Dubai, December 03, 2006: Dodsal Group, the regional infrastructure development pioneer, has decided to take the lead in partnering with the Arab Strategy Forum 2006 (ASF). Dodsal is an engineering, procurement and construction multinational that signed the Exclusive Partner agrement for the event that will bring together over 600 global leaders to discuss key issues impacting the Arab world.

Commenting on the decision, Mr. Rajen Kilachand, Chairman, Dodsal Group said: "The Arab Strategy Forum is arguably the most effective platform to discuss and deliberate strategies that will influence the future and growth of the Arab world. The presence of global thought leaders attracts the attention of the who's who of the Arab world. We believe that this year's edition of the forum will provide insights on what comes next after the construction and infrastructure boom in the region. We are in the middle of this boom, serving our clients to make it happen and intend to keep growing with it."

Mr. Kilachand will be a lead speaker at the session titled 'Global Race for Energy' where he will draw upon the company's experience in exploration and energy infrastructure development. Other senior Dodsal executives will address the audience at sessions based around the development theme. Mr. Pranabesh Das, Managing Director, Operations, Dodsal Group, will participate in the session on 'Energy Scenarios to 2030: How the future will be fueled.' Mr. Prakash Shah, Senior Advisor, International Affairs, Dodsal Group, will participate in the political discussion 'Iran Scenario 2010.' "The Dodsal Group's involvement in the success of the ASF is complete. We are strong stakeholders in the growth in the region and believe that our thought contributions at the ASF will be appreciated," added Mr. Kilachand.

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About Dodsal Group:
Founded in 1948, Dubai-based Dodsal Group is a diversified multinational that operates in the areas of Engineering and Construction, Development of Infrastructure, Exploration for Hydrocarbons, Mining of Minerals and Metals for the energy sector, Trading Activities and Quick Service Restaurants. With a business volume of over US$2 billion and over 20,000 employees, Dodsal is one on the leading energy and infrastructure development companies in the world.

The company's operations cover the Middle East, North Africa and the Indian Subcontinent with offices in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Libya and India. The Group is actively pursuing opportunities to finance, design, build and operate airports and aviation infrastructure as well as mining for metals and minerals for the energy sector in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It's trading division markets and distributes chemicals, metals and engineering goods for 24 companies in 11 countries across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

With over 80 letters of appreciation and awards in recognition of its excellent safety performance, Dodsal prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer that believes in the same skill - same pay concept. Additionally, DODSAL is a pioneer in social responsibility, actively promoting arts and culture, education and healthcare initiatives in many countries around the world including the United Arab Emirates, India and the US.

For more information, please visit www.dodsal.com or contact:
Mary Rutter
Corporate Public Relations and Event Management
Dodsal PTE Limited
Office: +971 4 316 1330

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