Regional changes that are casting their shadows on the international oil market, and the Gulf region has an important role to play in bringing stability and reinstating confidence in the oil markets. There are also mega projects in the Gulf's oil and petroleum sector that will be implemented in the next few years. Given the importance that these aspects give to the region, the Investors Group is organizing on January 30 the 'Gulf Petroleum Conference & Exhibition' GPCE 2012 under the slogan 'Local Challenges, Regional Opportunities, Global Dimensions'. The event will be held under the auspices of H.E. Dr. Mohammad Mohsen Al Busairi, the Minister of Oil and State Minister for Parliamentary Affairs.