FIATA, SCLG join Second Annual Middle East Logistics Awards as Industry Support Patrons

June 28, 2007, Dubai, UAE: As the nomination phase of the Second Annual Middle East Logistics Awards (MELA) 2007 is gaining momentum, some of the leading logistics bodies have announced their support for the prestigious event. International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and Supply Chain and Logistics Group (SCLG) have joined MELA as Industry Support Patrons. Manfred F Boes, President, FIATA, and Dr KM Madrecha, Consultative Committee Member, SCLG, have joined MELA Advisory Board. MELA 2007 – which will give away 25 awards to the stellar performers in the Middle East logistics industry in air, sea and land categories – is slated for November 6, 2007, in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.

“The decision of FIATA and SCLG to endorse the Middle East Logistics Awards reiterates our endeavour to recognise performance excellence in the logistics industry in the region. These two industry bodies have extensive reach and influence among the logistics community and their support will further strengthen the value and the spirit of the MELA Awards. We are honoured by the patronage of FIATA and SCLG for the MELA Awards,” Aleem Aziz, Chief Executive Officer, MELA Management Office, Dubai, UAE, and Member, MELA Executive Board, said.

Manfred F Boes lauded the MELA for its pioneering efforts in setting the benchmark for excellence in the logistics industry. “The Middle East Logistics Awards organised by Media One Group has brought together the entire logistics community in the region and set the benchmark for performance excellence in the industry. These yearly awards encourage the industry to be always at its best and offer a common platform for networking. FIATA patronises the MELA Awards and its pursuit to recognise stellar performers in the Middle East logistics industry,” Manfred announced.

Dr KM Madrecha applauded the objectives of the MELA Awards, which recognise stellar performers in the Middle East logistics industry. “We are happy to be an industry associate for the MELA Awards. SCLG strongly supports the vision and the mission that MELA has set out — to give due recognition to individuals and organisations who have made outstanding achievements in the Middle East logistics industry,” Dr Madrecha proclaimed.

Meanwhile, the nomination phase for the MELA 2007 Awards – which started on June 10, 2007, and ends on July 10, 2007 – is receiving very good response from the Middle East logistics community. “The nomination process for the 2007 MELA Awards is currently going on and we solicit the participation of the entire Middle East logistics community in deciding the nominees for these awards,” Aleem added.

For More information please contact:

Martin Menachery
Head - Press & Information
MELA Media Committee
PO Box 72247
Dubai,UAE
Tel:(+971 4) 297 6987
Fax: (+971 4) 2976988
Email: martin@mela.ae
Website: www.mela.ae

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