Released on: July 15, 2008, 5:47 am

Press Release Author: Datamatix

Industry: Environment

Press Release Summary: The theme for this year will be \"Sources and Health Effects
of Air Pollution: Knowledge to Practice\". The conference will be held, in November
11-13, 2008, at Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Press Release Body: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and Chief of Dubai Municipality,
the Environmental Center for Arab Towns, which is affiliated with the Arab Towns
Organization and operates under the umbrella of the Director General of Dubai
Municipality, announces the International Conference \"EnviroCities 2008\". This
conference is co-organized with Harvard University, School of Public Health. The
theme for this year will be \"Sources and Health Effects of Air Pollution: Knowledge
to Practice\". The conference will be held, in November 11-13, 2008, at Al Bustan
Rotana Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This much needed event characterizes by
the variety of the audience that includes decision makers, government officials,
environmentalists, healthcare providers, and representatives from the industrial
sector, occupational health and safety inspectors.

This conference is an important step in global efforts to protect our environment,
and the future of the Arab cities, considering the mega development these cities are
witnessing in the fields of economy, industrial and tourism, where many
environmental challenges are arising and need to be taken into consideration by
decision makers to achieve sustainable development.

In announcing this conference, Dr Radhiya Al Hashimi, Director General of the
Environment Center for Arab Towns, stated that the main objective of this conference
is to improve the environment and health status in our cities, also strengthening
the role of local government in Arab Cities in drafting scenarios for reducing the
environmental degradation on health. This Congress will focus on the latest methods
used to control and reduce the level of air pollutants and its adverse effect on the
health of the community. In addition, it will discuss the economical benefits gained
by reducing the air pollutants. Dr. Al-Hashimi added, \"It is very important for the
private and government sectors, and individuals, to realize and share the
responsibilities in protecting the environment and taking the necessary actions to
minimize the negative effects on health, and work together to formulate a
sustainable life for this future and the generations to come\".

Don't miss the chance to be part of this rare gathering of various officials and
representatives from Arab Cities to gain new experiences, create networks and future
cooperation.

For more information about the conference please visit the website:
www.envirocities.org


Web Site: http://www.envirocities.org

Contact Details: info@envirocities.org
Tel: +9714 3326688 Fax: +9714 3328223