Cemtech Dubai - 25-28 February 2006 | Jumeirah Beach Hotel

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The Cemtech Dubai Conference and Exhibition has concluded with over 260 participants from 45 countries in attendance with many voting this one of the best Cemtech meetings in recent times.

The setting, in one of the most prestige conference and resort venues in Dubai certainly helped, but the main reasons centred around a topical programme including 25 presentations ranging around regional market developments as well as more specific papers looking at a wide range of technical issues pertinent to the manufacture and distribution of cement.

An exhibition area with 24 companies keen to promote a host of products and services provided a timely focal point throughout the meeting, allowing exhibitors and delegates the opportunity to network in the rather convivial surroundings of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai. ors and delegates the opportunity to network in the rather convivial surroundings of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai.

The excellent programme was also complemented by some rather special social activities, with luncheons and evening receptions, culminating in a Gala Dinner ­ a themed Arabian spectacular ­ sponsored by Star Cement, Dubai, at the neighbouring Fort Island, the Jumeirah Madinat.

But still there was more to come with two separate trips: the first to the Fujairah Cement works involving a two hour trip across the UAE to the Indian Ocean coast and the second closer to Dubai at the nearby Jebel Ali grinding facility, to be commissioned shortly. An especial thanks to Tapash Muckherjee of Fujairah Cement and Karl Puetz of Enexco India (main suppliers/consultants) at the new Jebel Ali grinding station.

Some of the attending wives and partners participated in a full day tour, to explore the history, culture and the famed spice and gold souks of downtown Dubai.