International Military Commanders and Experts to Visit Abu Dhabi to Discuss Integrated Air Defence Strategies

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, May 18, 2010 - The 2nd Annual Air and Missile Defence Summit will focus on
the development of an integrated air defence capability in order to address
the challenges posed by aerial attacks. From 30 May to 2 June 2010, IQPC, a
global provider of tailored, industry-driven conferences, will be hosting Air
& Missile Defence Summit 2010 at the Armed Forces Officers Club, in Abu
Dhabi.

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This prestigious four-day event will highlight the strategies
and the latest technologies which are being implemented across USA, Europe,
Asia and the Middle East to achieve improved interconnectivity and
interoperability between military and industry players for a blanket
protection of the region's air space. The agenda will also highlight the
roadmap to effectively develop and deploy air and missile defence systems for
a fielded capability.

We are honoured to announce that one of the exclusive keynote speakers is
Lieutenant General Mike Hostage, Commander, United States Air Force Central
Command, who will share the long-term role of the United States Air Force in
the region in creating an integrated air defence umbrella.

Other presenters include Brigadier General (P) Genaro Dellarocco, Program
Executive Officer, United States Army Missiles and Space; Major General Peter
Vangjel, Deputy Commanding General, Third Army/U.S. Army Central; Air Vice
Marshall Harsha Abeywickrama, Deputy Chief of Staff, Sri Lanka Air Force;
Brigadier General Roger F. Mathews, Commandant, US Army Air Defense Artillery
School; Colonel Laurens Jobse, Commander, Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) Air
Defence Command, Lieutenant Colonel Paolo Nuvoloni, Air & Missile Defence
Section Chief, Italian Air Force General Staff and Brigadier General Hani
Odeh Awad Al-Hajaj, Director, Royal Jordanian Air Defence Field.

They will be joined on the agenda by speakers from top defence industry
experts from leading companies including Raytheon Company, Lockheed Martin
Company, The Boeing Company, ThalesRaytheonSystems and Rheinmetall Air
Defence AG.

"With the Middle East region being key to the global
security, this summit aims to bring together all the key players to discuss
the roadmap towards an integrated air defence strategy." - Grace Chng,
Conference Director, Air & Missile Defence Summit 2010.

The Air & Missile Defence Summit 2010 runs from 30 May to 2
June at the Armed Forces Officers Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Further information
may be obtained at www.airmissiledefence.com.

About IQPC Middle East:

For over thirty years, IQPC has helped the world's leading
corporations solve their business challenges through the sharing of practical
industry solutions and global best practice. In the process, the company has
built a formidable reputation for quality and value. During this time, the
Middle East's most progressive companies have benefited from IQPC's
unrivalled global reach, which has connected international expertise with
regional and local leaders. For more information, visit www.iqpc.ae

    For more information, please contact

    Michaela Heidenfelder
    Marketing Manager
    IQPC Middle East FZ LLC
    Block 11 Office #111
    Knowledge Village
    PO Box 502397
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Tel: +971-4-4331420
    Fax: +971-4-363-1925
    Web: www.iqpc.ae

For more information, please contact: Michaela Heidenfelder, Marketing Manager, IQPC Middle East FZ LLC, Block 11 Office #111, Knowledge Village, PO Box 502397, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tel: +971-4-4331420, Fax: +971-4-363-1925