Clarion Events opens office in Abu Dhabi

April 7, 2011 - PRLog -- The new office in Abu Dhabi:
* Reinforces our commitment to our clients and the region with a locally based team and
infrastructure
* Broadens our market reach to the entire GCC
* Enhances our product portfolio increasing opportunities for further expansion both
within the UAE and the wider Middle East

"As the energy industry in the Middle East continues to grow, we believe that it is important
as a business to be at the forefront of that growth," said Claire Pallen, General Manager of
Clarion Events Middle East. "We have such good working relationships here in the Middle
East and want to show our commitment to the region for the long term."

Clarion Events Middle East and in particular, its subsidiaries The Energy Exchange and World Refining Association, produce high level, conferences, workshops, seminars and networking occasions for the upstream and downstream oil and gas industries in the Middle East. They work closely with National Oil Companies, Ministries and Operators in the region to promote the Middle East as an international centre for the energy industry.

"Having worked within the Middle East for over 10 years we believe that we can better serve
our clients and the upstream and downstream industries by having a permanent base here
in the region," says Claire Pallen.

For further information, please contact:

Clarion Events Middle East FZ LLC
Energy Exchange and World Refining Association

Claire Pallen
General Manager
Direct: 00 971 2 401 29 29 | e: c.pallen@theenergyexchange.co.uk
w: www.wraconferences.com | w: www.theenergyexchange.co.uk

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Since 1997, The Energy Exchange has achieved worldwide recognition for the organisation of high level, strategic and technical conferences within the upstream oil and gas and alternative energy sectors.