Places are selling fast. Don't miss out. Book your place today! MENA Transport Authorities and railway operators can attend this event for free! There will be no better representation from Middle Eastern transport authorities and rail project leaders at an event in 2007! There are a limited number of Gold conference passes (worth over £2,000 each!) available to MENA Transport Authorities to attend Rail Infrastructure MENA free of charge! Click to book your free place   The Middle East has awoken to the potential of rail        Rail Infrastructure Middle East 2007 is the region's leading rail conference, designed to provide valuable insights into Middle Eastern rail infrastructure - what is driving this booming industry, updates on current and future projects, and what challenges are being faced.           Ambitious projects are changing the face of the regional industry. In the freight, passenger and metro sectors rail transport will never be the same again.   A place to learn, network and create new business      Saudi Arabia has the most ambitious plans. The Landbridge project is the key development in the huge Saudi Railways Expansion Programme, an ambitious multibillion riyal project that will transform the Kingdom’s rail network into a world class freight and passenger system.       Away from the Kingdom the first phase of the new Dubai Metro, with 70km of lines and 42 stations, is expected to be completed by 2009. It is envisaged the Abu Dhabi Metro will be linked to the Dubai Metro to provide a vital link and ensure smooth travel for metro users between the two emirates.     While across North Africa governments are looking to modernise and to develop their existing infrastructure.       Meet new customers For the rail industry the Middle East is one of the boom regions of the world. Governments know modern transport systems will help realise the potential of their countries and are putting exciting plans in place.   The MENA region is about to experience an explosion of rail projects presenting fantastic opportunities for those with expert knowledge.    Call for papers! If you have a paper or proposal you would like to be considered for this CEO level conference, please click here to submit your paper Why you should sponsor Get cost effective marketing exposure and branding to your target audience    Position and profile yourself as an industry leader    Increase your brand recognition within the Middle East's rail industry    Create new partnerships and alliances     Develop relationships through unrivalled networking opportunities    Showcase new products and services to a targeted audience of decision-makers Get direct and exclusive access to the Middle East's rail decision makers  Target your market! Limited sponsorship opportunities exist for this event. For full details, please contact: Danny Featherstone,  Project Manager on Tel: +44 20 7092 1286,  or email: danny.featherstone@terrapinn.com Key speakers include: Eng. Saad Hassan Shehata Chairman National Authority for Tunnels, Egypt Andrew McCusker Operations Director MTR Corporation, Hong Kong Mohsen Hashemi  Chairman & Managing Director Tehran Urban and Suburban Railway Company (TUSRC) Michael Raschbichler Member International MagLev Board Mitsukazu Nakata Project Director Nakheel Anthony Pickett  Risk Business Manager Lloyd’s Register Giuseppe Carrella CEO T.S.F. - Tele Sistemi Ferroviari S.p.A.   Networking opportunities Rail Infrastructure Middle East 2007 contains more than 8 hours of dedicated networking time. We offer attendees the perfect surroundings to relax with fellow industry colleagues during the buffet style lunches and cocktail receptions This is the revolutionary, exciting, quick and highly effective way to meet fellow conference delegates and industry peers in one thirty-minute session. These brief meetings are the starting point for conversation and networking throughout the conference. This is where long-lasting and profitable business relationships begin. We introduce you to ‘Contact’- a system to enable you to set up meetings before the event. You can search the attendees then email them directly without ever seeing their e-mail address. The first contact is made and you can take it from there. More than just networking; Important forms and conference tips can be downloaded and after the event you can even download the white papers and presentations from our world-class speakers. Rail Infrastructure Middle East 2007 offers you more CEO and Director level panel discussions. There will be several “chat show” style sessions where you can get answers to your questions. You will not get a better chance than this to question the leading players in the  rail infrastructure industry. Consider it an unfair advantage.   Why not bring your team – Save up to 25% You will save up to 25% on registrations of groups of three or more, so bring your team! Not only will you make huge savings you will also get reserved seats in the conference room, a VIP registration pack which allows you to fast track registration. Places are limited. So do not delay make this event your company’s event for 2007 & save up to 25% on group registrations. Places are selling fast. Don't miss out. Book your place today!