BOOK BEFORE 18 JANUARY

2018 TO SAVE UP TO US$250

2ND ANNUAL
ENDORSED BY

NATIONAL SURVEY
7-8 MAY 2018 | SHERATON HOTEL, MUSCAT, OMAN AUTHORITY, OMAN

INTEGRATING DRONE
OPERATIONS FOR GOVERNMENT
AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

MEDIA PARTNERS: RESEARCHED AND DEVELOPED BY:

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER

Tel: +971 4 364 2975 | Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae | @iqpcmena dronesomanevent.iqpc.ae
EVENT OVERVIEW
Dear Colleagues,
After a successful launch earlier in 2017, the Drones Oman
workshop is back in May 2018 in Muscat, Oman.
With the support of National Survey Authority, the 2nd
Annual Drones Oman Workshop and Live Demonstrations
will focus on Oman’s UAS regulations and how various
industries including oil & gas, agriculture, power & utilities,
healthcare and more are adopting UAS technology for
inspection, monitoring, surveying, mapping, and aerial
imaging.
For the second edition, we have included experts from
ministries, civil aviation authorities and regional stakeholders
including Petroleum Development Oman, Special Economic
Zone Authority at Duqm Oman, Saudi Aramco and more for
you to gain insights on the use of UAVs in Oman and the GCC
region. Interact with these experts at the roundtable sessions,
panel discussions, and live UAS demonstrations
to learn about the commercial use of UAVs.
WHY YOU SHOULD NOT
MISS OUT ON THIS EVENT:
1) Meet drone regulators and aviation authorities
to learn about the latest updates in UAV regulations
in the GCC region and the globe. Understand how
other countries are safely integrating drones into
their commercial air space and discuss best practices
for implementing drone regulations in the country
2) Gain an in-depth understanding about the various
drone technologies if you are a drone end user
Learn about the different applications of UAVs
and how they can help you perform your company
operations faster, more efficiently, save costs and
add to your profitability
3) Showcase new UAS technologies and applications
if you are drone manufacturer or a UAS service
provider. This is your opportunity to highlight your
company’s offerings in front of the major stakeholders
in Oman. Discuss how your technology can solve
challenges faced by drone end users and regulators
in the region.
No matter what role you play in the drone industry, this event
is a one-stop-shop for you to gain insights on this innovative
technology and how it will be shaping the future.
Come and learn about the recent drone regulations, ensure
safe drone operations and get answers to all your queries
related to drones and their operations. Mark your dates today
to make sure you do not miss this gathering of stakeholders
involved in the drones market.
Best wishes, to grow. Founded in 1973, IQPC now has offices in
Raza Ali
Conference Director
IQPC Middle East
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER
Tel: +971 4 364 2975 | Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae | @iqpcmena
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This gathering will bring together experts
from various commercial communities to
learn about how they can work with the local
regulators to implement drones for their
operations and use this technology to reduce
costs, save time, improve safety of employees
and even save lives.
J EMERGENCY SERVICES: Police, civil
defence, coast guard, fire and safety,
rescue teams, ambulatory services
J ENERGY SECTOR: Oil and gas, power and
utilities, mining
J TRANSPORTATION: Roads and
transportation authorities, railways,
civil infrastructure
J GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS:
Ministries, public authorities, healthcare
authorities
J AVIATION AND AVIATION REGULATORY
BODIES: Airlines, airports, air navigation
services, civil aviation authorities
J CONSTRUCTION: Developers & builders,
construction companies, architectural
firms, urban planners, building inspection
J RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT:
Universities, drone labs and researchers
J SUPPLIERS: Drone manufacturers, UAV
software solution providers, UAV service
providers, training institutes and UAV
parts suppliers
J OTHERS: Environment agencies and food
& agriculture companies
IQPC provides business executives around the world
with tailored practical conferences, large-scale events,
topical seminars and training programmes, keeping
them up-to-date with industry trends, technological
developments and the regulatory landscape. IQPC
conferences are market leading “must-attend” events
for their respective industries. IQPC produces more than
1,700 events annually around the world, and continues
major cities across six continents including: Berlin,
Dubai, London, Miami, New York, Singapore, Sydney
and Tampa. IQPC leverages a global research base of
best practices to produce an unrivalled portfolio of
conferences. www.iqpc.ae
dronesomanevent.iqpc.ae
PAST ATTENDEE PROFILE
“A good event “The premier “This is a
where you can regional event to wonderful
“A great event, meet people from gain and maintain
all the right conference
different regions advantage in that is very well
people together and benefit from the utilisation
in one room” organised and a
their experiences of unmanned place to network
Conall, Expert in drone aircraft system with a variety of
Advisor - Roads, applications” technologies”
Ministry of Transport and speakers”
Communications Oman Alia Al Zaabi, Application Alexander Sell,
Sally French, Founder,
Specialist, Dubai Culture Director,
The Drone Girl
and Arts Authority Lexington Group

 Oman 70%
 United Arab Emirates 15%
GEOGRAPHICAL  Saudi Arabia 10%
BREAKDOWN  Switzerland 2%
 United States 2%
 Others 1%

COMPANIES ATTENDING INCLUDE:

• Aerial Imaging
• Ajman Municipality and
Planning Department
• Al Atheer Aviation
• Al Burkan Engineering
• Al Manarah Engineering
Consultancy
• Al Tamman Indsil
FerroChrome
• Arabian Gulf University
• Arabian Technical Services
• Aviation Investigation Bureau
• Bahwan Projects & Telecoms
• BP
• Bravo Telecoms
• Douglas OHI
• Dubai Municipality
• DWC Business Center
• Duqm Refinery &
Petrochemical Industries
• Empire Aviation Group
• FalconViz
• Flyability
• GAL ANS Abu Dhabi Airports
• Higher College of Technology
• Hussain Fadhil & Partners
• IATA
• IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A.
• IECC
• IEEE Oman Section / Military
Technological College
• Leica GeoSystems
• Ministry of Environment and
Climate Affairs, UAE
• Ministry of Interior, UAE
• Ministry of Transport and
Communications, UAE Aviation, Oman
• Minstry of Oil and Gas, UAE • RC Corner Trading
• Muscat Municipality • Roswell Flight Test Crew
• Mustafa Sultan Group • Royal Air Force of Oman
• National Survey Authority
• Royal Military Academy of
(NSA)
Belgium
• Nusail Engineering Consultancy
• Sarooj Construction Company
• Oman Airports
• Oman Cement Company (SAOG) • Saudi Aramco
• Saudi Electricity Company
• Oman Electricity Transmission
Company (OETC) • Sharp Overseas
• Oman Rail • Sultan Qaboos University
• Oman Telecommunications • The Drone Girl
Regulatory Authority (TRA)
• Topcon
• Oxy Oman
• Petroleum Development • TRA Oman
Oman (PDO) • West Midlands Fire Service
• Public Authority For Civil • And many more

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER

Tel: +971 4 364 2975 | Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae | @iqpcmena dronesomanevent.iqpc.ae
CONFERENCE DAY ONE
MONDAY, 7 MAY 2018
8:00 Registration, refreshments and networking
9:00 Welcome remarks by conference Chairman
9:15 Opening Keynote: Updates on Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) regulations in Oman
Lt. Col. Yousuf Al Nabhani, Staff Officer 1 - Geographical Names, National Survey Authority (NSA), Oman
THE FUTURE OF DRONES: A REGULATORY PERSPECTIVE OF OMAN AND THE GCC REGION
9:30 Keynote: UAV policies in Oman and its impact on Oman’s long-term economic growth
Saif Al Furaisi, Senior Representative, National Survey Authority (NSA), Oman
10:00 Keynote: IATA's strategy for addressing unmanned aviation by creating a single worldwide drone registry
for easier law enforcement and tracking
Kashif Khalid, Campaign Manager – Gulf Region, International Air Transport Association - IATA
10:30 Addressing the role of the Aviation Investigation Bureau (AIB) in advancing aviation safety within the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Learn how AIB uses UAVs in:
• Conducting independent investigations by monitoring accident sites through high definition aerial video and photography
• Analysing the data collected from accident sites and converting it into predictive data for accident prevention
Ehab Sabri, Technical Investigator, Aviation Investigation Bureau, Saudi Arabia
11:00 Coffee and networking break
11:20 Panel Discussion: Role of regulations in the GCC and the challenges revolving around it
• Highlighting the change and updates in regulations across the GCC region
• Identifying the challenges faced by regulators in creating new/updating old regulations
• How can the UAS guidelines ensure the safe use of drones
Panellists include:
Saif Al Furaisi, Senior Representative, National Survey Authority (NSA), Oman
Kashif Khalid, Campaign Manager – Gulf Region, International Air Transport Association - IATA
Abdulelah Felemban, Director General, Aviation Investigation Bureau, Saudi Arabia
THE BENEFITS OF USING UAV APPLICATIONS IN THE GOVERNMENT SECTOR
11:50 Learn how the National Centre for Statistics and Information of Oman is using UAVs to collect big data
and statistical analysis
• Monitoring roads and capturing live traffic by UAVs to collect data for research
• Monitoring wildlife to generate and update population statistics by the use of UAVs
12:20 Gain insight on the role UAS plays in the future of agricultural sector
• Learn how UAVs are used for soil/field analysis and crop monitoring for inspection purposes
• Discuss how UAVs have reduced the time in planting new crops and fertilising the fields
Saud Al Farsi, Head of Soil Research Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Oman
12:50 Discussing key initiatives undertaken by the Supreme Council for Planning in Oman to utilise drones for city planning
• Learn how drones can retrieve data from difficult-to-access areas and highly populated cities
• Understand how UAVs help in oceanic research to better understand the weather and climate change patterns
Yousuf Al Zadjali, GeoDatabase Administrator, Supreme Council for Planning, Oman
13:20 Showcasing how UAVs are used to monitor oil-spill pollution to reduce ecological damage
• Discuss how UAVs monitor an oil spill to provide comprehensive overview of the damage
• Learn how UAVs can gauge an oil spill more efficiently even at night in less time and with lower resources
Amran Al Kamzari, Senior Nature Reserve Specialist, Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs, Oman
13:50 Chairman’s closing remarks
14:00 Networking lunch
15:00 Drones live demonstrations
16:00 End of conference day one

The published programme is correct at time of printing. However, given the seniority of our speakers and the nature of their roles,
speakers may subsequently substitute or remove themselves from the programme. This is always regrettable, and we will always try
to replace the speaker with a speaker with equivalent insight. For the most up-to-date programme, please visit the event website.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER

Tel: +971 4 364 2975 | Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae | @iqpcmena dronesomanevent.iqpc.ae
CONFERENCE DAY TWO
TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
8:00 Registration, refreshments and networking
9:00 Welcome remarks by conference Chairman
DISCUSSING THE INNOVATIVE UAS APPLICATIONS IN DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES
9:15 Explore how PDO implemented drones for inspection and ensures safe and secure operations
• Learn how PDO is using UAVs for oil and gas operations including inspection of their flare stacks
• Discussing the potential of using drones for inspection of fixed and linear equipment
Moahmmed Al Sulaimani, Remote Sensing Geomatics Team, Petroleum Development Oman
9:45 Learn how Saudi Aramco uses UAVs to overcome the challenges for their exploration missions
• Learn how UAVs create more accurate high resolution digital models from the UAV images of the exploration missions
• Discussing how UAVs save time and resources by accessing steep, rocky outcrops in remote sections of the desert
to analyse and chart new hydrocarbon deposits
Abdulaziz Al Assaf, Head of Aerial Mapping Section, Geomatics Division, Saudi Aramco
10:15 Learn how Sarooj Construction utilises UAV applications for their construction purposes
• Hear how drones are used in the construction industry for surveying new sites
• Learn how UAVs assist in monitoring job sites, inspecting structures and more
Robert Akiki, Head of Survey, Sarooj Construction, Oman
10:45 Coffee and networking break
11:00 Learn how UAV applications are used at SEZAD ports for time and cost reduction
• Analysing how UAVs are used in ports to monitor ground and sea traffic for round the clock port safety
and emergency response
• Discover how UAVs assist in operational tasks such as on-demand equipment inspection
Yahya Al Zadjali, Planning and Follow Up of Engineering Project and GIS,
Special Economic Zone Authority at Duqm (SEZAD), Oman
11:30 Discuss how UAVs are transforming the Future of the transportation industry in Oman and what will set the trend
in Oman’s transportation and communication industry
• Discuss how UAVs can collect data for traffic and road surface monitoring
• Learn how UAVs can be a substitute for satellite monitoring of weather and environment conditions
Interested in presenting this session? Email enquiry@iqpc.ae for more information
12:00 Discuss how UAVs are used for academic and educational purposes in institutions globally
• Learn how drones assist in training students in universities such as surveying modules in engineering
and environmental departments
• Discover how operating drones for technical applications creates job opportunities
Chiranjeevi Rollakanti, Senior Lecturer, Middle East College, Oman
12:30 The future of UAS use in the police and national security through surveillance of the Sultanate of Oman
• Learn how drones are used by police academies and security agencies globally to combat crime through
surveillance using UAVs
• Discuss how drones can be used for safety, security and emergency response by monitoring inaccessible areas
Mahmood Ghareeb Alraisi, Sr. Security Representative, National Survey Authority (NSA), Oman
13:00 Industry roundtable discussions:
The following session will feature a series of interactive group discussions set in a roundtable format. Each roundtable
group leader will introduce a concept to the participants followed by an interactive discussion and live feedback.
Why participate?
Interactive group discussions are an excellent opportunity to get the straight to the point and ask the questions that
you want to know the answers to. The group format also provides an excellent opportunity for networking between
industry professionals.
Roundtable A: UAV monitoring and inspection in the oil and gas industry
Mohammed Al Sulaimani, Remote Sensing Geomatics Team, Petroleum Development Oman
Roundtable B: UAV scanning and surveillance for ports
Muhammed Kamran, Acting Manager - Geography Information Systems Department, Special Economic
Zone Authority at Duqm (SEZAD), Oman
Roundtable C: UAV imaging and mapping for agricultural use
Saud Al Farsi, Head of Soil Research Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Oman
Roundtable D: UAS data management and software applications for city planning
Yousuf Al Zadjali, GeoDatabase Administrator, Supreme Council for Planning, Oman
13:30 Chairman’s closing remarks
13:40 Networking lunch
14:40 End of conference

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER

Tel: +971 4 364 2975 | Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae | @iqpcmena dronesomanevent.iqpc.ae
SPONSORSHIP AND
EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES
DO YOU HAVE A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THAT OUR FLOORPLAN
SENIOR DECISION-MAKERS AND INFLUENCERS NEED?
The 2nd Annual Drones Oman Workshop and Live Demonstration offers you
the perfect platform to showcase your solution to your target market and meet
and network with senior-level decision makers who are leading the way in the
industry. We specialise in providing business development, marketing and sales
solutions that are tailored to specifically deliver on your business objectives.
We pay patient attention to what our exhibition and sponsorship customers
want, expect, need and value. Every sponsor wants to create customers,

FLOOR PLAN
develop qualified sales leads, convert leads into sales and retain customers.
Our tailored sponsorship packages help you to achieve these objectives.
IQPC has been hosting events developed for senior executives for more than
40 years. We serve businesses representing over 15 sectors at more than 1,700

10
5
3

7
1
conferences around the globe. Our client list includes corporations such as DJI,
Topcon, Overwatch, DP World, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Microsoft,
Lockheed Martin, Siemens, just to name a select few. Senior executives travel
from around the world to our events looking to garner best practices and
concrete solutions to assist them in improving their organisations. IQPC provides
many different platforms for you to increase your market share, stay ahead

8
6

9
2
of your competition, increase awareness to your target audience and position
yourself as a key supplier to the UAV & UAS industry.

NETWORKING BRAND THOUGHT

OPPORTUNITIES
Maximise your interaction with
our delegates so you can develop
and nurture important business
relationships:
• Participate as a panelist or
roundtable discussion host so
you can meet more people at
the event
• Sponsor a breakfast, lunch or
drinks reception to have direct
access to our senior delegates
• Lead a speed networking session
AWARENESS
Benefit from customised branding
opportunities to ensure your company
is constantly front-of-mind at the
event. Your branding could appear:
• At the reception area with a
welcome banner or premium
signage on the backdrops in the
main conference room
• On a delegate bag, lanyard
or badge
• On notepads and pens that
delegates will take away with them
LEADERSHIP
Demonstrate your knowledge and
expertise through customised
opportunities such as:
• Participating in a plenary session
or a dedicated stream - alone or
with a client
• Leading a focus group
• Chairing the conference
• Participating in a panel session
• Leading an industry-focused
roundtable

• Share your targeted prospect list • Within the business centre or • Participating in our technology
and we’ll ensure they’re invited at internet pods dome or in a Dragon’s Den session

• Participate in a product demo to • On your own marketing collateral

share your solutions with a captive distributed at the event
audience • On the event mobile app
• Secure an exhibition space so
you can meet as many conference
attendees as possible

IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ON SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

OR TO DISCUSS WHICH PACKAGE WILL BEST HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR OBJECTIVES,
PLEASE CONTACT NOEL GREENWAY ON +971 4 360 2800 OR EMAIL PARTNERSHIP@IQPC.AE

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SPONSOR

Tel: +971 4 360 2800 | Email: partnership@iqpc.ae | @iqpcmena dronesomanevent.iqpc.ae
 GROUP BOOKING DISCOUNTS
›› Group of 3+ save 10% off the standard price
›› Group of 5+ save 15% off the standard price
›› Group of 8+ save 25% off the standard price
7-8 MAY 2018
MUSCAT, OMAN
VENUE & ACCOMMODATION
Hotel and travel costs are not included in the
REGISTRATION registration fee. For assistance in your travel and
accommodation requirements, please refer to
Event Code: 28132.002 details below:
Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS as Please photocopy for multiple bookings.
information is used to produce delegate badges. Room Reservations
Special / corporate rate for room accommodation
is available in the hotel. You may contact the hotel
3 WAYS TO REGISTER directly as per the details above quoting IQPC
Middle East or the name of the workshop.
CALL: +971 4 364 2975 EMAIL: enquiry@iqpc.ae Flight Reservations
WEB: dronesomanevent.iqpc.ae Contact Bindu Babu at SNTTA Travel & Tours LLC
Dubai.
Email iqpc@snttadubai.com
CONFERENCE PRICES Tel + 971 4 282 9000
Fax + 971 4 282 9988
Online www.sntta.com
Book and pay before 18 January 2018 and save up to US$250
Please book at the earliest for your convenience.

*Pricing for End Users

Book and Book and

Standard
Package pay before pay before
Price
18 January 2018 1 March 2018

US$1,649 US$1,699
2-Day Conference
(Save US150) (Save US$100)
US$1,799 WORKSHOP DOCUMENTATION
**Pricing for Solution Providers If you cannot make the workshop, you can still access
all presentations delivered throughout the workshop
days for just US$450, post event. Contact us on
Book and Book and
Standard +971 4 364 2975 for further details.
Package pay before pay before
Price IQPC’S STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
18 January 2018 1 March 2018 PAYMENT
• Payment is due in full at the time of registration and includes
US$2,949 US$3,099 lunches, refreshments and detailed workshop materials.
2-Day Conference US$3,199 Payment prior to workshop is mandatory for attendance.
(Save US$250) (Save US$100) • Your registration will not be confirmed until payment is received
and may be subject to cancellation.
• If a booking is received 10 working days before the
Please note: All prices listed are exclusive of GCC VAT at 5%. workshop a credit card number will be required to confirm
your place, likewise if full payment has not been received
This amount will be added to the total of all orders when being billed. before the workshop date.
• Any respective payment charges to be borne by the payer.
*End Users of Drones: Oil and Gas; Power and Utilities; Emergency Services; Transportation; Government Please ensure that IQPC receives the full invoiced amount.
Organisations; Aviation and Aviation Regulatory Bodies; Construction; Research and Development; Environment
DISCOUNTS
Agencies; and Food and Agriculture. Anyone with a Sales or Business Development job title will not be eligible • All ‘Early Bird’ Discounts require payment at time of registration
for this rate. Eligibility for this pricing is at the discretion of IQPC. and before the cut-off date in order to receive any discount.
• Any other discounts offered by IQPC (including team discounts)
**Pricing for solution providers including but not limited to: Drones Technology Manufacturers, Service require payment at the time of registration.
Providers, Insurance Providers, UAV Parts Suppliers and Training Institutes • Discounts cannot be combined with any other offer.
CANCELLATION, POSTPONEMENT AND SUBSTITUTION POLICY
• You may substitute delegates at any time by providing reasonable
DELEGATE DETAILS advance notice to IQPC.
• For any cancellations received in writing not less than eight
(8) days prior to the workshop, you will receive a 90% credit
Mr Mrs Ms Dr Other to be used at another IQPC workshop which must occur
within one year from the date of issuance of such credit. An
administration fee of 10% of the contract fee will be retained
First Name: ............................................................. Surname:..................................................................................... by IQPC for all permitted cancellations. No credit will be
Email: .................................................................... Telephone:..................................................................................... issued for any cancellations occurring within seven (7) days
(inclusive) of the workshop.
Job Title:............................................................. Department:..................................................................................... • In the event that IQPC cancels an event for any reason, you
will receive a credit for 100% of the contract fee paid. You
Organisation: ...........................................Nature of business:..................................................................................... may use this credit for another IQPC event to be mutually
agreed with IQPC, which must occur within one year from the
Address:....................................................................................................................................................................... date of cancellation.
• In the event that IQPC postpones an event for any reason
Postcode: .................................................................Country:..................................................................................... and the delegate is unable or unwilling to attend on the
Telephone: .......................................................................Fax:..................................................................................... rescheduled date, you will receive a credit for 100% of the
contract fee paid. You may use this credit for another IQPC
Approving Manager: .................................. Training Manager:..................................................................................... event to be mutually agreed with IQPC, which must occur
within one year from the date of postponement.
Name of person completing form if different from delegate:....................................................................................... • Except as specified above, no credits will be issued for
cancellations. There are no refunds given under any
Signature: ...................................................................... Date:..................................................................................... circumstances.
• IQPC is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of
I agree to IQPC’s payment terms a substitution, alteration or cancellation/postponement of an
EVENT CODE: 28132.002

If you have not received an acknowledgement before the workshop, please call us to confirm your booking. event. IQPC shall assume no liability whatsoever in the event
this workshop is cancelled, rescheduled or postponed due
to a fortuitous event, Act of God, unforeseen occurrence or
any other event that renders performance of this workshop
impracticable, illegal or impossible. For purposes of this
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS clause, a fortuitous event shall include, but not be limited to:
war, fire, labour strike, extreme weather or other emergency.
PROGRAMME CHANGES
By Credit Card • Please note that speakers and topics were confirmed at the
time of publishing; however, circumstances beyond the control
of the organisers may necessitate substitutions, alterations or
Please debit my credit card: Visa Mastercard American Express cancellations of the speakers and/or topics. As such, IQPC
Card No: reserves the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers
and/or topics if necessary. Any substitutions or alterations will
Valid From: Expiry Date: Issue Number: be updated on our web page as soon as possible.
YOUR DETAILS
Card Holder’s name: .............................................. Signature:.................................................................................... • Please email our database manager at enquiry@iqpc.ae to inform
Card billing address: (if different from Co.address)..................................................................................................... us of any incorrect details which will be amended accordingly.

Country: ................................................................. Postcode:....................................................................................