The demand for cement in the Middle East is driven by infrastructure spending and domestic supply shortage. Below are just some of the facts:

• Saudi Arabia, earlier this year ordered to import 10 million tonnes of cement to end the cement shortage. A grant of US$800 million has been sanctioned towards building three to four cement plants.
• It is estimated that Iraq's cement consumption is currently around 18 million tonnes; more than the 12 million tonnes were produced in 2012.
• New infrastructure contracts including highways and power plant projects are all set to raise the cement demand in Turkey. The country's exports (currently 20% of total production) are expected to fall as a result of expanding cement facilities of the importing countries

CMT is delighted to announce the launch of 8th Middle East Cementrade Summit on 22-23 Oct, 2013 - Istanbul, drawn up to provide you an overview of cement trade trends in the Middle East. Join the global cement community to network and hear latest updates on cement market and investment outlook in the GCC region and beyond.

Opening the summit with a macro view of the global cement is Mr. Imran Akram, CEO, IA Cement Ltd as he presents: Global Cement Outlook - Will 2014 Growth Accelerate?

This will be followed by not-to-be-missed sessions detailing specific country updates:

Turkey's Cement Growth & Export Capacity
Mr. Hakan Gürdal, General Manager
Akcansa Cimento Sanayi ve Tas

Saudi's Cement OutIook: Will Demand Sustain & Growth Continue?
Mr. Abdulelah Babgi, Equity Analyst
NCB Capital

Iraq: Right Time, Right Place to Invest!
Mr. Muhammad Asadullah, Manager Export Marketing
Lucky Cement Ltd

For the complete detail the speakers and topics line-up you can download the full agenda is now available online.

Senior executives from international/regional cement producers/traders, ready-mix concrete, pre-cast & building materials companies, cement raw materials suppliers (slag, fly ash, steel, coal),construction/ infrastructure / building / equity / research analysts, project financiers/banks, engineering, technology & equipment providers, logistics & shipping companies(dry bulk and cement carriers) will be at 8th Middle East Cementrade in Istanbul this October! Do not miss out on the chance to network with them and explore future investment collaborations.

Register here today! For more about the event contact Ms. Liz Tran at liz.tran@cmtsp.com.sg or (65) 6346 9114.