Conference Committee Event Chairmen Dr. Yousif Al Malki H.E. Abdullah A. Al-Mogbel Head of Building Permit Inspection and supervision, Deputy Minister of Transport for Roads, KSA Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Kadhim Abdul Latif Organizing Committee Chairmen Director, Roads Planning & Design Abdul Nabi Al Sabah Ministry of Works Advisor Roads & Traffic, Ministry of Works Joseph Lam President, Delcan Chairman’s Message Jean-Claude Roffe VP, Colas Dr. Robert Jaffe President, Consystec Welcome to the 3rd IRF Middle East Regional Congress & Exhibition! C. Patrick Sankey Dr. Omar Smadi President & CEO, IRF WPC Research Scientist, Iowa State University The International Road Federation would like to express its appreciation and gratitude to Organizing Committee Dr. Carlos Chang Assistant Professor, University of Texas HE Eng. Essam Bin Abdulla Khalaf, Ministry of works, Kingdom of for his invaluable Huda Abdulla Fakhroo Assistant Undersecretary, Roads, Ministry of Works Dr. Essam Radwan Professor, University of Central Florida support to organize the congress in Bahrain. Raed Al Salah Director, Roads Projects & Maintenance, Gabriel Sanchez In 2009, the International Road Federation successfully launched the inaugural IRF Middle Ministry of Works Executive VP, IRF WPC Magid Elabyad East Regional Congress (MERC) in Saudi Arabia. The aim of this Congress is to address the A. Majeed Al-Gassab Training Director, IRF WPC President, Bahrain Society of Engineers needs of the growing road sector needs of the Gulf and larger Middle East and North Africa Exhibition and Sponsorship Committee Graham Hooper Region. Transport Global Managing Director AECOM Jameel Al Alawi Bahrain Society of Engineers Gabriel Sanchez IRF volunteers and staff have worked tirelessly and effectively to develop a comprehensive Executive VP, IRF WPC Raed Al Salah Director, Roads Project & Maintenance, Ministry Congress and Certified Training Program of the highest quality to ensure all participants Bashar Rihani of Works receive the maximum benefit for their time investment. As the Chairman of IRF Washington, Director, Dar Al Handasah (Shair and Partners) Mohamed AbdulHussain Ahmed Al Khan Head, Traffic Control, Ministry of Works I am very proud of this achievement. Director of Conferences, Mona Daabis Bahrain Society of Engineers Senior Media Specialist, Ministry of Works I trust all of you will enjoy this event and the warm hospitality of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Program & Technical Committee A.Hameed Akbari and during the next few days learn, explore and share valuable insights, solutions, and Abdul Nabi Al Sabah Roads Project & Maintenance, Ministry of Works technologies that can be applied to solve critical transportation challenges in your respective Advisor Roads & Traffic, Ministry of Works Rabie Hamza Dr. Walaa Eldin I. Khogali Roads Planning & Design Directorate, countries, and for the benefit of our industry, our economies, and most importantly, society. Advisor to Director of Material Engineering Ministry of Works Ministry of Works Fatima Saqar Al-Atawi H.E. Abdullah A. Al-Mogbel Dr. Abdulrahman J. AlJanahi Roads Project & Maintenance, Ministry of Works Director, Centre for Transport and Roads Studies Deputy Minister of Transport for Roads, Gabriel Sanchez (CTRS) Executive VP, IRF WPC Ministry of Transport, Saudi Arabia

2 www.irfnews.org/news-events/event-detail/irf-middle-east-regional-congress/ Organizing Committee Message Congress and Course Topics

The IRF’s signature, largest, and most comprehensive event in the Middle East in 2012. Bahrain is undergoing fast economic growth, anchored on a solid foundation of ongoing and future Congress Topics Certified Training Courses infrastructure projects. This event will promote the development and dissemination of innovative Offered solutions and best practices that will be needed to meet Bahrain’s infrastructure and safety needs. Road Safety As a regional event, this congress also provides a forum to discuss and showcase major projects ITS & Traffic Management Pavement Management and accomplishments in the entire Gulf region. This Regional Congress will consist of three main components: congress sessions, commercial exhibition, and certified training courses. Pavements & Materials NTCIP & ITS Standards The congress program will consist of plenary, executive and technical sessions featuring innovation Sustainable Transport AASHTO Roadside and best practices in the areas of road safety, intelligent transport systems (ITS), sustainable Asset Management Design Guide transport, pavements, and asset management. The program will also include a special workshop on tunnel construction, developed in cooperation with the International Tunneling & Underground Project Management Asset Management Space Association (ITA) and PIARC (World Road Association). All registered congress delegates Financing and PPPs for will receive an attendance certificate at the end of the event. Special Workshop Road Development The technology and commercial exhibition will be held in parallel with the congress, covering 2000 Tunnel Construction Sq. Mtr. showcasing the best companies active in the Gulf. The exhibition will also include IRF’s Land Use and Transport Innovation Forum, a platform where the latest technologies will be presented and discussed. Planning Finally, an additional three days will be devoted to the world-renowned IRF Certified Training Courses. The course curricula have been developed to address the specific needs of Bahrain, the rest of the Gulf and the larger Middle East region. All participants who pass the compulsory test will receive an IRF certificate recognized by most engineering societies around the world, and applicable for professional development purposes.

www.irfnews.org/news-events/event-detail/irf-middle-east-regional-congress/ 3 Call for Papers Submission The abstract should be submitted to [email protected] and copied to Magid Elabyad, Technical papers are invited on the topics outlined and other subjects related to the theme Director of Training at IRF, E-mail: [email protected] to forward to the Technical of the conference. Abstracts should clearly state the subject matter, the objectives and the Committee. important conclusions to be presented in the full paper and should not exceed 400 words Magid Elabyad in length. Director of Training, The abstract must include the title of the paper, the author’s name(s) and the affiliation including Email: [email protected] the mailing and the email addresses. Selection of papers will take into account the originality, relevance and likely interest to delegates. Guidelines for the submission of manuscript for Important Dates review and the preparation of final draft will be communicated upon the acceptance of the abstract. Submittal of Abstract October 15, 2011 Transportation professionals with an interest in the Gulf/Middle East region are invited to Abstract Acceptance Notification October 31, 2011 submit an abstract on one or more of the congress topics. Submittal of Paper November 30, 2011 Acceptance of the Final Paper December 15, 2012 Submittal of Final Presentation January 1, 2012

Abstract Submission Guidelines: Conference Language • Format : Microsoft Word or PDF File The official language will be English. • Language : The official language of the congress is English • Length of abstract : Maximum of half page or 400 words • Font size : 12 point Structure of Abstract 1. TITLE (centered, black, all caps) 2. Name(s) of the author(s) with family name/surname in caps, position/title, affiliation, mailing address, telephone including country and area codes, email address and fax number 3. Text of abstract Content The abstract should include the objectives and the aim of the study, description of the techniques or methods used, and a presentation of the results or conclusions in an informative and concise manner.

4 www.irfnews.org/news-events/event-detail/irf-middle-east-regional-congress/ IRF Certified Course Descriptions Wash., an International Road Federation Fellow, and a Fifth National Highway Award, granted by the Uruguayan Road Association. He is a founding member of the Society for Maintenance Background & Rehabilitation of Transportation Infrastructure (iSMARTi), a member of the American Society Each course offered by the IRF during the 3rd Middle East Regional Congress features IRF- of Civil Engineers, the Transportation Research Board, the Association of Asphalt Pavement accredited instructors teaching specially-developed training courses adapted to the local and Technologist, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, the Association of Engineers regional context. The courses include testing and a certification, and are suitable for either of Uruguay, the Uruguayan Road Association and the Pan-American Institute of Highways. individuals or small groups. Flintsch received his bachelor’s degrees from the Universidad Mayor del Uruguay and his master’s and Ph.D. from Arizona State University. • IRF has been providing certified training around the world for over 60 years. Our instructors are always nationally recognized and certified in the United States or their Road Asset Management Course country of origin. This introductory course covers the principles, concepts, components, techniques, and • Generally, the IRF certification is universally accepted amongst professional institutions benefits of asset management. The materials are based on the AASHTO’s “Transportation such as Engineering and Transportation Societies. Asset Management Guides-Volumes I and II”. This class supports, complements, and builds • IRF is a participant in Registered Continuing Education program (RCEP) in the United familiarity with using the guide and illustrates asset management “best practices” in key States. RCEP approved organizations certifications are accepted widely around the functions of a transportation agency’s resource allocation and utilization, policy development, United States and globally. planning and programming, program delivery, operations, and use of information and analytic • The courses are taught by IRF-accredited professionals from the academic (mostly) and tools. private sectors, who hold PhDs in relevant fields and/or a minimum of two decades of Instructor: Omar Smadi, Ph.D, Director, Center for Transportation Research and Education excellence in education and training on a global basis. (CTRE), Iowa State University

Dr. Smadi has over 20 years of experience in the area of infrastructure and Pavement Management Course asset management ranging from pavements,bridges, pavement marking, signs and other infrastructure assets. He is the Director of CTRE and This course covers the fundamental concepts and methods used in pavement management Co-Director of theProgram for Roadway Infrastructure Management and to preserve a road network in good condition to include, but not limited to, the following: data Operations (PRIMO) at CTRE. Dr. Smadi is also an adjunctprofessor with required for managing pavement assets, data collection systems, development of pavement the department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at performance models, treatment and budget needs, prioritization, life-cycle cost, maintenance Iowa State University. Dr.Smadi chairs the Transport Research Board (TRB) committee on and rehabilitation strategies, risk assessment and impact analysis. The course relies on the Pavement Monitoring and Evaluation, is a member ofthe Pavement Management Committee, latest proven software tools, manuals, and guides. the Asset Management Committee, and the Visibility Committee. He is also amember of the Instructor: Gerardo F. Flintsch, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental ASCE committee on Infrastructure Management Systems and the committee on Advanced Engineering Virginia Tech University Transportationsystems. He served as a member of Task Force 45; a committee of AASHTO, U.S. FHWA, and the Dr. Gerardo F. Flintsch’s specialties include Infrastructure Management, American Road &Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) to look at data needs for asset Pavement Engineering and Data Analysis and Management and Artificial management. He is also listed as a friendof the AASHTO Asset Management Sub Committee Intelligence. Awards he has received include the Jack H. Dillard Award for and TRB Asset management Committee. Dr. Smadi teaches agraduate class on pavement best paper of 2003 from the Virginia Transportation Research Council, the and asset management at Iowa State University. He also teaches NHI classes on the topicsof Best Poster Award, “Theme 5: Adopting and Using Innovative Approaches,” asset management and integrating pavement preservation and pavement management. He at the Fifth International Conference on Managing Pavements in Seattle, teaches US FHWA dataintegration class to state DOTs.

www.irfnews.org/news-events/event-detail/irf-middle-east-regional-congress/ 5 Road Safety Applications Course Dr. Jaffe is an electrical and systems engineer. He received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 1983. After 13 years The objective of the course is to teach how to turn existing and new roads into “Forgiving Highways” and eliminate needless deaths. In addition to learning about the technologies that are utilized as a Research Staff Manager at IBM Research, he founded in 1996 successful in roads around the world, attendees will better understand which of these technologies Consensus Systems Technologies (“ConSysTec”) Corp., where he is now are appropriate for their local conditions. They will also be introduce to the performance testing President. In 1993 Dr. Jaffe was Program Manager and Chief Architect criteria being used in the US (NCHRP 350) and in Europe (EN 1317) to allow them to make for the IBM Team that helped develop the US National ITS Architecture, intelligent and effective choices. which he continues to help extend and maintain for US DOT. In addition to having developed Instructor: Michael Dreznes, Global Safety Expert & Chairman, IRF Educational Foundation over 70 regional ITS architectures in the US and internationally, Dr. Jaffe and his team at ConSysTec has also led development, application and harmonization of many ITS Standards, Michael G. Dreznes is the Chairman of the Transportation Research Board and has developed ITS solutions for real-time transit systems operations and the system for (TRB) AFB20 (2) Roadside Safety Sub-Committee on International Research electronic payment reciprocity between regional customer service centers (for the E-ZPass Activities, a member of the TRB AFB20 Committee on Roadside Safety electronic payment system). In 2009 Dr. Jaffe completed 5-years serving as Chair of the ITS and the President of the IRF Washington Road Safety Working Group as America Research, Integration, Training and Education Forum, is a member of the ITS New well as the International Road Educational Foundation. Dreznes assumed York, Board of Directors, and starting in 2011 is serving on the IRF Executive Committee, his current position as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Barrier Board of Directors and ITS Committee. Dr. Jaffe is a CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Systems Inc. in March of 2008. Prior to accepting his position at Barrier Systems Inc, Dreznes Professional) issued by INCOSE (International Council on Systems Engineering). was the Deputy Director General of the Washington Program Center of the International Road Federation (IRF). He worked as Vice President of Marketing and International Operations at Quixote Corporation (Energy Absorption Systems, Inc.) for twenty years. Dreznes has spent the last twenty-four years working to make the roads safer around the world. He is recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on roadside safety promoting the concept of “Forgiving Highways.”

Workshop Description

NTCIP Communications Protocol “Guidebook” Course Each course offered by the IRF during the 3rd Middle East Regional Congress features IRF- accredited instructors teaching specially-developed training courses adapted to the local and This course serves both as an introduction and “users guidebook” to the NTCIP (National regional context. The courses include testing and a certification, and are suitable for either Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol) family of communication standards, individuals or small groups. including both center-to center and center-to field communications equipment, such as control systems software, CCTV cameras, vehicle detectors, traffic controllers, and other • IRF has been providing certified training around the world for over 60 years. Our equipment. Attendees of this course are provided with the tools and knowledge necessary instructors are always nationally recognized and certified in the United States or their to succeed in NTCIP adoption and implementation. The course is taught by IRF-accredited country of origin. professionals in the private sector or government, who hold PhDs in relevant fields, have at • Generally, the IRF certification is universally accepted amongst professional institutions least two decades of practical experience at the highest technical levels, and possess an such as Engineering and Transportation Societies. unparalleled record of excellence in education and training. • IRF is a participant in Registered Continuing Education program (RCEP) in the United Instructors: Robert Jaffe, Ph.D., Chairman, IRF Washington Global ITS Committee & States. RCEP approved organizations certifications are accepted widely around the President, Consystec, and Robert Rausch, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Transcore United States and globally.

6 www.irfnews.org/news-events/event-detail/irf-middle-east-regional-congress/ Sponsorship Conference & Venue Companies are invited to become Official Sponsors of the various events to take place The conference and exhibition will be held at the Gulf Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain. The Gulf during the conference. The attached Sponsorship form describes the different sponsorship Hotel is a FIVE-STAR facility and a landmark in , just 10 minutes away from the levels along with the corresponding benefits. Sponsorship will allow companies to promote Bahrain International Airport and 5 minutes from the City Centre. The Gulf Hotel offers 366 their products and services to the audience and provide the opportunity to interact with well-appointed rooms of gracious style, uncompromising efficiency and thoughtful technology. the attending professionals. to interact with participating decision makers and industry The Bahrain Conference & Exhibition Centre offers exhibition, meeting and pre-function areas professionals. with state of the art facilities. The hotel houses many of Bahrain’s leading restaurants.

Detailed information regarding sponsorship may be obtained from the Sponsorship Accommodation Information Coordinator on Fax: +973 17827475 or E-mail: [email protected] A block booking of rooms at the Gulf Hotel has been made for the participants during the Conference Registration Fees conference period. Following are the Special rates. Please specify the conference name to get the special rate. The registration fee as mentioned below indicates admission to all sessions, a set of Conference Room Rates conference materials (book of abstracts, CD containing conference proceedings) etc and Details Single Rate Double Rate three days lunches. Bah. Din US$ Euro Bah. Din US$ Euro Superior Room 60 162 112 60 162 112 Deluxe Room 70 189 130 70 189 130 Details Full Registration Full Registration One Day (Early Bird before (11 December 2011) Registration Luxury Room 75 203 138 75 203 138 10 December 2011) Grand Deluxe Room 80 216 148 80 216 148 Bah. Din US$ Euro Bah. Din US$ Euro Bah. Din US$ Euro Platinum Room 100 270 185 110 297 204 IRF/BSE/Exhibitors 190 515 350 230 620 420 160 432 300 Deluxe Suite (1 Bed Room Suite) 250 675 463 250 675 463 Luxury Suite (2 Bed Room Suite) 325 878 602 325 878 602 Speakers 170 460 320 210 567 390 150 405 270 Non-members 230 620 420 270 730 500 190 515 350 The above room rates are on a per room per night basis exclusive breakfast. The above Students 100 270 190 120 325 210 80 216 150 room rates are subject to 15% Service Charge and 5% Government Levy. Airport pick up will be charged extra by the hotel. For more information: http://www.irfnews.org/news-events/ event-detail/irf-middle-east-regional-congress/ Certified Training Courses Offered • Pavement Management • NTCIP & ITS Standards • AASHTO Roadside Design Guide • Asset Management Certified Training Course Registration Details One Course Two Courses Bah. Din US$ Euro Bah. Din US$ Euro Non-Member 320 865 580 510 1378 930 IRF/BSE Member/Exhibitor 260 705 490 410 1108 780 Students 140 380 260 220 595 410

www.irfnews.org/news-events/event-detail/irf-middle-east-regional-congress/ 7 Sponsorship Form International Road Federation (IRF) Middle East Regional Congress & Exhibition 09-11 January 2012; GICC Gulf Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain To sponsor the IRF Middle East Regional Congress Conferences & Exhibition Please complete this form and return to

The Bahrain Society of Engineers, IRF P .O. Box 835, Manama, Bahrain. Mr. Haitham Saleh OR Tel: +973 17810733 Fax: +973 17827475 Office: +1 703 535 1001 Fax : +1 703 535 1007 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Email: [email protected] Our organization is pleased to sponsor the IRF Congress at the following level: Diamond Sponsor BD 18,900 US$ 50,000 Euro 34,254 Platinum Sponsor BD 9,450 US$ 25,000 Euro 17,143 Gold Sponsor BD 5,670 US$ 15,000 Euro 10,288 Silver Sponsor BD 3,780 US$ 10,000 Euro 6,790

Note 1: *“BD price is binding (other currencies for reference only)”

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City: Country: Postal Code:

Telephone: Fax: Email:

Signature: Date: Company Seal:

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Diamond Sponsor Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor BD 18,900 or BD 9,450 or BD 5,670 or BD 3,780 or Benefits US$ 50,000 US$ 25,000 US$ 15,000 US$ 10,000 Euro 34,254 Euro 17,143 Euro 10,288 Euro 6,790 Company name and logo will be presented in all publicity and marketing materials on proportionate sizes FULL FULL HALF HALF

Materials both printed and in electronic format including 15 mass emails sent to 6,000 people and 3 mass emails sent to 30,000 people worldwide

Company will be honored with a plaque by the conference Patron during the Opening 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Ceremony

Company is entitled for free space at the exhibition hall 18 sq.m 12 sq.m 8 sq.m 6 sq.m

Number of free delegates with full package 6 Delegates 4 Delegates 2 Delegates 1 Delegate

Company’s publicity materials included in conference pack

Company name, logo, and brief profile published in the conference website on proportionate sizes FULL FULL HALF HALF

Company logo will be displayed in the conference hall 3 x 3 m 2 x 2 m 1.5 x 1.5 m 1 x 1 m

Company name and logo will be included in the conference proceedings FULL FULL HALF HALF Be n efits O ffe r e d to S po so s Company free advertisement in the exhibition guide 3 Full Pages 2 Full Pages 1 Full Page Half Page

www.irfnews.org/news-events/event-detail/irf-middle-east-regional-congress/ 9 Exhibition Exhibition Cost A technology and commercial exhibition will be held in conjunction with the technical Option A - One Full Exhibition with stand fittings - sessions within the conference venue. The exhibition is intended to provide an opportunity BD. 1,100 or US$ 2,970 or Euro 2040; 6 Square meters (3 mtr x 2 mtr) for equipment, materials, and service providers to display and demonstrate their products Stand fittings include: and services related to the congress topics (shown on page 3). Interested organizations are encouraged to participate by sponsoring the event and/or by taking part in the exhibition Octanorm type white panels partition 1 mtr x 2.4 mtr (see the exhibition form). The exhibition stands are 3m wide and 2m deep with 2.5m height. • Two Tables & 3 chairs • Two Flourscent lights Stand fittings will consist of a system stand, two fluorescent lights, fascia board in English, • Power Point socket • Fascia name on top of the stand one electrical power point and sufficient tables and chairs. In addition each exhibitor will avail • Carpeted floor • Waste Basket the following benefits: Option B - Exhibition Space without fittings - 1) Exhibitors names will be published in the conference web site. BD. 170 or US$ 460 or Euro 315 per sq. mtr. Minimum size to book – 6 sq. mtr. 2) Exhibitors profile and logo will be included in the Conference Proceedings inFlash Memory Terms and Conditions 3) Additional advertising space will be available in the Exhibition Guide at a minimum cost, 1) Payment in full should be paid by Credit Card mail order, bank transfer or bankers draft details will be provided on request. payable to :

4) A brief resume (10-15 lines) of each exhibitor will be included in the official exhibition Account Name : Bahrain Society of Engineers guide, which will be circulated to all invited government officials, VIP’s, visitors and Account No. : 99065991 participating delegates. Bank Name : National Bank of Bahrain 5) Wide publicity will be given in the gulf and middle east region about the exhibition to Swift Code : NBOBBHBM attract regional and international road and transport sector companies and government 2) In case of cancellation of exhibition Space before 1st December 2011, the exhibitor will officials to visit the exhibition booths during the conference period. be refund the stand / space cost after deduction of a nominal administration charges 6) Each exhibitor is entitled to one full conference package (one person allowed to attend borne by the conference secretariat. all the technical sessions free of charge during the 2 days conference period). 7) The best three exhibitors will be selected and honoured during the conference dinner. All other exhibitors will also be honoured with certificates.

For further details about the Exhibition, please contact the Conference Secretariat.

Exhibition Co-ordinator Bahrain Society of Engineers, P O Box 835, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: +973 17 810733 Fax: +973 17 827475 Email: [email protected]

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www.irfnews.org/news-events/event-detail/irf-middle-east-regional-congress/ 11 Registration Form for Delegates 3rd International Road Federation (IRF) Middle East Regional Congress & Exhibition Please complete in BLOCK letters. Complete a separate form for each applicant.

Title (Dr. / Mr./Mrs./Miss) First Name: Middle Name: Conference Registration Fees Full Registration Full Registration One Day Detail (Early Bird before (11 December 2011) Registration Family Name: 10 December 2011) BD 190 BD 230 BD 160 IRF/BSE/ Job Title: Department: Exhibitors US$ 515 US$ 620 US$ 432 EURO 350 EURO 420 EURO 300 BD 170 BD 210 BD 150 Organisation: Speakers US$ 460 US$ 567 US$ 405 EURO 320 EURO 390 EURO 270 P.O. Box No: Address: BD 230 BD 270 BD 190 Non-members US$ 620 US$ 730 US$ 515 City: State / Country: Telephone: EURO 420 EURO 500 EURO 350 BD 100 BD 120 BD 80 Students US$ 270 US$ 325 US$ 216 Mobile: Fax: Email: EURO 190 EURO 210 EURO 150

Method of Payment: Payment by one of the following must be included with the Registration Form: Course Registration Please send invoice to the organisation mentioned above (attach authorisation) Course Title Fees Date Time Enclosed a cheque/banker’s draft payable to Bahrain Society of Engineers No Non Member (BD320 or US$ 865 or EURO 580) 08 January 08am - 05pm Bank Transfer - A/c No. 99065991, National Bank of Bahrain, Swift Code - NBOBBHBM 1 Pavement Management IRF/BSE Member (BD260 or US$ 705 or EURO 490) Students (BD140 or US$ 380 or EURO 260) 09 January 08am - 12pm Card Number: Non Member (BD320 or US$ 865 or EURO 580) 08 January 08am - 05pm Draft Check Expiry Date Security Code: 2 NTCIP & ITS Standards IRF/BSE Member (BD260 or US$ 705 or EURO 490) Students (BD140 or US$ 380 or EURO 260) 09 January 08am - 12pm Please debit to my credit Card Card Holders Name Non Member (BD320 or US$ 865 or EURO 580) 09 January 01pm - 05pm 3 AASHTO Roadside IRF/BSE Member (BD260 or US$ 705 or EURO 490) Amex Master Card Card Holder’s Address: Design Guide Students (BD140 or US$ 380 or EURO 260) 10 January 08am - 05pm

Visa Signature: Date: Non Member (BD320 or US$ 865 or EURO 580) 09 January 01pm - 05pm 4 Asset Management IRF/BSE Member (BD260 or US$ 705 or EURO 490) Please send this completed registration form along with appropriate fees to: Students (BD140 or US$ 380 or EURO 260) 10 January 08am - 05pm Bahrain Society of Engineers SPECIAL WORKSHOP P .O. Box 835, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: +973 17810733 Fax: +973 17827475 5 Tunnel Construction TBA

12 www.irfnews.org/news-events/event-detail/irf-middle-east-regional-congress/ Exhibition Stand Booking Form 3rd International Road Federation (IRF) Middle East Regional Congress & Exhibition 09-11 January 2012; GICC Gulf Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain

Company :

Contact Name: Title:

Mailing Address:

City: Country: Postal Code:

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Option A Option B 2 Shell Scheme Package Stand Space Only (min. 6m ) No. of Stands Participation fees: BD 170 - US$ 460 - Euro 315 (per square Participation fees: Required BD 1100 (per 6m2) meter) US$ 2940 Euro 2040 Stand Nos. Booked Shell Space Select desired stand numbers from exhibition stand layout Participation includes: Please forward your booking form to : White wall panels 2.5m height, Carpet Floor, Table with Booked Space Only two chairs, two fluorescent lights, one 240 volt power supply (3 pin) and a waste basket. Participation does not include any stand construction except one 240 volt power supply. (It is not permitted to use wall The Bahrain Society of Engineers, partitions of adjacent stands and ceiling height limited to P .O. Box 835, Manama, Bahrain. Stand Nos. maximum 2.5mtrs only. Select desired stand Nos. from the exhibition stand layout Tel: +973 17810733 Fax: +973 17827475 Email: [email protected] Note: All efforts will be made to accommodate your stand location request based on availability.

www.irfnews.org/news-events/event-detail/irf-middle-east-regional-congress/ 13 Attractions of Bahrain Bahrain Shopping Attractions Bahrain City Centre is the first and biggest mixed-use Bahrain, a group of 33 archeology islands, is rich development in Bahrain offering the best shopping, leisure in history ancient civilizations and is situated in the and entertainment experience to its customers under one Arabian Gulf, off the east coast of Saudi Arabia. roof. Strategically located on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al The country offers a fascinating blend of Eastern Khalifa Highway in the heart of Manama, Bahrain City Centre has and Western cultures. The capital Manama is a introduced a world-class retail ambience and hundreds of other quite modern cosmopolitan city, which boasts ‘firsts’ to the Kingdom including 150 of its over 350 internationally world class restaurants, shopping centers, and reputed brands making their debut in the country. The Centre’s tourist attractions. The climate is hot in summer stunning entertainment offer includes the region’s first indoor/outdoor and mild in winter. From November to April the temperature controlled 15,000 square weather is very pleasant, with temperatures Bahrain International metre Wahooo! Waterpark, Bahrain’s ranging from 15 to 24 degree centigrade. Circuit biggest cinema complex Cineco 20, and a is the official language, but English is widely used The Bahrain International Circuit is a venue family entertainment centre for children and by most businesses. used for drag racing, GP2, and an annual young adults, Magic Planet. For food and Formula One Grand Prix. For the first time beverage options, over 50 food court outlets in 2006, there was a V8 Supercar race, have been lined up to offer the most popular as named the Desert 400, and also a 24 Hour well as exotic choices from all over the world. Race. The construction of the Bahrain circuit was a national objective for Sakhir, Bahrain, initiated by the Crown Prince, Shaikh Salman Bahrain Fort bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The Crown Prince is The fort is at a distance of the Honorary President of the Bahrain Motor nearly 7 kilometrs from the city of Federation. Manama and situated at Karbabad, the village wellknown for its traditional basketry on the North Central coastline. It is also known as Qal’at Burtughal, or the historical site that had become the seat of successive civilizations, the last of which was the Islamic era. The fort was built by Portuguese in 1522. Grand The Portuguese added the height walls, the huge square tower and surrounding moat which Dedicated in 1988, Al Fateh Grand Mosque is the largest edifice in is still visible to visitors. The Bahrain Fort occupied a strategic military position and boasted a Bahrain in terms of volume. With twin freestanding soaring navigation ammunition depot and a secret passageway. at 70 meters, the mosque has space for 7,000 worshippers. Bait Al-Qur’an Bahrain National Museum

Located in the city of Manama, Bait Al-Qur’an or House of Qur’an was inagurated in March 1990. Situated at the junction of Al-Fateh Highway and Sheikh Hamad It is a typical specialized museum consisting of several floors and characterized by most distinctive causeway leading to Muharraq, the museum was officially Islamic design. The Bait Al-Qur’an houses ancient manuscripts of the Holy Qur’an that have been opened in December 1988 to become one of the latest and largest collected from the Islamic world in general and from North Africa, Iran, India and China in particular. museums in the Middle East. The Museum consists of several It also displays rare Islamic artifacts, jwellery and gold-ornamented glass utensils, including the exhibition halls covering the history of Bahrain from the Stone Age, great Islamic heritage arts that had an influencethrough out the world. The building also includes a through ancient civilizations and up to the pre-oil period. lecture hall provided with sophisticated equipment, a library of scientific, Islamic reference books, and Arabic calligraphy and the exhibition translations of the Qur’an in to several languages. It is A Heritage village has been developed outside the museum and is used definitely worth visiting as part of Bahrain’s tourist landmarks for annual national festivals.

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