Canada-Arab Business Council

Diplomatic Appointments

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the following diplomatic appointments: Ken Lewis becomes Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. Ken Lewis (BA [Political Science], University of Guelph, 1973; MA, Dalhousie University, 1974) worked for the Department of Indian and Northern Development prior to joining External Affairs in 1975. He has been posted to Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Jakarta, Beijing and Kandahar. At Headquarters, Mr. Lewis has held various officer positions relating to defence relations, aid policy, export finance development, and multilateral trade negotiations. As well, he has been director of the Asia Pacific Coordination Division and deputy senior official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. He has most recently served as representative of Canada in Kandahar. He and his spouse, Wendy MunWai Lewis, have two children, SuLin and Michael. Mr. Ken Lewis succeeds Ms. Sara Hradecky. Kris Panday becomes Consul General in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). Kris Panday (BA [Economics], University of Toronto, 1984; MA [Economics], University of Toronto, 1987) joined the Department of External Affairs and International Trade in 1986 and has served abroad in Port of Spain, Singapore, Seoul and Washington, D.C. In Ottawa, he has held a number of positions, including executive assistant to the deputy minister of International Trade, and director of the Softwood Lumber Division. Most recently he served as minister-counsellor (Congressional and Legal Affairs) at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. Mr. Panday is married to Sonja (Yoo) Panday. He will be the first consul general of Canada to serve in Dubai.

Open Sky

The public affairs journal of Emirates

Ariel Delouya becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia.

"The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Ariel Delouya becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia. Ariel Delouya (BA [Political Science], McGill University, 1984; MA [International Relations], Carleton University, 1992) joined the Department of External Affairs and International Trade in 1986. He served abroad in Ankara from 1987 to 1989 and in Washington, D.C., from 2002 to 2006, where he was minister-counsellor (Congressional Relations and Legal Affairs). In Ottawa, Mr. Delouya has held a number of positions, including departmental spokesperson with the Media Relations Office and deputy director of the International Economic Relations and Summits Division, where he was responsible for G8 summits. From 1998 to 2002, Mr. Delouya was on secondment to the Privy Council Office, first as foreign policy advisor in the Foreign and Defence Policy Secretariat from 1998 to 2000, and then as chief of staff to the Clerk of the Privy Council from 2000 to 2002. He is currently director of the Policy Research Division with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Mr. Delouya is married to Sarah Meyer, and they have 12-year-old twin boys. Mr. Delouya succeeds Bruno Picard."

UNDP Report

The 2009 Arab Human Development Report has recently been issued by the UNDP and will be of use to anyone interested in the Middle East and North Africa. The following links will take you to the Summary or to the full report. www.arab-hdr.org/publications/contents/2009/execsummary-e.pdf and www.arab-hdr.org/publications/other/ahdr/ahdr2009e.pdf

The United Arab Emirates: Gateway to the Gulf

As the UAE plays a growing role in the global economy, exporters and investors are learning more about it. Refer to the complete attached article to learn more about it yourself.

Saudi Arabia: Oasis of Opportunity

Since 2001, Canada’s exports to the region have grown by 140%. The GCC countries – a common market including Saudi Arabia and five of its Persian Gulf neighbours – now stand third overall among emerging markets for Canadian trade, with exports to the region exceeding those to the highly touted markets of Brazil, Russia or India. Recent forecasts predict the trend will continue. Full Article is attached.

Q&A on the Global Financial Crisis and MENA

An interesting read, particularly the second answer. The World Bank concludes that the region has been hit, but not as hard as in other regions. The Bank carves up the region into 4 groups of countries based on population and economic structure, and notes that countries within groups have responded in a similar way. The 4 groups are: oil exporters with large financial capacity and small populations (GCC) can ride out the crisis quite comfortably, even if growth is low oil exporters with large populations (Algeria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, and Syria) have larger social expenditures to keep up, and will draw on reserves or manage fiscal contraction (Iran) non-oil exporting countries with strong economic linkages with GCC through remittances, FDI and tourism, or with strong dependency on foreign aid, or both (Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen and Djibouti), will have a difficult time balancing reduced remittances with increased returning migrant workers diversified countries with strong trade and tourism linkages with Europe and OECD (Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt) can build on their good track record of sound macroeconomic policies and structural reforms to mobilize external and domestic financing needed to implement countercyclical policies. See: www.bit.ly/ce1Wql

CANADA AND MOROCCO ARE EXPLORING WAYS BY WHICH TO STRENGTHEN TRADE RELATIONSHIP

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 16, 2009 - The Governments of Canada and the Kingdom of Morocco have had discussions in order to identify areas of partnership to strengthen the long-standing trade relationship between the two countries. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz met with Agriculture Minister Aziz Akhenouch and Trade Minister Abdellatif Mazouz in Rabat, Morocco, to discuss opportunities for the negotiation of a mutually beneficial free trade agreement. For full details click on the following link: www.agr.gc.ca/cb/index_e.php?s1=n&s2=2009&page=n90416a

Qatar Market Brief

Please view the new BCC Qatar Market Brief www.exportguides.co.uk/qatar/

The Oil & Gas Magazine - Spring 2009 Edition

Deadline approaching Feb. 2/09...Our World Energy Future Abu Dhabi, UAE Please click on the attached Article Contact Alexia Giles, Global Business Development Manager The Oil & Gas Magazine/www.oilworks.com 709 746 8488 or alexia@oilandgasmagazine.ca

Hugh O’Donnels Chairman’s letter to the Prime Minister

The letter had its origins in the discussions we held in Waterloo last fall with the support of Shakey Fahel and Bessma Momani. It is written to strengthening Canada’s trade and economic relations with the Arab world. Please see the attached letter.

Avis d'appel d'offres - Request for proposals (1)

Mesdames, Messieurs, Il nous fait plaisir de vous transmettre en attachement une sélection d'avis d'appels d'offres nationaux et internationaux relevés dans les quotidiens d'information algériens. Ces appels d'offres concernent votre secteur d'activité et sont susceptibles de vous intéresser. Nous vous informons également que des agences privées peuvent assurer le prélèvement des cahiers des charges en votre nom. Une liste de sociétés de services est disponible sur le site Internet de l’ambassade à cette adresse: http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/dz . Les compagnies suivantes sont les plus spécialisées: - Algeria Tenders: http://www.algeriatenders.com/index.php et B.M.G.I. International: http://www.business-dz.com/script/index.php. *************************************** Ladies and Gentlemen, We are pleased to share with you the attached selection of national & international request for proposals picked up in the Algerian daily newspapers. These call for tenders concern your sector and may interest you. We inform you also that private agencies can withdraw the tender documents on your behalf. A list of these companies is available on the web site of the embassy at: http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/dz. The following ones are the most specialized: Algeria Tenders: http://www.algeriatenders.com/index.php et B.M.G.I. International: http://www.business-dz.com/script/index.php.

LIBYA - REPORT ON PROPOSED GREENFIELD REFINERY

Libya's ZORCO names HSBC Middle East adviser for $4 bil refinery 4 December 2008, Platts Commodity News Libya's Zwara Oil Refining Company (ZORCO) appointed HSBC Bank Middle East as financial adviser for its $4 billion, 200,000 b/d crude oil refinery, to be located in the country's northwest, the bank said in a statement Thursday. "This project will be the most environmentally friendly refinery ever built and will service the local, regional and international markets," ZORCO chairman Ali Shamekh said in the statement. "It will also be the first project in Libya to be financed on a commercially structured project finance basis costing around $4 billion." ZORCO is the project company of Tamoil Africa Holding Ltd, which itself is owned by Libya Africa Investment Portfolio and the Libyan government. Shamekh is also chairman of Tamoil. The ZORCO project is the largest greenfield government-led project in Libya and once completed the company says it will benefit from Tamoil's and sister company Libya Oil Holding's distribution network in Africa and regionally. The project is the one of the largest in the country and marks the first investment for Tamoil in Libya, as well as the first major government-sponsored project to seek commercial finance.

September 29th, 2008 - Conference in St. John's, Newfoundland

CABC held a very successful and informative conference on september 29th, 2008, in St. John's, Newfoundland. We were honoured to have RT.Hon. Danny Williams, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador to speak and begin our conference. For Presentations, please refer to the following link: http://www.canada-arabbusiness.org/cgi-bin/p_presentations.pl

September 18th, 2008 - Capital Projects in Emerging markets

The Canada Arab Business Council and Canada Pakisan Business Council with The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development & Trade and Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada held a successful event on September 18th, 2008. 130 individuals participated in the Capital Projects in Emerging Markets Event. For the Middle East panel presentations, please refer to the following link: http://www.canada-arabbusiness.org/cgi-bin/p_presentations.pl

GCC Gold Rush September 2008 Issue

Legal and Business Newsletter

Al-Khaleej, U.A.E.'s Largest Selling Daily - Canada Report

Al-Khaleej, UAE’s largest selling daily aims to bring out a Country Report on Canada on 16th November 2008. The Country Report would bring focus to the Canada’s bilateral relations with the UAE and highlight the opportunities to further strengthen and expand these. The Canada and the United Arab Emirates have forged close ties which have significantly given a vital boost to trade and bilateral relations. The bilateral trade has been growing and the interest in Canada amongst Arab business houses is at its most buoyant phase. UAE has a population base of 4.1 million and 45% of the total population (1.845 million) consists of Arab Nationals and Arab expats and a majority of them have travelled or have the intention to travel to Canada. This class of high net worth decision makers awaits more information on Canada and its companies operating in the UAE. This suggested initiative will drive a greater focus on the ‘Made in Canada’ and help Canada businesses to communicate with a vast majority of Arabs who are key decision makers, resident in UAE. Editorial Highlights: • Visit Canada • Interviews of key officials • Education & Canada • Focus Big 5 Show & Canada • Focus Gulf Food & Canada • Economic Environment • Banking and Finance • Health-care • Energy Industries • Information and Communications Technologies We look forward to your confirmation on advertising in this special issue. The rate card is attached above for your perusal. For every Full Page Ad we will be delighted to publish your Full Page Editorial as a complimentary gesture; and for every Double Page ad we will be pleased to offer 2 pages editorial complimentary. You could provide us the editorial matter in English and we can translate it for you into Arabic at no extra cost. Ads can be either in English or in Arabic, but the editorial has to be in Arabic as per our company policy . Please let me know of your intent and I will assist you in booking your advertising into this issue. The last date for receiving ads is Nov 5th along with the payment. The last date for receiving the editorial so that it can be translated into Arabic is Oct 25th. Thanks and regards, PURVI BERI (on assignment with AL KHALEEJ) International Sales Manager I Prism Advertising LLC I P.O. Box 117114, Dubai, UAE. Mob: + 971 50 7962252

SEDCO Jeddah Change of Address

The Saudi Economic and Development Company (SEDCO) will move its offices as of September 27, 2008 to the South Tower of the Red Sea Mall, Morgan District, Malik Road, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. New General Telephone: + 966-2-215-1500 New General Fax: + 966-2-215-1590 Direct phones with 690 string have not changed Postal Address has not changed: P.P. Box 4384, Jeddah 21492, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia New Delivery Address: SEDCO Offices South Tower, Red Sea Mall King AbdulAziz Road Jeddah Saudi Arabia www.sedco.com info@sedco.com

New Canadian Ambassadorial appointments in the CABC region

Glenn V. Davidson becomes Ambassador to the Syrian Arab Republic; and Ferry de Kerckhove becomes Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Other new Canadian Ambassadorial appointments to countries in the CABC region have been announced. For full list please visit www.international.gc.ca/international/index.aspx)

Medical equipment bidding for Tishreen University hospital

INTERNATIONAL INVITATION SECOND TIME FOR BIDING FOR: SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & EDUCATIONAL PACKAGE (ITEP) FOR TISHREEN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL LATTAKIA – SYRIA

Expo Pakistan 2008 - October 27-30

Expo Pakistan 2008 is a thoroughfare to the true commercial and cultural diversity of Pakistani products and services. It provides an ideal ‘showcase' venue for sourcing value products to satisfy consumers the world over. This year, Pakistan achieved about $17.24 billion of exports. Expo Pakistan is also a great venue for forging new alliances and business ventures. Geo-commercially Pakistan has emerged as an international hub for trade and commerce; it augurs well for structuring business relationships and investment opportunities. We at the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), as the successors organization to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), look forward to welcoming you to Experience the Colours of Pakistan Expo Pakistan 2008 in Karachi. The side events offer our valued guests an opportune moment to not only see first hand what Pakistan has to offer but also learn about our people, customs, culture, arts and crafts that have a 5,000 year old history, tradition and richness of heritage. For more information, please visit: www.expopakistan.gov.pk

NOTE: New Senior Trade Commissioners in the Gulf and Middle East Regions

Algeria - André Dubois Egypt - John Broadbent Kuwait - Martin Barratt Morocco - Jérome Pischella Tunisia - Andrew Hupfau

Note: The change of location of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates

The new embassy building is located at 125 Boteler Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 0A4. Please know the general Embassy telephone number and facsimile number will remain the same as follows: General Embassy Telephone: (613) 565-7272, Facsimile: (613) 565-8007 The extension for the Office of the Ambassador will also remain the same as: 229.

ASSISSTANCE NOW AVAILABLE TO ONTARIO FIRMS FOR EXPANSION INTO NEW EXPORT MARKETS

Export Market Access, is a cost sharing program funded by the Ontario Government and managed by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce that will assist Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Ontario in their efforts to expand into new export markets. In recognition of the abundance of opportunities around the globe, preference will be given to activities in markets outside of the United States. Assistance is available in four areas: • Direct Contacts (international trade shows, fairs, exhibitions, and incoming and outgoing trade missions); • Marketing Tools (development of electronic media, promotional materials, and generic branding material) • Market Research; and • Foreign Bidding Projects SMEs that have been in business for a minimum of 2 years are eligible to apply. An application guide is available at: www.exportaccess.ca

Canada Concludes Free Trade Negotiations with Jordan

On August 25, 2008, the Government of Canada concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with Jordan, as well as on parallel agreements on labour cooperation and the environment. This year, the Government of Canada has also concluded FTA negotiations with Colombia and Peru. For full details please see the following website: http://w01.international.gc.ca/MinPub/Publication.aspx?isRedirect=True&Language=E&publication_id=386466&docnumber=183

Kuwait Introduces Regulations for New Tax Regime

ExportWise - Summer 2008 - A Capital Oasis

By Dennis and Sandi Jones. For the full article please click on the following link: www.edc.ca/english/publications_15057.htm

Note the changes to the visa procedures for Saudi Arabia

The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Ottawa has announced that in order to facilitate the processing of all types of visas (except for Hajj and Umra), the Embassywill no longer receive visa applications at its office after July 31st, 2008. Instead, visa applications must be submitted via an authorized agent as listed on the Embassy website : www.mofa.gov.sa/Detail.asp?InSectionID=2813&InNewsItemID=53823

Please note the following recently announced changes to visa procedures for the UAE

DNRD to Implement New Visa Rules from July 29 In Accordance with Ministerial Decisions Brigadier Bin Suroor pointed out that the earlier procedure of issuing entry permits on arrival to citizens of 33 countries remains unchanged with no fees for these visas upon issuance. However these entry permits can only be renewed for an additional period of 30 days only, instead of the current 60 days, for a fee of AED620'.

Canada Export

Canada's official source of news and advice on trade, export and investment opportunities around the world, for entrepreneurs who want to compete, partner and prosper in the global marketplace.

GCC Gold Rush July Issue

July legal and business newsletter titled "GCC GOLD RUSH" covering Gulf and Middle Eastern markets. Click on the title to view the full article.

Diplomatic Appointments - Mr. Reid Henry to Kuwait

July 10, 2008 (4:10 p.m. EDT) No. 158 Diplomatic Appointments The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Reid Henry becomes Ambassador to the State of Kuwait, with concurrent accreditation to the State of Qatar. Reid Henry (BA, Honours [Political Science and Economics], University of Manitoba, 1977; MA [Soviet and East European Studies], Carleton University, 1980) worked as a research analyst for Carleton University prior to joining the Department of Industry, Trade and Commerce in 1979 as an assistant trade commissioner. He has since served abroad in Belgrade, San Francisco, Moscow and Ankara. At Headquarters, he has served as head of the Energy Section in the Energy and Environment Division and as deputy director of Fisheries and Energy in the United States Transboundary Division. He is currently director and senior trade commissioner, Prairie and Northern Region, in Edmonton, Alberta. He and his wife, Karen Nauss-Henry, have a son, Michael, and a daughter, Mariana. Reid Henry succeeds Denis Thibault.

Globe - Net Newsletter

GLOBE Foundation of Canada - is your weekly guide to the business of the environment on-line, providing up to date information on business opportunities and market intelligence tailored to the needs of the environmental sector.

Palestine Investment Conference

Celebrating Canadian-Arab co-operation

BYLINE: Jennifer Campbell SOURCE: Citizen Special WORD COUNT: 818 About the CABC Gala Dinner that took place on January 30th 2008, at the National Gallery of Canada. Honorable guest: honorable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

GLOBE 2008 Newsletter

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