DUBAI National, the regional distributor of autodesk products, has plans to showcase four autodesk applications under 'Infrastructure Modelling and Data Asset Management Solutions' at the Map Middle East 2009. The new applications developed is designed to help users in utilities, telecommunications organisations and government agencies in the Middle East and improve design and management of infrastructure assets. Governments across the region are taking steps in terms of enhancing their infrastructure projects to stimulate local economies. In Dubai, plans for ongoing infrastructure projects such as the Dubai Metro, airport, bridges and roads has increased the emirate's 2009 budget by 20 per cent from $37bn in 2008. Map Middle East 2009 is to be held from April 26 to 28, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec). Keep up with the latest business news from the region with the Emirates Business 24|7 daily newsletter. To subscribe to the newsletter, please click here .