TheArabs looking East conference will be held for the first time at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina on 20-21 November 2007 with the presence of 200-300 participants, approximately 50 ofwhichfrom Japan, 50 from Egypt and about 150 from the rest of the Arab World. Participants include:

• Eminent Political Figures
• NGOs
• Scientists and Intellectuals
• Private Sector
• Diplomats
• Artists
• Media