The Canada-Arab Business Council (CABC) is a Canadian chartered, non-profit organization formed in 1983 by the Canadian private sector.

Its activities are designed to promote and enhance two way commercial relations between Canadian companies and companies from the Middle East and North Africa.

Capital Projects in Emerging Markets - September 18th, 2008

The Canada - Arab Business Council is cooperating with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development & Trade, Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada, and the Canada Pakistan Business Council to organize the Conference on Capital Projects in Emerging Markets on Thursday, September 18th, 2008 in Toronto. We hope you will be able to join us.

Where: Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario

For registration please contact:
Rick Mann at the Canada Arab Business Council, by tel:(416)362-0050 or by email: info@canada-arabbusiness.org.
Or
Andy Merchant at the Canada Pakistan Business Council by tel: (905)673-8281 or by email: cpbc@rogers.com

In addition, opportunities to exhibit or sponsor are available. If interested, please contact Barbara Vink at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade by tel: (416)325-6514 or by email: barbara.vink@ontario.ca

St. John's, Newfoundland Conference

September 29th, 2008

the CABC will have a Board meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland on Sunday, September 28. This will be followed by a full day conference on ‘Business in the Middle East’ on Monday, September 29.

For full detail please see information package attached.
Please complete the registration, indicate your decision regarding tours, and advise us by return.

October 6th - 15th, 2008 - Mission to the Gulf

The Canada-Arab Business Council is partnering with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development & International Trade on this Business Mission to the U.A.E and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Mission will be led by: The Hon. Sandra Pupatello, Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Trade

And jointly by CABC co-leaders:

The Hon. Gar Knutson., Vice-Chair of the Canada-Arab Business Council (Borden Ladner Gervais LLP) – and – Paul Beaudry, Managing Director of SNC-Lavalin Gulf Contracting (CABC Board of Directors).

Cities to Visit: Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam, and Abu Dhabi.

THE 10 DAY MISSION INCLUDES:
- Meetings with Senior Officials
- Networking events
- Opportunities for one-on-one Meetings with trade specialists and potential business partners
- Attendance at a major conference and exhibition in Dubai (Cityscape)

Cost: $2500.00 (members)/$3,500.00 (non-members)- Payment is due by September 15th, 2008.

FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Rick Mann at the Canada Arab Business Council, tel: 416 362 0050, or by email: info@canada-arabbusiness.org.

Arab Consumer and Brand Protection Forum

The League of Arab States (www.arableagueonline.org) is delighted to introduce to your esteemed organization The First Arab Consumer and Brand Protection Forum (www.arabworldprotect.com) that will take place on October 19th to 21st, 2008 at Hilton Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This important event is being co-organized by The Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) (http://iccionline.net/en/) in association with Hemaya Universal (www.hemayauniversal.com) , under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalid Al Faisal – Governor of Makkah Province.

The First Arab Consumer and Brand Protection calls on Arab Government Leaders to engage in battle against counterfeit and piracy. This Forum provides a unique opportunity for all stakeholders to join forces and expertise to discuss, recommend and implement effective strategic solutions to eliminate the danger of counterfeit on the health and safety of consumers in the Middle East markets.

For Registration please visit www.arabworldprotect.com

16 - 19 February 2009, Tripoli, Libya

the former 'Projec Liyba' is now divided into The Oil & Gas Libya and the Infrastructure Libya exhibitions, the latter covering all non O&G market needs, such as transportation, housing, project development, telecommunications, power generation and distribution.These exhibitions will be held concurrently at the Tripoli International Fairground in February 2009.

The events present a unique four day window to meet with energy and infrastructure professionals and showcase Canadian products and services.

This will be the third time that Canada has a national presence at this trade event and if there is the possibility of making mention of the exhibition to your membership through your newsletter or on your website, I'd be very appreciative.

Libya represents a US$30 billion direct-investment market, a prime opportunity for companies seeking their share of new export business. The exhibitions provide companies with an intensive four day forum in which to meet with public and private sector buyers and professionals from the Libyan energy and infrastructures sectors.

All details are available on our dedicated website - http://www.unilinkfairs.com/cp/ogl09/ including participation cost and exhibitor booth registration, exhibit transportation and local hotel accommodation services.