Alex Borg, director of SSM Group Ltd, a local training and consultancy firm based in Hamrun with joint offices in the UK and UAE, has been chosen to form part of the jury for one of the leading Logistics Awards in Dubai (http://log.ae/awards08/).

The event is being organised by the Logistics Middle East (http://log.ae) Publication House. Log Middle East is the region's premier publication for the logistics and supply chain industry. From Morocco to Iran, Log Middle East has exclusive access to key players and decision-makers, providing in-depth interviews, features and news. Each jury member was selected on the basis of qualifications, knowledge and experience in the logistics industry.

Mr Borg, regional director and co-ordinator of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT-UAE), relaunched the CILT in Dubai last year. The CILT-UAE council was founded in 2002 with the aim of introducing best practice through professional membership and education within the logistics and transport management. In 2005, the council hosted the CILT international conference in Dubai.

At the end of last year, the council embarked on a strategic plan with the aim of supporting the local government and private industry. The logistics industry in Dubai contributes nine per cent of the total GDP.

To meet the industry's short- and long-term requirements, CILT-UAE has embarked on a challenging programme to enhance its membership portfolio in the UAE and the Gulf region. Innovative and practical training programmes were recently launched, which comprise a whole structure, from short courses to professional qualifications for people working in the supply chain, logistics and transport management, industry and environment.

Emirates Group is sponsoring CILT-UAE activities, and a new office and training facilities have been set up at the Emirates Aviation College. Mr Borg and his team are responsible for the management and administration of the office.

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