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The FIG Working Week 2009 - Surveyors Key Role in Accelerated Development will be held in Eilat, Israel, 3-8 May 2009. This is the third FIG Working Week and General Assembly under the current Council and at the same time the last before the FIG Congress 2010. This Working Week is hosted jointly by the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) and the Association of Licensed Surveyors in Israel (ALSI). The conference will take place in Eilat, a resort city at the Red Sea offering value for the conference slogan “New Horizons across the Red Sea”. Eilat offers very good meeting facilities for social activities and relaxation pre- or after the working week. The FIG Council is convinced that the conference will fulfill all expectations in terms of both professional and social aspects. The professional themes of the Working Week will focus on the overall theme of the Council “Building the Capacity” including specific topics from work plans of all ten technical commissions and their working groups as well as issues of special interest to the local surveyors. On behalf of FIG and its Council I invite you to the FIG Working Week 2009 to experience the cultural heritage as well as the modern Israel. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Colleague, The Israeli Association of Licensed Surveyors (ALSI) was chosen to host the FIG Working Week on 3-8 May 2009. ALSI selected the city of Eilat as the site for the Working Week. Eilat, located on the southernmost edge of Israel, is a beach resort of international reputation, with magnificent weather and breathtaking scenery. ALSI has been working for over two years to organize the professional aspects of the Working Week as well as the social events. The program will include spectacular nature trips as well as professional tours. More than 100 countries are represented in FIG. In addition to promoting the surveying profession, we regard FIG assemblies as opportunities to accord between members of various backgrounds. ALSI invites you to join us in Eilat Working Week 2009, and to take part in the professional and social program. Yours truly, Joseph Kraus
Dear Colleague, It is an honor for me as the Conference Director of the FIG Working Week 2009 to host you jointly with the Federation of Surveyors (FIG) in Eilat. The FIG WW 2009 will focus on the themes specified by President Enemark, integrating the themes of the Council and the Commissions. I trust that the FIG technical staff will do a great job with regard to the technical program. This location assembles some of the best assortments of the surveying profession and its key role in contributing to the land development process and improvement of human lives. Eilat, located strategically at an intersection of continents, religions and cultures represents the diversity of ancient traditions. Gathering some of the more attention-grabbing international boundaries, interesting seismological phenomenon, and unique natural environments - it is the perfect scenery for the conference. FIG WW 2009 will be an opportunity to advance cooperation and integration with global efforts for the development of the world, while protecting the environment and ensuring a better world for the next generations. We hope that FIG WW 2009 in Eilat will serve as a bridge between all participants that will help to promote peace in the Middle East and all over the world. I am certain you will enjoy the relaxed and peaceful environment of Eilat, and the various attractions, tours and social activities. We will do our best to make FIG WW 2009 a success; I look forward to seeing you in Eilat. Dr. Haim Srebro |
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