Millions of people fly today. The International Air Transport Association (Iata) estimates that by 2003 close to 1.8 billion passengers will be travelling worldwide. Flying domestically has become an essential and sometimes daily form of transportation, while international travel is becoming more affordable and convenient for global travellers.

Dubai's plan to make its international airport one of the world's leading aviation hubs will be highlighted by an exhibition creating a lucrative Middle East showcase for suppliers later this month.

Zamil Steel of Saudi Arabia, the largest steel building company in Asia and Africa, has launched an 'Uncompromised Quality' campaign in the Gulf. "This campaign has two main objectives," says Muayyad Al Khudairi, vice president of the pre-engineered building (PEB) division of Zamil Steel.