Saudi Downstream Strategic Forum and Exhibition 2011

Under the Patronage of HIS MAJESTY KING ABDULLAH BIN ABDULAZIZ AL-SAUD, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Saudi Downstream Conference and Exhibition will be held with the attendance and support of HH Prince Saud Bin Abdullah Bin Thenayyan Al-Saud, Chairman of The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu and the Chairman of SABIC, in the presence of Ministers and other higher government officials.

This will be a highly prestigious event, uniting industry leaders and high level government representation to discuss the new technologies, industries and investors to the Kingdom, discussing the projects developing in the downstream petrochemical sector.

Saudi Downstream will host the first forum in Saudi Arabia to focus on the downstream petrochemicals and mineral Industries. Organised on behalf of the Royal Commission of Jubail and Yanbu, the forum will explore the opportunities within the Kingdom’s downstream petrochemical sector to play a central role in the diversification of the economy.

The event will see a strong mix of players in the downstream mineral and petrochemical sectors. Saudi Downstream will bring all major investors from and in Saudi to discuss the massive investment potential of the Kingdom and the opportunities for foreign partners.

EVENT DATE: 8-9 March 2011 VENUE: Movenpick Hotel LOCATION: Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia EVENT URL: www.saudidownstream.com Strategic Forum, 8-9 March 2011

The Industrial city of Yanbu Al Sinaiyah is strategically located at one of Saudi’s busiest ports linking the Kingdom’s vast natural resources to the rest of the world including the Americas, Europe, Asia as well as the rest of the Gulf and Africa.

Supported by the world’s largest oil producer, Saudi Aramco, and by one of the most diverse and dynamic global petrochemical companies, Sabic, the city of Yanbu benefits from low cost utilities, land and feedstocks.

With trade links reaching around the world, deep in to China and across Europe in to America, investing in Saudi is your gateway to global growth and success. Explore the opportunities in Saudi Arabia today and sow the seeds of success for tomorrow.

SPEAKERS

There are nine key speakers for the Strategic Forum:
• H.H. Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thonayan Al Saud, Chairman of the Royal Commission of Jubail and Yanbu
• H.E. Ali Al Naimi, Minister for Petroleum and Mineral Resources
• H.E. Ibrahim Abdulaziz Al-Assaf, Minister for Finance
• H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Zainal Alireza, Minister of Commerce and Industry
• H.E. Khalid Al Falih, President and CEO, Saudi Aramco
• H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Mady, Vice Chairman and CEO, Sabic
• H.E. Dr Aqili Khawaji, Executive President, Royal Commission Yanbu
• H.E. Dr Alaa Nassif, General Manager of Strategic Planning and Investment Royal Commission Yanbu
• Dr Abdulrahman Al Ubaid, Executive Vice President, Technology & Innovation, Sabic

PROGRAMME
Saudi Downstream will showcase the investment opportunities and supporting infrastructure as well as highlighting how Saudi Arabia supports foreign investment and maintains a trusted stability within the global market.

You will have unparalleled access to key decision makers from the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Sabic, Saudi Aramco and hear directly from the Minister for Petroleum and Minerals, the Minister of Commerce and Industry as well as the Minister of Finance.

There has never been a better time to invest in Saudi Arabia’s energy and light industries sectors!

Opportunities in Downstream – RCJY Vision 2020

• Meeting the Demands of Large Scale Industrial Development
• Expansion and Industrial Growth
• Infrastructure and Construction
• Feedstocks – Supply and Demand

Commercial Partnerships, Projects and Investment Opportunities:

• Feedstock Price and Availability to Support FDI
• Mid Sized Project Opportunities and Accessing the Saudi Market
• Strategic Analysis Set Against Global, Regional And Country Specific Trends
• EPC Project Opportunities – Combining Cost Effective Solutions and Long Term Partnerships
• Joint Venture Financing and Partnerships

Financing Commercial Downstream Projects:

• Large Scale Project Finance - Challenges & Opportunities
• Global/National Trends
• What Types Of Project And Project Structures Are Financiers Most Attracted To?
• What Is The Outlook For Raising Capital In The Next 3-5 Years?

Interactive Session:

The Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Downstream Petrochemical and Mineral Industry in Saudi Arabia.

International Exhibition, 8-9 March 2011

The Saudi Downstream Exhibition unites all companies involved in the downstream petrochemical industries, focusing on the investments needed for industrial diversification and the opportunities present in the downstream petrochemical sector.

Jubail, Yanbu and Ras Azzour: Open for Business

From the 8-9 March 2011 the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu are hosting the region’s most high-profile downstream petrochemical event, Saudi Downstream.
Under the leadership of the Royal Commission the overall transformation of Jubail and Yanbu in to world-class industrial cities for the petrochemical and energy-intensive industries has been accomplished with an investment of over $20 billion and has witnessed the creation of over 200 industries that have invested an additional $42 billion, providing employment for over 85,000 workers.
The 157,000 residents of the two cities enjoy world class amenities and security, with low cost utilities and land and exceptional transport and infrastructure links all provided at highly competitive rates by the Royal Commission.
Saudi Downstream is the platform where Saudi Arabia’s senior stakeholder’s will showcase this extraordinary success and explain in detail how they plan to maintain this growth and their commitment to the future development of the region and the energy intensive industries.
Being the first event focusing on the downstream petrochemical and mineral industries to be held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud this event will cement relationships for companies looking at establishing their role in the Kingdom’s stable, yet booming economy.
Saudi Downstream is fully supported by Sabic and Saudi Aramco, as well as the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
If your company is considering the opportunities in Kingdom and being a part of the increasingly integrated upstream and downstream industry which reaches deep in to Asia, Africa and Europe and the America’s then your senior management must attend. One-to-one meetings are available for peer-to-peer senior management.
For chemical companies looking to showcase their technologies, the exhibition is the central part of the event where investors will network with key industry figures and find out more about investment specifications including:

• Feedstocks and pricing
• Capital finance, including government loans via the Saudi Industrial Development Fund
• Ownership rights and partnership liabilities
• Available infrastructure
• Logistics including transportation in and out of the region
• The costs of setting up in the region

Needless to say, for any company already investing in Kingdom and for those companies considering the potential of setting up a manufacturing base within Jubail, Yanbu and Ras Azzour, the benefits are numerous.

Saudi Downstream is the opportunity for your company to develop long term relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders and decision makers in Saudi Arabia; within two days you will qualify how lucrative the market can be for you.

Benefits of Exhibiting

• Introduce and showcase new products
• Strengthen your presence within the petrochemical market
• Meet face-to-face with buyers and investors
• Keep up-to-date with other industry product development and innovations
• Take advantage of excellent networking opportunities

Visitor Tickets
The Saudi Downstream Exhibition is free to attend for all industry trade professionals. Register online for your free visitor ticket at www.saudidownstream.com

Contact us

Exhibition stands are in high demand for this prestigious event.
Contact us today to discuss stand availability and prices.
Shunker Goel • sgoel@thecwcgroup.com • + 44 20 7978 0080