The MENA real estate industry has seen a drastic boom since the last 3 years. The scope & opportunities in emerging markets have given room for the region’s leading and local mortgage providers a chance to increase their portfolio and clientele. What seems to be a challenge in the region is the ongoing variation of the mortgage regulations. Financers, developers & borrowers find the market perplexed and cannot identify the significance of buying and financing a property.

As Beirut underpins its position as the commercial hub and the re-export center of the region, exhibitions like Beirut Fashion are becoming key platforms for traders, designers, suppliers and retailers to network and explore business opportunities not only in Lebanon but also in the entire Middle East. Beirut Fashion is particularly pertinent in light of Beirut’s rising prominence in the international fashion circles. Lebanese and international designers will also have the chance to display their unique styles to the growing numbers of tourists from the Arab world. In addition, Beirut Fashion is your gateway to the burgeoning Middle East fashion and textile industry, which has grown to a whopping $12 billion, according to a study conducted by the German consulting group ICON Institute.

This conference will focus on issues of poverty and its eradication, social inequality, race relations and policy management and mismanagement with an international perspective. As poverty continues to be an ongoing, often-inhumane problem, this conference aims to provide a comparative perspective in analyzing past/current trends and conditions to better understand the never-ending downward spiral many individuals and families find themselves in.
The 2009 Poverty and Social Protection Conference (P.S.P) will address questions regarding the role and importance of equal distribution of resources and social inclusion. The potential roles and impacts less-developed countries have on politics, business, education and the public sector. In addition, major social and economic trends and their potential for poverty reduction.

The major objective of this Conference is to provide a forum to debate the issues related to the process of the market reorientation of the economies of the developing countries over the period since the mid – 1980s to present, the role of the private sector during the process, the private sector friendly policies adopted and implemented during the period and the remaining agenda for increasing the role of the private sector in the development process.

The Lebanese Minister Culture, Dr Tarek Mitri, will speak, at a press conference, about the preparation of a series of programs and activities, to be organised during the year 2009 when Beirut will be " World Book Capital", following the decision announced by UNESCO. A reception will follow.

Role of universities in the 21st century - academic freedom - quality assurance in higher education - e-learning - innovation and creativity in higher education - higher education and industry partnerships - globalization in higher education.

Higher Education in the Arab Region has witnessed significant developments during the last decade, since the holding of both the Arab Regional Conference on Higher Education (ARCHE) in Beirut (1998) and the World Conference on Higher Education (WCHE) in Paris (1998). These developments included the considerable increase in the number of students, universities and higher education institutes of all types.

Arabcom Telecom summit is the most important yearly Telecom summit since 1998, attracting Ministers of Telecom, Regulators, Investors, Operators, Industry leaders, Experts, professionals and Telcos from around the Globe.
Arabcom 2009 provides a comprehensive review of the region's telecommunications industry, as well as laying out a strategic roadmap for its future development. It is Expected to welcome more than 500 International delegates from the world.

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Récompensé de son excellent sens de l'hospitalité et de l'organisation, le Liban se voit fixer, après le Sommet de la Francophonie tenu en 2002 un nouveau défi à l'échéance 2009 les VIEME jeux de la francophonie qui se tiendront à Beyrouth du 27 septembre au 6 octobre 2009. Evénement d’envergure internationale, ils rassemblent 3000 jeunes talents triés sur le volet et les athlètes de haut calibre de la Francophonie qui rivalisent, en épreuves individuelles ou par équipes, pour la médaille d’or dans 8 compétitions multisports et 8 concours culturels. Organisés chaque 4 ans, ces jeux permettent de mettre en exergue l'originalité de la culture francophone, ainsi que l'excellence des talents des nations de la francophonie et constituent à la fois une fête populaire, de partage et d’échanges entre les jeunes.

This premier RFID event will help companies across the Middle East get up to speed on RFID and begin to leverage the unparalleled benefits that the technology can deliver. Attendees will learn about how RFID can be used in their operations and meet the vendors that can help them deploy a successful solution. The conference program will focus on how all types of RFID technologies—active, Wi-Fi, passive UHF, passive HF and more—can be used to improve operations in construction, oil and gas, and logistics. Like all RFIDJournal events, it will feature leading end users objectively explaining how they are using RFID to enhance efficiencies and streamline business processes.

The Nanobusiness Summit is the world’s premiere nano event focused on the booming Middle Eastern markets. Nanotechnology offers global business new markets and enormous growth prospects. Right now, the Middle East is awakening to nanoscience. There has been a change of mentality in capital management in the region, which is now looking for rapid growth, high-worth and high-tech investments to diversify their investment portfolios. Billions of dollars have already been allocated for nanoscience research and are available for investment. The Summit offers numerous networking opportunities for business executives, venture capitalists, investors, financiers, and researchers. Connect with key players to build stronger ventures both regionally and internationally.