Works Authority (Ashghal) 

13:45 Networking Lunch – hosted by: 


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14:45 Rail keynote panel discussion: 

Overview of the experiences with integrated rail projects and the next steps toward project 

implementation 

• Ongoing challenges for the Qatari transport infrastructure market and successes of delivering 

Qatar’s transport investment programme over the next 5 years 

• Current development status of the public urban transportation masterplan 

• Long-term strategy for Qatar’s inter-modal transport systems 

• Possible next steps and opportunities for long distance passenger rail, freight transport, metro 

systems, LRT and stations 

Panelists: 

Dr. Giannakos Konstantinos, Project Director (Saudi Arabian Railway Company), SALFO & Associates SA 

Asif Shafi, Vice President, Parsons 

Gordon Lindsay, Project Director & Head of Rail, Atkins 

David Greenhalgh, Divisional Director and Country Manager, Mott MacDonald 

Neil Walmsley, Associate Director- Planning & Transportation, Arup 

15:15 

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15:30 

15:45 

Real estate updates and expectations of Qatar’s key city and urbanisation projects 

Discussing the affordable housing developments in Qatar 


Qatar Project Market Market: projects forecast, market environment and current contenders 

• Qatar projects forecast delivery and market challenges 

• Changes in the regions political landscape and effects on the GCC project landscape 

• Contenders in Qatar – analysis on the main contractors, consultants and providers 

• Analysis on what projects will likely be awared between 2013 and 2013 

Ed James, Head MEED Insight, MEED Insight 

Networking break 

AFTERNOON BREAKOUT STREAMS 

Stream A 

Moderator: Simon Harrison, Special Counsel Qatar, 

Patton Boggs 

16:00 Leading the way beyond 2022 through compliance 

and creation of various revenue streams 

Discussing the opportunities and revenue 

potentials of a low carbon economy 

Simon Harrison, Special Counsel Qatar 

Patton Boggs 

Stream B 

Moderator: Edmund O’Sullivan, Chairman, MEED 

Events 

Delivering capital projects in support of the 

railway networks 

Trends for Railway Infrastructure of the future 

in High Speed and Heavy Haul 

Giannakos Konstantinos, Project Director (For 

Saudi Arabian Railway Company) 

SALFO & Associates SA 

16:20 Overcoming challenges faced by contractors in 

compliance with QSAS 

Update on Qatar Sustainability Assessment System 

(QSAS): Setting new standards in sustainable 

infrastructure and energy efficiency 

Dr. Esam Elsarrag, Director- Research and 

Development, Gulf Organisation for Research & 

Development (GORD) 

Healthcare update from Hamad Medical 

Corporation 

Achievements in delivering projects 

and Qatar’s plan to modernise the healthcare 

system 

Amr M. Metwally, Lead Healthcare Architect, 

Hamad Medical Corporation 


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17:00 A case example on putting it all into practice 

Designing sustainable stadiums and surrounding 

infrastructure: An expert view of what really 

happens in the real world 

Tim Cook, Principal Environmental Specialist, GHD 

Addressing demands in social infrastructure 

Steven Miller, Senior Vice President Business 

Development, Shapoorji Pallonji 

18:00 End of stream sessions delegates to return to main ball room for short announcement 

18:05 

18:45 

Drinks reception for delegates and speakers. 

Attendees at the conference is for the this reception is the most popular networking session, providing a 

platform for speakers, attendees and guests to discuss the day’s proceedings, build existing relationships 

and meet prospective business partners. 

Enjoy an evening of insightful conversation and information sharing. 

Hosted and sponsored by: 


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Prestigious MEED Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony 

& 

Gala Dinner 

H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah 

Presidency of the Transparency Authority, former Energy Minister & Qatar 

Petroleum Chairman and Former OPEC Chairman 

Sponsored by: 

19:00 Delegates and guest assemble Grand Hyatt Hotel - Al Silia Ballroom 

19:30 His Excellency arrives guests are seated in the ballroom 

20:00 

20:05 

20:10 

20:15 

20:30 

Mr. Edmund O’Sullivan, MEED Chairman welcomes guests & IBQ Managing Director Mr. Jabra 

Ghandour delivers welcome 

Mr. Edmund O’Sullivan delivers citation for the award 

Award presented to His Excellency 

H.E. Al-Attiyah delivers a statement of thanks 

Live on stage interview with H.E about his life, his career and acheivements 

Dinner is served 

** Tables are limited** 


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Breakfast Briefing: Qatar & GCC Project 

Market Outlook 

Tuesday, 19 February 2013 

Breakfast Briefing sponsored by: 

07:15 - Opening & Welcome by Edward James, MEED Insight 

07:30 - Silver service breakfast is served 

07:40 - Delay In Project Start-up: Risks and Mitigation by SEIB Project Insurance Specialist 

• Discussing the contractual obligation or self-preservation 

OCIP / CCIP 

• New age, new challenges 

Complexity of technologies and ramifications 

• Role of insurance in risk mitigation 

Physical policy triggers 

Common concern to contractors & how to handle them 

08:00 – Quantitative and qualitative data on the Qatar & GCC Project Market 

A comprehensive forecast and assessment of the projects market in the region 

The GCC projects market has struggled so far in 2012 after a pick-up in activity in Qatar and the UAE is 

not enough to offset a slowdown in Saudi Arabia, the region’s largest projects market. 

Just $55bn worth of projects were awarded in the GCC in the first half of the year, some 10 per cent 

lower than the equivalent period in 2011, and the worst performance overall since 2005. The 

comparatively weak performance means that the market will struggle to match the $130bn worth of 

contracts awarded in 2011, which itself was also the lowest annual total since 2005. 

Edward James, Head, MEED Insight 

Edward James has been with MEED for nine years. Until September 2008 he was MEED’s Gulf Bureau 

Chief. He wrote features and news for MEED magazine on nearly all of the countries of the region. His 

specific areas of expertise are hydrocarbons, power and water, and the petrochemical market. He has 

also worked as a consultant in the Gulf for UK risk consultancy firm Control Risks. He is a regular guest 

commentator on Middle East issues for news channels such as the BBC, CNN and ABC News. He also 

has a degree in Arabic. 


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Main Conference Day Two 

Tuesday 19 February 2013 

08:30 Registration & coffee 

09:00 Chairman’s welcome address 


09:15 OPENING SESSION: 

Charles Lloyd, Regional Leader, Capital Programmes & Infrastructure, PWC 

Chris Scudamore, Qatar Leader, Capital Programmes & Infrastructure, PWC 

10:00 Discussing references to PPP and public procurement, the need for budgeting, contingency planning 

for key risks and plans to contain expenditure 

Dr. Rupert Booth, Senior Economist, Atkins 

DEVELOPMENTS IN OIL, GAS AND UTLITIES SECTOR IN QATAR 

10:30 Gas developments in Qatar: 

An overview and the company’s innovative financing 

Mohammad Siddiqui, Director - Treasury and Planning, Nakilat 

11:00 Achievements and future opportunities: 

Evaluating the multiple projects in Mesaieed and Ras Laffan 

Christian Last, Chief Executive Officer, GASAL 


12:00 Key client presentation: 

Update on Kahramaa projects: electricity & water infrastructure expansion plans for the medium and 

long term 

Ahmed Naser Al Naser, Director Technical Affairs, Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation 

(Kahramaa 

12:30 Strategic and technical development: 

Water reclamation through Reverse Osmosis methods 

Walid Oraby, General Manager, Qatar Kuwait & Bahrain, Metito 

13:00 

13:30 

High performance project delivery: 

Incident and injury and its relation to project performance 

Simon Giffin, Director, Middle East, JMJ Associates 

Networking lunch hosted by: 


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MINIMISING PROJECT RISKS AND DELIVERING MAJOR PROJECTS IN THE CURRENT PROJECT MARKET 

Moderator: Gavin Witcombe, Partner, Baker and McKenzie 

14:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: 

Highlighting projects delivery risks and management techniques and navigating the shifting building 

and construction market 

• Insights on the emerging industry players and the implications on the market on industry 

production 

• Minimising your construction costs through efficient design methods 

• Addressing concerns over execution capacity of the market specifically in manpower and materials 

• Project innovation and techniques for delivering major projects 

• Stakeholder management and dealing with local authorities to mitigate project timeline delays 

• Protecting your project in the short-to-long term by developing solid maintenance strategies 

Panellists: 

Ahmed M. Sorour, Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Automotive Gateway (Qatar AG) 

Bert Hoekstra, Senior Vice President, Hochtief 

Kerry Galbraith, Director of Architecture & Engineering Services., KEO Design, Qatar 

Dr. Max Clark, Transportation Leader (Qatar), Halcrow A CH2MHill Company 

15:00 Sporting infrastructure development and the requirements for delivering projects on time and on 

budget for 2022: Lessons from world-class European events 

Markus Pfisterer, Architect, Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) 

15:30 TBC 

16:00 TBC 

16:30 Closing address and summary of the conference 


**Coffee to be served within sessions** 

Masterclasses A& B: Wednesday 20 February 2013 

Expert speaker, facilitator and host for Masterclass A: James Bremen, Partner, Herbert Smith 

MASTERCLASS A 

08:30 Registration & Coffee 

09:00 Expert welcome 

09:15-11:15 Session 1 begins 

Mediation and Dispute resolution 

The session will cover: 

• Conflict avoidance, management and dispute resolution procedures 

• Imperative to avoid court action wherever possible. 

• Examples comparing and contrasting third party intervention 

• Litigation, adjudication, arbitration and mediation as appropriate to day to day activities 

• Compare, contrast and utilise different dispute resolution management processes 

11:15-11:00 Break 

11:30–15:00 Session 2 begins (lunch will be serviced at 12:45-13:45) 


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Negotiating Contracts & Project Delivery Models: Navigating the Qatari project 

market for new and existing developers, operators, contractors and services 

experts. 

The masterclass will address key issues including: 

• Key components of energy and infrastructure projects 

• Relationship between developers 

• Risk allocation and choosing the project delivery models 

• Decision making on Project Delivery Models 

• Overcoming key issues in construction & engineering projects 

• Key parties in traditional construction models 

• Project Finance: The contractual framework bankability & allocation of risk 

Expert speaker, host and facilitator: 

James Bremen, Partner, Herbert Smith 

MASTERCLASS B 

A-Z guide to doing business in Qatar: Practical legal, financial and insurance 

advice for setting up and protecting your business in Qatar 

The masterclass will address key issues including: 

• Winning the bid – what are the Qatar clients looking for? 

• Acquiring the financing - developing financing strategies and available options specific to the unique 

marketplace which is Qatar 

• Compliance - Taxes, costing and auditing – understanding the systems in Qatar 

• Insurance - Insurance requirements and advice 

• Partners – Creating lasting partnerships and adhering to the ‘Qatari’ way of doing business 

• Regulations / legislations - what has changed and how do the changes affect your work 


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