1. Editor's Comment:

We are delighted to announce that the e-newswire has been shortlisted for a Trade Association Forum Award.  ABHI’s intention from the outset has been to make the e-newswire as interactive and widely read as possible, and it is pleasing to note the increasing level of interest and subscriptions.

If looking to exhibit at HOSPIMedica Thailand, this is your last call!  Item 10 below gives information on how to sign up for this show.

If HOSPIMedica Thailand is not of interest to you, we would be interested in learning why;  we would also like to know at which exhibitions you would like us to take UK pavilions.  Please send any suggestions or comments to exhibitons@abhi.org.uk.  

In the meantime, for those attending the Commercial Officers’ Briefing, we look forward to seeing you next month in Nottingham!

Theresa

2. ABHI International e-newswire shortlisted for award

This newswire has been shortlisted for the Electronic Communication Award at the Trade Association Forum's annual awards. Being shortlisted is an important achievement in itself as there were more than 140 entries in this category.

I would be interested in receiving your feedback and suggestions for future issues. Please e-mail me at theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk

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3. An Opportunity for One-to-One Meetings with Commercial Officers; Nottingham BioCity, 2 July 2007. 

Eleanor Baha, Trade Attaché at the British Consulate-General, Geneva (pictured) is also the Liaison Officer for Procurement in the United Nations offices in Geneva, principally the World Health Organisation, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as well as the International Red Cross organisations.

Eleanor will be one of twenty one Commercial Officers available for one-to-one meetings in Nottingham in July.  All Commercial Officers have a healthcare remit, and the meetings represent a splendid opportunity to discuss your company's progress or potential in their respective markets.

List of Commercial Officers Available for One-to-One meetings at BioCity, Nottingham, Monday 2 July 2007

For further information, and to make appointments, please contact: Bob Kipps, the Senior Sector Manager in the LifeSciences Team, UKTI - Robert.Kipps@dti.gsi.gov.uk / Tel: 020 7215 4805.

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4. 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 has 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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5. 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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6. An Opportunity to meet Chinese distributors at ABHI, 25 June 2007

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

To arrange a one-to-one meeting with any of the distributors please contact: Parminder.Sunda@dti.gsi.gov.uk / Tel: 020 7215 4869 or fax back completed form to 020 7205 4288

See: Updated Chinese distributors list.

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7. 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 the 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.

Modern buildings in Tianjin Economic and
Technological Development Area (TEDA)

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8. Libya

Apologies to those unable to access the 'Healthcare in Libya' slides from the last issue.  The slides had originally been presented at ABHI's recent Export Club.

Click on the above to view the presentation

Note: The Middle East Association is hosting a half-day Country Seminar on Libya on Tuesday, 17 July .  See MEA information below: 

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9. Medica, Dusseldorf, Germany; 14-17 November 2007

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

ABHI will, once again, be taking a pavilion at Medica this year.  Medica remains the world's pre-eminent medical exhibition and, combined with ComPaMED, is the leading international trade fair for the medical technology industry.

A preliminary list of exhibitors within the ABHI pavilion can be found here. Please note this is liable to change, and stand numbers have not yet been allocated by the organisers.

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10. HOSPIMedica Thailand, 12-14 September 2007 - LAST CALL

ABHI is organising a UK pavilion at HOSPIMedica Thailand 2007.

HOSPIMedica Thailand will provide vital access for companies tying to penetrate the Thai and IndoChina markets of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

To secure space, companies should complete the Application Form downloadable from ABHI's website on the HOSPIMedica Thailand homepage in its Exhibitions area: http://www.abhi.org.uk/events/default.aspx

Completed Application Forms should be signed and returned, together with a 50% deposit, to ABHI for the attention of the Exhibitions Department.

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11. Business Opportunities

Click on the above to see the full listings.

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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Arab Health; Space in the IIR Pavilion; 28-31 January 2008

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EXPOSANITA, Bologna; 28-31 May 2008

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

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Espicom

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

Further statistics on the market can be viewed in e-newswire no. 24.

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The Middle East Association (MEA)

Patron: HRH The Duke of York KG KCVO

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UK Nanoforum 2007

See: Draft programme.