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2 Welcome Dear Delegate, Real estate investment and property development in the UAE continues to go from strength to strength. It is almost impossible to keep track of all the mega-projects being announced. With the new properties coming on the market still being snapped up, the demand proves to consistently surpass expectations. The discussion about the viability of real estate investment and property development in the UAE rages on in controversy. Is it based on economic fundamentals of seeing a high population growth, liquidity from high oil prices and funds seeking diversification? Or is it mostly a matter of pure optimism and investors taking a gamble? With an unbiased outlook, the Construction Week conference Property Development & Investment 2008 endeavors to find the answers needed to set immediate and long-term strategies. We are gathering the top leaders from property developers and contractors alongside leading professionals from financial houses and law firms to offer clear insight on the best practices for engaging in the property market of the UAE. This one-day exclusive forum will enable the delegates to base their decisions on the most informed and up to date market intelligence by going straight to the source. We look forward to meeting you at the event, Delegate Profile Gathering wealth fund managers and property investors to hear about investment opportunities in the Middle East and to discuss with developers, architects, bankers, lawyers and government officials. This one day exclusive conference will be the definitive industry forum on strategies for property development and investment in the UAE. Key areas covered by this event Project financing and attracting investor interest Hotel and Tourism Developments Re-sale value: knowing the long-term value of architecture and branding Assessing the sustainability trend: regional and international perspectives Buying off-plan: what to look for, what to expect? Innovating real estate finance: Securitization, property investment vehicles and Islamic bonds Masterplanning Capacity constraints and inflation in GCC construction hampering investment Legal Update: focus on Strata and Escrow property laws in the UAE Oscar Wendel Event Director Contact Ahmed Janan for delegate registration

3 Conference, 8 October, :30 Registration & Refreshments 09:00 Opening Remarks by Conference Chair Stephen Oehme, Regional Director, Value Management and Sustainability, Hyder Consulting 09:10 Communicating with Investors Understanding Investor Risk Tolerance, Expectations on ROI and Investment Horizon Perceived and actual project risk in property development Evaluation of Properties using analysis of GDP per capita and relative returns from rents Showing how the full benefits and advantages of tax structures can be derived 11:10 Panel Discussion: Trends in Hotel and Tourism Investments Attracting tourists: Identifying the emerging niche customer groups Attracting international investors and partnering with the best brand names Christophe Landais, Managing Director, Accor Middle East Serge P.A. Zaalof, CEO, Wasl Hospitality 12:00 Networking Lunch Blair Hagkull, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle VELOPER PERSPECTIVE 09:40 Unleashing the Potential and Defining New Concepts for Architecture in the 21st century Cybertecture: Meeting the expectations of Real Estate Markets on the Vanguard The thought, intention and goals of the PAD Achieving new functionality from Cybertecture spaces Enhancing human living and bringing people to Live The Future James Law, Chairman & Chief Cybertect James Law Cybertecture WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Property Developers Property Investors Property Owners Contractors Banks Institutional Investors Law firms Real Estate & Property Consultants Architects Project Management Consultants Hotel and Hospitality 10:10 Keynote Presentation: Buying Off Plan from choice of design and location to delivery of development Development image and lifestyle: Knowing your target customers Visual Impact: How 3-D design brings life to the decision-making process Delivering projects in line with investor expectations Location, location, location: The importance of infrastructure Setting the completion date and keeping the investor in the loop Hayan Merchant, CEO, Ruwaad 10:50 Morning Coffee

4 PROPERTY LAW & FINANCING MASTERPLANNING 13:30 Update: Property Law in the UAE Escrow and Strata Laws: The benefi ts and the implications for compliance Overcoming restrictions facing foreign property investment to the UAE David Sanson, Partner, DLA Piper 15:50 Case Study: Putting Plans into Action - Building with an Eye on Technological Innovation and Planning for a Greener Tomorrow Maximizing return on investments in sustainable technologies Mr. Dilip Rahulan, Chairman and CEO, Pacific Controls 14:10 Current Trends and Innovation in Development Financing Islamic Bonds and Real Estate Finance with leaseback arrangements Mian Mohammed Nazir, VP, Sharia Coordination, Dubai Islamic Bank 14:50 Panel Discussion: Ownership Structures How will fractional ownership impact on the dynamics in the region for new property developments, what are the advantages of diversifying risk and what are the pit-falls from increased management complexity? Robert McKinnon, Managing Director, Equity Research Al Mal Capital Sandeep Chaudhry, CEO, ENSEC Ferdinando Scalamandre, Managing Director AIG Global Capital 15:30 Afternoon tea 16:20 - Panel Discussion: Overcoming Capacity Constraints and Inflation Shortages of skilled labour and building materials: mitigating financial risks Predicting developments in supply and demand of vital materials for contingency planning in projects Roy Wilson. Director of Design and Project Manager RAK Properties Shehab Elorabi, Senior Development Manager, Waterfront, Nakheel PJSC George Grant, CEO Al Shafar General Contracting Properties Limited 17:00 - Panel Discussion: Urban Planning and meeting Stakeholders demands for Sustainability Viability of energy saving measures: Active and passive design The role of planning and technological innovation Co-coordinating efforts between contractors and suppliers 17:30 Close of Conference and Networking Drinks 19:00 Middle East Architect Awards

6 Code: BV2WEB CONFERENCE 8 OCTOBER 2008 THE WESTIN DUBAI REGISTRATION Please print clearly. First name: Address: City: Country: Fax: Last name: Position: Company Name: P.O.Box / Postal Code: Tel: Conference + Awards $595 For multiple bookings and group discounts please contact: Ahmed Janan , ahmed.janan@itp.com Cancellation & Replacement Policy You may replace delegates at anytime. ITP does not provide refunds for cancellations. Payment: Payments may be made by Bank Transfer, Demand Drafts or Credit Cards. UAE companies may pay by cheque also. Full & Final payment should be made before Conference date. Cheque: Please make cheques payable to ITP Bank Transfer: Transfers should be made payable to Emirates Bank, Head Office, Dubai, U.A.E. Swift code: EBI- LAEAD, AED Account No US$ Account No : A/C Name ITP, Please fax a copy of your bank transfer and the customer s name to our registration department on * Payment should be done atleast 5 days prior to the event to secure your reservation. Credit Card: Please Charge my Credit Card Visa MasterCard Diners Club Credit Card Number: Cardholder s name: Expiry Date: Credit Card Billing Address: P.O.Box: Country: * All credit card payments are subject to 1.8% bank charges I confirm that I have read and agree to the terms and conditions: Signature: Date: Venue The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Al Sufouh Road c/o Dubai International Marine Club PO Box Dubai, United Arab Emirates Phone: (971)(4) Fax: (971)(4) Visas For visa information please contact the hotel where you will be staying. Data Protection The personal information provided by you will be held on a database and may be shared within the ITP Group. Sometimes your details may be obtained from, or made available to, external companies for marketing purposes. If you do not wish your details to be used for this purpose, please write to the Database Manager, ITP, P.O.Box , Dubai, UAE or events@itp.com Disclaimer It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the organisers to alter the content and timing of the programme or the identity of the speakers. For assistance with registration please contact: Ahmed Janan Tel: , ahmed.janan@itp.com, Fax: , P.O.Box , Dubai, UAE

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