Plastic Packaging Saudi Arabia - From Local to Global Markets

DUBAI, UAE, January 30, 2011 - The consumption level of plastics in the GCC has increased dramatically
from 19 kg per capita in 2000 to 39 kg per capita in 2010 and should reach
the kind of levels seen in developed markets by 2020 according to one of the
world's leading petrochemical suppliers in the region.

Packaging has been identified as the fastest growing segment, followed by
construction and wire and cable. The Middle Eastern countries, in their need
to diversify from dependence on oil revenues, support the growth of the
petrochemical industries as a mean to add value to their exports and also to
generate employment for local citizens.

Zaheeruddin Ahmed is Director of Manufacturing for Saudi Plastic Factory,
the first ever plastic manufacturer in Saudi Arabia. He understands the
growth opportunities that exist in the Saudi Arabia market. According to
Kamil Al Jawhari at Riyadh Exhibitions Company the Saudi Arabian market
accounts for up to 70 % of the total 2 billion USD packaging market in the
GCC.

Zaheeruddin will be speaking at the Plastic Packaging Saudi Arabia Summit
2011. He will share his views on how to improve efficiency and profitability
in plastic manufacturing along with how to implement lean manufacturing
concepts into the plants.

Other expert speakers at the event include senior representatives from
Saudi Food and Drug Authority, NAPCO Modern Plastic Products, Manama
Packaging, The Savola Group and The National Petrochemical Industrial Co.
These keynote speakers will discuss current issues such as the benefits of
the Saudi Arabian market as a future plastic converting stronghold and how to
drive a qualified and skilled workforce within Saudi Arabia and the rest of
the Middle East.

IQPC's Plastic Packaging Saudi Arabia Summit will take place from 20-23
February 2011 at the Riyadh Marriott Hotel, Saudi Arabia. The event will
feature converters, petrochemical companies and government who will discuss
future trends, supply chain, innovative technology, lean manufacturing and
six sigma. It will be four days of top-notch presentations and industry
panels, alongside with a dedicated exhibition of international solutions
providers.

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To register for the event call +971-4-364-2980, email enquiry@iqpc.ae or
visit www.plasticpackagingsaudi.com.

To register for the event call +971-4-364-2980, email enquiry at iqpc.ae or visit www.plasticpackagingsaudi.com.