Experts & major players share insight on cement markets at 7th Middle East CemenTrade in Muscat

Sept. 4, 2012 - PRLog -- With the boom in construction activity in the Middle East, the cement industry is experiencing new growth, especially in GCC markets where demand is strong. On 02-03 October, the 7th Middle East CemenTrade, organized by CMT will present a diverse spectrum of information on Middle East cement sector, focussing on the theme “Fresh Optimism to Mitigate Regional Cement Glut”.

Leading industry experts will convene in Muscat to share their perspectives on cement demand, construction market outlook, trading logistics, dry bulk market, freight rate, outlook and price trends of coal and petcoke, in addition to addressing environmental concerns.  Key highlights at the summit are country-specific forecast and thorough analysis of the changing landscape of the cement industry & expectations for 2013, and a review of the markets, logistics challenges and impact of PPP on cement consumption.

Country-focussed sessions analyzing various cement markets include:

•   Cement Market in Oman
Mr. Jamal Shamis Al Hooti, CEO
Oman Cement Company (S.A.O.G)

•   UAE Cement Industry Outlook
Mr. Mustafa Gorgunel, General Manager
Union Cement Norcem Co. Ltd.

•   Cement Outlook on Kuwait, Bahrain & Qatar
Mr. Hettish Kumar, Senior Financial Analyst, Research & Publication
Global Investment House

•   Egypt: Renewed Hope for the Cement Sector
Mr. Giorgio Bodo, Chairman & Managing Director
ASEC Cement

•   Iran: Domestic Demand & Export Capacity to Iraq, Afghanistan
Mr. R. Roostapour, Managing Director
Sarooj Bushehr Intl. Corp.

•   Saudi Cement Sector - An Enviable
Position
Farouk Miah, Equity Analyst
NCB Capital

•   East Africa Cement Outlook
Mr Timothy Wambu, Research Analyst
African Alliance Kenya Securities

Other authoritative speakers at the 7th Middle East CemenTrade are Mr. Imran Akram, CEO, IA Cement Ltd; Mr. Rajaram Prabhu, General Manager Middle East, HC Trading International Inc.; Mr. Arkin Aydinlik, Chartering Manager, Auto Chartering; Mr. Yves De Moor, Director, Group DML Ltd.; and Mr. Abdul Hadhi, Editor (Coal & Petcoke), Argus Media.

This 1.5 day summit is specially structured to provide a comprehensive industry outlook and business networking platform for cement producers, traders, concrete producers, equipment and technology providers, logistics companies, raw material suppliers (fly ash, slag, steel, coal), admixture companies, construction and development businesses, consultants, financiers and other supporting industrial segments.

Complete details of the summit are available on the Event Website at http://www.cmtevents.com/aboutevent.aspx?ev=121029&

For further queries and information on the event or registrations, contact Ms. Grace (grace@cmtsp.com.sg) at Tel. 65 6346 9147