Iraq's transport minister to head airport conference in Dubai this week

Iraq's Minister of Transportation Hadi Al Amiri, along with a number of top-ranking officials, including the chief executives of regional airports and civil aviation, will participate in the second edition of Emerging Airports Conference and Exhibition (EACE 2013), scheduled to take place at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel in Dubai, later this week (30-31 January).
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Al Amiri’s participation is considered as another sign of how much Iraq considers nation’s air transport infrastructure vital to its economy and future competitiveness. It is estimated that Baghdad has earmarked an estimated US$50bn on airport projects in Baghdad, Basra, Dohuk, Karbala, Salahaddin province etc.
Organised by Arabian Reach, the EACE 2013 is expected to feature 20+ speakers and 300+ delegates from 30+ countries and will focus on major airport projects under construction and expansion in the emerging markets of  Middle East, Africa, CIS & Eastern Europe as well as provide updates on the latest technologies and solutions for bringing more efficiency, safety, speed and comfort at airports.
It is estimated that emerging markets have allocated more than US$110 billion for airport development projects over the next few years.
Among other confirmed participants so far at EACE 2013 include CEO’s, directors and senior decision makers from Abu Dhabi airport, Kuwait, Baghdad, Oman, Brazil, GMR Group - India, South Sudan, Al Najaf Al Ashraf Int'l airport, TAV group, ADPI, Aeropotos de Portugal, Sulaimaniya Int'l airport, Duhok Airport, COX's Bazar Airport - Bangladesh, Nethaji Subash Chandra Bose Airport - India, Ghana Airports Company and Makyol Airports Company.

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