The region’s premier event to focus on capturing emerging opportunities in a fluctuating oil price era 8 – 9 November 2016, The Address Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE

Under the esteemed Patronage of: H.E. Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi Minister of Infrastructure Development, Ministry of Infrastructure Development, UAE Chairman, Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime, UAE

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About the Summit

The MENA Rail & Integrated Transport Summit is an annual high-end industry event hosted in Dubai and the largest project and opportunity focussed gathering of experts working in GCC, Middle East and North African rail, urban and integrated transport projects.

Now in its 12th year, it delivers an exceptionally high level of seniority, with leading key decision makers and stakeholders from across MENA and beyond - Departments and Ministries of Transport, Operators and Regional Project Owners, PMCs and main contractors.

The MENA Rail & Integrated Transport Summit is a platform to build momentum in moving the US$ 253bn (MEED Projects: 2016) urban transport and regional rail transportation goals forward. It incorporates a focused agenda exploring projects and key issues on projected urban transport & rail plans, project funding and ownership models, operability, GCC integration and technical best practices and operational excellence.

Top 8 reasons not to miss this event!

 Project updates on the major current and upcoming projects in key regional countries (UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Iraq, Algeria, Morocco)  Examples of Transit Oriented Development (TODs), last mile solutions, revenue management and ROI best practice  A deep dive into integrated transport and how to align project delivery with key economic goals  Key focus on finance and funding models to help demonstrate viable ways to source alternative funding that can expedite projects and align with national priorities  Learn how to manage CAPEX, OPEX, innovation and asset management  Exclusive Innovation Den to showcase the latest innovation & technologies in the rail and integrated transport sector

 A high end exhibition and networking area: this will comprise select organisations in the breakout and networking area  Procurement & route to market roundtable discussions on regional high opportunity countries

Advisory Board 2016 Members:

• Ahmed Al Musawa, Senior Manager – Corporate Affairs, Etihad Rail, UAE • Mohammed Al Mudharreb, Director of Rail Operations, Rail Agency, Roads and Transport Authority, UAE • Antony Di Rosa, Head of Rail – Middle East, AECOM, UAE • Hamed Ghanem, General Manager, Hitachi, UAE • David Quastel, Rail Safety Expert, Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime, UAE • Nader Reslan, Road & Rail Director, Bentley, UAE • Arash Mirzaei, Regional Director Middle East, DB International, UAE • Jumadi Bin Husani, Performance Chief Engineer, Rail Operations, Roads and Transport Authority, UAE • Harj Dhaliwal, Vice President - Rail Sector MEA, Parsons, UAE • John Mantzavinatos, Senior Investment Officer – Infrastructure, IFC, UAE • Julian Small, Regional Rail Director, Atkins, UAE • Ross McKenzie, Transportation Leader, Honeywell, UAE • Sarfraaz Ali, Regional Director - Middle East, Infrastructure Engineering, SNC Lavalin, UAE • Saif Madhat, Marketing & Communication Manager, Etihad Rail, UAE • Dr. Spencer Dando, Director – WiFi & Advertising - New Business & Innovation, Du, UAE • John Greaves, Secretary General, Last Mile Consortia Ltd., UAE • Amr Elsadek, Director, Business Development, Alstom, UAE • Shahrin Abdol Salam, Vice President, SMRT Trains, Singapore • Charlotte Warburton, Managing Consultant, PA Consulting Group, UAE • Neil Haskins, General Manager, Middle East, IOActive, UAE • Trevor Butcher, Partner, Head of Finance & Projects, DLA Piper, UAE • Ulrich Kohlenberger, Railway Systems Director, DB International, UAE

Key Stakeholders

Urban Transport Operators: Mainline Stakeholders:

Ministries of Transport Ministries of Transport Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai GCC Secretariat General Department of Municipal Affairs & Transport, Abu Dhabi Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime (FTA), UAE Arriyadh Development Authority Etihad Rail Makkah Mass Rail Transit Company Qatar Rail Metro Company (SAR) Qatar Rail Oman Rail Jeddah Municipality Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects(KAPP) Egyptian National Railways (ENR) National Tunnels Authority (Cairo Metro) Iraq Republic Railways (IRR) Tramway Rabat Salé Turkish State Railways (TCDD) Tehran Urban and Suburban Railway Co. Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) Metro d’Algier ANESRIF Musadana ONCF Espace Voyageurs Istanbul Metro King Fahad Causeway Authority

Confirmed speakers: • H.E. Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister, Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Chairman, Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime (FTA), UAE • H.E. Eng. Mariam Jumaan, Undersecretary, Land Transportation & Post, Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, Bahrain • H.E. Dr. Abdullah Salem Al Katheeri, Director General, Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime (FTA), UAE • Dr. Abdullah Malkawi Abdallah, Deputy Director General, Jordan Hejaz Railway, Jordan • Alistair Dormer, Global Chief Executive Officer - Rail, Hitachi, UK • Shahrin Abdol Salam, Vice President, Trains, Planning & Capability Development, SMRT Corporation, Singapore • Sampo Hietanen, Chief Executive Officer, MaaS Global, Finland • Sabiha Derbel, President & CEO, National Company for Tunisian Railways (SNCFT), Tunisia • Dr. Mohammed Montazeri, Deputy Managing Director, Planning & Logistics, Tehran Urban & Suburban Railway Company (TUSRC), Iran • Harj Dhaliwal, Vice President - Rail Sector MEA, Parsons, UAE • Mohammed Al Mudharreb, Director of Rail Operations, Rail Agency, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), UAE • Richard Thompson, Editorial Director, MEED, UAE • Chris Palfreyman, Director for Infrastructure Owner Operators, Bentley Systems, UAE • Stephane Séguier, Group Development Director, Arep Group, France • Ed James, Director of Content & Analysis, MEED, UAE

Invited Speakers:  H.E. Abdullah Al Shibli, Assistant Secretary General for Economic Affairs, GCC Secretariat General, KSA  H.E. Eng. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman, Department of Municipal Affairs & Transport, UAE  Terry Morgan, Chairman, Crossrail, UK  Eng. Wagdy Radwan, Minister’s Assistant for Railway & Tunnel Affairs, Ministry of Transport, Egypt  Maj. Gen. Eng. Ism ail Nagdy, Chairman, National Authority for Tunnels (NAT), Egypt  Azzedine Fridi, Director General, National Agency for the Planning & Implementation of Railway Investments (SNTF), Algeria  Mohammed Rabie Khlie, Director General, National Office Of Railways (ONCF), Morocco  Yacine Bendjaballah, Director General, National Company for Rail Transport (SNTF), Algeria  Faris Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Rail, UAE  Youssef Draiss, Chief Executive Officer, Casa Transport, Morocco  Joaquim Levy, Chief Financial Officer & Managing Director, World Bank Group, Former Finance Minister of Brazil, USA  Mohsen Aqaei, Managing, Director, Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI), Iran  Dr. Michelle Dix, Managing Director, Crossrail 2, Transport for London, UK  Mamdouh Tarabishi, CEO, Public Transportation Program, Al Madinah Al Munawarah Development Authority, KSA  Dr. Bashar Al Malik, Vice President of Infrastructure, Saudi Railways Company (SAR), KSA  Aomar Hadbi, Chief Executive Officer, Algiers Metro, Algeria  Eng. Hamad Ibrahim Al Bishri, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Rail, Qatar  Metin Akbas, General Director of Infrastructure Investment, Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs & Communication, Turkey  Ibrahim Al Haddad, Director of Investment, Strategy & Policy Section, Road & Transport Authority (RTA), UAE  Andrew McNaughton, Technical Director, HS2, UK  Tibi Sarkozi, Senior Director Programme Development, Emaar Properties, UAE  Eng. Mohamed Ahmed, General Director of Strategy & Investment Projects, Egypt National Railways (ENR), Egypt  Bill Graham, Head of Community Development, Majid Al Futtaim Properties, UAE  Senior Representative, Istanbul Transport, Turkey

AGENDA

Day one - 8 November 2016

REALISING OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE URBAN TRANSPORT

08:00 Registration & networking

INNOVATION, LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGY FOR CREATING SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

08:50 Formal VIP exhibition opening

09:00 Summit opening & welcome Richard Thompson, Editorial Director, MEED, UAE

09:10 VIP ministerial address: The UAE’s vision for a smart & integrated transport strategy • Outlining the UAE’s future plans for a smart integrated transport system • Regulatory impact on the development of railway in the UAE • How are GCC rail projects likely to be funded amidst the challenging economic environment? H.E. Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister, Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Chairman, Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime (FTA), UAE

09:30 VIP Panel Discussion: Developing integrated transport networks to the region Integrated transport systems are integral to the economic, social and sustainable development of the region. This high-level panel will outline the implications of getting rail & urban transport projects right in respect to regional development.  Integrated transport and the economy  Benefits and implications of cross-border freight and passenger rail  Smart city development and mobility  Transport funding amid fluctuating oil prices H.E. Eng. Mariam Jumaan, Undersecretary, Land Transportation & Post, Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, Bahrain H.E. Dr. Abdullah Salem Al Katheeri, Director General, Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime (FTA), UAE

10:00 UAE urban transport case study: Creating a in integrated transport strategy for a Smart City Dubai Metro has been a regional pioneer and with more than 5 years operation it has had a tremendous uptake amongst residents and tourists. The lessons learned they learned from experience has been used to create a comprehensive integrated transport strategy that will help the RTA achieve their goals. • Examining the lessons learned when developing urban transport networks • Identifying key areas for improvement to optimise multimodal transport networks • Optimising operational and maintenance costs without compromising quality • Examine how integrated transport planning helps the RTA achieve their goals Mohammed Al Mudharreb, Director of Rail Operations, Rail Agency, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), UAE

10:20 UK case study: Lessons learned from developing Crossrail in London Crossrail is a 118-kilometre (73-mile) railway line under development in London and one of Europe's largest railway and infrastructure construction projects. The proposed Crossrail 2 extension is set to cost between £27-32bn and has been the subject of heavy commercial scrutiny. • How was this project able to be considered viable and how was the business case for the further extension presented? • Examining the lessons learned in building the commercial case for Crossrail and Crossrail 2 • Evaluating the funding models mix to overcome financial challenges • Developing the strategy to maximise private sector involvement in funding stations and TODs

10:40 Coffee break & networking

11:10 Qatar case study: Progress and opportunities in Qatar’s US$43bn integrated network With the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar is powering ahead with its integrated Rail Programme connecting domestic metro and high speed rail with its neighbours. Explore the progress and opportunities in operating and maintaining these key assets soon to be online: • National Rail Network • Doha Metro • Lusail Light Rail • West Bay People Mover • Friendship Bridge

11:30 KSA case study: Developing GCC’s largest metro system - progress and overcoming key challenges The is GCC largest urban transport project, with contracts worth US$23.2bn awarded to date. This case study will look at the construction progress and how the key challenges are being overcome. • Lessons learned in minimizing the impact of construction and congestion in high density city zones • Enabling innovation schemes to capture new ideas and create value in the project construction phase • Examining the biggest challenges and how they were overcome

11:50 Finland case study: Changing transport models with Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Finland is set to roll out a nationwide service of MaaS combining public transport, demand based traffic and private mobility services to provide a real alternative to car ownership. • Funding the MaaS model – public-private sector innovation and collaboration • Enabling increased access and lower costs of commuters, increased uptake of mass transport systems and reductions in traffic congestion • Using smart technologies to enable seamless ticketing and revenue generation • Providing door-to-door mobility solutions to cover the last mile of the journey • Taking advantage of car-sharing, bike-sharing, taxis, cycling and on-demand services to provide flexibility, convenience and cost-effectiveness Sampo Hietanen, Chief Executive Officer, MaaS Global, Finland

POLICY & FEASIBILITY: MAKING THE ECONOMIC CASE FOR FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS

12:10 Brazil case study: Tapping into capital markets to attract FDI into transport infrastructure projects Over the last 20 years Brazil has received the most private investment in infrastructure from emerging markets, and has a rich history of private sector run transport infrastructure. Key lessons learned in attracting this investment can be applied regionally to help put projects on track and solve the funding dilemma. • What kinds of regulatory environments promote private sector participation? • The role of PPPs – lessons on getting them set up the right way • Examining the relative attractiveness of brownfield vs. greenfield projects for capital markets • Creating bankable projects that attract investment • The opportunity of infrastructure bonds as part of the investment portfolio

12:40 Panel discussion: Examining the most suitable funding models for projects in the GCC The recent decline in oil price has impacted the way regional infrastructure projects are funded. This raises the importance of finding alternative funding models for transport infrastructure developments. This panel of local and international experts will look at funding and ownership models and their applicability in the GCC. • Transformation in ownership models: government & private sector • Developing the project cost-benefit and feasibility studies to build the business case • Capitalising on development opportunities, TODs, rights to operate and other revenue sharing options • What are the most relevant and applicable funding models for the GCC? • Examining the appetite of the rights to operate, revenue sharing models, subsidies, JVs, PPPs and BOTs • Managing financial risk with projects • Attracting FDI into local infrastructure projects: what needs to be done to create a good value proposition? Harj Dhaliwal, Vice President - Rail Sector MEA, Parsons, UAE

13:10 Networking lunch

REGIONAL URBAN PROJECTS UPDATE: PROGRESS AND OPPORUNITIES

14:10 UAE case study: Creating a sustainable mass transit system in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi has allocated $7bn to build metro and light rail transit systems following its long term economic masterplan and the need to decrease traffic congestion. • Understanding the transit development plans for Abu Dhabi • Project scope and phases – opportunities for suppliers • Ensuring financial and environmental sustainability of the transport systems

14:30 Algeria case study: Algeria’s metro opportunities With plans to build and extend metro systems in Algiers, Oran and tram networks in Algiers, Oran Mostaganem, Constantine and several other cities, Algeria is one of the most active urban rail markets. This session will highlight the upcoming projects size and scope and define the opportunities at hand at this US$5.1bn tram and metro market. • Examining the progress and schedule with reach of the major urban transport projects • Procurement and tendering opportunities for suppliers

14:50 Morocco case study: Examining tramway development and opportunities in Rabat-Salé This session till highlight the upgrade and expansion plans and schedule for the Rabat-Salé Tramway and the opportunities for suppliers. • Review of current and upcoming projects • Examining funding models for tramway projects to create sustainable financing

15:10 Iran case study: Expanding Tehran’s metro With a current network of 180km and a planned extension of 334km Tehran provides one of the biggest regional opportunities for suppliers and contractors. This session will examine the current progress and upcoming opportunities for the extensions of lanes 8 and 9. • Examining future potential opportunities for metro and light rail in Tehran • Upcoming metro projects in other urban centres • Minimizing the impact of construction in high density city zone Dr. Mohammed Montazeri, Deputy Managing Director, Planning & Logistics, Tehran Urban & Suburban Railway Company (TUSRC), Iran

MAXIMISING PROJECT VALUE THOUGH ALTERANTIVE REVENUE OPPORTUNITIES: TODs CUSCOMER JOURNEY, BIG DATA

15:30 International case study: Unlocking the potential of TOD projects for the region • Strategy and planning for TODs • Examining the community development benefits of the project • Projected impact on traffic and retail in the area • Project details and specifications • Implications for TOD development on economic planning • Using PPP funding models to optimise investment • Making land acquisition work and gaining private sector investment Stephane Séguier, Group Development Director, Arep Group, France

15:50 Afternoon coffee & networking break

16:20 Panel discussion: Maximising the value from TODs This panel will bring together some of the top real estate developers to discuss their experience with TOD’s and how to make the most of them. • Understanding the impact of TODs on commercial and residential property developments • The benefits of high-density mixed use developments for master planners • How can private sector investment in TODs be best incentivised? • How crucial are TODs to future city masterplan developments? • Last mile solutions for TODs • Exploring the depth and breadth of insights and potential uses of the data Sampo Hietanen, Chief Executive Officer, MaaS Global, Finland Stephane Séguier, Group Development Director, Arep Group, France

16:50 Expert case study: Reaching a deeper level of understanding of your customers’ behaviours using big data technologies Big Data technology has provided a new spectrum of opportunities for transport operators to understand their customers’ behaviours and gain deeper insights that can help them identify opportunities for development. • Tracking user movement thought the network – from start to end • Planning last mile solutions based on passenger movements • Understanding where users change trains, modes of transport, how long they spend in stations and other trip behaviour • Managing capacity and reducing congestion by analysing passenger use of mass transit • Using big data analysis to find new patterns of user behaviour for competitive advantage

BEST PRACTICES IN OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY TO LOWER COSTS

17:10 Singapore case study: Improving the reliability of an urban transport system Singapore’s metro is a global leader in performance boasting train service availability of 99.9% and train punctuality of 95.7% as of March 2016. Ensuring such high performance levels comes at a cost, and SMRT have embarked on a mission to find the optimum balance between maintaining high levels of service without increasing asset management costs. • Achieving an optimum balance between performance and costs • How do you establish the perimeters of effective performance vs. maintenance of assets • Alternatives to increasing capacity to drive the train’s performance higher • Managing public expectations and providing reliable service levels • Asset lifecycle implications of system capacity and availability planning Shahrin Abdol Salam, Vice President, Trains, Planning & Capability Development, SMRT Corporation, Singapore

17:30 Panel discussion: Enabling effective last mile solution planning to fully integrated your transport network One of the key issues with fixed rail systems is coverage - they cannot cover an entire city. This also provides one of the biggest opportunities to provide last mile solutions that will enable higher usage and uptake of public transportation systems. This panel will look at solving the last mile solution challenge in ways that are sustainable and applicable in the region. • Using alternative modes of transport to facilitate first and last mile solutions • Applicability of bicycle lanes in the region • The benefits and limitations of park and ride • Aligning last mile solutions to passenger demand

18:00 Close of day one

19:00 Networking Reception

Special Event One – Day One, Tuesday, 8 November 2016

14:20 Innovation showcase: Pioneers in MENA rail & integrated transport – 17:20 This Forum will give organisations an unparalleled opportunity to showcase their most cutting-edge technologies, innovations & solutions for the MENA Rail & integrated Transport industry through a process of bidding (via abstracts and documentation) for the limited 7 slots.

The slots will be 15 minutes each and will give the presenter face-time with a room of 40 of the region’s top Operators and PMCs. Shortlist will be done by the Advisory Board, the candidates will also have access to set up individual meetings and media interviews.

Examples of advanced innovations: • Last mile technologies and integration with existing urban transport systems • “Smart” passenger counting • Mobility as a Service (MaaS) • Civil works – Tunnelling, Bridges • Big Data, ICT, systems integration • Signalling and advanced communications systems • Asset management, Sand Control, • Project financing and ownership models, alternative revenue generation models, TOD designs • Urban efficiencies, flexible masterplan modelling • Unified ticketing system, passenger information system, real time passenger information, • Safety and security measures for all systems • Autonomous vehicles

*Please submit any queries to [email protected]

Special Event Two – Day One, Tuesday, 8 November 2016 (places are limited to 30 per session)

Roundtable Discussions: Procurement and route to market / Industry insight (limited seats available: 30 per session)

14:10 – 15:00 Embracing the future of personalised mass mobility • Implications of mass mobility on current urban planning design • Live demonstration of how the MaaS systems works in practice Sampo Hietanen, Chief Executive Officer, MaaS Global, Finland

16:40 - 17:30 Route-to-market procurement and opportunities roundtable discussion Dr. Mohammed Montazeri, Deputy Managing Director, Planning & Logistics, Tehran Urban & Suburban Railway Company (TUSRC), Iran

19:00 Networking Reception

Day two – 9 November 2016

REGIONAL PROGRESS & OPPORTUNITIES IN MAINLINE RAIL

08:00 Registration & networking

PROGRESS & OPPORTUNITIES IN REGIONAL RAIL

09:00 Summit opening remarks Richard Thompson, Editorial Director, MEED, UAE

09:10 Keynote address: Key updates on UAE’s mainline railway achievements & strategy H.E. Dr. Abdullah Salem Al Katheeri, Director General, Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime (FTA), UAE

09:30 Macro-economic update: GCC mainline - regional analysis & snapshot updates in the changing oil price climate • Macro-economic implications of developing a mainline network in the region • Regional and country project overview and analysis • Opportunities in attracting project capital and investment Ed James, Director of Content & Analysis, MEED, UAE

09:50 GCC Rail update The GCC Rail will run along the length of the Gulf coast linking all six member states with a planned network of 2,177km and a proposed budget of US$25bn. Despite delays the project is an intra-national priority and an updated timeline will be issued in the coming months. This session will explore what the updated schedule means for the project and its suppliers. • Examining the revised timelines and schedule for completion • Reviewing possible funding options in the changing economic landscape • Update on the GCC Rail Agency • Overcoming interoperability and common standards challenges in signalling, communications, security and surveillance, and ticketing and fare collection • Resolving legal and regulatory issues and developing a common framework for implementation • Aligning customs procedures to ensure smooth operation

LESSONS LEARNED IN MAINLINE OPERATIONS

10:10 UAE operator case study: Aligning rail development with economic growth opportunities Etihad Rail is one of the pioneering mainline projects in the region with a 1,200km of total planned network that will link the UAE with GCC neighbours and help contribute to the development of the non-oil sector by providing cost transport of goods and materials. This case study will explore the economic development behind the project and evaluate its performance to date. • Exploring the project funding mechanisms and lessons learned in building the business case • Examining ADNOC’s contribution as a major backer and their benefits from using the network • Reviewing future network upgrade plans

10:30 KSA case study: Reviewing the experience ’s rail sector Having the oldest GCC mainline, the Kingdom has a vast experience in operating mainline freight services that provide key lessons for others in the region. This session will examine the lessons learned and the challenges that had to be overcome in this unique environment.  Overcoming environmental challenges  Lessons learned in asset management  Capacity planning for freight and passenger rail

10:50 Coffee & networking

11:20 Turkey case study: Expanding Turkey’s rail networks through public-private sector collaboration Turkey’s recent railway and metro expansion has been impressive, with a rich experience in financing projects with the involvement of the private sector. This case study will examine the valuable lessons learned in public-private sector collaboration and the impact is has had on the rail industry.  How is the current rail expansion in Turkey funded?  Key challenges and how they were overcome  Liberalisation of railways plans and impact  Lessons learned from private sector collaboration – BOTs, PPPs, TODs and revenue sharing

11:40 Panel Discussion: Overcoming the cyber security threats that can compromise your operations This panel discussion will highlight the security challenges facing modern rail and urban transport projects by highlighting the key security elements that need to be taken into account in the conceptualisation, construction and operation phases of transport projects. • Understanding the cyber security threat to rail and urban transport networks • Taking a look through the criminal’s mind – network vulnerabilities and opportunities for sabotage • Examining the cyber insurance options and coverage • Taking a look at liabilities for local and regional operators • Implications for project financing: PPPs, foreign direct investment, loans, revenue sharing, partnerships etc

REVEWING THE UPCOMING PROJECT OPPORTUNTIES IN RAIL

12:10 Bahrain update: Rail and metro projects and future plans Explore key updated on the progress of the Kingdom’s main project, including: • Qatar-Bahrain Causeway • Metro & tram network • King Fahd Causeway Rail Link H.E. Eng. Mariam Jumaan, Undersecretary, Land Transportation & Post, Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, Bahrain

12:30 KSA case study: Saudi Arabia’s mainline major projects update This session will take a look at the progress and opportunities of the some of the major mainline projects in the Kingdom. • Riyadh Dammam High-Speed Rail • Haramain High-Speed Rail Network (HHR): Phase 2 • Saudi Landbridge • Yanbu Jeddah Jizan and Taif Khamis Mushayt Abha Rails • GCC Railway Saudi Part • The planned Saudi Landbridge to Taif • Future route proposals

12:50 Egypt case study: Upgrading and expanding Egypt’s mainline transport networks Egypt’s ambitious plans are to upgrade and expand its mainline network by spending US$20bn over the next 10 years. In addition, Egypt’s urban transport initiatives in light rail, metro and tram present multiple opportunities and challenges. Find out more details about Egypt’s development plans, including: • The high speed lanes connecting Cairo-Alexandria-Luxor and Hurghada • Upgrading and rehabilitating existing mainline track

13:10 Networking lunch

14:10 Iraq case study: Upcoming opportunities in Iraq Explore an update on Iraq’s ambitious US$60bn five year investment plans to upgrade and expand their rail system and build a metro and monorail in Baghdad. • Examining funding models for the project plans • Current projects schedule and upcoming pipeline review

14:30 Tunisia case study: Overview of Tunisia’s rail opportunities This session will examine the current and planned rail projects in Tunisia and will outline the opportunities for procurement and tendering. • Outlining the projects schedule and timelines • Upgrade, expansion and electrifications of current track Sabiha Derbel, President & CEO, National Company for Tunisian Railways (SNCFT), Tunisia

14:50 Jordan case study: Project update on mainline rail in Jordan This session will examine the current and planned rail projects in Jordan to upgrade and expand mainline services.  Projects pipeline, schedule and scope  Upgrade, expansion and electrifications of current track Dr. Abdullah Malkawi Abdallah, Deputy Director General, Jordan Hejaz Railway, Jordan

15:10 Iran case study: Upgrading Iran’s mainline rail network Iran is looking to capitalise on the Silk Road Project by extending its mainline network by 25,000km by 2025 out of which 10,000km are planned or underway. The current total bill for the project pipeline is estimated at US$2bn. This session will explore the current and upcoming project opportunities for rail in Iran. • Mainline modernisation opportunities and scope • Schedule of planned work and future opportunities for expansion

MANAGING CAPEX AND OPEX THORUGH INNOVATION & ASSET MANAGEMENT

15:30 Managing CAPEX and OPEX through innovation & asset management Using global experience this presentation will look at Asset Lifecycle Information management (ALIM) good practices that can help: • Transforming data to intelligence • Managing the impact of change throughout your organisation • Enabling improved decision making across the entire asset lifecycle Chris Palfreyman, Director for Infrastructure Owner Operators, Bentley Systems, UAE

15:50 Using innovation to optimise project delivery The inherent weakness of mega-projects is the ever increasing costs and delayed timelines. Whilst it is imperative to continuously try and innovate during mega-project delivery, the nature and scope of the scheduled work can make it difficult to bring in new ideas. This session will explore the benefits and practical application of an innovation management program th6at can help you unleash hidden value in large-scale transportation projects. • Defining the innovation program and processes for implementing it • Engaging the supply chain to capture innovative ideas and improvement • Developing business and commercial models that encourage the supply chain to participate and share the benefits of innovation • Reviewing the intangible benefits of collaboration, performance and reputation on delivering highly complex projects • Examining the costs and benefits of an innovation management programme

16:10 Afternoon coffee & networking break

16:40 Construction & project management optimization • Streamlining project delivery by effectively managing technical, financial and operational project risks • Assessment of downstream programme costs • Calculating O&M costs upfront to guide procurement and design decisions • Capturing rail asset information from the beginning of the project lifecycle to O&M to help manage costs and make better decisions • Managing contractors and sub-contractors to ensure project is delivered on time and within budget

17:00 Effective energy management for more efficient operations With increased demand for capacity comes a greater need to innovate to reduce the energy use for rail and metro networks. This session will demonstrate the latest advances in energy management that can reduce operating costs and increase efficiency and profits. • Monitoring real time energy demand and supply dynamics • Using predictive analytics and simulation to optimise energy use • Track temperature monitoring and control

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND LOCAL INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

17:20 KSA case study: Developing skills in the local market – The Saudi Railway Academy • Certification in railways • Building local knowledge and talent pools • Integrating international expertise with local insights

17:40 Panel discussion: Aligning local industry development and jobs growth with major project procurement • Feasibility of local industry development in respect to availability of local resources • Sourcing and training of human capital • Developing a stronger project business case by investing in local economic development • Strategic project and industry development

18:10 End of day two

Special event: Procurement and route to market round-table discussions

Discussions will be closed door and focused delivering much needed procurement and route to market information and guidance. Round tables will be hosted by Operators and key PMCs. (limited seats available: 30 per session) It will focus on: • How can the supply chain access the tenders and prequalification requirements for transport megaprojects in the region? • How can the supply chain get involved in the Operations and maintenance of assets?

16:40 – 17:30 Tunisia mainline round-table discussion Sabiha Derbel, President & CEO, National Company for Tunisian Railways (SNCFT), Tunisia

16:40 – 17:30 Jordan mainline round-table discussion Dr. Abdullah Malkawi Abdallah, Deputy Director General, Jordan Hejaz Railway, Jordan