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World Economic Forum on the Middle East online press accredition opens

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Geneva, Switzerland, 4 March 2008 - The World Economic Forum has opened media accreditation for its annual World Economic Forum on the Middle East, which will return to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on 18-20 May 2008. This year's meeting will use scenarios to explore the region's future. Collaboration, networking and interaction with global leaders will be the hallmarks of a reinvented programme in Sharm El Sheikh. Participants will enjoy enhanced opportunities to interact directly with those excelling in their fields, learning through an exchange of ideas and practical experience. Experts will share their insights on the key global trends affecting the Middle East with those with powerful new ideas that are reshaping the future. Sessions will also cover the latest "hot topics" in the headlines, and focus on emerging countries that offer bold investment opportunities. The working theme of the meeting is "Learning from the Future".The Co-Chairs of the meeting are:

Khalid Abdulla-Janahi, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Shamil Bank of BahrainShamil Bank of BahrainLoading..., Bahrain
Mohammed Alshaya, Executive Chairman, Alshaya GroupAlshaya GroupLoading..., Kuwait
H.R.H. The Duke of York, UK Special Representative for International Trade and Investment
Anne Lauvergeon, Chief Executive Officer, Areva, France
Jimmy Wales, Founder and Chair Emeritus, Wikia, USA

Should you wish to cover this event, please apply online at: http://www.weforummedia.org The deadline for press accreditation is 11 May. Requests and applications that are received after this deadline will not be accepted, and no registration will be considered on the spot.

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The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas.

Incorporated as a foundation in 1971, and based in Geneva, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum is impartial and not-for-profit; it is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. (http://www.weforum.org)

For further information on the event, click here: http://www.weforum.org/middleeast

For pictures of the 2006 Middle East meeting in Sharm El Sheikh, see: http://www.pbase.com/forumweb/middleeast2006

© Press Release 2008

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