RFID Journal, the world's leading media and events company covering radio frequency identification (RFID), has announced that Dr. Sabri Al-Azazi, the CIO of Dubai Holdings and a leading technology evangelist, will inaugurate the first annual RFID Journal LIVE! Middle East conference. The event will be held on June 15-17, 2009, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai.
"Dr. Sabri has been an important figure in the technology community in the Middle East for many years," said Mark Roberti, founder and editor of RFID Journal, "and has promoted the use of technology to improve business processes, enhance competitive advantages and drive profitability at the seven companies comprising Dubai Holdings, one of the most respected firms in the Middle East, We are extremely excited that he will open the event and explain the important role RFID can play in enhancing competitiveness."
The conference program at LIVE! Middle East 2009 will focus on how all types of RFID technologies -- active, Wi-Fi, passive ultrahigh-frequency (UHF), passive high-frequency (HF) and more -- can be employed to improve operations in the retail, construction, oil and gas, logistics and other sectors. Like all RFID Journal events, LIVE! Middle East will feature leading end users objectively explaining how they are utilizing radio frequency identification to enhance efficiencies and streamline business processes.
"RFID technology is growing in importance, and companies in this region and around the world need to understand how they can benefit from using it in many areas of their operations," Dr. Sabri said. "I'm pleased to be able to open the RFID Journal LIVE! Middle East conference and share my insights regarding how businesses can employ RFID technology."
"Pervasive and ubiquitous computing is the new dawn of technology and IT," Dr. Sabri stated. "Technology will be integrated within our lives, our social activities and our business operations. Mobile assets will be tagged and recognized, and RFID will play a major role in enabling this era."
The conference will also include case studies provided by:
Carlo K. Nizam, head of value chain visibility and RFID, Airbus
Tom Leahy, global products manager, MSI Oilfield Products
Rashid Bin Saifan, manager, Documentation Section, Commercial Dept., DP World
Vasihuddin Khan, cargo systems analyst, Emirates SkyCargo Systems Development
Ahmed Al-Anezi, MQM, Bs.ASQ, director of quality management, Saudi Post Corp.
Catina G. Aghayan, quality and development consultant, Q-Post General Postal Corp.
Abdullah Almuzaini, strategic business manager, Future Communications Co.
Dr. Wasim Raad, head of Smart Card and RFID Lab, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Mike Meranda, president, TagStone
Dr. Ben Zoghi, director of RFID/Sensor Laboratory, Texas A&M University
Konrad Konarski, founder and VP, Merlin Concepts and Technology
Justin Patton, director, RFID Lab, University of Arkansas
RFID Journal LIVE! Middle East will be the first conference in the region to feature technology exhibits and demonstrations conducted by the leading RFID companies worldwide. TagStone, a leading business services firm that creates business intelligence with radio frequency identification and other wireless technologies, will be the event's cornerstone sponsor, while Motorola will serve as the premium and registration sponsor. In addition, other leading RFID companies will exhibit at the event; to become an exhibitor, contact sales@rfidjournal.com.
"RFID Journal is known worldwide for delivering high-value content that helps end users benefit from employing RFID," Roberti said. "I am extremely pleased that we are able to provide top-level education and bring top-level exhibitors to the Middle East. This really is a unique opportunity for companies across the Middle East to learn how RFID can be used in their operations, and to meet the vendors that can help them deploy a successful solution."
For additional information about this event, visit http://www.rfidjournalevents.com/middleeast.
About RFID Journal:
RFID Journal is the leading source of news and in-depth information regarding radio frequency identification (RFID) and its many business applications. Business executives and implementers depend on RFID Journal for up-to-the-minute RFID news, in-depth case studies, best practices, strategic insights and information about vendor solutions. This has made RFID Journal the most relied-upon and respected RFID information resource, serving the largest audience of RFID decision-makers worldwide -- in print, online and at face-to-face events. For more information, visit http://www.rfidjournal.com.
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