1. Editor's Comment:

The main region covered in this issue is the Middle East. The recent successful trade mission to Saudi Arabia  is covered in Section 2, and ABHI's Workshop/lunch includes the Levant countries of Jordan, Syria and The Lebanon (Section 6). As usual, the activities organised by The Middle East Association features as the end item, and Arab Health is covered in Section 3.

Arab Health also appears in an 'Exhibition Update', which has been prepared by our recently-appointed Exhibitions Executive, Celia Jarvis.

Please also see ABHI's Calendar of Events, for a summary of all departmental activities.

Theresa

2. Healthcare Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia; 2-8 March 2008

Successful reports have been coming in regarding the recent mission to Saudi Arabia. The mission, which was healthcare-specific, visited both Riyadh and Jeddah. A programme of hospital visits and meetings had been organised by in-country Commercial Officers. These included the Riyadh-based Dr Abdul Al-Mishari Hospital and the Dallah Hospital.

Photo of the group’s visit to Al Mishari Hospital

Market Intelligence provided by: Saudi Arabia Data

See extract of from hospital material sent to the Saudi Press.

UK Healthcare Trade Mission Visit to the Dr Abdul Al-Mishari Hospital, Riyadh

A group of 11 UK healthcare companies recently visited the Dr Abdul Rahman Al Mishari hospital. The hospital was formed 40 years ago by Dr Abdul Rahman Al- Mishari. The group thought it an excellent example of a modern first-class hospital providing a wide spectrum of treatments, all at international standards. "This hospital, which is accredited by the Canadian authorities, was most impressive. It had the best equipment available, was a very modern building and the quality of the staff was excellent" said David Hawkins the leader of the mission. See More.

UK Mission Participants

... and for those who can read Arabic, there is coverage of the Mission in the local Arabic newspapers, Al Watan & Al Riyadh.

A follow-on mission has already been proposed for next year.  If interested in the Mission, or, indeed, the market in general, please contact:  Syed.Zaman@fco.gov.uk

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3. Arab Health, 26-29 January 2009

Arab Health 2008 proved to be a great success for the UK with a great many companies gaining lucrative business and valuable contacts from the exhibition.

ABHI took 70 UK companies to the exhibition in January and, with demand increasing for 2009, the show continues to move from strength to strength. The UK is greatly respected for its quality and innovation around the world, especially in the Middle East. With a strong, well-branded UK pavilion and networking receptions, many UK companies achieved great success, and will be returning next year. Arab Health remains, without doubt, the leading healthcare tradeshow for the Middle East, and one that increasingly cannot be missed.

Paul Benton
Events Marketing Manager, ABHI

Arab Health is the largest healthcare event in the Middle East and a key exhibition in the Industry's calendar. ABHI has seen an unprecedented demand for space in recent years; Arab Health 2008 set new records, both in terms of visitors, and exhibitors signing-up to exhibit next year.

Due to an anticipated high demand, therefore, space will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. To avoid disappointment, we suggest you access the following link:

http://www.abhi.org.uk/events/default.aspx
selecting 'Exhibitions' then 'Arab Health'

Complete the booking form as soon as possible, and return it initially via fax* to:
Fax no: 020 7960 4361, and/or

sign and return with your 50% deposit to:
Exhibitions Department
ABHI
111, Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7HR.

* - Faxing is recommended in order to secure your space.

Why exhibit with the ABHI?

• Grants of up to £1,400 from UKTI for all eligible companies
• On-going assistance with pre-show planning and organisation
• Marketing, press and promotion opportunities for your company
• Use of the best and most professional stand contractors to ensure your stand is constructed exactly the way you want it, and
• Exclusive use of our exhibitor lounge at the show, offering relaxation, a meeting area and Internet facilities
  - to list just some of the many reasons.

Our main reasons for attending Arab Health have been to meet existing customers, and also to find new ones. We return every year to exhibit as it allows us the opportunity to meet hundreds of procurement specialists.

Being situated within the British Pavilion provides us with a prime stand location, and the ABHI team are superb in managing the pavilion. We look forward to working with them again next year.

Anthony Varela
Marketing Manager, Durbin Plc.

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4. ABHI Innovation Conference - London; 25 June 2008

Following the success of last year's event, ABHI is pleased to advise that it will be holding its second Innovation Conference, at Olympia, London on 25 June 2008. Early-bird discounts are available, with further discounts for ABHI members. Visit www.abhi-conference.com for further information and to register online.

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World experts in Fertility, Ageing, Genetics, Cancer Screening, Stress Management, Futurology and Nutrition will hold interactive sessions designed to make vital life-saving information easily accessible.

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5. Export Club; Doing Business in Africa; 8 May 2008
held in conjunction with, and at the premises of, British Expertise

www.britishexpertise.org

ABHI's next event will focus on Africa, including, but not exclusively, South Africa. The format of the morning will be a series of interactive market presentations, which will include company case studies. These will be followed by a networking opportunity over a buffet lunch and a glass of wine …. We look forward to seeing you there.

See:  Fax Back Flyer

Since 2000, most of Sub-Saharan Africa has enjoyed economic growth in excess of 5% per annum, thus making it an important region to re-visit.

Bryan Pearson*

* In addition to having published the Mera/Africa Health journal for the last 30 years, and organised 34 Medic Africa meetings in many of Africa's capital cities, Bryan is also MD of Asempa Limited, the publisher of Africa Confidential, the fortnightly newsletter providing political and economic analysis of Africa / www.africa-confidential.com as well as www.fsg.co.uk.

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6. ABHI Workshop Lunch; Doing Business in Israel and The Levant;
30 April 2008

ABHI's next Workshop/Sandwich Luncheon will focus on 'Doing Business in Israel and The Levant', specifically Jordan. Syria and Lebanon. The event, to be held at UKTI in London, will include market profiles as well as company case studies in the selected countries. The Israeli market profile will be by video-conference transmission from the Deputy Director, Trade & Investment in Tel Aviv.

Attendance will be free-of-charge to ABHI members, and non-members will be charged a nominal fee of £10 + v.a.t . It is important to add that, due to limited seating, attendance will be on a first-come-first-served basis. To reserve a seat and/or obtain further information, please e-mail theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk.

www.espicom.com

See: Jordan Data, Syria Data and Israel Data.

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7. CMEF - 18-21 April 2008

Asia Pacific's biggest event serving the entire value chain for the medical devices market.

This year, the CMEF is to occupy 100,000 sqm of exhibition space with 13 national pavilions and over 2,000 exhibitors from 17 countries.

See - WHO WILL BE EXHIBITING AT THE CMEF ON THE ABHI STAND? - hyperlink:

Also company websites of those exhibiting on the Pavilion below:

CMEF Opening Ceremony, Spring 2007

Market Intelligence provided by:

See Espicom tabulated-data on China at end.
www.espicom.com

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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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If there is sufficient interest, ABHI may hold a Workshop covering this aspect of business.

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The Middle East Association (MEA)

Patron: HRH The Duke of York KG KCVO

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