MENA Infra Summit

At Each Virtual Infrastructure Summit, Participating Companies Have the Opportunity To:

Listen to panel discussions on the latest industry trends through our virtual platform
Identify new and emerging markets of opportunity ahead of your competition
Learn about U.S. export programs designed to cut your time to market
Network with U.S. trade officials, from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Export Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
Hear from leading private sector exporters and a diverse community of U.S. businesses active in overseas market
Virtually connect with foreign buyers, ministry officials and U.S. commercial diplomats though our virtual International Partner Search Service in the weeks following the event.

Event Supporters:

Why Attend the MENA Infrastructure Summit?

The Gulf portion of this Infrastructure Summit has shifted to a virtual platform- Monday March 15th for UAE and March 16th for Saudi Arabia. The virtual events will feature top decision makers from Ministries and procuring agencies who will present on upcoming infrastructure projects and deals to the attending American companies. Some topics that will be covered at the conference include upcoming projects in renewable and emerging energy, oil & gas, power storage and transmission, and transportation, along with information about U.S. government and other project financing resources, and tendering and supply processes.

Representatives from U.S. government trade and infrastructure-related agencies will attend the virtual summit. American companies may also request additional fee-based matchmaking meetings that can occur in the weeks following the Summit - these meeting can include U.S. government officials, Saudi Arabia government offices and businesses the week following the Summit.

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The United Arab Emirates
Virtual conference for UAE - March 15th, 8am ET - 12:30pm ET.
No Cost to attend; add-on Virtual Meeting Schedule for small business $1250 (small) $2100 (medium-sized company) and $2700 (large company)

Join us as we hear about planning sessions, project proposals, the direction of construction and development in the the region as well as a 10 year forecast for investment and priority sectors.

Register here for the UAE Virtual Summit.

Contact Matt Baker and Haisum Shah to request a virtual meeting schedule. Meeting Schedule requests close on February 15, 2021.

4:00pm – 4:45pm (UAE) 8:00am ET (USA)	Opening Session: UAE Market 2021-2030 The UAE 10-year vision for infrastructure development and projects in priority sectors. Opening Remarks: Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Senior Leader “In Conversation” discussion moderated by Danny Sebright, President, U.S.-UAE Business Council featuring: Ministry of Economy H.E. Abdullah Bin Touq Mubadala CEO of Real Estate and Infrastructure Investments, H.E. Khaled Al Qubaisi
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5:00pm – 6:00pm (UAE) 9:00am ET (USA)	Smart Cities Projects Smart Dubai, CEO H.E. Wesam Lootah Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Director of Roads & Facilities Maintenance, Mr. Hamad Al Shehhi
	CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
6:15pm – 7:15pm (UAE) 10:15am ET (USA)	Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Projects and the PPP model Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), CEO H.E. Tariq Bin Hendi Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Head of Infrastructure, Mohamad Al Dhaheri	Healthcare Infrastructure Ministry of Health (MOHAP) Assistant Undersecretary, H.E. Dr. Amin Hussain Al Amiri Ministry of Health (MOHAP), CEO of Health Regulation, Dubai Health Authority, H.E. Dr. Marwan Al Mulla
7:30pm – 8:15pm (UAE) 11:30am ET	Session: Project Finance Resources Panel discussion with experts from EXIM, USTDA, U.S. Commercial Service, and the World Bank. Corporate executives will join and share their insights. Topics will include resources, procurement opportunities, and information available to U.S. companies, and practical examples of the resources available.
8:30pm – 8:45pm (UAE) 12:30 pm ET	Closing Remarks Deputy Assistant Secretary Camille Richardson

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Saudi Arabia
Virtual conference for Saudi Arabia - March 16th, 9am ET - 1:30pm ET.
No Cost to attend; add-on Virtual Meeting Schedule for small business $900 (small) $2100 (medium-sized company) and $2700 (large company)

Join us as we hear about planning sessions, project proposals, the direction of construction and development in the the region as well as a 10 year forecast for investment and priority sectors.

Register here for the Saudi Arabia Virtual Summit.

Contact Matt Baker and Haisum Shah to request a virtual meeting schedule. Meeting Schedule requests close on February 15, 2021.

4:00pm – 5:00pm (KSA) 9:00am ET (USA)	Opening Session: Saudi Arabia Infrastructure Market 2021-2030 Plenary session highlighting the Kingdom’s 10-year vision for infrastructure development and major projects across priority sectors of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT), Travel & Tourism, Transportation & Mobility, and Waste Management. Opening Remarks: Chargé d’Affaires Martina Strong, U.S. Embassy Riyadh His Excellency Deputy Minister for Business Development, Eng. Mohammed Alwakeel Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Communication & Information Public Investment Fund Council of Saudi Chamber Closing Remarks: Acting Under Secretary Diane Farrell, U.S. Department of Commerce
	CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
5:10pm – 6:10pm (KSA) 10:10am ET (USA)	Waste Management Giga-Projects Cities of Riyadh and Jeddah will highlight industrial, municipal and commercial recycling and processing Moderator: Dr. Majdah Aburas, Saudi Environmental Society Speakers: Ministry for Planning and Programs, Ministry of Municipality	Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Giga-Projects Discussion of IoT, AI, and ICT infrastructure for several key national projects Moderator: Sara Ayed, CoFounder, TRACCS Speakers: MCIT Mr. Matthew Johnson, Head of Network Infrastructure, NEOM
	CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
6:15pm – 7:15pm (KSA) 11:15am ET (USA)	Travel/Tourism Giga-Projects Speakers will highlight key projects including hotel/resorts, entertainment and themed attractions Moderator: Dr. Lama Sulaiman, Board Member, General Entertainment Authority Speakers: His Excellency Deputy Minister of Tourism for Investment Attraction, Mr. Mahmoud Abdulhadi Mr. John Pagano, CEO of Amaala & Red Sea Projects	Transportation and Mobility Insight in to the transport infrastructure that will link giga-projects around the country including bridges, roads, ports and airports. Moderator: Dr. Nahed Tahir, CEO, SEEDS Speakers: NEOM Riyadh Royal Commission
7:30pm – 8:15pm (KSA) 12:30am ET	Session: Institutional Resources and Project Financing in Saudi Arabia Panel discussion with experts from EXIM, USTDA, U.S. Commercial Service, and the World Bank. Corporate executives will join and share their insights. Topics will include resources, procurement opportunities, and information available to U.S. companies, and practical examples of the resources available. Moderator: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa & the Middle East, Camille Richardson, U.S. Department of Commerce Panelists: U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) Mr. Ayman Sejiny, CEO, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) Mr. Issam Abousleiman, Regional Director for the GCC, The World Bank
8:30pm – 8:45pm (KSA) 1:30 pm ET	Closing Remarks Acting Deputy Under Secretary Diane Farrell

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Provides U.S. companies with a list of up to five partners/distributors that have expressed an interest in the client’s goods/services. The service includes identification and outreach to potential matching firms, sending client’s information to identified matching firms, preparing a profile of interested firms, and providing a report with the profile and contact information for interested firms. The aservice also includes virtual introductions via conference calls with up to five of the contacts identified.
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At the MENA Infrastructure Summits, U.S. commercial diplomats with regional expertise will be present to support your business growth in new markets. Receive guidance and insights on navigating trade barriers, market access-related issues, geopolitical concerns, market competition.

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Conference sessions will allow you to dive deeper into markets of interest to learn about the region’s infrastructure project pipeline and understand how factors like economic reform and demographic change will impact your sector. These sessions led by industry experts aim to operationalize your company’s strategy via sessions on topics from advocacy to policy landscapes.

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The MENA Infrastructure Summits are designed to provide participants with formal and informal networking opportunities with fellow U.S. companies, prospective clients and partners, government facilitators, and industry experts in the region.

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Why the Gulf

The MENA Infrastructure Summits provide U.S. companies insights into one of the fastest developing regions in the world. From its fast-growing labor force to its strategic location at the intersection between Europe, Africa, and Asia, the Gulf and North Africa represents a region with great economic potential. As countries in the region pursue robust economic development plans, opportunities are rapidly emerging. The Infrastructure Road Shows aim to help U.S. companies compete for these opportunities.

A Favorable Business Environment

Countries in the region are looking to create environments conducive for good business. The UAE ranks first in the Middle East and North Africa in ease of doing business and 16th globally.

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High Export Potential and Qualified Workforce

The economic relationship between the U.S. and North Africa is already growing, with the region receiving 40% of all U.S. exports to Africa.

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Expansion of Innovative Industries

As governments in the region begin to prioritize diversification, opportunities are emerging in innovative industries from energy renewables to advanced manufacturing.

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