1. Editor's Comment:

Space within the ABHI pavilions for our core, international events, Medica and Arab Health, has sold out. If you would like to be added to the waiting list for either event, please e-mail: exhibitions@abhi.org.uk We are trying to get more space from the organisers of both events.

In the meantime, why not consider participation at other global exhibitions, HOSPIMedica Thailand, where ABHI will be taking a pavilion, or Expo Sanita in Bologna, Italy, where ABHI is gauging interest? Both activities are featured below.

Theresa

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2. HOSPIMedica Thailand

See: HOSPIMedica Flyer

Sign up to join the ABHI Pavilion NOW!

To book your stand in the UK Pavilion, download your Application Form from our website and return it to us no later than 15 June.

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3. EXPO Sanita, Bologna

Please click on logos for more information

If you are interested in EXPO Sanita Bologna.
please e-mail: exhibitions@abhi.org.uk and let us know

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4. Medica 2007

WHO WILL BE EXHIBITING ON THE ABHI PAVILION AT MEDICA 2007?

Click here to see ABHI Pavilion exhibitors: Medica Listing.

If an exhibitor, please note that all amendments/additions should be e-mailed to theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk

Important: Due to a technical problem, some amendments to this list may not be visible immediately. Please, therefore, re-check the data early next week if your company information does not feature, as requested.

Booking freight for Medica? See DJG advert at end.

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5. Egypt; Importation Rules for Sterile Devices

ABHI has been informed by a member company that they have been subject to more stringent importation rules for sterile devices imported into Egypt since the start of the year. Sterilisation certificates have been required for single-use, sterile products being imported into the country for many years, however the company have found that the extent of the information now requested in terms of content and time to collate and maintain the declarations has significantly increased to a level that is impacting their business.

The ABHI is seeking to find whether this is an issue for other exporters. If you are having similar issues please could you contact: theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk

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6. Emerging Mexico Seminar

Monday 18 June 2007
London Chamber of Commerce, 33 Queen Street,
London, EC4R 1AP

See: LCCI Emerging Mexico Seminar.

A listing of other events covering or scheduled to take place in South and Central America will feature shortly.

See: Commercial Contacts; South/Central Amercia.

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7. An Opportunity for One-to-One Meetings with Commercial Officers

Next month UKTI has arranged for eighteen Commercial Officers responsible for healthcare to visit the UK. On 2 July there will be an opportunity for companies to have one-to-one meetings with the Commercial Officers at BioCity Nottingham.

List of Commercial Officers

For further information, please contact: Robert.Kipps@dti.gsi.gov.uk / Tel: 020 7215 4805

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8. ABHI’s Export Club

ABHI’s Export Club, themed ‘Doing Business in the Middle East’, took place last week at the Middle East Association (MEA). Presentations were made by the MEA’s Director General and Marketing & Membership Manager, covering Iran and Libya respectively. Chris Francis of Cardionetics also presented on a recent scoping mission undertaken to Jordan and Syria.

Permission has been obtained to show the Libyan presentation in this e-newswire:

See: Libya Presentation.

Company case studies were provided by Smith Industries (Hans Solerod), Meditrax (Nigel Bacon) and Penlon (Peter Worrallo)

The theme of the next Export Club meeting – to be held on 13 December – will be ‘Doing Business in Japan’. ABHI is also planning to include a company case study on Korea as well as a presentation from an Aid Development Liaison Officer.

Export Club Chairman, Peter Murray (left) with Michael Thomas, Director General of the Middle East Association

Export Chairman, Peter Murray (front) surrounded by the speakers/ABHI personnel

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9. China Seminar; 21 June 2007

See: Booking Form.
See: Seminar Agenda.

This seminar focuses specifically on the city of Tianjin, which together with Beijing, Shanghai and Chongqing, is one of only four "provincial level cities" in China - reporting directly to central government.

Now, with creation of the Tianjin Economic and Technology Development Area (TEDA), a state-level development zone, Tianjin's goal is to become a new international centre for modern industry. TEDA is committed to working with foreign companies.

Over 33,000 companies have settled in TEDA since it was inaugurated in 1984, investing a total of USD 15 billion, and those companies have reaped the rewards of choosing TEDA; At 15% over the last five years, TEDA's return on investment is the highest in China.

Tianjin Foreign Language University

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10. An Opportunity to meet Chinese distributors at ABHI, 25 June 2007

UKTI has arranged for a group of Chinese distributors to visit the UK covering several medical disciplines including anaesthesia, in-vitro diagnostics, monitoring, A&E and instrumentation.

See: List of distributors.

To arrange a one-to-one meeting with any of the distributors please contact: Parminder.Sunda@dti.gsi.gov.uk / Tel: 020 7215 4869

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11. Bidding Effectively: The World Bank & Regional Development Banks

A practical one-day workshop will be held on 28 June promoting successful bidding and tendering techniques for supplying services to the World Bank and Regional Development Banks.

Venue: British Expertise, 1 Westminster Palace Gardens, Artillery Row, London SW1

This seminar is specifically aimed at UK SMEs in the Services Sector, including Consultants and Project Management companies.

See: Bidding Effectively document.

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12. Business Opportunities

Business opportunities are also available free-of-charge from the UKTI portal.

For More information:
Access the site at www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk to take a closer look and to register and set up your profile.

Info: UK Trade & Investment Enquiry Service
Email: enquiries@uktradeinvest.gov.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7215 8000 (09.00-17.30, Mon-Fri)

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28-31 January 2008

Take part in the largest healthcare exhibition in the Middle East

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Thailand

For more in-depth information see:
www.espicom.com

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The Middle East Association (MEA)

Patron: HRH The Duke of York KG KCVO

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