The ICOI has many members in the Gulf and MIddle East region. It is our intention to sponsor a biennial symposium in Dubai to bring a high level of implant surgical and restorative knowledge to the region. The Ist Dubai International Implant Summit this November will be our inaugural effort to positively influence those practices which emphasize dental implant therapy. I would urge our members and practitioners from around the world to experience both suberb education and the legendary hospitalitywhich I have enjoyed.