Department of State, and the U.researchandmarkets. It must be noted however,
that tertiary sector hospitals are highly advanced; the Development Plans are
generally aimed at improving primary healthcare provision.
This report is ideal for executives wanting to understand the key drivers
in medical markets and have access to a wealth of statistical data . Health Expenditure
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The
Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex -Im Bank), the U."
The conference program will focus on a broad range of trade-related
investment and finance programs and services, as well as sectors including
agriculture, telecommunications, oil and gas and water. For further information, email:
bmena@mfmgroup.
The private sector in Saudi Arabia is small, but as part of the plan
mentioned above, its role is being enhanced. Organisation + Administration
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New providers include Israel's three GSM
operators , Turkcell and two new iDEN operators in Jordan and Saudi Arabia;
This report on the "Middle East " provides information on Bahrain, Iran,
Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria,
Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.com
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In 2005 alone, US$448 million has been allocated to
construction and renovation of health facilities .

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Government and the Government of Jordan will host this major
regional conference in cooperation with other G-8 export credit agencies.

WHEN: May 18-19, opening reception on evening of May 17. Celtel provides services to
6 million subscribers in 13 countries. Each country is represented by its own
chapter, comprehensively covering the key areas of interest including:

-- Key trends
-- Market overview
-- Regulatory environment
-- Major fixed network operators
-- Telecommunications infrastructure
-- Public data communications services
-- Internet
-- Broadband networks and services
-- Content and e-Services
-- Wireless communications
-- Broadcasting

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4. Mortality
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The U.S. Overseas
Private Investment Corporation, the U. +
Canada), or +1(305) 667-4705.S. exports , primarily to
emerging markets throughout the world, by providing loan guarantees, export
credit insurance and direct loans. Distributors
17. International Market Comparisons
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US $150 for
private sector participants from regional countries, US $250
for G-8 and other non-regional government participants, US $450
for all other participants.

Ex-Im Bank, the official export credit agency of the United States, is in
its 71st year of helping finance the sale of U.com/reports/c18848) has announced the addition
of 2005 Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in the Middle East to their offering.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH )
Saudi Arabia occupies most of the Arabian peninsula and is bordered by the
Red Sea, the Arabian Gulf, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait,
Yemen and Oman.

Contents are as follows:

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Trade liberalization and increased
economic integration will generate growth, create opportunity and promote
security throughout the Middle East," said Deputy Secretary of State Robert B. Saudi Arabia is an absolute Islamic monarchy, ruled by King
Fahd Ibn Abd Al-Aziz As-Sa'ud. Hospital Services
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trademeetings. For more
information, visit http://www.

Research and Markets: More Competition Among Telecom Market in Middle Eastern Countries

UAE's Etisalat entered into a strategic
partnership with West African mobile operator Atlantique Telecom and acquired
a 50% stake in the group in April 2005.
Saudi Arabia has no official standard for medical products , but the
majority of physicians are well-trained to Western standards and will want to
use the best equipment available.

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The conference will
complement World Economic Forum meetings being held in Jordan on May 20-22,
2005.

COST: There is no registration fee for government participants from
the Broader Middle East and North Africa region.

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Participants will examine means to increase
local and regional trade flows and economic development. The conference furthers this goal by building upon commitments made
by G-8 and regional leaders to a Partnership for Progress and a Common Future
at the June 2004 Sea Island G-8 Summit, and the December 2004 Forum for the
Future meetings held in Morocco. (Includes materials and meals. Ambulatory Care
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"This conference provides a unique opportunity for governments, companies
and financial institutions of the region to interact with major G-8 sources of
public and private finance and multinational companies," said Ex-Im Bank
Chairman Philip Merrill.com, or
call Kevin Craemer at 1(866) 636-4729 (Toll Free in the U.researchandmarkets.
Under the Sixth Development Plan, the healthcare sector expanded rapidly
and the government hopes to sustain that growth by investing in construction
and other projects. Domestic Production
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S. "It will also provide these G-8 institutions with
information about the types of financing most needed to accelerate the pace of
local and regional trade and investment . In fiscal year 2004, Ex-Im Bank authorized
financing to support $17.S.gov.com/reports/c18848

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Senior Manager
Research and Markets
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Registration Opens for Conference Involving Senior G-8
Officials and Government, Financial and Business Leaders
From the Broader Middle East and North Africa

WASHINGTON, The Broader Middle East and North
Africa Trade and Investment Finance Conference will be held May 17-19, 2005,
in Amman, Jordan.S.
"The President's vision is clear.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH )
Middle Eastern countries are beginning to move towards less government
involvement and greater competition in their telecoms markets, often
encouraged by World Trade Organisation (WTO) membership requirements . Private sector participation is
being encouraged in the provision of services, the financing of construction +
management of facilities and the production of pharmaceuticals + medical
devices .

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Broadband is becoming more prevalent and is now available in most Middle
East countries.

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6. Morbidity
8. Trade Fairs
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S.com/reports/c18188 ) has announced the addition
of Saudi Arabia Medical Market Intelligence Report to their offering .

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Executive Summary
21. Sources

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The report
provides extensive background information, population trends, health status,
health expenditure, organisation + administration, hospital services, medical
personnel, healthcare development, market access information, trade data and
essential industry contacts. Geography
2. Key National Data Projections
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WHERE: Le Royal Hotel, Amman, Jordan.8 billion of U.

Research and Markets: In 2005 Alone US$448 Million Has Been Allocated to Construction and Renovation of Health Facilities Within Saudi Arabia

Introduction
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Medical Device Imports
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Trade and Development Agency are sponsoring the event. exports worldwide. Foreign companies must have a local agent
and tariffs apply to some medical equipment .

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pan-African mobile operator Celtel in March 2005.

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The conference will bring together senior government,
business and financial leaders of the G-8 and countries and territories from
the Broader Middle East and North Africa to address key trade, investment, and
finance issues facing the region. Participating
countries and territories are expected to include Afghanistan, Algeria ,
Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman,
Pakistan, Palestinian Territories (West Bank and Gaza), Qatar, Saudi Arabia,
Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

EVENT: Broader Middle East and North Africa Trade and Investment
Finance Conference.)

REGISTER: You may register on line at http://www. DUBLIN, Ireland, Research and Markets
(http://www.newscom. Recent tariff reductions will further increase penetration
rates , which although low, have shown significant rates of growth. Medical Personnel
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Broader Middle East and North Africa Major Regional Trade and Investment Finance Conference to Be Held in Amman Jordan May 17-19 2005

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5. Regulatory Environment
15. Medical Device Market
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Changes that are taking place include:
Two mobile operators, MTC-Vodafone and Etisalat have made significant
moves in expanding outside of Middle East markets. Political Overview
3. Directory
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Push-to-Talk takes (PTT) off -- There will be a total of seven operators
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Includes information about the Middle East region's natural environment as well as scientific activities specific to the Middle East.

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