ABHI's Export Club:

Theme: Doing Business in the Middle East

Chairman: Peter Murray (S. Murray & Co. Ltd)

Thursday, 24 May 2007, 10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.

Venue: The Middle East Association, Bury House, London SW1Y 6AX

The ABHI Export Club, first and foremost, provides exporters with an opportunity to share experiences, non-competitive information and network in a friendly, informal setting.  The meetings also provide an opportunity to find out more about ABHI's international activities.

The next Export Club, held in conjunction with and at the premises of, the Middle East Association, will focus on the Middle East.  The format will be a series of interactive presentations culminating in a buffet lunch.  On this occasion, company case studies will include Smiths Industries.

There will also be a presentation from the British Embassy in Washington, UN Liaison Officer, namely Yvonne Dale.  Yvonne will cover World Bank opportunities, especially those for the Middle East.

For Flyer to register your interest in attending: Export ClubME.pdf

Thailand Briefing Meeting

Monday 14 May, 2007; 2.00 - 4.00 p.m.

ABHI will host a Market Briefing at its premises on 14 May looking at South East Asia markets, with a particular focus on Thailand.

Mr Khun Attakorn, Trade & Investment Manager at the British Embassy in Bangkok, will be attending, and speaking at the event.  There will also be  company case studies covering the region, as well as coverage of HOSPIMedica Thailand.

To register interest in either presenting a case study at, or attending, the F.O.C. briefing, please contact theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk

An Opportunity to meet with a visiting Commercial Officer from Sweden

at Reading University Office, Thursday 26 April, 2007

See:  Commercial Officer Flyer - Sweden.pdf

Opportunities from Arab Health 2007

Asia & Africa General Trading (AAGT) LLC, Dubai

AAGT deals in healthcare (Medical / Healthcare / Surgical / Pharmaceuticals) products covering the markets of Middle East Asia and African countries.  See: http://www.abhi.org.uk/multimedia/circs/Enclosures.EN/AAGT.htm

Pacific Medical Systems

Pacific Medical Systems markets and distributes quality, cutting-edge medical products, designed for diagnosis, monitoring and effective patient treatment in the Asia Pacific Region. See http://www.pacificmedicalsystems.com/

Mr Alan Chan (CAO, Founder) would be particularly interested in hearing from British companies specialising in cardiology products.  E-mail: Alan.Chan@pacificmedicalsystems.com

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MEA Seminar of Opportunities with Iraq

14 March; 2.30 - 5.00 p.m.

The Middle East Association is hosting a seminar on opportunities with Iraq, majoring on Northern Iraq/Kurdistan at their Bury House (33 Bury Street, London SW1) offices.

The seminar will report on MEA's high-level trade mission led by Lord Tim Clement-Jones to Northern Iraq in November last year, and include presentations from, amongst others, HE Dr Salad Al-Shaikhly, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq (keynote address), Lord Tim Clement-Jones, Chairman, DLA Piper and Ms Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, the Kurdistan Regional Government Representative for the UK.

The cost is £40.00 + v.a.t. (£47.00) for MEA members and £60.00 + v.a.t. (£70.50) for non-members.  To register, please e-mail with your details to Ann Thomson, Manager  at the MEA at ann@the-mea.co.uk.  A Flyer is available upon request, and can be downloaded from the Forthcoming Events page on the MEA's website: www.the-mea.co.uk

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Representation in Ireland

A unique opportunity to grow your sales in Ireland and/or introduce new products to the Irish market.  Ireland is home to fifteen of the top twenty five medical device companies, and the representative has extensive experience of supplying high-tech products at a high level to their Irish subsidiaries as well as their global headquarters.

The representative has introduced CE Marked US medical devices in Ireland including setting up sales channels, securing endorsements of key opinion leaders in specific fields with all primary and secondary care professionals.  Huge emphasis is being placed on R&D capability by the Irish Government with significant funding opportunities available as a method of imbedding the technology and science among leaders in their respective fields.

If interested in dedicated representation, please contact theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk quoting Ref: Ireland001.

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MEDILINK EAST MIDLAND'S INNOVATION DAY; 3rd May 2007

Following the outstanding success of the 2006 event, Medilink East Midlands is delighted to announce the date for its 2007 Innovation Day:

See: Innovation Day 3rd May 2006.pdf

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International Trade Publications

The British Chamber of Commerce have developed an extensive portfolio of international trade titles including global, regional and specific guides.  Information on offer includes: 'Key Industry Sectors', 'Investment Climate 'and 'Import and Export Opportunities'.  See: British Chamber of Commerce.Doc

 You may also like to utilise the following website: www.link2exports.co.uk

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