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MIDDLE EAST RETAIL & DOWNSTREAM CONFERENCE3 – 4 May 2017, Dubai, UAE

ANNOUNCEMENTCRUDE & PETROLEUMwww.mrdc-conference.com

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INAUGURAL EDITION

Marketing: Challenges and Opportunities

Conference Connection is pleased to announce the Inaugural Middle East Retail and Downstream Conference 2017 (MRDC 2017) which will be held in Dubai on 3 – 4 May 2017. Hosted by the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), the conference will bring together fuel retail and downstream industry executives and market specialists to discuss the market realities, challenges, and future trends in refined products and retail petroleum products.

A distinguished faculty from GCC will address the retail and downstream marketing in the post price liberalization era. Leading industry players and experts from Africa, Middle East, Asia and Europe will also look at the entire retail fuel industry supply chain challenges and opportunities. MRDC 2017 will provide topic coverage ranging from internationalization of fuel retail, product supply, technology for payment systems, alternative fuels, and evolution of retail facilities.

Emirates National Oil Company Group (ENOC) is a leading integrated global oil and gas player operating across the energy sector value chain. A wholly owned company of the Government of Dubai, ENOC Group offers a diverse portfolio of assets operating across five business segments: Supply, Trading and Processing, Terminals, Marketing, Retail, Exploration and Production. Servicing thousands of customers across 60 markets, the Group employs a workforce of over 9,000 employees and is deploying its world-class customer service, latest innovations and technologies and best practices towards the UAE’s social and economic development. ENOC manages and operates 113 service stations complemented by a variety of services including automotive, vehicle inspection and registration and F&B facilities, reaching an estimated 90 million customers each year. For further information, please visit: www.enoc.com

The inaugural MRDC 2017 will provide premium networking opportunity, enhance your company’s brand and increase business potential through direct exposure to an audience of high-level in retail downstream industry. For queries and more information on sponsorship & exhibition opportunities, value and benefits, please call MRDC 2017 Secretariat at Tel: +65 6338 0064 or email to info@cconnection.org

ABOUT THE HOST

Conference Connection is dedicated to the provision of global business information through high-profile, premier and sector-focused business events, including international conferences, corporate events, and symposia, for the oil, gas, and energy industries, and other business sectors internationally. Dedicated to providing an independent platform for interaction and discussion for the latest business and industry strategies, it strives to combine excellence and professionalism through linkage with inter-governmental, professional, and industry groups worldwide. The group organizes the annual Middle East Petroleum & Gas Conference, Condensate & Naphtha Forum, LNG Supplies for Asian Markets, Fujairah Bunkering & Fuel Oil Forum, and Global Bitumen Series. For a full list of courses, conferences and other activities email info@connection.org or visit www.cconnection.org

ABOUT THE ORGANIZER

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SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

5th Annual Base Oil & Lubes Middle East Conference (BLM) www.baseoillubes.com

25th Annual Middle East Petroleum & Gas Conference (MPGC) www.mpgc.cc

8th Annual Middle East Bitumen/Asphalt Conference (MEB) www.me-bitumen.com

Middle East Gas Insiders Briefing (MGI) www.cconnection.org/MiddleEastGasInsiders

Global Finished Lubricants Value Chain Course (GLV) www.cconnection.org/GLV

Inaugural Middle East Retail & Downstream Conference (MRDC) www.mrdc-conference.com

30 April – 2 May 2017

2 May 2017

Middle East Petroleum Insiders Briefing (MPI) www.cconnection.org/MiddleEastPetroleumInsiders

29 – 30 April 2017

3 – 4 May 2017

All events are individually priced & bookable separately with Joint Attendance Discounts

MRDC 2017 is held during MPGC Week 2017 which will bring together seven optional events and will feature product conferences, executive briefings, and workshops.

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MIDDLE EAST PETROLEUM & GAS WEEK EVENTS

• The GCC Retail and Downstream Marketing Sectors in the Post-Price Liberalization Era

• Fuel Retail Industry: Global Trends and Middle-Eastern Dynamics

• Privatisation/Internationalisation of Fuel Retail in the GCC: Lessons Learnt

• The Innovative Shift in Digital Payment of the Future

• Digital Transformation of the Retail Forecourt to Enhance the Customer Experience

• Smart Forecourts: Innovative Operational Management & Control

• Green, Electric & Autonomous Vehicles and Alternative Fuels: Opportunities & Challenges for Fuel Retailers

• The Evolution of the C-Store and the Future Trends

• The Evolving Forecourt Retail Facility• Expanding the F&B Offer on Service Stations• Customer Patterns and Behaviors in Relation

to the Forecourt

REGISTER NOW! Tel: +65 6338 0064 Fax: +65 6338 4090 Email: info@cconnection.org Online: www.mrdc-conference.com

MRDC 2017 AGENDA WILL ADDRESS

Official Opening ByHis Excellency Dr. Matar Hamed Al Neyadi, Undersecretary of Ministry of Energy, United Arab Emirates

Conference Chairman & Programme Committee • Mr. Zaid Alqufaidi, Managing Director-Retail, Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), Dubai, UAE• Mr. Hussain Bin Jama Al Ishaqi, General Manager-Retail, Fuel Cards & Regional Offices, Oman Oil

Marketing Company, Oman

Early Confirmed Speakers• Mr. Mirko Rubeis, Partner & Managing Director, The Boston Consulting Group, Dubai, UAE • Mr. Amjad Rahhal, Automotive Services Manager (IT), Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC),

Dubai, UAE• Mr. Nadim Khoury, Co-Founder, Beam Wallet, Dubai, UAE• Mr. Jaouhar Jamoussi, GM Africa, Middle East & Turkey, Wayne Fueling Systems, Dubai, UAE• Mr. Hitendra Bisht, Convenience Store Manager, Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), Dubai, UAEFor regular update on speakers, please visit www.mrdc-conference.com

This conference is targeted to all organisations specializing in the downstream and retail fuel industry supply chain including:

• Retail Fuel Operators from NOCs and IOCs• Product Suppliers & Distributors• Service Station Designers• Fuel Cards, Fleet Cards & Payment Gateway Specialists • Technology & Retail Fuel Solution Providers• Equipment Suppliers & Manufacturers• Franchise Owners, Licensees and Operators• F&B and Convenience Store Operators• Fast Food Chains• Consultants & Retail Fuel Industry Advisors

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

It will be of special relevance for the following job functions:

• Retail Division Heads, Directors and Managers

• Automotive Services Managers• Convenience Store Managers• Heads of Retail E-commerce• Information Systems Managers• Channel Sales Managers• Finance Managers• Corporate Strategy Specialists

PERSONALITIES AT MRDC 2017

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MRDC 2017 includes a half-day (afternoon) visit to UAE’s only GREEN Petrol Station on 4 May 2017. Transportation will be provided. Email to info@cconnection.org for details.

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1. REGISTRATION FEES q Inaugural Full Fee: US$1,795 per person q Early Bird Fee: US$1,695 per person (payment by 5 March 2017)q Team Fee*: US$1,695 per person (applies after 5 March 2017) q Joint Attendance Discount Fee*: US$1,695 per person q F&B Chains/C-Store Operators Fee: US$1,500 per person

* Please choose either Team or Joint Attendance Fee as only one will apply. All discounts offered are mutually exclusive and at the full and final discretion of the organizers.

2. MPGC WEEK 2017 EVENTSqI am interested in attending another MPGC Week 2017 event.qPlease send me more information on the events.

3. PAYMENT & ACCOMMODATIONqI am sending payment by telegraphic transfer/bank draft.qI will need an original invoice.qPlease send me a hotel reservation form.

4. SPONSORSHIP & INFORMATIONqI would like full details on sponsorship.qPlease send me more information on the conference.qPlease include me in your mailing for future events.

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Dates & Venue3-4 May 2017, Dubai, UAEVenue to be advised

Enquiries & Registrations:The Conference Connection Inc., PO Box 1736, Raffles City, Singapore 911758 or MRDC 2017 Secretariat: 135 Middle Road, #05-01 Bylands Building, Singapore 188975. Tel: (65) 6338 0064 Fax: (65) 6338 4090 Email: info@cconnection.orgRegistration Fees:Inaugural Full Fee: US$1,795 per personEarly Bird Fee: US$1,695 per person (payment by 5 March 2017)Team Fee*: US$1,695 per person applies after 5 March 2017 for the 2nd & subsequent delegate from the same company and billing address. Not valid with other discounts, i.e. full fee applicable for first person.Joint Attendance Discount Fee*: US$1,695 per person for any pre-registered delegate of another MPGC Week 2017 event, excluding MPI & MGI. Please email to mpgc@cconnection.org to indicate your interest in attending another MPGC Week 2017 event to qualify for the JA Discount.F&B Chains/C-Store Operators Fee: US$1,500 per person

* Please choose either Team or Joint Attendance Fee as only one will apply.

MIDDLE EAST PETROLEUM & GAS WEEK EVENTS (MPGC Week 2017)• Middle East Petroleum Insiders Briefing (MPI),

29 – 30 April 2017• 25th Annual Middle East Petroleum & Gas Conference

(MPGC), 30 April – 2 May 2017

DISCLAIMER – The organizers will not accept liability for non-approval of visas, individual transport delays and transport disruption, and in such circumstances, our normal cancellation rules and penalties apply. Where matters beyond the reasonable control of the organizers impair or prevent the organizers from being able to perform their obligation under this event, the client releases the organizers from any liability, incidental or consequential, to such matters.

• Middle East Bitumen Conference (MEB), 1 – 2 May 2017• Global Finished Lubricants Value Chain Course (GLV),

2 May 2017• Base Oil & Lubes Middle East Conference (BLM),

3 – 4 May 2017• Middle East Retail & Downstream Conference (MRDC),

3 – 4 May 2017• Middle East Gas Insiders Briefing (MGI), 3 – 4 May 2017Registration fees include attendance at all sessions, daily luncheon, coffee breaks and one set of conference documentation per person. Travel, accommodation and visa costs are not included.

Registration Conditions:• All registrations must be on the prescribed form or in

writing and will be on a confirmed basis unless otherwise notified in writing.

• The organizers reserve the right not to accept prior and on-site registrations without payment. Delegates whose payments are not received before the event are required to furnish proof of payment on-site.

• Staff at the event will request a credit card guarantee without proof of prior payment.

• The organizers reserve the right to impose conditions of entry for walk-in delegates.

• Access to this event is at the discretion of the organizers, who reserve the right to refuse or impose conditions of entry to any individual or company

Payments:• All payments are to be made in advance of the conference

in U.S. Dollars by Inter-Bank transfers. (Bank details will be provided upon receipt of registration).

• Please quote event name, invoice number and delegate name for bank transfers. Please instruct your bank to remit the full amount, net of bank charges.

Cancellation & Substitution:• Cancellations notified in writing by letter and

acknowledged before 12 April 2017 will be levied an administrative fee of 5% for paid cancellations and 10% for unpaid cancellations.

• Paid and unpaid cancellations notified and acknowledged between 12-19 April 2017 will be given a 50% refund and one set of the conference documentation (post event).

• No refund will be given after 19 April 2017 but delegates can be substituted if the organizers receive prior notification.

• For registrations invoiced and unpaid but subsequently cancelled after 19 April 2017, 50% the invoiced fees will be charged and one set of conference documentation will be given (post event).

Hotel Accommodation & Visa Application:Delegates will be responsible for their own hotel and visa arrangements. Special rates have been secured at the host hotel for confirmed delegates. To take advantage of the special rate, please request for a hotel reservation form upon registration.

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