LAST CHANCE
FOR PARTICIPATION…DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY
An Exhibition
in the Most Lucrative Market in the Middle East
"Rebuild
Iraq 2002"
17th to 21st
March, 2002
participation
of 15 countries
The
Oil-for-Food Program has been extended for 6 more months.
The Iraqi Government is currently preparing all its requirements
for this 11th Memorandum-of-Understanding (MOU). This
will result in 100's of millions of dollars in new contracts.
Do not miss this chance to be part of this important event;
sign up now.
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The
Gulf War and 10 years of sanctions have brought terrible
destruction onto the infrastructure of Iraq. There are projects
that need to be undertaken urgently in every sector. It
is estimated that more than ten billion USD will be spent
on reconstruction materials to rehabilitate the infrastructure
during 2002.
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Iraq, A Market that is opening up for Business
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Iraqi
Trade Minister Mohammed Mehdi Saleh recently stated that the
world has lost more than $200 billion in potential trade revenue
because of the sanctions against Iraq. The desire of the world
community to boost trade relations with Iraq, in preparation
for the post-embargo period, is very clear. In the last six
months, over 50 trade delegations have flown into Baghdad
from around the world. Furthermore, more than 2000 companies
from over 50 countries have displayed their products at various
exhibitions throughout Iraq.
There is a growing international awareness of the devastating
effect that the sanctions have had on the Iraqi people and
recognition of the need for change. |
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The Rebuild Iraq Exhibition
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The
Rebuild Iraq Exhibition provides, for the first time, an opportunity
for international suppliers of products and services to participate
in an event focusing solely on the reconstruction of the country's
infrastructure. Rebuilding Iraq is an immediate priority for
the Iraqi Government. This is evident from the high-level
support that has been given to this event. The Exhibition
provides a unique opportunity for suppliers, engineering and
consulting firms, industrialist and project developers, and
all firms that deal with construction, electricity, air-conditioning,
medical, educational and agricultural supplies to develop
contacts and exports to this lucrative market.
The exhibition is being held in collaboration
with the Ministry of Trade, The Ministry of Housing and Construction
and the Iraqi Exhibition Company. It will be attended by Iraqi
officials and decision-makers, in addition to businessmen
from the region. |
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Construction & Building Materials
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with its rapidly growing population of 22 million, is one
of the largest markets in the region. Major investment is
needed for building: schools, hospitals, roads and housing,
in general, in order to provide for the current and future
needs of its population. Thousands of housing units will be
built during the next two years at an estimated cost of about
billions of US Dollars. |
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Water & Environmental Technology
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| Iraq's
network of water treatment plants, currently insufficient,
must be renewed and expanded. The water distribution network
is in a similar state of disrepair and these poor sanitary
conditions are, in turn, creating many health problems. Iraq
needs spare parts, chemicals, pipes, and other vital equipment. |
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Energy, Oil, Gas, & Electricity
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Oil
Iraq
with its 112 billion barrels has the world's second largest
oil reserves. It is estimated that Iraq will have to spend
more than USD 30 to 50 billion to develop this sector
to reach its ultimate production targets.
Gas
Iraq
has 110 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of proven natural gas
reserves. Within a decade, Iraq aims to produce about
4.2 Tcf of gas annually. Iraq is presently seeking international
partners to develop its USD 4.2 billion in natural gas
projects.
Electricity
Iraq
is in the process of rebuilding its power generation network
since its near total destruction during the Gulf War.
However, massive investment is still required: Iraq plans
to increase its spending on electricity projects by a
reported USD 300 million, annually.
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Telecommunications
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the rest of the country's infrastructure the existing telecommunications
system in Iraq needs improvement and upgrading. Iraq plans
to catch up with neighbouring countries and develop its own
mobile communications network, as well as develop its main
telecom infrastructure in order to provide access to the Internet
for its population. |
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Health Services
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| Iraq
plans to move its health services into the 21st century. More
than a 100 hospitals and medical centres will be constructed
and equipped during the next two years, at an estimated cost
of about half a billion US Dollars. |
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Education
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| Iraq
has ambitious plans for its education sector. It has invited
bids for building and equipping tens of schools and education
centres. |
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