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DAY ONE - MONDAY, NOV. 12, 2007 |
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Time |
Description |
Location |
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07:00 - 11:30 |
REGISTRATION |
Mezzanine |
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09:00 - 12:00
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Opening Ceremony |
Dana Hall |
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Under the Patronage of His Highness |
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Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa |
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Prime Minister, Kingdom of Bahrain |
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Guest of Honor: |
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H.H. Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi
(Bio) |
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Minister of Economy - United Arab Emirates |
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12:00 - 13:00 |
LUNCH BREAK (Sponsored by Al - Falak) |
Awal Hall |
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13:00 - 13:40
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Keynote Speaker I: |
Dana 2 |
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(Chair: Abdul Rahman Al-Ghunaim, Kuwait ) |
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"Propelling Technology Innovations: Endless Opportunities" |
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Mr. Abdulrahman F. Al-Wuhaib, |
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Senior VP, Operations Services, Saudi Aramco |
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Abstract - Bio - Presentation |
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13:40 - 14:20
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Keynote Speaker II: |
Dana 2 |
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(Chair: Abdul Rahman Al-Ghunaim, Kuwait ) |
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"Perspective of Renewable Energy and the Changing World" |
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Dr. Ali Sayigh, |
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Chairman of WREC and Director General of WREN, Brighton, UK |
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Abstract - Bio - Presentation |
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14:20 - 14:45 |
COFFEE BREAK (Sponsored by Abdulkarim Holding Co.) |
Exhibition |
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14:45 - 15:15 |
PARALLEL INVITED SPEAKERS |
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Invited Speaker I: |
Dana 1 |
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(Chair: Mr. Mohammad AL-Juwair, Saudi Aramco) |
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"Overview of Next Generation/4G Technologies & Hyperconnectivity" |
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Mr. Scott Wickware, |
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Vice-President, Marketing & Strategy, Carrier Networks, Nortel, France |
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Abstract - Bio -
Presentation |
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Invited Speaker II: |
Dana 2 |
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(Chair: Jaafar Ibrahim, Saudi Arabia) |
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"A Vision of the Secure Mobile Enterprise" |
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Dr. Dominic Orr, |
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President & CEO, Aruba Networks, USA |
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Abstract - Bio - Presentation |
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15:15 - 15:30 |
COFFEE BREAK (Sponsored by Abdulkarim Holding Co.) |
Exhibition |
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PARALLEL TECHNICAL SESSIONS |
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15:30 - 16:50 |
Session 1 |
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COMMUNICATION & DSP |
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1. Paper title “Techniques and Algorithms for Access Control List
Optimization” |
Dana 1 |
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Authors: Ibrahim M. Al Abdulmohsin |
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Affiliation: Communications Engineering & Technical
Support Department, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia |
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Abstract -
Paper
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Presentation |
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2. Paper title “An Anti Personal Landmine Detection Scheme Based on
Microwave Imaging” |
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Authors: A. Swydan, M. Elghafri, M. Al Wadeya, M.
El-Tarhuni, and N. Qaddoumi |
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Affiliation: Department of Electrical Engineering,
American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE |
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Abstract -
Paper |
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3. Paper title “Metrics Performance Evaluation: Application to Face
Recognition” |
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Authors: Naser Zaeri, Abeer AlSadeq, and Abdallah
Cherri |
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Affiliation: Electrical Engineering Dept., Kuwait
University, P.O. Box 5969, Safat 13060, Kuwait |
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Abstract -
Paper |
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4. Paper title “Vertical Handoff Characterization for SIP and mSCTP
Based UMTS-WLAN Integration Solutions” |
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Authors: Syed Asadullah, Ashraf S. Mahmoud, Marwan
Abu-Amara, Tarek Sheltami |
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Affiliation: Computer Engineering Department, King
Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia |
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Abstract -
Paper |
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15:30 - 16:50 |
Session 2 |
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APPLICATIONS SUPPORTING OIL & GAS INDUSTRY |
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(Chair: Ghaleb B. Al-Dandan, Saudi Arabia) |
Dana 2 |
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(Co-chair: Dr. Talal AlKharobi, Saudi Arabia) |
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1. Presentation Title: "Virtualization – Bringing Reality to your Asset
Management” |
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Mr. Issam Karkoutli |
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Managing Director of Middle East, INOVx Solutions, USA |
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Abstract -
Bio -
Presentation |
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2. Presentation Title: "Remote control & Monitoring" |
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Jouni Olavi Paavonen, |
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Chief Designer, FF-Automation, Finland |
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Abstract -
Bio -
Presentation |
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3. Presentation Title: "Broadband VSAT Services - New Perspective for
Oil and Gas Applications" |
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Mohammed Al-Jaroudi, |
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IT Specialist, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia |
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Abstract -
Bio -
Presentation |
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15:30 - 16:50 |
Session 3 |
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COMPUTER ENGINEERING |
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(Chair: Dr Khalid Biyari, Saudi Arabia) |
Dana 3 |
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(Co-chair: Dr. Mohammed Sqalli, Saudi Arabia) |
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1. Paper title “Message Concealment Techniques using Image based
Steganography” |
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Authors: Farhan Khan and Adnan Abdul-Aziz Gutub |
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Affiliation: Department of Computer Engineering,
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia |
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Abstract -
Paper |
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2. Paper title “Automatic conversion of XML-based contents into
efficient executables for resource-limited environments” |
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Authors: Imran A. Zualkernan, Yaser A. Ghanam, Amir
S. Kalbasi, and Mohammed F. Shoshaa |
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Affiliation: American University of Sharjah,
Sharjah, UAE |
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Abstract -
Paper |
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3. Paper title “Handling the Data Rate Difference between GPS and INS
Using AFS” |
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Authors: Salam A. Ismaeel |
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Affiliation: Computer Man College for Computer
Studies, Khartoum/Sudan |
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Abstract -
Paper |
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4. Paper title “Analytical Model for Performance Evaluation of Load
Balancing Algorithm for Grid Computing” |
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Authors: Abderezak Touzene, Hussein Al Maqbali |
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Affiliation: Department of Computer Science, Sultan
Qaboos University |
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Abstract -
Paper |
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15:30 - 16:50 |
Session 4 |
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ELECTRIC POWER & CONTROL |
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(Chair: Dr Ibrahim Hamoudi, Saudi Arabia) |
Dana 5 |
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(Co-chair: Dr. Abu Hamed Abdur-Rahim, Saudi Arabia) |
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1. Paper title “Dynamic Performance Improvement of an Isolated Wind
Turbine Induction Generator” |
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Authors: A.H.M.A. Rahim, M. Ahsanul Alam and M.F.
Kandlawala |
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Affiliation: King Fahd University of Petroleum &
Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia |
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Abstract -
Paper |
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2. Paper title “Impact of Modeling Magnetic Saturation on the Estimation
of Synchronizing and Damping Torques of Synchronous Machine” |
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Authors: Fawzi A. Rahman AL Jowder |
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Affiliation: Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Department, University of Bahrain, Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain |
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Abstract -
Paper |
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3. Paper title “A Novel Digital Firing Scheme for Soft Starting of
Three-Phase Induction Motors” |
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Authors: Ali. M. Eltamaly, A. I. Alolah and R. M.
Hamouda |
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Affiliation: Electrical Eng. Dept., College of Eng.,
King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
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Abstract -
Paper |
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4. Paper title “Impact on Power Planning due to DSM in Commercial and
Government Sectors with Rebound Effect – A Case Study of Northern Grid
of Oman” |
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Authors: Arif S. Malik |
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Affiliation: College of Engineering, PO Box 33,
Sultan Qaboos University, Al-Khod 123, Sultanate of Oman |
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Abstract -
Paper |
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16:50 - 19:30 |
CONFERENCE BREAK |
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19:30 - 21:30 |
Gala Dinner: (Co-sponsored by Bahrain Ministry of
Electricity & Water and
SOFCON) |
Awal Hall |
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Keynote Speaker III: |
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(Chair: Mohammed Al-Dhamen, Saudi Arabia) |
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"Vision & Development of King Abdullah University of Science and
Technology (KAUST)" |
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Mr. Nadhmi Al-Nasr, |
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Interim President of King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST),
Saudi Arabia |
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Abstract - Bio - Presentation |
