LEBANON               For Fairs in Lebanon please see the following www.gmtdc.com

MAY 2010               THE HAND-PICKED FLOWER SHOW 9-13 May 2010 - Damascus Organised by the Syrian Ministry of Tourism in cooperation with the Damascus Governorate. Contact;    Mr. Ghassan Dalla                    Syrian Embassy London Email;        info@syrianembassy.co.uk

AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY EGYPT 2010 Cairo - Egypt 10-12 May 2010 4th International Industrial Control & Automation Technology Exhibition and Conference focusing on robotics and automation, instrumentation and process, electrical and electronics, hydraulics and pneumatics, industrial control, engineering projects, oil and gas automation. Contact;      Sama Marketing Business SMB Co., Email;          info@smbegypt.com/smbexh@gmail.net          ARABCOM 2010 Beirut, Lebanon 13-14 May Broadband Convergence for a Sustainable Future. Contact;      Syed Kashif Norman, Events Director Email;          esm@arabcomgroup.com          BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPO 13-15 May 2010 Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, Manama, Bahrain Contact;          Mr. Abraham John, Magnum Events Phone;          + 973 17 746 741                   PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY MIDDLE EAST Dubai - UAE 23-25 May 2010 Contact;    Terri D'Elia                     Exhibition Director Email;        pabme@iirme.com          MADE IN JORDAN 24-28 May 2010 Amman International Motor Show Centre Amman, Jordan Latest products made by Jordanian Firms Contact;          Mr. Mohammed Al-Ziyadat Phone;          + 962 6 5829771                   ARAB INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL FORUM 25-28 May 2010 Doha Exhibition Centre, Qatar. Contact;           Al Iktissad Wal Aamal Group Phone;          + 961 1 780 200

JUNE 2010          ALGERIAN EXPORT TRADE SHOW 2010-04-29 Algerian Export Trade Show “Djazair Export’ 2010 will be held from June 3rd to 6th 2010 at the Pavilion 5 – Palais des Exposition – Algiers. The event is organized during the 45th Algeris International Fair, by the National Agency for Promotion of Foreign Trade [Algex] with the contribution of the African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the SMEs Capacity Reinforcing Program and their partners [ministries, agencies and institutions] For further details please see www.djazairexport.dz                   INTERNTIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION CONFERENCE The Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education & Research cordially invites Investors, Banks, Contractors, Financial Service organizations and other parties interested in deriving benefit from investment opportunities in Iraq’s Education sector to attend and participate in an upcoming Higher Education Investment Conference. Conference Overview The Conference will open with a preliminary session comprising of a Ministerial led party session, an overview mission statement by the Iraqi National Investment Commission and an informative insight give into Iraq’s Investment law covering investor’s rights and guarantees. For further information please contact the Iraqi Commercial Attaché, Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, London 00 44 207 725 7007 or www.Invest-mohesr.com                   THE 9th INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE CONFERENCE Leading International and Arab policy and decision makers will gather from the 7th to 10th June 2010 at the Habtoor Grand Hotel in Beirut to bring you up to date with the latest developments and technologies covering the entire spectrum of the Operations and Maintenance Industry. For further information please contact; Jeanine Kounjian – Project Manager ExiCon International Group www.exicon-intl.com                   37th INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW 23rd June to 3rd July 2010 This exhibition will include a wide variety of plants and flowers, products relating to flower production, garden displays and traditional craft relating to flowers. Contact; Mr. Ghassan Dalla                 Syrian Embassy London                 info@syrianembassy.co.uk

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OCTOBER 2010          5th Technology of Oil and Gas Forum 12th to 14th October 2010 - Tripoli - Libya The Forum theme 'Oil and gas Technology for sustainable energy resources and petrochemical products' reflects Libya's and the Worlds Concern about the sustainability [defined here as the responsible exploration and exploitation of oil and gas resources]. This Forum is organised by the Libyan Petroleum Institute, sponsored by National Oil Corporation and Exhibition organised by www.expo.co For further information please contact; Ms. Hanan Fehema Email;      hanan@wahaexpo.com Tel;          +218 21 726 9417

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY          The Iraqi State Trade Company for Construction Materials has informed us that they are searching for manufacturers of construction materials with a competitive edge. They have specifically requested that they must be well established, known for their accomplished professionalism and considered leaders within their areas of expertise. Representatives from the State Trade Company for Construction Materials may wish to conduct site visits and meet with companies that are successfully chosen. Please Contact: Iraqi Commercial Attaché E-mail:    uk@iraqcomattache.org Tel;          0207 725 7007