MEALF 2013 expands its forum reach to include representatives from UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Canada and Far East

The expanded reach includes key delegates, presenters, speakers and exhibitors as well as technical and steering committee membership opportunities from a number of first-time participant countries including the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, India, Canada, China and Thailand.

In less than three days, an extensive number of regional and international delegates from the world's leading energy companies will be participating in the 7th edition of the Middle East Artificial Lift Forum (MEALF) 2013 under the theme 'Uplifting Society', as 50 technical specialists come together to present their strategic papers and open the floor for discussion, debates and knowledge sharing.

All the papers and cases that will be presented center on new and best practice applications, systems, and the latest technologies and related innovations in oil and gas recovery.

Speaking on the notable expansion of the Forum's geographical reach, Saeed Al Shaheen, MEALF 2013 Chairman, expressed, "We are truly pleased to see the participation from a number of new countries from both emerging markets and developed countries, as we expand our reach in terms of delegates, presenters, speakers and exhibitors as well as technical and steering committee membership opportunities from North Africa and the Far East amongst others, as they will undoubtedly add value to the Forum and contribute to the diversity of our worldwide knowledge sharing platform."

MEALF 2013 is supported by a range of leading regional and international sponsors including the main Forum sponsor vMonitor. Platinum sponsors include Kuwait Oil Company, Alkhorayef Petroleum, and Schlumberger; Gold sponsors are General Electric, Qatar Petroleum and Kudu; Silver sponsor is Weatherford; and Day sponsor is Monoflo.

Speakers at this year's Forum will hold technical presentations, discussions, case histories and debates on all aspects of the artificial lift sector among new and existing users as well the main challenges facing the industry in the Middle East.

Organized by Omanexpo, MEALF is a specialized biennial Forum which focuses on the increasing use of artificial lift technologies in oil production across the Middle East region. MEALF 2013 will also feature a comprehensive exhibition on the sidelines of the forum which showcases the latest products, technologies and related services.