Arab Health 2011 was a sell-out with 2,700 exhibitors, and the organisers had over 200 companies waitlisted.  Despite the expansion of Dubai International Exhibition Centre, Arab Health 2012 is also expected to be a sell-out!

Arab Health Arab Health Exhibition & Congress is the regions premier event for the Middle East bringing healthcare manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers and distributors together with some of the most important and influential decision-makers in the Arab world.

With a long history spanning more than three decades, this year Arab Health was the largest event of its kind ever seen in the Middle East attracting over 71,940 visitors, and 2,814 exhibiting companies from 61 countries.

If you are looking to boost your export sales Arab Health 2012 presents a fabulous opportunity to access the rapidly expanding Middle East healthcare market

Don’t miss this opportunity to network, create business relationships, and find new export opportunities for your company.

Already most exhibition space has been sold, and the organisers have advised that they will shortly be waitlisting companies. 

Despite the world financial crisis, oil prices have once again sky-rocketed and oil producing countries in the Middle East are continuing to spend upgrading hospital and medical services.

As THE leading healthcare exhibition in the Middle East, Arab Health 2012 is the essential event for healthcare decision-makers to attend every year. Australian companies MUST be there too if they are serious about doing business in the Middle East.

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL PAVILION
Twenty-six Australian companies exhibited at Arab Health 2011.  The organizers have allocated three blocks totalling 288 square metres for the Australian National Pavilion at Arab Health 2012.  Bookings have been very strong with most Australian exhibitors re-booking already.  Organisers have also reported that they are almost fully booked and will shortly be waitlisting companies.  The special discount booking rate has now finished, and booking will now only be accepted at the full rate by completing attached Space Contract.   Space cost is US$5,436 plus construction package US$1,500 – a total of US$6,936 for a 9 sqm booth.  The comprehensive booth package includes:

• Booth walls - white melamine panels
• Coloured fascia with company name
• Carpet
• 3 x spotlights
• 1 x 13 amp power point
• 3 x upright chairs
• 1 x table
• 2 x wall shelves
• 1 x counter
• Booth graphics - Australian identification overhead and on front divider panel
• Power supply

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Check with your State Government if your company may qualify for any financial support programs for exporters.

·          ACT             – Darryl Bozicevic – Canberra Business Council                                                    – (02) 6247 4199

·          NSW           – Crista Bracamonte – Department of State & Regional Development                       – (02) 9338-6652

·          NT               – Jeff Stewart – Department of Business, Economic and Regional Development       – (08) 8946 9555

·          Queensland – Ray Matta – Trade Queensland                                                                           – (07) 3405 5648

·                            – Ross Giudice – Gold Coast City Council                                                              – (07) 5581 7732

·          SA               – Julie Chmielowski – Department of Trade & Economic Development                      – (08) 8152 9301

·          Tasmania     – Ann Atkinson – Department of Economic Development                                         – (03) 6233-5838

·          Victoria        – Warwick Andree – Department Of Innovation, Industry & Regional Development     – (03) 9655-1050

·          WA              – Matt Platell – Department of Commerce                                                               – (08) 9263 8021

·                            – Dylan Lipinski – Department Of State Development                                               – (08) 9222 0503

Your company may also be entitled to financial assistance via Austrade’s Export Market Development Grants Scheme.  13 28 78     www.austrade.gov.au

To secure your space at Arab Health 2012, complete the attached Space Reservation & Booking Contract, selecting the 'Space Only' option, and return to me as PDF by Email.   The organisers will issue an invoice for space rental in due course.  Stand construction will be invoiced separately.  Only limited space remains in the Australian Pavilion.  Bookings will be accepted on a first come first serve basis and priority will only be given to confirmed exhibitors.  Australian companies need to confirm their participation quickly, or remaining space will be re-allocated by the organisers.   

I look forward to receiving your booking for the Australian National Pavilion at Arab Health 2012.

For further information visit the show website     www.arabhealthonline.com