Dear Sir/madam,We are pleased to inform you that IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with USAIDAfghanistan and Afghanistan Government is organizing India-Afghanistan International Tradeand Investment Show “Passage to Prosperity” from September 13-15, 2018 at the Hotel JWMarriott Sahar, Mumbai 400099.The event aims to advance trade integration by establishing economic and trade ties betweenAfghanistan and the international markets through business-to-business matching and consumersales. The trade show will be attended by eminent international and Afghan businesses,government officials, members of the media, and organizers to foster commercial ties betweenAfghanistan and India. In parallel to the business component, a series of panels on topics includingcivil aviation, mining, clean energy, and health and financial services investment opportunities willalso be held during the India-Afghanistan International Trade and Investment Show.At this event we are expecting more than 200+ Afghan businesses, including women-ownedbusinesses, to participate at the event. A list of sectors that will represented by the Afghan privatesector at this year’s show are as under.Afghan Luxury Goods Agriculture InfrastructureGemstones and Jewelry Fresh & Dried Fruit EnergyCarpets and Rugs Spices & Nuts Electric Power GenerationCashmere, Silk, and Wool Cold Chain & Storage ConstructionApparel – Shoes, Coats, andAccessories Food ProcessingMarketing Airport InfrastructureAir Cargo & Civil AviationLeatherMarbleHealth and Education Cross-Cutting Heavy IndustryHospitals Consulting Services Mining-Marble, Talc & GoldMedical devices & equipment IT & Telecommunications Trucks & Heavy EquipmentDiagnostic services Financial Services Automobiles & Auto PartsHealth insurance & technologies Women-ownedPharmaceutical products EnterprisesTech partnershipsw/ private universitiesPrivate financing-dormitoriesWe invite the members to apply for B2B meeting for the above sectors by filling the B2B form.The list of top 20 companies attending the event is attached. Additional companies listawaited.Last year’s event Passage to Prosperity 2017 drew more than 1,000 Indian merchants who werelooking to secure contracts, partnerships, and investment opportunities with more than 200Afghan businesses and private sector entities. The link will give you a brief perspective of thisevent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUSvGuITFlw&feature=youtu.beA copy of flyer and the e-invite is attached for your ready reference. Should you desire moreinformation regarding the event, please feel free to contact Ms Mitali Mukherjee at +91 22-71226651 or Mitali.Mukherjee@imcnet.orgWe look forward to your valued participation.Best regards,Ajit Mangrulkar | Director-General

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1.CarpetsAfghanBazaarAfghanistanRugsandCarpetCenter AfghaniRug AliZabiSedaqatLtd. FarzamCarpetCompany GhadirZadaCarpetProduction HamayoonBashirCo,Ltd. IstalifKarimzada JamshedzadaCarpetsCompany KanishkaOsmaniCo,Ltd. KhalMohammadCarpetsCo. KhawajaMohammadAminCo,Ltd. NomadWeavingLtd.QasimyBrothersCarpetCompany(QBCC)RasuliCarpetsSahibZamanCarpetManufacturerShahQadamRugProductionCo.

2.Textiles,Leather,andApparelArianaBalkhCompany AzmoonSilkHandicraftProductionCompany Boumi CashmereFibresAfghan,Ltd. Donya-E-AbrishumandTamasoki HabibOmidCo,Ltd.HareerAfghanWesternClothingCompanyHasinaDesignCompany HeratiCashmereandSkinProcessing KandaharTreasure Laman LooraTailoringBusinessNoorAgroGroupRehabilitationAssociationandAgricultureDevelopmentforAfghanistan(RAADA)SabahKhisrawiCompany TraitexIndustryZaanDesignsZardozi

3.GemsandJewelry AbuAliSinaBalkhiInstituteAfghanFashionJewelryAmanGoldandJewelryAriaGem,Inc.CaliforniaWestCoastHikmatJewelryIqbalSapandGemstonesandSemiGemstonesCompanyKakheZarKashaanLtd.LajawardJewelryLapisGemsandJewelleryMirzakaGems&JewelleryRubyGemsandJewelrySadatBanoTradingCompanySangLaalGemandJewelryCompany SapphireGemsandJewelryLtd.ShagirfGemsandJewelryLtd. TanveerJewelryTurkmenHandicraftsZamarudAfghanAsiaLtd. 4.FreshFruits AfghanistanNationalHorticultureDevelopmentOrganization AkorkhailLtdAminFirozLtd.AminiSadriLTDArianaEtimadGhaniFreshFruitHabibAminEkhlasLtdKandaFruitSamsoorBan TakDanaDryandFreshFruitProcessCo.WorldFood

5.DriedFruitsandNutsAbabilNaseriTrading

AbdulAliSadiqLtd. AbdullahZemariBalkhiLtd. AfghanFruitsLtd.AfghanMadeManufacturingandExportLtd. AlMansoorZamZamLtd. AminFarshidLtd.AnzurAfghanTradeCompanyBenazirYaktaTradingCompanyBoustan-e-SabzAfghanistanLtd.FaizGulabLtd. FardinFirdawsGhafooryLtd. FazalRahmanNazarYarLtd. GhulamiBrothersCompany HaiderRafatLtd.HashimHussainZadaLtd. HastiTradingCompany HeavenFoodsLtd. HighConfidence InsafFahimLtd.KamranShafiKantivaTradingandLogisticCompanyKingKhan MiladJehoonLtd.MilkyWayNejatTradingLtd.RumiTrading,LLCSamaAziziTradingCo.Ltd.SayedBrothersLtd.SetaraDryFruits&NutsProcessingShabanaTradingCompany ShamimaAsekzaiCompany TAKDriedFruitCompanyTamadonAgricultureSeedsandServicesCompanyTobaBasitLtd.ZemarayRasolyLtd. ZibaFoods,LLC ZiyaratjahCompanyZwaakTradingCompany 6.SaffronandSpices AfghanRedGoldCommercialCompany(TalaySorkhAfghanLimited)

AfghanistanRedGoldSaffronAkbarIbrahimZadaCompanyAryaSaffronCompanyFaiziLtd.GhoryanSaffronCompanyGowharNabSaffronCompanyKaihanSaffronKhorshidSaffronCompanyKingSaffronLtd.LifeStarCompanyMahtabSaffronProcessandProductionLtd.CompanyMustafaSultanzadaCompanyNawrasSaffronNewLandstarWorldwideLtd. RoshanSaffronCo. SharifAttaiZadaCompanyWalidRashidLtd. 7.Juices AfghanistanRedPomegranate HabibGulzarInternational,LLC OmaidBaharFruitProcessingLtd. 8.Mining AfghanMorvaridStoneMiningCompany(AMSMC) AmaniaMiningCompany BakhtarAfghanMarble CoreDrillers,IncEzatullahSahilMarbleProductionCompany GhawsiBrothersMarbleCompanyKarimzaiGroup KhadamatMineExtractionGroup KhoushakBrothersCo.LtdMMRMining/ARBMohebiBuildingMaterialProductionCompany NabiAfghanMineralExtraction&ProcessingCompanyNaturalStoneCompanyNiceHelmandMiningGroupSAFIConstruction&MinesLtd.StandardTalcExtraction&ProcessingCompany

YaserMalistanStoneProcessing 9.ConstructionandInfrastructure BerangMotorcycleManufactureandAssemblingCompanyKamAir MarufSharifConstructionCompany(MACEC)MaisamSteelMill(MSM)MohibHoldingsZarangTradeCompany(Automobile) 10.Energy BakhtarBastanSolarWindCompanyBargEngineeringCo.BayatEnergy DynamicVision(DV)GhazanfarGroup,LLC HarirodGroupofCompaniesPanelTech RGMInternationalGroup WhiteCityConsultancy

11.FinanceAfghanistanInternationalBank(AIB)Bank-E-MillieAfghan FINCAAfghanistan TheFirstMicroFinanceBank GhazanfarBankInsuranceCorporationofAfghanistan12.ServicesAfghaniteCompany AfghanWirelessCommunicationsCompany(AWCC) MobyMedia NetlinksRoshan

TechNationPearlHorizonConsultingROMAConsulting 13.HealthandPharmaceuticals AbuAliSinaBalkhiInstituteofHealthSciencesAfghanPharmaAfghanSurgicalCorporationCompany(ASCC) AmiriMedicalComplex ArashMedicalLaboratoryArianaMedicalComplex(AMC) AsiaPharmaLtd. BlossomHospitalGlobusHealthLtd.KhairkhwaMedicalComplex(KMC)KhairkhwaMedicalEquipmentImportationCompanyKhalidToryalaiLtd.MawlanaJalaluddinBalkhiInstituteofHealthSciences(MJBIHS)MohsinMassoudPrivateLtd.MoraaEducationalComplex(MEC)/AfghanHospitalRahimKhairMohammadZadaMedicineProductionandProcessingCompany RahmatHospital SamaHospitalSehatHospitalSultanatMedicalLaboratory(SML)SwizPharmaLtd.ZiauddinSharifCorporationLtd. 14.Education KardanUniversity

1.CarpetsAfghanBazaarAbdullah Rahman Qul +93 785175532

abdullahqul@gmail.com Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan and Hamburg, Germany With over 50 years of experience in the carpet industry, Afghan Bazaar is a pioneer and among the leading carpet manufacturers in Afghanistan. They produce customized, hand-knitted carpets and kilims from the highest quality wool in a variety of sizes and designs. Their carpets use innovative Kazakh design. They are headquartered in Mazar-i-Sharif and own a warehouse in Hamburg, Germany. A highly skilled staff operates their modern carpet cutting, washing, and finishing system. Afghan Bazaar can produce roughly 25,000 square meters of carpets per year through its network of 6,000 weavers throughout the country. They currently sell mostly to Germany and recently started selling in India. The company is ISO certified. They are looking for more trading relationships as well as a longer-term partnership to provide investment to expand their production as well as working capital to meet demand. AfghanistanRugsandCarpetCenterSayed Abbas Sadat +93 786651515 afghanistanrcc@gmail.com Kabul and Jalalabad, Afghanistan Afghanistan Rugs and Carpet Center (ARCC) is the largest carpet manufacturer in Afghanistan. They use the philosophy of ‘sheep-to-shop’ by working at every stage of the value chain in carpet production. The company works with herders throughout the country to help them produce the highest quality wool, builds the capacity of spinners, and trains weavers based on the best methods. Wool finishing, cutting, and washing as well as carpet finishing are done at their large modern facilities in Kabul and Jalalabad. As part of their ‘sheep-to-shop’ mentality, they operate a training institute for the entire carpet-making supply chain. In addition, ARCC maintains retail shops in Australia, the United Kingdom, and Belgium and has a buyer in the United States to sell and market their products. The Kabul-based operations directly employ approximately 200 employees, and the company has relationships with over 15,000 weavers all over the country, 70 percent of whom are women. They produce carpets based on traditional styles from all parts of the country as well as modern and custom designs. ARCC has the capacity to produce roughly 50,000 square meters of carpet annually and is eager to expand their presence in the United States, Europe, and India. ARCC is GoodWeave and ISO certified. AfghaniRugHaji Naeem +93 704751534 afghanirug@hotmail.com For over 30 years, Afghani Rug has been one of the leading companies in Afghanistan for carpet weaving and manufacturing, specializing in modern design. They have robust exporting relationships with buyers in the United States, Germany, and India. With over 2,500 weavers in northern Afghanistan, they are able to produce roughly 20,000 square meters of carpet per year, which they send abroad to be cut and washed. Afghani Rug is a trendsetter for innovative and creative design, and received a design award at the DOMOTEX exhibition in 2002. They also make pillows and upholstery for furniture. With an extensive network of suppliers, a very high potential capacity for weaving, and an export network, Afghani Rugs is seeking investment to finance increased production and expansion to new markets, such as India. The company is ISO certified.

AliZabiSedaqatLtd.Mohammad Reza Attaie +93 783529800 jawadataee2000@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan One of the best silk carpet producers in Afghanistan, Ali Zabi Seqadat operates a highly specialized smaller manufacturing facility to fulfill orders from buyers in China, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. For the past 20 years, the company has built a network of registered weavers throughout Afghanistan, most of which are female. Annual production is at least 20,000 square meters. They are also one of the leading retailers serving the local Afghan market from their shops in Kabul. The company wants to expand to new markets. They are looking for trading relationships and formal partnerships with Indian companies that export or sell in the local Indian market and other international markets. They currently have a good capital stock they can use to invest in the expansion of capacity. They are ISO certified. FarzamCarpetCompanyMohammad Hadi +93 799395636 farzamcarpets@yahoo.com Kabul, Afghanistan This Kabul-based carpet manufacturer and exporter has been in business for 20 years. In addition to weaving, they own and operate a cutting and washing facility. With a network of at least 2,000 highly skilled weavers in Kabul, they produce Afghan style and bespoke cotton, wool, and silk carpets. Farzam Carpet seeks to expand into international markets through Indian buyers as well as access investment capital for modern finishing techniques, working capital, and to help them reach more international markets. Farzam Carpet exports to Germany. They are looking for Indian contacts for trading partnerships, to export from India, and to sell to the Indian market. GhadirZadaCarpetProductionMohammad Hussain Ghadirzada +93 777021765 haki765.ghadirzada@gmail.com Ghadir Zada is acclaimed for its skills in the weaving and custom design of silk carpets and Gabbehs. They are a well-established carpet manufacturer and producer with over 20 years of experience in the Afghan market. Ghadir Zada’s production includes all types of carpets. They produce roughly 15,000 square meters of carpets annually. As their business grows, they are looking to connect with companies in India for carpet sales and exports to India and through Indian sellers to the rest of the world. They are open to a variety of partnerships and investment opportunities. HamayoonBashirCo,Ltd.Mohammad Homayoon Noor +93 799312461 hamayoon.afghcarpets@yahoo.com Kabul, Afghanistan Hamayoon Bashir is famous throughout Afghanistan for its Bashiri carpet design, which they were the first to produce and for which they continue to be the lead weavers. The company

is Kabul-based and works with 2,000 weavers for its production. They are also ISO certified. Hamayoon is looking for an Indian or international partner to help work with them on carpet weaving as well as assist with some investment in increasing production from the current annual amount of 15,000 square meters per year. In addition, they seek to expand to more markets by forming more trading relationships. They currently export to Germany and Pakistan and run shops in Iran. They hope to expand their presence in Europe, and add buyers in India and the United States. IstalifKarimzadaHaji Farid Karimzada +93 777164816 Established in 1960 under the leadership of Abdul Ahmad Karimzada, the company exported 70 percent of all Afghan carpets due to their contemporary and artful designs. Their handmade rugs and kilims are high quality and durable. The company works with more than 4,000 weavers, and produces 40,000 square meters of carpet annually. They continue to be a leading business in the export of carpets, and have trading relationships with firms in the United States, Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. They also work with leading carpet design professionals from around the world. They are interested in forming trade relationships to export their carpets to India and other parts of the world. In addition, they are open to partnerships for joint carpet manufacturing. JamshedzadaCarpetsCompanyQurban Ali Jamshedzada +93 799351394 jamshedzada@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Established in 1999 in Kabul, Jamshedzada Carpets’ business model is centered on new and modern as well as custom carpet designs. They have a network of approximately 3,000 weavers throughout Afghanistan, and currently export to Europe, the United States, and some South Asian regional countries. The company is looking for trading partners in India and longer-term partnerships for weaving and new carpet design. KanishkaOsmaniCo,Ltd.Qaleen Kanishka +93 789257571 qaleen_kanishka@hotmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Kanishka Osmani is a Kabul based carpet and flooring maker, including wall-to-wall carpeting. They work with more than 2,000 local weavers who are part of their network, and produce roughly 20,000 square meters of carpet per year. The company is particularly well known for its innovative new designs, ability to anticipate trends in the market, and patterns that they use to meet those market demands. They are also known for inventive uses of color in their carpet designs and production. To add to their current exports to China, Pakistan, and Germany, the company is looking to develop new partnerships and trading relationships for further exports and weaving contracts in the Indian market. KhalMohammadCarpetsCo.Asad +93 788335000 asadkhal@gmail.com

This multi-generational family-owned carpet making business is well-known for creating the famous Khal Mohammadi design, a design sought by consumers throughout the region as well as Europe. While they have a long history and established business, Khal Mohammad Carpets is constantly innovating with new colors and designs in their signature pattern and others. The company supplies customers in the United Kingdom, Europe, United States, Iran, Pakistan, and broader Middle East. They are looking for trading partnerships with Indian and international companies as well as to partner with Indian companies on expanding weaving production. KhawajaMohammadAminCo,Ltd.Mr. Mohammad Jan Aminzai +93 772010680 asadozai03@gmail.com Khawaja Mohammad Amin Co. is a medium-sized manufacturer and exporter of hand-woven Afghan carpets, which has over 20 years of industry experience. They produce different types of carpets, including Kazakh and Gabbeh, through their network of more than 3,000 carpet weavers throughout Afghanistan. With this network, they produce more than 20,000 square meters per year. While they currently export to India, Europe, and Pakistan, they are constantly looking for new opportunities to export and for new markets to serve. They are keen to partner with Indian companies to export from India as well as sell to the Indian market. They have sufficient capital to rapidly increase production, and want to employ this to facilitate their goals of continuing to reach new markets. NomadWeavingLtd.Mohammad Mujeeb Sediq +93 799328632 mujeeb_sediq@hotmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Since 1995, Nomad Weaving has been producing different kinds of handmade Afghan rugs tailored for export to the American and European markets. They maintain a network of more than 4,000 weavers throughout the country, giving them the capacity to produce more than 50,000 square meters of carpet per year. They are based in Kabul and manufacture in northern Afghanistan. The company seeks to partner with Indian firms for trading relationships to export from India as well as sell to the Indian market. QasimyBrothersCarpetCompany(QBCC)Ibrahim Qasimi +93 780846060 Founded in 1995, Qasimy Brothers plays a leading role in the manufacturing and export of Afghan handmade carpets. The company has several years of experience selling in the Afghan and Pakistani markets. Working with more than 4,000 weavers, they make numerous types of handmade carpets, rugs, kilims, and handspun woolen yarn for carpet making. They produce more than 20,000 square meters of carpet per year, and export to Europe and the United States. In the near term, they plan to grow their capacity and export. They are looking for partnerships and joint ventures with Indian carpet companies for sales and access to markets around the world as well as to enhance their production facility. RasuliCarpetsLal Mohammad

+93 706100700 With a network of more than 3,000 weavers, Rasuli Carpets has established itself as a prime manufacturer in northern Afghanistan. The owner, Mr. Lal Mohammad, is famous for his unique designs and use of natural dyes and colors to produce new patterns. The company has capacity to produce 20,000 square meters of carpet per year. They are looking to sell their unique carpets in the Indian market and to partner with Indian companies for joint weaving operations and export market access. They currently export to Europe and Pakistan. SahibZamanCarpetManufacturerGhulam Abbas Haidary +93 799382840 abbashaidary@hotmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan The only makers of machine spun wool yarn for the carpet sector, Shaib Zaman Carpet (SZC) is a medium-sized carpet manufacturing business based in Kabul. Their capacity to spin their own yarn in Afghanistan gives them a competitive edge in their production of high-quality carpets. For the past two years, SZC has been developing and implementing plans to revive cotton carpet weaving and production in the country. For this, they use locally sourced cotton and work with cotton farmers throughout the country to help them improve quality with modern growing and harvesting methods. In carpet production, they work with more than 3,000 weavers throughout the country to produce more than 15,000 square meters of carpet per year. As the company continues its growth, they are interested in connecting with international companies to develop trading relationships for their carpets as well as Indian carpet makers to buy their wool yarn. ShahQadamRugProductionCo.Juma Khan Barati +93 782485724 jumakhankhorrammi@gmail.com Established in 1998, Shah Qadam Company produces carpets and a variety of kilims, such as Jubrang, Kazak, Khan Mohammadi, and Marrinos, in different sizes and shapes. Shah Qadam has 250 machines or cargo for producing of carpet with more than 800 direct and indirect employees. The production per month is 400-500 square meters. Shah Qadam Company has participated in multiple international exhibitions, including in Germany, United Arab Emirates, Russia, and China. Shah Qadam Company has many potential domestic and international customers.

2.Textiles,Leather,andApparelArianaBalkhCompanyTariq Sakhi +93 788820300 aryana.balkh@gmail.com Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan Established in 2015, Ariana Balkh Company was the first private yarn and textile company

established in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif. In a short time, the company has grown to employ 120 people (half of which are women) to produce pure cotton yarn and a variety of cotton fabrics. Extending back into the supply chain, they have distributed modified cotton seeds, fertilizer, and medicines to 50 farmers in the region. Currently, the group produces 3,000 kilograms of pure cotton yarn and 15,000 square meters of 100% cotton fabric per day. The company seeks investment to help it increase capacity for sourcing as well as processing cotton and cotton products in a region that is ideally suited to the cultivation of cotton. The investment would be used to upgrade machinery, for working capital, and to co-invest with Ariana in local cotton cultivation. They are also interested in working with international companies that may be able to provide training for cotton spinning and weaving. AzmoonSilkHandicraftProductionCompanyAisultan +93 70028018 Aisultan.azmoon@gmail.com The Azmoon Silk Handicraft Production Company was founded in 2017 by Ms. Aisultan and Mr. Rahmatullah Azmoon. Ms. Aisultan is an educated businesswoman and president of the company. The company produces accessories, including handbags and wallets. They also produce Afghan clothing catering to the tourist market. They source raw materials from local markets, and produce traditional Afghan designed clothes and leather bags for women that they sell to local and international buyers. The Syed Group of Companies employs four full-time and four part-time employees in their business. The Azmoon Silk Handicraft Production Company is interested in participating in trade fairs to find new buyers for their products as well as find a partner that can guide the company in its marketing efforts and support the company. In addition, the company seeks to learn about new production technologies, gain access to international markets, and produce new handicraft designs for the international market. BoumiHassina Sherjan +93 704700938 hsherjan@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Boumi as a business is a “social entrepreneurship,” an entrepreneurial approach to a social problem. It combines the passion of a social mission with business innovation and determination to bring about societal changes. Boumi’s philosophy is to bring changes to society through empowering the impoverished. Boumi is a women-led movement to bring peace and economic stability through self-reliance and family employment through which women become strong and visible, and their tremendous economic and social contributions become recognized and respected. Families will feel secure by having their own business. Boumi produces fine home essentials and other products combining traditional, modernity, and art in its aesthetic pieces. Boumi is distinguished from other products in the region by its wholly unique blend of traditional Afghan indigenous (Boumi) designs with contemporary trends. Using raw materials from Afghanistan, Boumi incorporates aspects of Afghan culture and history into many of its products, thereby giving a distinctive flavor to that which is Boumi. CashmereFibresAfghan,Ltd.David Lee +44 7801077700

cashfibres@aol.com Through their relationships with herders in the Herat province, Cashmere Fibres Afghan (CFA) purchases raw cashmere wool for sorting, scouring, and dehairing, and supplies this processed cashmere to fine woolen spinners throughout the world, including to buyers in India. The company produces up to 1,500 kilograms of wool per week and approximately 70,000 kilograms annually. All of this can be exported to international markets without tariffs due to the exemption for Afghan exports. CFA has perfected an ongoing testing method for quality control. They impact roughly 20,000 people employed in cashmere harvesting and 100 people in sorting in addition to their 24 direct employees. With a high capacity to source supply, CFA is interested in increasing production. To do this, they are looking for a partner that could help them secure working capital to expand operations to three shifts per day, six days per week. Donya-E-AbrishumandTamasokiSediqa Tamasoki +93 799242456 silk.taasoki@gmail.com In more than 35 years of operations, Donya-e-Abrishum and Tamasoki (DAT) has produced high-quality, traditional clothing from Afghan cashmere, silk, and cotton in addition to leather shoes and bags. DAT seeks to bring its unique designs and products to global consumers who want quality and authentic Afghan made and designed clothing. DAT is looking for new trading partners to bring its unique clothing to global markets as well as a partner to co-invest in increased production of its distinctive offerings. HabibOmidCo,Ltd.Abdul Qader Abibzadah and Abdul Rahim Abibzadah +93 40225567, +93 799883006, and +93 789673362 qader.habibzadah@yahoo.com Cashmere wool, one of Afghanistan’s best known luxury products, is the focus of Habib Omid Co, Ltd. The company has strong relationships with herders in the rural parts of Herat, Farah, Goor, Helmand, and Kandahar provinces, and through these relationships is able to source superior cashmere for their clients in India and China. Each year, Habib Omid produces roughly 150 tons of cashmere wool and 100 tons of wool yarn for handmade carpets as well as has some of the best cleaning and washing capabilities. The company is also active in the provision of dried fruits. In its 15 years of operation, the company has grown to directly employ 22 people and indirectly support more than 2,000 wool yarn spinners and countless herders. Due to the large percentage of female wool spinners, the company has made a great impact on female labor force participation. In its next growth phase, Habib Omid is looking for a capital investment for working capital as well as to acquire new machinery that will increase overall capacity and efficiency. In addition, they are hoping to have a more robust and long-term partnership with international purchasers of cashmere wool. The company is particularly keen to form a partnership with an Indian buyer due to the proximity of the market, new airfreight linkages, and the high demand in India. HareerAfghanWesternClothingCompanyHoma Usmani +93 79932500117

homausmany@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Hareer is an upscale clothing manufacturer and retailer based in Kabul where it directly employs 10 people, among them four tailors, one cutter, and two embroiderers. In its two and a half years in business, Hareer has received significant acclaim for providing a fresh take on traditional Afghan clothing and its exclusive upmarket brand. While most customers are Afghan, the company also sells its unique designs to a retailer in India. To continue recent growth, they are interested in forming new trading relationships with retailers in international markets. Hareer would also like to find a partner in the fashion design industry to share ideas for new designs and facilitate an exchange to further train their staff. In addition, they seek a partner to invest in the business so they can bring in the latest clothing manufacturing machinery. HasinaDesignCompanyHasina Aimaq +93 796561434 hasina.aimaq@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Throughout the past 9 years, Hasina Design Company has been a key player in the emerging Afghan fashion industry with a variety of clothing, scarves, and home accessories products. They employ eight people at their workshop and retail outlet in Kabul, and indirectly employ a further 80 home producers for fine embroidery. The company purchases most fabrics, such as fine Afghan silk, from domestic producers and designs for a high-end, local clientele. Hasina Design currently sells some of their clothing to a buyer in New York, and are looking to continue expansion into global markets. For this, they are looking to connect with new trading partners around the world. Additionally, they are interested in meeting with Indian and other international designers to exchange ideas and experience, network, and seek out technical experts for training more designers and tailors. HeratiCashmereandSkinProcessingAbdul Basir Hotak +93 700438223 heraticashmere@outlook.com Herat, Afghanistan In 2007, Herati Cashmere and Skin Processing (HCS) established its first processing facilities. The company supplies dehaired cashmere to the European market, handspun cashmere yarn to the United States and United Kingdom, and animal skins to Italy. Current annual capacity is 80 tons of cashmere wool. HCS produces 3,000 pieces of goat and sheep wet blue leather products. They also make goat and sheep crust for shoe lining, cow wet blue and crust, and finished cow leather for shoe production. As their growth continues, HCS is interested in working with an international partner to help them move vertically up the supply chain to the production of mechanical spinning and knitting of finished cashmere products. HCS also plans to move into the production of leather shoes for the Afghan domestic market and possible export. There is more than sufficient leather available, however, the company would like to connect with an Indian supplier of (shoe) soles as well as high-quality adhesive, which can be used in their shoe production. KandaharTreasure+93 700303819 o_rangina@yahoo.com

Kandahar, Afghanistan Kandahar Treasure is a women-owned and operated social enterprise in Kandahar, Afghanistan benefiting a network of over 300 women artisans in Kandahar Province. The enterprise aims to revive and maintain the integrity of traditional women’s art (khamak embroidery) while empowering women in the process. Kandahar Treasure provides an infrastructure that offers income opportunities to over 300 women artisans and their 2,000 family members. The high-quality, finely-embellished products that Kandahar Treasure offers is a valuable alternative to the cheap, machine-made, low quality imported products commonly found in Afghanistan’s markets. Through these market-based opportunities, Kandahar Treasure is able to create jobs for vulnerable women in Kandahar, enabling them to pay associated school costs for their children to go to local schools rather than to training camps across borders. Since 2008, Kandahar Treasure has employed more than 1,000 women. More than 33% of the women working with Kandahar Treasure are widows. Women employed by Kandahar Treasure are financially supporting their families for the first time. 90% of the women spend their earned income on their families. LamanRahiba Rahimi +93 770619941 rahiba.rahimi@laman.af Founded in 2015, Laman is a leading Afghan fashion design label offering a unique blend of western designs with traditional Afghan elements and handicrafts. In their promotion of local arts, they are focused on reviving the cultural heritage of Afghanistan. Laman envisions reinvigorating the almost forgotten traditional ethnic handicrafts of the country, including fine embroidery techniques passed down by women through the generations. These styles and materials vary from region to region and family to family, forming a rich heritage from which to draw. Combining this heritage with new patterns and materials, Laman is opening an avenue for Afghan fashion into the modern world. The company brings this cultural heritage and intricate design elements to modern clothing for both men and women. LooraTailoringBusiness+93 700163510 marzia.hafizi@gmail.com The Loora Tailoring Company was founded by Ms. Marzia in 2018. It is a start-up company that produces traditional Afghan designed clothes for women that they sell to local customers as well as modern clothes per customer demands. The company purchases its raw materials from local markets. They also provide tailoring services to meet their customers’ demands. The company has eight skilled employees that provide quality services to their customers. The company is interested in participating in trade shows to find new buyers for their products, accessing international markets, and producing new handicraft designs for the international market. NoorAgroGroupMr. Mostafa Noor +93 799364354 mostafanoor2013@gmail.com Herat, Afghanistan Based in Herat, Noor Agro Group has worked in all areas of the cashmere value chain for more than 20 years. Starting with working with herders to improve cultivation of exceptional

cashmere wool, they then process these fibers into yarn and then the yarn into cashmere textiles. They serve mostly fashion brand clients. Currently the company sells to buyers in the United Arab Emirates and Turkey through their offices in Dubai and Istanbul. They are interested in connecting with more international clients, notably in Europe and India. The company is looking for a joint venture partner to augment its strong network of herders and valuable local connections with a partner who is producing high quality goods for international markets. In addition, the proposed joint venture could involve Noor’s providing equity to an investor in their operations. The amount will be invested in state-of-the-art machinery for textile production as well as training for employees and working capital. This type of venture could also involve a cross-border supply chain where they export the wool for spinning and dyeing and then bring back it to Afghanistan for the production of finished garments for export. RehabilitationAssociationandAgricultureDevelopmentforAfghanistan(RAADA)Dr. Nazir Ahmad Ghafoori +93 700402940 raada-gh@yahoo.com Herat, Afghanistan Established in 2002, RAADA is focused on the development of the silk value chain (including silk cultivation, processing, and weaving), a centuries-old specialty craft of the Zindajan district of Herat province in western Afghanistan. Herat has a rich tradition in silk production and weaving, and RAADA works to revive and continue this tradition. Since it is a mostly female-driven craft, their efforts have increased female employment and economic independence across the province. The company, led by Dr. Nazir Ahmad Ghafoori, directly employs 15 people and impacts a supply chain of more than 750 people. RAADA produces 40 tons of silk cocoons, 500-1,000 silk shawls, 500-1,000 silk handkerchiefs, 100-200 square meters of silk cloth, and 50 silk carpets annually. These products are all natural with no chemical inputs. The company plans to continue to improve processing efficiency at each step of the value chain and is eager to acquire state-of-the-art machinery, an investment of approximately $50,000, and employee training. Specifically, they aim to produce high-quality silk thread to meet the demands of the international market. In addition to its current trading links with Italy and India, RAADA seeks new partners for its high-quality raw silk and silk products. Beyond trading partners, the company would be interested in forming a more long-term partnership or joint venture with a company with international market expertise and connections as well as to help with the financing of its process upgrading. SabahKhisrawiCompanyMr. Hafizullah Naziry +93 799300561 hafizullahnaziry@yahoo.com Kabul, Afghanistan The company was founded in 1949, and produces many types of traditional Afghan handicrafts. Based in the Shar-e-now neighborhood of Kabul, the group specializes in fine men and women’s bags, belts, wallets, and other products from high quality Afghan leather. Managed by Mr. Hafizullah Naziry, the company has an annual turnover of $3 million, and produces roughly 1,000 leather good products per year. They are hoping for an investment partner so that they can expand production facilities to increase their overall output to 7,000-10,000 pieces annually. TraitexIndustry

Mr. Eric +93 799028328 s.ahmadjami@traitex.eu Herat, Afghanistan Traitex Industry specializes in scouring and disinfecting cashmere, yak, and other wool fibers for a primarily Afghan customer base. These businesses are looking to wash and pre-process the raw wool materials inside Afghanistan, keeping more of the value chain within the country and close to the source of raw materials. They employ 10 people in Herat and currently have the equipment capacity to provide washing and pre-processing for the entire cashmere production of Afghanistan. For this, however, they would need to hire an additional 30 employees. To continue its growth, Traitex plans to invest in more machinery to increase capacity so that it can serve raw cashmere and wool producers from surrounding countries. They are looking for a partner to help them with investment in new machinery and personnel. ZaanDesignsMs. Beatriz Belfrage +93 70798000088 beatriz@zaandesigns.com Kabul, Afghanistan ZAAN Designs is a Kabul-based business specializing in contemporary men’s and women’s apparel and textile-based homeware products. Established in 2018, the office, warehouse, and workshop are based in Kabul’s traditional tailor’s district, Qal-e Fatullah. ZAAN collections are collaborated on by well-established and international designers rich in industry experience from London and Los Angeles as well as up-and-coming young Afghan talent in Kabul. ZAAN clothing and homeware stands out for its quality and craftsmanship as well as its graceful occupation of the middle ground between innovative, fresh, and contemporary designs and the rich traditions of Afghanistan from where ZAAN designers gather their inspiration. ZAAN has a training and jobs creation program, employing 14 people, the majority of which are women, in a sustainable capacity. They offer a number of beneficial perks to its staff, including 12 month contracts, higher starting salaries (relative to other entry level positions), transport to and from home, official registration of bank accounts in all employees’ own names in order to ensure they are in control of their earnings, and an integrated literacy program. ZardoziHasina Aimaq Mohsen and Farhana Khalil +93 796561434 h-aimaq@zardozi.org and f-khalil@zardozi.org Kabul, Afghanistan Zardozi is a local non-governmental and non-profit organization aiming to provide economic and social services to Afghan women in four provinces, including Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, Jalalabad, and Kapisa, with its main office in Kabul, Afghanistan. Zardozi, under some of the most challenging circumstances for women in the world, has developed innovative ways to enable extremely poor women to become entrepreneurs. Zardozi’s hard learned lessons in developing solutions for poor Afghan women includes not only capacity building but also practical, on-going business support provided through grassroots, community-based business centers. Zardozi already works with over 6,000 poor women, and aims to reach a higher target in the next few years. Zardozi receives donor funding from the Canadian

Government through Global Affairs Canada from March 2017 to March 2021, which makes a substantial contribution towards the costs of Zardozi’s programs to achieve its goals and objectives. 3.GemsandJewelry AbuAliSinaBalkhiInstituteArab Shahi +93 793404030 abu.ali-sina1386@yahoo.com AfghanFashionJewelryMursal Ahmdzai +93 779861553 morsal.ahmadzai455@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Established in 2000, Afghan Fashion Gems and Jewelry designs traditional, contemporary, and fusion handmade jewelry for men and women incorporating precious gems and stones - typically emeralds, lapis lazuli, and aquamarine. The company sells their products in Afghanistan to international clients and retail outlets, and has exported their jewelry to India and the United Kingdom. Afghan Fashion Gems and Jewelry seeks to expand their network of wholesalers and retailers of precious and semi-precious gemstones and jewelry in India. AmanGoldandJewelryHoshmand Aman +93 777290508 Aman Gold and Jewelry has three companies in Afghanistan. Aman Jewelry previously worked in Pakistan for 20 years and they currently have over 30 employees. AriaGem,Inc.Khalid Mansoor +93 776581804 and +1 202 213 7975 khalid@ariagems.com Aria Gems is the world’s leading source of legally exported, natural, Panjshir emeralds. Aria Gems is a vertically integrated company, which owns and controls the entire process, including mining, security, shipping, cutting, polishing, marketing, and sales. They bring the best in emeralds directly to the customer. Aria Gems, though, is more than a mining company. They are pioneers and innovators. Operating at the crossroads of technology, mining, and marketing, they are changing the gems mining industry. Through their technological innovation, they are able to monitor the value chain which, in turn, allows them to provide a full chain of custody and traceable origin of their customer’s emerald. As a vertically integrated company, their gems pass through only one pair of hands – their hands. In the traditional model, a gem changes hands at least 10 to 15 times from mineral dealers to gem agents to cutters and polishers before finally making its way to the customer. At Aria Gems, the entire process is managed in-house including cutting, polishing, and sales. The Aria Gems’ cutting facility in Fargo, North Dakota, provides customised cuts for gems. They offer over 30 patent-pending gem cuts that honor and reflect their heritage. Aria Gems primarily sells through their trusted partner channels and is seeking new channels.

CaliforniaWestCoastHamid Tokhi Gems and Jewelry cwccl.co@gmail.com CWCCL, established in 2004, specializes in manufacturing hand-crafted jewelry inspired by traditional Afghan designs as well as modern styles. All tasks related to production are usually performed by CWCCL to include the setting, cutting and polishing of gemstones. In some cases, Indians are contracted to assist with the setting of stones. Mr. Hamidullah Tookhi is self-taught and has learned the business over the course of 14 years of operating in the marketplace. CWCCL uses only Afghan-origin precious and semi-precious stones in its jewelry production and seeks to satisfy the robust Indian and worldwide demand for Afghan Lapis Lazuli as well as other high quality Afghan stones. 70% of CWCCL’s products are sold to members of the international community in Kabul and CWCCL seeks to develop long-term relationships with Indian buyers and to learn from Indian designers and craftsmen, particularly in the disciplines of gemstone cutting and gem fixing (especially for small stones), gold plating, stone setting, and polishing. CWCCL seeks to upgrade its machinery, especially that which is involved in the cutting and fixing of small stones, to enable production of higher quality finished gemstones and to learn more about heat treatment techniques. CWCCL also seeks to gain a better understanding of international market demands and trends and how to better satisfy them. HikmatJewelryHikmatullah Najm +93 787066200 and +93 791212122 Hikmat_najm@yahoo.com Kabul, Afghanistan Hikmat Jewelry, a Kabul-based jewelry brand, was established in 2002. The company prides itself on the intricate quality of their pieces, with stones extracted from some of the country’s premier mines, all crafted by hand. As well as selling through their retail outlets, they also sell wholesale domestically and directly to international embassy personnel. The company employs 10 people, and outsources production to 25 craftsmen involved in gem cutting and jewelry design. The company has recently exported jewelry to China, Turkey, and Germany valued at approximately $75,000, and has previously exported to the United States and France. Hikmat Jewelry seeks Indian wholesalers and retailers for their products. IqbalSapandGemstonesandSemiGemstonesCompanyIqbal Ahmad Sapand +93 799144015 sapand.gemstones@yahoo.com, iqbalsapand10@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/sapandgemstones Kabul, Afghanistan Established in 2014, Iqbal Sapand Gemstones and Semi Gemstones Company specializes in trading raw, cut, and polished gemstones and semi-gemstones. They also produce hand-made and machine-made silver, gold, and platinum jewelry and decorative ornaments made from semi-gemstones for the international market. The company is active internationally, and sells 80% of its products in India, United Arab Emirates, China, the United States, and Thailand. They have an office in California and routinely attend various international trade

shows. Iqbal Sapand received training in Jaipur in gemstone cutting and polishing as well as jewelry design. The company primarily deals with Afghan origin lapis lazuli, emeralds, rubies, kunzite, tourmaline, jade, sapphire, nephrite, onyx, and talc. Iqbal Sapand seeks wholesale and retail buyers and distributors for their cut and polished gemstones and semi-gemstones as well as suppliers of gemstone cutting and testing equipment. They are also interested in identifying individuals, companies, or organizations with the capacity to deliver training in gemstone cutting, heating, and coloring. Additionally, Iqbal Sapand is working with other prominent Afghans in the sector to establish a domestic gemstone testing and certification body and seeks help to do this in the form of knowledge transfer, machinery and attendant technical assistance, and invested capital. To rapidly expand the business, Iqbal Sapand is also interested in identifying a potential investor to support product development, increase quality, and support the export growth of their business lines. The company is looking for investment of up to $500,000 to develop lapis lazuli ornaments and train women in gemstone cutting and jewelry design. The company also seeks an American partner to further develop the United States market. KakheZarKashaanLtd.Mujeeb Rahman Zarkashaan and Muhib Rahman Ghousi +93 782214010 mghousi@yahoo.com Kabul, Afghanistan Kakhe Zar Kashaan Ltd., established in 2012, specializes in manufacturing and trading hand-crafted self-designed Afghan style jewelry as well as refinishing older pieces using Afghan-origin gemstones. The company primarily sells in Kabul to international buyers as well as to the local population. They plan to attend more international gem and jewelry trade shows to expand their knowledge and market reach. LajawardJewelryMasooda Kohestani +93 789540419 Info.lajaward.jewelry@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Established in 2015, Lajaward Jewelry designs and manufactures high quality handmade jewelry for women with precious stones - primarily lapis lazuli and turquoise but also emeralds, aquamarine, and other Afghan-origin gemstones as per order. Lajaward’s founder and owner, Masouda Kohistani, graduated from the technical jewelry making institute of Turquoise Mountain where she studied jewelry making for three years. Lajaward’s jewelry designs are traditional Afghan, modern, or a fusion of both. Many of the designs are ordered as designed by or inspired by international jewelry companies. Lajaward also produces their own contemporary and traditional Afghan designs. 60% of Lajaward’s jewelry sales are done in the international market, primarily in North America and Europe through Turquoise Mountain channels as well as at international exhibitions. The remaining 40% of sales take place in Kabul. Lajaward is interested in expanding business by identifying additional international wholesale and retail buyers for their products. Lajaward is also interested in buying machinery (advanced gem fixing, polishing, and gold plating machinery), which will enable them to produce a more refined product in order to gain broader appeal and reach more customers. LapisGemsandJewelleryAhmad Shah Rahmani info@lapisgemsandjewellery.com

+97 1508194950 Gems and Jewelry Kabul, Afghanistan Lapis Gems and Jewelry was established in 1975 in Kabul and has opened offices in the United States (2014) and in United Arab Emirates (2016). The company operates its business by sourcing much of the gemstones from mines it jointly owns, processes the gemstones, and designs and produces hand-made Afghanistan and Middle Eastern style jewelry. The company primarily uses Afghan-origin emeralds as well as rubies, lapis lazuli and tourmaline in its jewelry. 90% of Lapis Gems and Jewelry’s products are sold internationally to customers in the United Arab Emirates, United States, India, Germany, and other European Union countries. Mr. Ahmad Shah Rahmani’s long-term experience in the business and reputation are his greatest assets, allowing him to jointly own mining leases in Afghanistan. He plans to improve his mining operation by raising funds to invest in more modern and effective mining machinery as well as improving his surveying techniques. He also wishes to purchase cutting and polishing machinery and to support the establishment of a gemstone certification laboratory in Kabul. MirzakaGems&JewelleryFazal Durrani Gems and Jewelry doranyfazel@yahoo.com, khan_etebari@hotmail.com +93 785949508 1 757 977 9384 Mirzaka Gems and Jewelry (MG&J), founded in 2014, designs and manufactures high-quality and exquisite jewelry using most of Afghanistan’s precious and semi-precious stones. They primarily use Lapis Lazuli as well as kunzite, tourmaline, aquamarine and emeralds in their jewelry. Mr. Fazal Rahman Durrani graduated from Turquoise Mountain where he received specialized training in gems and jewelry. He also attended an advanced jewelry designing course in Jaipur, India. Mirzaka Gems and Jewelry design their own jewelry and prefer to focus on producing handmade products in small batches. MG&J use a diamond-cut gem cutting machine to cut, shape, facet and polish gemstones by hand to produce jewelry with either raw or polished/faceted gemstones. Rather than mass-producing a product/design MG&J produce fewer unique designs per the specific order of customers. The company focuses on designing and serving their own niche market. As such, a loyal market for their jewelry has developed based on the company’s ability to maintain quality and develop unique customized designs. MG&J produces according to the locally popular traditional Kabuli, Turkmen, Herati and Koochi traditions as well as its own unique artistic designs. The majority of the pieces are designed by the owner and Chief Jewelry Designer, Mr. Fazal Durrani – inspired by his training at Turquoise Mountain, the contemporary arts scene as well as by the rich artisanal history of Central Asia. Mizaka sells 60% of their products domestically and approximately 40% of their products are sold internationally to Germany, USA, UK, China and India. The company plans to establish an office in the USA as well as to create an online presence as well as to develop exposure through prominent international media outlets, upgrade their production machinery (chain making machine) and to improve the skills of their craftsmen

and women. To these ends, Mirzaka seeks reliable Indian partners who appreciate MG&J designs to access and develop the India market. RubyGemsandJewelryAien Khan Miakhil +93 786992299 ruby.gems99@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Ruby Gems and Jewelry, founded in 2010, designs and manufactures high-quality and exquisite gold and silver jewelry using most of Afghanistan’s precious and semi-precious stones. Ruby Gems and Jewelry design their own jewelry and follow international designs as per order. A loyal market for their jewelry has developed based on the company’s ability to maintain quality and develop unique customized designs. Focused on domestic sales to the international community living in Kabul, the company distributes their products to wholesalers, retailers, and directly to consumers. The company also has a successful business selling in India and to Dubai through a distributor. Ruby Gems and Jewelry seeks Indian wholesalers and retail buyers for their jewelry products. Additionally, Mr. Aeen Khan Miakhil is working with other prominent Afghans in the sector to establish a domestic gemstone testing and certification body, and seeks help to do this in the form of knowledge transfer, machinery and attendant technical assistance, and invested capital. SadatBanoTradingCompanyShahla Saadat +93 787281060 Sadatbano.afg@gmail.com and sh.saadat2017@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Ms. Shahla Saadat started her business in 2017 after attending stone cutting and polishing training courses. The company is registered with the Ministry of Commerce and Industries. For the past year, this Kabul-based company has been manufacturing fine jewelry, including rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. The company has gradually improved their production and quality, which has enabled them to satisfy their current customers and obtain new ones. The company has five employees. The company is looking to expand its exports, and seeks a person that can help improve the product design as well as modernize equipment and tools. Ms. Saadat wants the jewelry to be consistently produced according to demand, fashion, and international norms and standards for export. SangLaalGemandJewelryCompanyMohammad Javad Rezabakhsh and Mr. Ali Hakimi +93 764023562 and +93 785800345 mohammadjavadrezabakhsh@gmail.com hakimiali50@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Sang Laal, established in 2017, is a team of highly qualified and credentialed gemstone professionals in various aspects of gemology. In its jewelry, Sang Laal primarily uses emeralds, rubies, tourmaline, and lapis lazuli. They also trade a small number of raw gemstones. Their management brings decades of experience in both the gemological laboratory and gem lapidary (cutting, polishing, and engraving), which is considered new to Afghanistan. Sang Laal most often creates traditional Afghan style jewelry, however, also creates their own designs and is able to emulate international designers such as Tiffany and Piaget by using modern international machinery (Facet Diagram and V5 Ultra-tech) for

cutting and polishing gemstones. The company has international standard laboratory machinery to grade and verify the quality of the gemstones, which are commonly certified by Gubelin, GIA, and IGL abroad. Sang Laal is able to meet American standards in terms of cutting both precious and semi-precious gemstones. They are also adept at achieving a better ruby and sapphire clarity through heat treatment and lead glass and, if required, can use the oiling method for emeralds. The company has stable suppliers of gemstones and metals, and is able to meet demand for its products comfortably. Ninety percent of Sang Laal’s products are sold internationally, primarily in the United States, Sweden, Germany, Pakistan, China, and India. They have created international sales channels through marketing on social media and are working to expand their market through participation in international exhibitions. Establishing an overseas office or distribution center is Sang Laal’s top priority and main goal in the near future as it seeks to establish itself as an internationally recognizable Afghan brand. The company is looking for international partners and investors to assist in the expansion of their commercial reach as well as help them better understand the international market demands. Sang Laal seeks a $1 million investment to be used for research and development, marketing, and purchasing rough gemstones for lapidary and jewelry making process. They would also like to use a portion of the funds to expand their current training program in order to help build the capacity of local gem cutters and designers. SapphireGemsandJewelryLtd.Ahmad Fawad Furmool and Sayed Ayob Sadat +93 777325698 and +93 786750666 Info.sapphirejewelry@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Sapphire Gems and Jewelry Ltd. was established in 2008. They employ 12 people (in addition to 28 craftsmen as required) at their workshop in Kabul where they engage in the cutting and polishing of gemstones as well as handmade jewelry production. Mr. Ahmad Fawad Furmool received three years of jewelry training at Turquoise Mountain. The company is closely associated with Turquoise Mountain. The jewelry is designed by Maryam Omer who specializes in the production of handmade lapis lazuli jewelry, 75% of which is sold in Germany, the United Kingdom (through a distributor), and the United States. $40,000 of jewelry was recently sold to North America through Turquoise Mountain channels. Sapphire Gems and Jewelry Ltd. also sells jewelry in Kabul to foreign clients working for embassies and foreign organizations. The company is economically successful and has a 25% profit margin and no debt. Management is optimistic and sees much growth potential in North America. Sapphire Gems and Jewelry Ltd. seeks Indian wholesalers and retailers interested in selling their unique designs in the Indian market. They are also interested in developing relationships with companies and organizations that provide training in gemstone cutting and heat treatment using modern technology as well as instruction in how to improve quality control, gold plating issues, and handmade jewelry production skills in addition to knowledge transfer concerning the setting of small gems in jewelry production. Additionally, the company is interested in purchasing modern machinery and improving their branding and marketing effort. ShagirfGemsandJewelryLtd.Nahid Hamidi +93 780333358 and +93 788177326 nahid.hamedi10@gmail.com nahid@sgj.af www.shagirfgems.com Kabul, Afghanistan

Established in 2014, Shagirf is involved in trading rough and processed precious gemstones, gem cutting and polishing, and design and manufacturing of hand-made jewelry. The company primarily deals in emeralds in addition to sapphires, rubies, and lapis lazuli. Shagirf is Afghanistan’s first gem-cutting and polishing center with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Each of its skilled craftsmen and women has more than 12 years of experience in cutting and faceting precious stones. The company cuts gemstones according to specific client requirements and assures them of the gem quality by providing legal documentation guaranteeing authenticity and quality. Shagirf maintains competitive prices for their products. The company also provides gemstone cutting and polishing services to local gem traders, and trains those who are interested free of charge to enable them to be able to process gemstones themselves. Shagrif sells internationally with 75% of emerald exports to India and neighboring countries, including Iran, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan as well as to Kuwait, the United States, and Canada. Shagirf has one branch in Kuwait and one in Jaipur, India, which primarily deals in emeralds. Shagirf seeks additional buyers and distributors for their processed gemstones and jewelry products. The company is also interested in procuring equipment to expand their jewelry production operation, open a new office, and further train and develop staff capacity. Shagirf is also seeking an investor to cooperate in establishing a reputable gems testing and certification laboratory to support Afghanistan’s gems industry. TanveerJewelryMs. Ayesha Aziz +93 786643044 Tanveerjewelry.ag@gmail.com Ayeshaaziz386@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Tanveer Jewelry is a relatively new firm in Afghanistan’s jewelry sector, having established their business in 2015. The company has grown quickly and currently employs 50 staff at their office and workshop in Kabul. The company specializes in creating a range of jewelry and lapis lazuli products for individual clients, retail outlets, and representatives of international organizations based in Kabul. Tanveer prides itself on the high quality of its products based on the careful processing techniques employed. The company regularly attends trade fairs and exhibitions, and, as a result, has developed export relationships with clients in India, Europe, and Asia. Tanveer Jewelry seeks to expand their network of retailers and wholesalers in India to sell their jewelry and ornamental products. They are also interested in identifying suppliers of modern gemstone cutting and polishing equipment that can provide training in cutting and polishing techniques. With business expansion in mind, Tanveer seeks investment in excess of $50,000 to support equipment expenses, product development, and marketing. The company currently has two shareholders, who together have invested $50,000 in the business. Net profits have steadily risen over time. TurkmenHandicrafts +93 766222616 and +93 78723330 Turkmenhandicraft54@gmail.com Turkmen Handicrafts is a gemstone production business that is licensed by Balkh Municipality. This business produces different types of jewelry, including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings. The business purchases their raw materials from different provinces in Afghanistan, including Kabul, Mazar-i-Sharif, and sometimes Badakhshan. They source their packaging materials, such as jewelry boxes, from Pakistan. Most sales occur in Afghanistan, however, the company sometimes exports to Pakistan too. Turkmen Handicrafts has attended several trade fairs in Afghanistan, including the first women power

expo 2018 in Kabul where, due to their good quality and fair pricing, they had good sales. Their mission is to cut, polish, and design Afghanistan’s most quality gemstones, and supply their clients with competitive reasonably priced fashion jewelry both inside and outside of Afghanistan. They want to expand their market share outside of Afghanistan with high quality and innovative jewelry designs using a female workforce. They are interested in identifying a partner outside of Afghanistan in a location such as India, Pakistan, Turkey, Tajikistan, or Uzbekistan. They want to produce new jewelry designs using gold with gemstones. In addition, they want to attend trade fairs in Afghanistan and internationally. ZamarudAfghanAsiaLtd.Mohammed Gul Rashid +93 787130130 and +93 700219936 Afghanemerald@gmail.com and Rashid_bazarak@yahoo.com Kabul, Afghanistan Established in 2005, Zamarud Afghan Asia Ltd., led by Mr. Mohammed Gul Rashid, specializes in trading raw, cut, and polished gemstones and semi-gemstones in the international marketplace. Mr. Mohammed Gul Rashid has distinguished himself as one of the premier suppliers of Afghanistan-origin gemstones, primarily emeralds, on the worldwide market. He has established a cooperative relationship with a Swiss company to produce contemporary style jewelry and a relationship with Ethical-stones, a partner NGO that insures the stones are mined ethically, so that there is traceability and workers’ rights are protected. Zamarud Afghan Asia Ltd. is the first company in Afghanistan to acquire a mining license, which insures a stable supply of gemstones and the ability to control quality and guarantee the source, an important capability considering the country in which the stones are sourced. Zamarud Afghan Asia Ltd. seeks to improve mining technology to introduce more pneumatic drills instead of explosives so as not to damage the gemstones. They seek funding to support improvements in the mining method and to train Afghans in cutting and polishing. Given his well established and long-term reputation in addition to his domestic and international relationships, Mr. Mohammed Gul Rashid and Zamarud Afghan Asia Ltd. are well positioned to be at the forefront in developing the potential of the Afghan gems and jewelry sector at all phases of the cycle from mining to jewelry production. 4.FreshFruits AfghanistanNationalHorticultureDevelopmentOrganizationNajibullah Enayat +93 729804101 najib_enayat@anhdo.org.af ANHDO is a Non-Governmental Organization supporting the perennial horticulture industry in Afghanistan by providing technical services, upgrading capacities, and promoting private-public coordination. They are supporting more than 55 farmers, agribusinesses, and farmer associations to:

• Improve sorting, processing, packaging, and storing systems; • Ensure product quality meets international standards; • Build capacity of horticultural stakeholders to promote good practices and standards; • Increase producer income through new and advanced technology; • Coordinate private and public stakeholders to develop the horticulture industry; • Build business linkages between producers, potential investors, and buyers;

• Support regulatory framework for the horticulture industry.

AkorkhailLtdMalikjan Ahmadzai +93 787598988 immalikjan@yahoo.com Established in 2017, Akorkhail Ltd is headquartered in Kabul with a trade office in Delhi. The company exported 20 tons of fresh fruit to India in the past year, and plans to increase its exports substantially. The company sources from a well-established network of Afghan farmers, and will continue to work with them on value addition of fresh fruit products. AminFirozLtd.Shukrullah Firoz +93 799428814 Aminfroz12@gmail.com Amin Firoz Ltd. was established in 2017 as an as an exporter of dried fruits medical plants to Afghanistan’s neighboring countries. The company is registered with the Balkh Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BCCI) and the Directorate of Industry and Commerce. They were established with a primary capital investment of 3,000,000 Afghani. The owner and founder of the company maintains strong linkage with farmers and dried fruit producers all over the country, with a focus on dry fruits from the northern region of Afghanistan. The company is committed to exporting high quality product; and creating a brand for Afghan dry fruit worldwide AminiSadriLTDAhmad Amini +93 777000999 aminico.co@gmail.com Amini Sadri Ltd is a fresh fruit exporting company with experience exporting apricots and grapes to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and India. The company has experience supplying major supermarkets in UAE and Bahrain such as Carrefour and Anham hypermarkets. Amini Sadri Ltd also manufactures packaging materials. ArianaEtimadMr. Ahmadullah +93 700901912 etemad.af@gmail.com Kandahar, Afghanistan Ariana Etimad, based in Kandahar, exports Afghan fresh fruit products to India and plans to move up the value chain. The company has plans to brand its products specifically for the Indian market. GhaniFreshFruitMahiuddin Jabarkhail +93 778101011 mahuideenjabarkhel@gmail.com Since their establishment in 2016, Ghani Fresh Fruit has exported 150 tons of fresh fruit and

20 tons of dried fruit to India. Fresh fruit products include grapes, apples, apricots, and cherries. Ghani Fresh Fruit is interested in supplying grapes under the Trial Shipment Program to the Indian market. HabibAminEkhlasLtdJalani Ahmadi +93 789000045 balouchnation@gmail.com Amin Habib LTD, AHL was established to export organic fresh and dry fruits and is seeking partners overseas for business opportunities. AHL can export large volumes of Afghan products. AHL is an importer of cooking oil, confectionery products, matches, and flour and is seeking suppliers of those products to establish partnerships. KandaFruitJalaluddin Saeed +93 700308452 export@kandafruit.af Founded in 2000, Kanda Fruit has been involved in growing and nurturing Afghan fruit for four generations. The company recently partnered with Freshacres Agri India Pvt Ltd, an Indian-Dutch joint venture to promote sustainable agricultural development in Afghanistan. Kanda exports to Europe, India, and Kazakhstan and seeks partners in India to introduce Afghan fresh fruit to its product line. SamsoorBanMr. Hedayatullah +93 787712171 hedayat7in3@gmail.com Samsor Ban exports products sourced from Afghan farmers. They provide extensive technical assistance to ensure their supply of high-quality products and promote value addition. The company now plans to begin exports to Indian and Middle East markets. TakDanaDryandFreshFruitProcessCo.Zabiullah Mohammad Ehsan +93 787151416 zabiullah_ehsan1@hotmail.com Takdana supplies dried and fresh fruit and vegetables to national and international markets, providing the highest possible standards in Afghanistan. The company employs a team of 50 professionals engaged in sorting, grading, packing, marketing, and exporting and has trade offices in India and Dubai. Takdana has well-established linkages with some of the most prestigious organizations in Afghanistan, including a monthly order of 100 tons of packed products to NATO in Afghanistan. The company has supply contracts with Supreme, Sally Port, Genesis, ANHAM, and B&S Kopcke Global. They currently export to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, India, and Pakistan. WorldFoodMr. Saifullah Sadat +93 777110777 w.fruit777@gmail.com World Food exports fresh fruit to the United Arab Emirates and India. The company works

directly with farmers to support value addition of their products. By participating in this trade event, World Food hopes to expand sales to the Mumbai market.

5.DriedFruitsandNutsAbabilNaseriTradingRustam Khan Naseri +93 780626630 ababil.naseri@gmail.com Ababil Naseri is a well-known exporter of dried fruits, which sources its product from all regions of Afghanistan. Ababil currently exports to Asian and European markets, and can supply any quantity and grading. Ababil is known for its professional relationships with clients. AbdulAliSadiqLtd.Abdul Wali +93 700767172 walidryfruit786@gmail.com Abdul Ali Sadiq Ltd was established in 2008 under the brand name of Wali Dry Fruits. They specialize in exporting large quantities of dried figs, green, black, and golden raisins, and dried apricots. They provide high quality products to customers abroad. AbdullahZemariBalkhiLtd.Nazar Mohammad Zamarai +93 700510209 Abdullah.z.balkhi@gmail.com Abdullah Zemari Balkhi Ltd. was established in 2013 for primary processing and exporting of dried fruits to neighboring countries, and expanding to Turkish and Indian markets with USAID assistance. With an initial investment of $100,000, the company maintains strong linkages with farmers and dried fruit producers all over the country, primarily from the northern provinces of Afghanistan. The company is committed to on-time delivery, fair prices, and maintaining long-term relationship with international partners. AfghanFruitsLtd.Mohammad Rafi Farhad Sikandary, +93 781202599 sikandary@afghanfruits.af Afghan Fruits Ltd. was established in 2018 and specializes in exporting dried fruits and nuts including pine nuts in shell and kernel, pistachios, walnuts, almonds, dried figs, and apricots in a variety of grades and qualities. The company also exports high quality saffron. Their competitive advantage lies in their attention to picking the best fresh, organic fruit directly from the farm, without sourcing from intermediaries. They currently export to China, Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Kazakhstan.

AfghanMadeManufacturingandExportLtd.Sayed Noman Sadat +93 782110110 sayednoman@hotmail.com Afghan Made Manufacturing & Export Ltd. processes, packages, and markets dried fruit products under the brand “Afghan Made”. Afghan Made is led by a strong, innovative management team with business experience in Afghanistan and abroad. Afghan Made exports locally produced dried fruits to overseas markets and brings a culture of transparency and high standards to ensure buyer and consumer confidence product quality and price. Afghan Made has a sales office in India. AlMansoorZamZamLtd.Ahmad shah Alokozai +93 700000788 elyaslemarltd@gmail.com Al Mansoor Zam Zam was established in 2016 and is engaged in the processing and packaging of a wide range of dried fruit and nuts. The company prides itself on the quality of its products and modern packaging, which have enabled them to export more than 1,500 tons since their establishment. They currently export to Central Asia, India, and Pakistan. AminFarshidLtd.HJI Habibullah Nawrozi +93 777888888 Amin.farshid1000@gmail.com Amin Farshid Ltd is a reputable firm with 22 years of experience in trading dried fruit and nuts. The company exports to India, China, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Europe, United States, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and other Gulf countries. AnzurAfghanTradeCompanyMohammad Ghulam Mulakhel +93 788302380 Shafiqullah Imran +93 793506719 Anzur.afghan@gmail.com Since 2017, Anzur trades in fresh and dried apricots, plums, apples, grapes, figs, raisins, pistachios and almonds. In the last year they have exported more than 50 tons of grapes, 10 tons of apricots, 40 tons of apples, and 20 tons of almonds. Anzur has the capacity to export 90 tons of almonds each season and package them in half, one, and two kilogram bags. The company has a sister company in Almaty and exports to Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan. They maintain excellent relationships with their suppliers. BenazirYaktaTradingCompanyBenazir Yakta +93 784879432 benaziryakta@gmail.com Benazir Yakta Trading Company is a female-operated business which sources dried fruit and nuts from northern and central Afghanistan for export to India, United Arab Emirates, and Kazakhstan. Products include almonds, raisins, pine nuts, figs, walnuts, and pistachios.

Boustan-e-SabzAfghanistanLtd.Lemar Quraishi +93 729880001 Export@boustan.af Boustan e Sabz exports high value agricultural products to demanding international markets. With the adoption of International Codex standards, the company will export fresh and dried fruits, such as grapes, apples, apricots, pomegranates, cherries, plums, and melons, as well as nuts to regional markets. Their newly established India branch will enable regular delivery of these high quality Afghan products to the Indian market. FaizGulabLtd.Faizullah Khan +93 707040160 faizgulab@hotmail.com Faiz Gulab Ltd was established in 2008 and exports various grades of dried apricots, raisins, almonds, dried figs, and black cumin under the ANAS and GF trademarks. The company also exports fresh fruit. Their competitive advantage lies in their attention to picking the best fresh and organic fruit directly from the farms with no middlemen involved. They have experience exporting to India, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. FardinFirdawsGhafooryLtd.Mohammad Arif Ghafoory +93 780402077 Arif_ghafoory@hotmail.com Fardin Ferdows Ghafoory was established in 2014 and strives to export international quality products worldwide. The company’s particular strength lies in its ability to source products directly from farmer, and process and pack their products themselves; complete control of the value chain. FazalRahmanNazarYarLtd.Shams Ulrahman Auobi +93 766802702 shams@silkways.com Fazal Rahman Nazar Yar Ltd. is a dried and fresh fruit supplier currently exporting to India. The company was established by an Afghan owner of the India-based company ‘Silkways’ which mainly markets Afghan products in India. Fazal Rahman and Silkways are collectively working on exports to the Indian market. Fazal Rahman deals in a variety of dried and fresh fruit and has good coverage in India sourced from different regions in Afghanistan. The company can source any kind of dried and fresh fruit available in Afghanistan. GhulamiBrothersCompanyMohsen Gholami +93 790961111 info@gholami-group.af Ghulami Brothers was founded in 2004 and is primarily engaged in raisin trading, but also imports and exports other agricultural products. Through its operations, the company has made a substantial contribution to the growth and quality of crops in the country and in the enabling environment for exports, especially in the raisin sector. Ghulami Brothers is

committed to improving agricultural production, increasing exports, and providing employment opportunities for both men and women in Afghanistan, especially in Herat. HaiderRafatLtd.Ahmad Shekeb Refat +93 777211006 shekib.refatt@gmail.com Haider Rafat Ltd. is an ISO 22000 certified company with 20 years of experience in processing, packing, and exporting fruit and medicinal plants to India, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Australia, United States, and others. Haider Rafat sources from across Afghanistan through a vast network of agents and contracted farmers. The company can provide any quality and quantity of dried fruit available in Afghanistan. Haider Rafat is registered with the Food and Drug Administration and has offices in India and Kazakhstan. HashimHussainZadaLtd.Mr. Ahmad Jawid Haqjo +93 700508600 Mb.dryfruits@gmail.com Established in 1992, Mohammad Hashim Hussain Zada Ltd. is one of the leading herb, spice, and dried fruit processing suppliers in Afghanistan. They offer ready-to-consume fruit and all-natural dried fruits and vegetables rich in color, taste, and nutrition. Their products have no sulfites, trans fats, artificial colors, or preservatives. They deliver high quality herbs, spices, and dried fruit to a variety of national and international clients sourced from the best raw materials directly from 1,300 growers loose in bulk, rather than packed in bags. The company works with the MZR-Balkh Dry Fruits Processors & Social Association to ensure the quality and safety of their products. The company focuses on quality products at every point in the value chain from harvest to end user through their quality control procedures. Their extensive experience in herbs, spices, and dried fruit, use of a market information system, and efficient production systems allow them to provide the most competitive prices to their clients around the world. HastiTradingCompanyFouzia Hariri +93 796345132 fouzia2005@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Hasti Trading Ltd is a female-operated, Kabul-based company that exports high-quality dried fruit and nuts to India and the United Arab Emirates. The company has participated in a number of international exhibitions such as Gulfood and IITF. HeavenFoodsLtd.Bilal +93 707301557 heavenfoodsltd@hotmail.com Heaven Foods Ltd was established in 2014 and specializes in exporting dried fruits including apricots, almonds, raisins, and figs. They source directly from farms, without middlemen. HighConfidenceSidiqullah Popalzai

+93 777141317 siddiqullah.popalzai@gmail.com High Confidence General Trading exports fresh and dried fruits to India, the United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan. The brand is known in the Indian markets for their high quality dried fruits. InsafFahimLtd.Mohammad Wazir Razi Kabuli +93 700281475 wazir.razi@yahoo.com Insaf Fahim Ltd was established in 2003 and processes and exports dried fruit and licorice. Major export destinations include Turkey, India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and China. The company has participated in several exhibitions in India and is attending this event to expand their exports to India. KamranShafiAmanullah Kamran +93 785451416 amanullahkamran2000@gmail.com Kamran Shafi Ltd started its dried fruit business in 2003. The company trades in mulberries, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, raisins, and figs. With an eye on quality, the company provides its customers with products of consistently high standards to meet international market requirements. KantivaTradingandLogisticCompanyFaizurahman Sahibzada +93 729114848 m.abasin@gmail.com Kantiva Trading and Logistics Ltd. provides 100% organic dried fruit to India, the United Arab Emirates, and Kazakhstan. The company has trade offices in India and Turkey. They source dried fruit and nuts from all over Afghanistan and have a well-established supply chain for raw materials. Kantiva also exports fresh fruits and sells to high-end retail markets within Afghanistan. KingKhanBilal Ahmad +93 707675658 kingkhanltd@hotmail.com King Khan Ltd was established in 2011 and specializes in exporting dried fruits. Their niche products include the high quality figs, apricots, almonds, and raisins. MiladJehoonLtd.Khaaista Khan Jawad +93 794777916 miladjehoonsadat@hotmail.com Melad Jehoon Sadat Ltd has been exporting dried fruit and nuts for the past three years. The company has exported more than 2,000 metric tons of dried fruit to Australia, the United

States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, India, Iraq, Iran, and Pakistan. MilkyWayAbdullah Sawiz +93 775577957 sawiz1@gmail.com Milky Way was established in 2009 to trade and export dried fruit, including almonds, pistachios, walnuts, and raisins to international markets. NejatTradingLtd.Khadija Nejat +91 9582061572 Kabul, Afghanistan and Delhi, India This female-owned business has locations in both Kabul and Delhi for trade in dried fruit. Nejat Trading has participated in several trade shows and wishes to expand its export activities in India. RumiTrading,LLCNisar Ahmad +93 784516129 info@rumillc.com Rumi Trading LLC is a newly established company that exports Afghan fresh and dried fruits and saffron to the Middle East and South Asia. SamaAziziTradingCo.Ltd.Mohammad Jan Azizi +93 782832492 sama.azizi.trading@gmail.com Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan Sama Azizi Trading Company was recently established in Mazar-i-Sharif. Based on extensive market research, the company aims to export its high-quality and well-sorted Afghan licorice roots and dried fruit, including raisins and figs. The company exports 26 tons of licorice roots to India each month and seeks international partnerships as they expand. SayedBrothersLtd.Fazal Ahmad +93 703737389 sayedbrothers1988@gmail.com Sayed Brothers Ltd was established 2006 to export dried fruits from throughout Afghanistan to India. They export high-quality apricots, raisins, and figs. They source directly from farmers without middlemen. SetaraDryFruits&NutsProcessingZarin Sarwary +93 700073042 zarin.sarway@setara.af

This female-owned business works directly with Afghan farmers, collecting almonds and dried fruits for export. They have a packing house in Kabul and are in the process of obtaining ISO certification to begin exporting to the European Union. ShabanaTradingCompanyShabana Azimi +93 786868651 shabana.trading@gmail.com Shabana Trading was established in 2017 and will begin exporting to Tajikistan and India this year. ShamimaAsekzaiCompanyShamima Asekzai +93 783604538 Shamima.asekzai@gmail.com Shamima Asekzai was established in 2017 and trades a wide range of dried fruits and nuts. The company is interested in exporting their products to India. TAKDriedFruitCompanyMohammad Shafiq Payam +93 797100100 info@tak.af TAK Dried Fruit Company (TAK) was established in 2013 to process and export dried fruits and nuts to international standards. The company invested in cutting-edge equipment from Turkey and set up a modern 12,000m2 factory in Mazar-i-Sharif. TAK is in the process of obtaining ISO 22000 certification. TamadonAgricultureSeedsandServicesCompanyMohammad Shafiq Sikandary +93 729006669 Tamadon.assc@gmail.com Tamadon Agriculture Seeds and Services Company (TASSC) was established in 2012 and has exported a total of 21 tons of fresh and dried fruit, including apricots, raisins, and figs. The company has the capacity to export 31 tons of dried apricots, almonds, and walnuts each season in half and one kg bags. They export to India, Pakistan, and Kazakhstan. TobaBasitLtd.Mohammad Farhad Ibrahimzada +93 788963537 toba.baset@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Toba Basit is based in Kabul and has a trade office in Delhi, India. The company has been trading in the dried fruit sector for many years and anticipates exporting greater volumes of high quality products to the Indian market. The company has knowledge of Indian consumer preferences through its current operations in India.

ZemarayRasolyLtd.Mr. Jawid Rasuly +93 777755555 rasoly786@gmail.com Zemaray Rasoly Ltd brings 35 years of experience in dried fruits, nuts, and medicinal plants. They export to India, China, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Europe, the United States, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf countries. ZibaFoods,LLCMr. Ahmad Qais Jaweed +93 778831243 jaweed@zibafoods.com www.zibafoods.com Since 2016, Ziba Foods has exported 120 tons of dried fruit and nuts. The company has the capacity to export 500 tons of dried fruit in-season. Ziba’s uses packaging designed in the United States, and filling, nitrogen flushing, and sealing is undertaken in Afghanistan. Products include almonds, dried apricots, pistachios, apricot kernels, raisins, figs, and mulberries. ZiyaratjahCompanyHaji Abdul Wahid +93 798132132 Zeyaratjah@gmail.com Zeyaratjah Ltd was established in 1987 in Herat, Afghanistan. The company has been engaged in the trade of various dried fruit and nuts (including raisins, mulberries, figs, apricots, almonds, pistachio and walnuts) for more than 30 years, and has exported more than 2,000 tons in the past three years alone. ZwaakTradingCompanyMr. Abdiul Haleem Barakzai +93 795995777 A.halim@zwaaktc.com Zwaak Trading Company was established in 2017 to trade dried fruits. The company aims to expand tits dried fruit exports to international markets and plans to export a minimum of 40 tons of dried fruit every three months. 6.SaffronandSpices AfghanRedGoldCommercialCompany(TalaySorkhAfghanLimited)Abdul Shakoor Ehrrari +93 700414514 sh_ehrarri@yahoo.com Afghan Red Gold Commercial Company (ARGCC) was established in 2015. It has the commitment and expertise to promote and improve the market for Afghan Saffron in Afghanistan and around the world. ARGCC aims to support saffron cultivators (farmers) in producing, processing, sorting, and packing in accordance with international standards as well as provide all Afghan provinces with high quality saffron. Besides supporting,

encouraging, and motivating saffron cultivators to produce better quality saffron, ARGCC also seeks higher value international markets. The company exports to India, Europe, and the United States, and aims to expand its international exports. AfghanistanRedGoldSaffronQudratullah Rahmati +93 799666650 qrahmati@saffron.af Herat, Afghanistan Afghanistan Red Gold Saffron was founded in 2006 and exports three tons of saffron annually. Between 2012 and 2016, the company was acknowledged by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries as the country’s leading saffron exporter. The company verifies the quality of its saffron both at its own Herat laboratory and at laboratories in Germany and Spain to comply with European standards. The company’s large purchasing capacity enables it to deliver quality saffron at competitive prices. They are currently exporting to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, the United States, Australia, and India. AkbarIbrahimZadaCompanyAhmad Zubair Arghandiwal +93 799301511 akbaribrahimzadaltd@gmail.com The company was established in 2009 as an exporter of asafoetida (hing) to India. The company has over 50 Indian customers and 100 Afghan Employees. AryaSaffronCompanyArash Behrad +93 799604530 a.behrad@aryasaffron.com Herat, Afghanistan Arya Saffron is based in Herat and currently exports saffron to various countries, including the European Union. The company, which works closely with saffron growers, seeks to increase its exports to India. FaiziLtd.+93 798994516 Info@faizi-group.com Herat, Afghanistan Founded in 2008 in Herat, Faizi processes, packages, and exports saffron to neighboring countries, including India, as well as Europe and the United Arab Emirates. Their export strategy to access international markets includes standardizing their packaging and labeling for export markets; opening distribution channels by opening new agencies in the United Arab Emirates, India, and Europe; and obtaining investment to expand their cultivation area and improve the quality of their saffron production. GhoryanSaffronCompanyJamshid Bik +93 790101016

ghoryansaffron@gmail.com Established in 2012, Ghoryan Saffron Company has 10 permanent staff and employs approximately 4,500 Afghan men and women seasonally on their own 30 jerib saffron farm. Since its founding, the company has gained extensive experience in saffron cultivation and processing as well as international and domestic sales and import/export. GowharNabSaffronCompanyMohammad Nader Maliki +93 797376770 maliki_2008@gmail.com Established in 2014, Gowhar Nab processes and sells saffron stigma and corm to domestic and international markets, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Germany, and Canada. The company has branches in Herat, Kabul, Paktia, and Badghis provinces. KaihanSaffronMahpari Fariwar +93 791720720 Info.Kaihansaffron@gmail.com kaihnsaffron@yahoo.com Kabul, Afghanistan Kaihan Saffron Company was established in 2012 for production, processing, and export of saffron. With it’s own farms, Kaihan Saffron Company produces more than 20 kilograms of saffron each year from its own farms. The company employs three full-time employees and more than 50 people seasonally. The company is looking to establish links in international markets to be able to expand its exports of quality, processed saffron to India and other countries. In addition, the company seeks to identify and understand international market demand for saffron. They seek new technologies from the international market and assistance in bringing the technology to Afghanistan. They also seek to understand packaging and branding needs of the Indian market and how the company can market more effectively in India. KhorshidSaffronCompanyAbdul Razaq Mohammadi +93 799164129 khorsheed_saffron@yahoo.com Khorshid Saffron was established in 2008 and is one of Afghanistan's leading saffron exporters. The company focuses on continued self-improvement through capacity building, acquiring new technology, and earning quality certifications. This year, the company plans to expand its export crops to include dried fruits. Khorshid Saffron has experience in domestic and international markets, and has exported more than 200 kilograms of saffron to Australia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, the Netherlands, and India. KingSaffronLtd.Nawid Mohsini +93 786616402 King.saffron@yahoo.com King Saffron, established in 2015, is an experienced trader in saffron, exporting more than

500 kilograms in 2017. They have exported to the United States, Europe, China, India, and Pakistan. The company has the capacity to export 600 kilograms per year. The company has strong ties with major European distributors and seeks a market for its product in India. LifeStarCompanyMohammad Yousuf Momand, +79 9870429 livestar_ltd@hotmail.com Life Star Company is an exporter and transporter of hing to India. MahtabSaffronProcessandProductionLtd.CompanySaid Khosrow Tajdar +93 796979899 mahtab.saffron@gmail.com Kabul and Herat, Afghanistan and Germany Mahtab Saffron Process and Production was established in 2008. Based in Herat, the company also has offices in Kabul and Germany. Mahtab Saffron takes a special interest in promoting female farmers and employs more than 180 women on their saffron farms. The company obtains all of its saffron from Afghan farms, which consist of more than 120 jerib of land (240,000 m2). Since 2008, Mahtab Saffron has gained extensive experience in saffron cultivation, processing, and exporting to international markets. The company is committed to continuing to improve the quality of Afghanistan saffron and introducing it to international markets. MustafaSultanzadaCompanySayed Sohail, Mustafa Sultanzada +79 363 0000 sohail.samim@gmail.com Mustafa Sultanzada Company, established in 2006, exports asafoetida (Hing) internationally and is one the biggest Hing exporters in Afghanistan. The company received the “Best Medical Plant Exporter” award from the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries. NawrasSaffron+93 78647115 nawrassaffron@gmail.com Established in 2014, Nawras Saffron produces top quality saffron for domestic and international markets. The company cultivates saffron on 76,000 square meters of land in Faryab, Saripul, Balkh, and Samangan provinces, which, after processing, the company sells through retail and in bulk. Customers of the company are Afghan and foreign traders, walk-in customers, and supermarkets. Nawras Saffron provides 100% pure saffron in modern packaging in a variety of sizes with delivery services at reasonable prices. NewLandstarWorldwideLtd.Omid Rastin +93 700294119 and +93 786262702 info.landstar3@gmail.com This trade and agribusiness was founded in 2017 to export saffron and honey to

international markets. They currently have 11 employees. Its sister company, founded by Ms. Nilofar Qaderi to provide logistics services to national and international organizations. The company is registered with the the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA), Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and works with various donor organizations supplying food, machinery, and clothing. The company is looking to expand its exports of processed saffron and honey and seeks to identify foreign markets for their products. In addition, the company wants to understand the international market demands of saffron and honey and what technology can be used to access international markets for honey and saffron. RoshanSaffronCo.Said Ahmad Nasir Sadat +93 781184534 info@roshansaffron.com Roshan Saffron was established in 2011 and has significant experience in growing and trading Afghan-sourced saffron. Roshan Saffron’s expert-led team finds the best solutions for production, processing, and trading of Afghan saffron in national and international markets. Roshan Saffron complies with international standards and is certified to export the highest quality saffron from Afghanistan. In addition, Roshan Saffron is equipped with a laboratory to test saffron quality and moisture. The company maintains an ISO 3632-1:2011 certificate and is active in European and US markets. SharifAttaiZadaCompanyNader Sharif +76 696 6666 attai.sharif@gmail.com Sharif Attai Zada company, established in 2015, is a manufacturer and exporter of multiple types of raw asafoetida (hing). They are responsible for 50 percent of all asafoetida exports from Afghanistan to international markets. WalidRashidLtd. Zaid Rasuly +93 700265555 zaid_rasuly@yahoo.com Established in 2012, Walid Rashid exports licorice primarily to the Indian market. The company exports one container of licorice every month and has repeat orders from Indian buyers. The company aims to increase its exports to India substantially. 7.Juices AfghanistanRedPomegranateMahmoud Popal +93 706705830 and +93 794277355 Afghanredpomegranate@gmail.com Afghan Red Pomegranate is a worldwide distributor of all types of not-from-concentrate (NFC) fruit juices, concentrates, and fresh fruit to the food and beverage processing industry. A Pure juice company, they specialize in processing the finest fruit in the region, such as Kandhari pomegranates, grapes, and apples, to produce premium quality NFC juices. The

company philosophy is to combine high quality product offerings with excellent customer service, tailored to each of their unique customers. They are committed to delivering premium quality service and products to customers. They export their products to the United Kingdom, United States, and Middle East. HabibGulzarInternational,LLCBaryalai Saleh +93 788700063 baryalai.saleh@habibgulzar.com Founded in Afghanistan in 1940, Habib Gulzar International, LLC is an international trading company that built, owns, and operates Afghanistan’s only Coca-Cola bottling plant as well as processes other non-alcoholic beverages including juices, milk, and dairy products. Habib Gulzar is in the process of building a milk and dairy industry value chain that aims to serve a $100 million market that is currently imported. Much of the facility is operational and the present desire is to substitute locally processed milk for imported milk. Habib Gulzar also operates a chain of Toyota service and sales shops, and is the exclusive distributor for Philip Morris International, Kraft Foods International, and Johnson & Johnson products in Afghanistan. OmaidBaharFruitProcessingLtd.Faridullah Mustafa +93 786002007 mustafa@omaidbahar.com Omaid Bahar Fruit Processing Facility is a state-of-the-art facility that manufactures juice, concentrate, and milk using technology imported from Italy and Sweden. Employing top international standards for hygiene and safety, Omaid Bahar exports concentrate of pomegranate, apricot, musk melon, and other products to the United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and other countries. 8.Mining AfghanMorvaridStoneMiningCompany(AMSMC)Bashir Ahmad Asem Rahimi +93 40330192 and +93 728000030 enquiry@afghanmorvarid.com Increased global demand for quality marble led to the founding of Afghan Morvarid Stone Mining Company (AMSMC), a product of Afghan vision, in 2006. As the largest marble producer in Afghanistan, AMSMC has pioneered the way for a dynamic Afghan mining industry. With over $40 million invested in creating a state-of-the-art marble company in Herat and their monthly extraction increasing to 15,000 tons, AMSMC is more capable than ever to compete globally in high-quality marble markets. Comparable to the famous Carrera marble of Italy, the desire for Afghan marble is evident in the customer base. AMSMC has exported its products to Italy, India, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, China, Turkmenistan, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, and Russia. AMSMC welcomes new growth opportunities through international partnership ventures and advisement projects. AmaniaMiningCompanyQaswar Wakili Popalzai +93 791311311

q.wakili@gmail.com www.amania-mining.com Kandahar, Afghanistan Amania Mining Company has been awarded a 10-year Fluorite mine project located in the Nish District of Kandahar Province by the Afghanistan Ministry of Mines & Petroleum (MoMP). Amania is seeking partnerships with technical experts and interested buyers. BakhtarAfghanMarbleRahmatullah Rahmat +93 78692300 and +93 777333689 eng_rahmat@hotmail.co.uk Jalalabad and Kabul, Afghanistan Bakhtar Afghan Marble was established in 2006 and works both in the extraction and processing of marble and granite. The company employs 45 personnel at their extraction site in Jalalabad and branch office in Kabul. They also have a quarry in Wardak province. The company extracts 500-1,000 tons and processes 2,000-3,000 m2 of marble monthly. Most of the company's products are sold domestically, although they occasionally export to Kuwait and other countries. They use modern processing equipment to deliver high-quality products for on-time delivery. The company director worked for more than 20 years as the director of a construction company in Kuwait, frequently using marble in construction projects. Bakhtar Afghan Marble has a loyal client base, and seeks new wholesale buyers and construction firms for their marble products as well as suppliers of vertical saws and polishing machines. Bakhtar Afghan Marble is also interested in identifying investors to expand the business. The company currently has three investors, a turnover of $250,000, a gross profit margin of 15%, and a net profit margin of 9%. CoreDrillers,IncAbidullah Arabzai +93 786454047 ho@coredrillers.net Nangahar, Afghanistan Core Drillers is the leading legal and professional manufacturer and supplier of high quality Shawkanai (talc) from Khogyani, Sherzad, and Achin, Afghanistan. By having a professional team, adopting a modern state-of-art optical sorting technology, and having access to one of the world’s largest high-quality talc resources in the country, they ensure a sustainable supply of uniform quality Shawkanai, in both color and chemical composition, that fully satisfies the industry requirements of their clients. Core Drillers, Inc is an ISO TC 82 certified mining and exploration company registered with the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA), Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Core Drillers is a subsidiary of Investone Corps, Inc., which is a group of 15 diverse companies with huge portfolios engaged in mining, agro-products, microfinance, transportation, printing, construction, multimedia, and pharmaceutical. Core Drillers has brought brand new crushing and grinding machinery with a state-of-the-art optical color sorter from reputed brands. The machinery is constructed and installed in an area approximately 12000 m2 at Sheikh Mesri Industrial Park, Nangarhar province. The annually designed production capacity of the plant is 100,000 metric tons of segregated crushed talc sized from 1cm to 5cm and 30,000 metric tons of powdered talc in sizes 1200, 1800, and 2500 mesh. EzatullahSahilMarbleProductionCompany

Haji Ruhullah Abid +93 700600095 sahilmarble1@gmail.com Nangarhar, Afghanistan Ezatullah Sahil Marble Production Company has been extracting and processing marble from their base in Nangarhar province for more than 10 years. With a production of more than 1,800 tons per year, the company has successfully served domestic consumer, retail, and wholesale demand, as well as exported their blocks, slabs, and tiles to Pakistan, Italy, Poland, and China. With a current capacity to process of up to 3,000 tons per year using modern gang saws, vertical saws, and wire cutters, the company seeks a $300,000 investment to increase production, improve the quality of its products, and expand exports. The two company investors have invested $700,000 in the business to date, have tripled their turnover in the past five years to reach the current $300,000, and have a gross profit margin of 20% and net profit margin of 10%. Sales are forecasted to reach $400,000 in 2017 and $450,000 in 2018. The company seeks an active partner with experience in the marble and stone sector who can provide technical guidance and training to their 40 staff as well as market knowledge to start exports to India. GhawsiBrothersMarbleCompanyHaji Touryalai +93 799011836 Ghowsi.t@gmail.com and Tamim.ranjbar l@gmail.com Herat, Afghanistan Ghawsi Brothers Marble Company is one of Herat's largest and most prominent companies. Established in 2002, the company processes quality white marble from Chest Sharif. They sell domestically through their offices in Kabul, Balkh, Herat, and Kandahar provinces and export to Central Asia. The company seeks Indian wholesalers, construction firms, and retailers for their marble products as well as and suppliers of marble processing equipment. KarimzaiGroupMohammad Rahim Karimzai +93780001617 aminmineral@gmail.com Incorporated in 2004, Amin Karimzai Ltd. extracts talc and marble, exported mostly in un-processed and raw forms to international markets. They have the capacity to extract 80,000-150,000 tons using modern techniques and machinery. The Group’s sister business, Amin Karimzai Talc & Marble, supports the processing of talc and marble. Karimzai Talc mines, in the Sherzad district of Nangarhar, employs a team of 200 engineers, project managers, mining experts and extraction laborers. Amin Karimzai Ltd. uses advanced machinery both at their factory in Sheikh Misri industrial park and in the field to operate effectively. Amin Karimzai uses international export standards for extraction and processing of Talc and Marble and has a processing capacity of 300,000-400,000 tons per annum. The company is equipped with modern equipment including Ultra-Fine Mill that has the capacity of production up to 3,000 mesh for the paint industry, which requires the finest processed talc to produce fine powder and super fine powder. It is applicable to non-flammable and non-explosive materials with hardness less than 6, such as talc. KhadamatMineExtractionGroupAbdul Wali Sharafzai +93 786892007

khadmatmine@gmail.com and sana_stone@yahoo.com Kabul, Afghanistan Established in 2006, Khadamat Mine Extraction Group extracts and processes marble and onyx, and produces finished decorative items for use in the construction sector. The company employs 30 workers at their main office in Kabul and sales offices in Parwan and Helmand provinces. They export their products to Italy, France, India, and Pakistan. Khadamat has the capacity to extract 50 tons of stone and process 200m2 of tiles and slabs daily. The company's strengths lie in the quality of the marble they extract and process, the quality of their finished goods, the professionalism of their staff, and the central locations of their sales offices. Khadamat has participated in numerous international fairs and exhibitions, however does not currently export their products to India. Khadamat Mine Extraction Group seeks wholesale buyers and distributors for their marble and onyx blocks, tiles, and decorative pieces in addition to suppliers of extraction and stone processing equipment. They are also interested in attracting investment in their extraction and processing activities, bringing modern technology to their operation to further improve the skills of their workforce and increase sales. The company has assets valued at $500,000, an annual turnover of $350,000, and a net profit of 18-20%. With investment, forecasted turnover for 2018 would increase to $500,000. KhoushakBrothersCo.LtdEng. Bashir Ahmad Andisha +93 700284538 khoushak.company@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Khoushak Brothers Co. Ltd was established in 1986 in Kabul. Since 2005, Khoushak Brothers has been exploring, drilling, mapping and extracting the Sabzak Coal Mine contract in Herat Province through a contract with the Afghanistan Ministry of Mines & Petroleum (MoMP). The company employs expert staff in mining, geology, extraction, marking, drilling, and other essential mining fields. In addition, Khoushak Brothers operates using mining equipment and machinery it owns, including wagon rails, loaders, excavators, bulldozers, tankers, 50 KW power generators, and an American drill for deep drillings. Their equipment is valued at $3.7 million. Khoushak Brothers has invested more than $7 million in Sabzak Mine, and has been recognized by MoMP for its excellence in safety, environmental compliance, and its technical and professional standards. Since it began exploration, extraction, and reserve re-evaluation activities at the Sabzak Coal Mine, Khoushak Brothers has drilled 13 exploration wells, at a depth of 1,114 meters. As a result, it has estimated coal reserves of more than 11.3 million tons. Khoushak Brothers seeks partners for four primary projects: (1) to develop and build a clean coal production factory; (2) to introduce modern extractive machinery into Afghanistan; (3) to construct a coal-fired power plant; and (4) to export coal mined in Afghanistan to international markets. MMRMining/ARBFaiz Mohammad Khairi +93 775636667 engfaizkhiri@gmail.com MMR is registered with the Afghanistan government and has around 50 employees. The company has a 10-year chromite mining exploration and exploitation contract with MoMP, of which four years have already passed. The contracted chromite mine is located in Kabul province, which has an estimated 36 million tons of chromite in reserves (equivalent to $9 billion in financial worth). Under the current contract, MMR has completed the initial

feasibility and other assessments as part of the mineral exploration component of the contract. MMR is currently looking for partner companies that can help with exploitation phase of the contract. MohebiBuildingMaterialProductionCompanyAbdul Qadir Mohebi +93 0700219514 mohebi.qadir@gmail.com Mohebi Building Material Production Company (MBMPC) is a well-established, family-run marble and travertine processing company. Returning to Afghanistan after a 10-year hiatus overseas, the owners rebuilt the company with $1 million investment. Supported by a staff of 24, MBMPC currently processes 90rn2 of marble daily. MBMPC supplies marble to government contractors, non-governmental organizations, construction companies, hotels, and wholesale markets within Afghanistan. MBMPC seeks wholesale buyers for their highest quality marble and travertine products. They also seek a $130,000 investment to procure a marble polishing machine, enabling them to improve upon the quality of their finished goods. NabiAfghanMineralExtraction&ProcessingCompanyNabi Rahman +93 785272408 namepc6@gmail.com Nabi Afghan was established in 2013 and is a member of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Afghanistan and the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency. Nabi Afghan has 12.000 square meters land in Sheikh Misree Industrial Park Nangarhar for talc processing. The company extracts talc from the mines of Nangarhar province and is processing in Nabi Afghan factory. Nabi Afghan’s plant includes machinery, vehicles, and equipment used in talc extraction from mines and is looking to expand their business. NaturalStoneCompanyAbdul Latif Stanekazi +93 766477434 info@naturalstone.af latif@macegroup.com Natural Stone Processing Company was established in 2014 and plans to be one of Afghanistan's leading stone processing companies. They specialize in the processing of marble, granite, travertine, and onyx, meeting international standards. The company is in the process of establishing ISO-accredited slab and tile factories, both equipped with advanced Italian machinery with a combined anticipated annual production capacity of 1,000,000 m2. Natural Stone Processing Company provides unmatched quality to its customers while maintaining high standards in production as well as customer service. With its already well-established sister company that has been in operation since 2004, Maruf Sharif Construction Company (MACEC)’s, primary markets are anticipated to be Afghanistan and the Middle East. MACEC is an engineering firm providing turnkey solutions, including engineering design and construction, project management consultancy, maintenance and manufacturing with annual turnover of more than $4 million, a staff of 3,000 with clients such as the United Nations and United States Department of Defense. Natural Stone Processing Company seeks wholesale and retail buyers and construction firms in India for sales of marble, granite, travertine and onyx slabs and tiles, as well as suppliers of advanced processing technologies for planned processing expansion. The company is interested in receiving training and systems for their marketing and operations departments.

NiceHelmandMiningGroupAsmatullah Abdullah +93 0700900512 asmat.rehmat@yahoo.com yaqub.asmat@yahoo.com Nice Helmand Mining Group was established in 2005 and is involved in marble and onyx extraction at their facility in Helmand Province. The company has offices in Kabul, Helmand, and the United Arab Emirates. Current output is 20-30 tons per day, although capacity is significantly higher. In addition to selling their products domestically, Nice Helmand is also Afghanistan's largest exporter of stone to China, India, Pakistan, Europe, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia. Their onyx is of particularly high quality and in high demand by overseas buyers. The company has seen an increase in demand for their products, resulting in increased extraction, processing and exports in recent years. Nice Helmand Group seeks additional wholesale buyers of their products in India, particularly for onyx. Based on their significant export market share and export growth; the company is also interested in forming a joint venture to further expand onyx production, processing, and sales. The company has assets of approximately $5 million. SAFIConstruction&MinesLtd.Abdul Bari Wardak +93 775458555 and +93 744644522 E-mail: safigraan@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan SAFI Construction & Mines Ltd. was established in early 2007 and is registered with AISA (Afghanistan Investment Support Agency), Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Theri management team brings national and international experience supplemented by highly qualified national and international staff. SGCCM LTD. offers a complete range of general construction and mine exploration services for public and private sector projects. Based in Kabul, SGCCM can provide construction/mine exploration services in all provinces of Afghanistan. SGCCM Ltd.’s business practices complement the current and future needs of our clients by maintaining close regular contacts with its clients. This practice has contributed to their successes as consulting engineers and ensures that the most suitable technology for the physical, social, economic, and climatic environment in which they operate. This ensures cost effectiveness, quality, and timely completion of their programs. StandardTalcExtraction&ProcessingCompanyMia Gul +93 786208575 Standardtalc@gmail.com Established in 2009, Standard Talc Extraction & Processing Company his a member of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Afghanistan. The company has 10,000 sqm land in Sheikh Misree Industrial Park Nangarhar and has constructed a factory for processing. They produce the brands Finntalc, Plustalc, Microtalc, and MONDANA. These four product lines comprise highly specialized, valuable grades for paper, paints and coatings, plastics, cordierite ceramics, consumables, personal care and pharmaceutical products. They bring comprehensive technical know-how, and customers can count on their expertise in all areas of mining, purification, processing, logistics, and application. YaserMalistanStoneProcessing

Ghulam Ali Yaser +93 787102036 yaser.malistan 178@gmail.com Yaser Malistan Construction and Decorative Marble and Teravartan Stone Company was established 2014 and has a production capacity of 40 tons of stone per day. They are registered with the investment support office and can produce high quality stones very quickly. With an owner who has over 10 years of experience in the stone industry, the company is one of the leading stone producers in Afghanistan. They deliver high quality products to their customers by monitoring all stages of production. 9.ConstructionandInfrastructure BerangMotorcycleManufactureandAssemblingCompanyFarhat Salam +93 798989814 or +93 711989814 Farhadsalam69@gmail.com Berangltd@gmail.com Berang Motorcycle Manufacture and Assembling Company’s approach to public relations is to create, modify, enhance, and protect the business environment of company clients through creating informed opinions in key audiences based on the creative presentation of truthful information. This company was established in 2010, and is a proud member the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Berang Motorcycle is one of the most active companies in the field of manufacturing, assembling, montaging, and packing motorcycles in Afghanistan. When an international company evaluated and audited their activities and products, they said that the Berang Motorcycle has the highest quality in Afghanistan. They import all permitted goods in accordance with the laws of Afghanistan. Due to their high-quality management and finance infrastructure, Berang Motorcycle Manufacture and Assembling Company has solid relationships with international companies. They always deliver the products on time to their buyers, which resulted in The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries’ certifying that Berang Motorcycle Manufacture and Assembling is one of the best in Herat Industrial Park. KamAirRamin Youresh +93 793800002 r.youresh@kamgroup.org Kabul, Afghanistan Kam Air is Afghanistan’s most reliable and growing airline founded in 2003. Our Main Hub is located in Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA). Kam Air’s main line of business is the carriage of passengers on regularly scheduled flights throughout Afghanistan and internationally to Dubai, New Delhi, Istanbul, Ankara, Jeddah, Almaty, Tashkent, Dushanbe, Mashad, and Teheran. Kam Air operates a fleet of modern and reliable aircrafts, including McDonnell-Douglas MD83 and MD87, Boeing B767-200, Airbus 340, B737-300, B737-500, and SAAB 340B aircrafts. Kam Air additionally provides reliable airplane and helicopter services for charter needs to the Afghan and international private and public sectors requiring ad-hoc or long-term air services from HKIA. MarufSharifConstructionCompany(MACEC)Asif Stanekzai +93 788103857

asif@macecgroup.com Maruf Sharif Construction Company, operating as MACEC, was established in 2004 to address the growing construction and engineering needs throughout Afghanistan. Started as an engineering firm, MACEC quickly expanded its services to provide turn-key solutions for its customers. Today, MACEC provides full design-build services for vertical and horizontal construction projects ranging in value from $1 million to over $50 million. MACEC’s turn-key services include Design and Engineering, Master Planning, Survey and Mapping, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing (MEP), Value Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Services, Design and Build, Engineering Consultancy, and Manufacturing. MACEC would like to develop an advanced and competitive construction business to be a leader in the industry and be capable of handling multimillion-dollar projects with complex natures. MACEC invites international construction companies for partnership as joint venture or to open branches in Afghanistan in partnership with MACEC. MaisamSteelMill(MSM)Shafiq Ahmad Khwaja +93 799659450 s.ahmadkhwaja@gmail.com www.maisamsteel.com Established in 2009, Maisam Steel Mill (MSM) is the first steel manufacturing company in Afghanistan. They started production in 2010 as the pioneer in steel manufacturing in Afghanistan. MSM’s current production capacity 336 metric tons per day (24-hours) of steel Rebar, T-bar, Angles, and U-bar. In the near future, MSM plans to introduce I beam to the market. There are many unexploited mines in Afghanistan, so MSM is strategically placed to exploit and manufacture iron from scraps and from mineral deposits. The company’s mission is to build long-term relationships with their customers and clients, and provide excellent customer service by incorporating innovation and advanced technologies into their business practices. They aim not only to be the leader in the steel market in Afghanistan, but also internationally, especially to neighboring countries. They aim to provide high quality products and services for their customers. They are seeking to expand their operations through investment in the company to create more jobs, and support economic development in Afghanistan. MohibHoldingsMohibullah Musazai +93 781220220 and +93 778220220 musazai.mohibullah@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Mohib Holdings is responsible for the largest construction project in Afghanistan’s history. This mixed-use building that will incorporate both residential and commercial facilities is being built to world-class standards and is located on Airport Road in Kabul. It involves an initial investment of approximately $150 million. ZarangTradeCompany(Automobile)Jawad Tawakoli +93 799299997 jawad.tawakoli1993@gmail.com www.zaranggroup.com

The Zarang Trade Company was established in 1992. They are proud members of the Ministry of Commerce of Afghanistan. To better represent the growth in motorcycle manufacturing and assembly as well as construction material manufacturing, they renamed their company the Zarang Trading and Industrial Group. They are a proud member of Afghanistan Investment Support Agency. The company’s greatest strength is the quality of their products. The Zarang Motorcycle Company has offices in China, United Arab Emirates, and Islamic Republic of Iran. The trading company of Zarang in China is working according to the laws of the Republic of China and has a certificate from China’s commerce ministry that they can sell their whole manufactures with different quality in all of countries in the world. 10.Energy BakhtarBastanSolarWindCompanyKabul Khan Tadbir +93 766477434 ceo@bakhtarsolar.com.af The Bakhtar Bastan Solar Wind Company was established in 2007, and is one of the leading solar service providers in Afghanistan. Bakhtar Solar started providing renewable energy services to central and rural areas, including solar home lighting systems, solar water pumps for irrigation and clean water, solar refrigerators, solar water heaters, solar street lights, charge controllers, battery backup systems, and inverters. Additional expertise includes solar feasibility studies, commissioning, design, and installation of small home systems to power plants. BargEngineeringCo.Sayed Najib Anwari +93 747501010 barg.af@gmail.com Barg Engineering Company, established in 2005, specializes in the design, supply, installation, testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems for businesses, government agencies, and NGOs throughout Afghanistan. A board of four professional engineers manages Barg Engineering with more than 20 years’ experience. The company has assets valued at $700,000, an annual turnover of $700,000 that has grown by 40 percent during the past four years, a gross profit margin of 25 percent and net profit margin of 15 percent. With investment, turnover is forecast to grow to at least $2 million in 2018. As well as solar power and hydro turbine systems, Barg Engineering is also experienced in security, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, lighting, and fire prevention systems. The company is headquartered in Kabul, but also has a regional office in Balkh province, and employs a team of 35 well-educated and experienced engineers. The company is renowned for the quality of the branded equipment it supplies, its installation and post sales services, and extended warranties available on their products, all backed up by their ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems certification. Barg Engineering Company seeks suppliers of small and medium scale modern solar and biogas systems and technologies, enabling the company to provide increasing efficiencies and lower costs to their clients in Afghanistan. The company also seeks investment of between $50,000 and $1 million to expand their renewable energy services, particularly the provision of solar power cold and temperature-controlled storage solutions, and manufacturing/assembly of solar cells to support an already large $100 million and growing market.

BayatEnergyMontgomery Simus +93 705131383 m.simus@tsiglobe.com Bayat Energy is a newly established oil and gas exploration, development, and production company focused on investing primarily in frontier markets with large exploration upside that have historically been under explored. Building on their excellent capital base, high-caliber management team, and innovative international partnerships, their initial focus is the exploration and production of the large undiscovered oil and gas reserves in the northern region of Afghanistan. Bayat Energy is also working actively with leading international strategic partners to bring the latest oilfield services technology, integrated project management, and information solutions to the burgeoning Afghan hydrocarbons sector and is planning to invest in new midstream and downstream technology and infrastructure that will quickly connect Afghanistan’s northern gas fields with regional pipelines to develop downstream gas-to-power generation capabilities for Afghanistan. DynamicVision(DV)Abdul Ehsan Mohmand +93 799737301 emohmand@dynamicvision-af.com DV offers a wide array of Afghan-led technical expertise with a far-reaching geographic presence in nearly all of Afghanistan’s provinces – which includes established offices in Kabul and 12 provinces. DV has a strong track record for delivering complex, logistically challenging engineering, infrastructure, construction, power utility projects, including more than 20 projects with the Power Utility Company of Afghanistan, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS). With 120 permanent staff and over 1,000 project-based staff, in addition to significant qualifications in providing engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance services in Afghanistan, Specifically, DV will draw on its technical expertise implementing similar utility work with DABS, MEW, and MUDH. Key to DV’s utility work has been its ability to proactively coordinate its technical assistance and foster strong relationships with relevant government and nongovernment partners for unified action from initial assessment through design, implementation and oversight. Relevant to this proposal, DV is the only known Afghan company to hold three ISO certifications which uniquely help establish DV’s ability to provide technically reliable services under project: ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management System; OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health & Safety Management System; ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System, corporate member of the IEEE, ASTM, and BSI. GhazanfarGroup,LLCMohammad Ismail Ghazanfar +97 144469799 and +93 799700200 ceo@ghazanfargroup.com The Ghazanfar Group entered the Oil & Gas industry in 1996 by importing diesel and petrol into Afghanistan from neighboring countries. Today their Oil & Gas division has evolved into upstream, midstream, and downstream operations that include crude oil refining, fuels processing and blending, fuel and LPG supply and distribution, fuel and LPG handling, testing and laboratory services, exploration and production. Our petroleum storage facilities are of international standard with a total storage capacity of over 115,000 m3. The oil and gas sector in Afghanistan is rapidly changing. With the Amu Darya Basin in production, Afghanistan is an oil-producing nation again. Ghazanfar Investment, Dragon Oil Afghanistan

Limited, and Turkish Petroleum Afghanistan Limited form the consortium that holds Afghanistan’s first commercial Exploration and Production Sharing Contract in the Afghan-Tajik Basin. They are committed to supporting the development of Afghanistan’s energy sector. Over the next several years, Ghazanfar Group aims to increase their investments in the oil and gas and power industries. Within the oil and gas sector, their operating companies include Ghazanfar Neft Gas, Ghazanfar Oil Refinery, Ghazanfar Investment, and Ghazanfar Petroleum. HarirodGroupofCompaniesMohammad Rafi Amiry +93 797797009 kabul-9@harirod.af Kabul, Afghanistan The Harirod Group of Companies, established in 1993 and with offices in Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, and China, is engaged in providing a range of construction, trade, and transportation services. Harirod Construction Company, an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, headquartered in Kabul, is a full-service design and construction firm with in-house capabilities to perform a wide range of projects, including road, railway, building, and airport construction. Harirod is also engaged in the production of construction materials, such as ready-mix concrete and concrete. The company has built a solid reputation of excellence, quality, stability, and leadership in the marketplace. The Group employs approximately 250 full-time employees consisting of highly trained and skilled professional engineers, designers, foreman, project managers, field engineers, safety personnel, estimators, cost control engineers, and accounting personnel. To date, Harirod has successfully completed more than 100 diversified construction projects throughout Afghanistan (the largest being $24 million), has always been committed to total client satisfaction, and is proud of the long-lasting relationships built with their customers. They have built a reputation of exceeding client expectations regarding quality, budget, and schedule, and their proven QA/QC program ensures that their projects are constructed per plans, specifications, and applicable codes while at the same time facilitating a high level of craftsmanship. Harirod Group takes great pride in their ability to fast-track projects with extremely aggressive timelines based on pre-planning efforts and execution of unique pre-construction procedures. Harirod Construction Company seeks Indian suppliers of mega-project construction equipment and technologies, including management, human resources, project design, electrical and mechanical systems, and software. They also seek individuals and organizations with skills in managing large-scale projects and who can provide training for their staff. The company also seeks investors for several proposed mega projects, including a cement factory, dam construction, and railway construction. 2016 company turnover was more than $10 million, with a net profit margin of more than 8%. Turnover for 2018 is forecast to increase. PanelTechMohammad Amiry +93 799304878 mamiri@paneltechafg.com Panel Tech, established in 2004, is an Afghan leader in the design and manufacturing of MV and LV switchgear. The company is also engaged in the manufacturing of cable tray and accessories, galvanized steel polygonal and tubular poles, and compact unit sub-stations in addition to their installation, testing, and commissioning. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified with CE Marking and UL type test certificates for its products. Prominent clients have included the US Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force Center for Engineering and the

Environment, and UNOPS as well as a wide range of Afghanistan government agencies and private businesses. Panel Tech Company seeks investment for the establishment of a production line for high voltage lattice towers for upcoming energy projects. Such investment will enable the company to provide a greater range of products and services to its expanding client base. The company has an annual turnover of about $3-5 million, with a gross profit margin of 25% and a net profit margin of 12%. RGMInternationalGroupHaidar G. Barak +93 702825955 h.g.barak@rgmig.com The RGM International Group provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services including design, engineering, supply of power plants, transmission lines, substations, civil and electro-mechanical works throughout the Middle East and North Africa. The ISO-certified company has international offices in the United States, United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, and Turkey. RGM is a leader in power technologies in Afghanistan, employing more than 300 personnel and implementing a significant number of power projects within the country. RGM Group was responsible for the installation of the Salam Hydro Dam (including turbine and electrical system), the supply and installation of a 500 kVA transmission line between Kabul and Balkh, and the installation of 220 kVA substations in Baghlan and Parwan provinces. Clients have included the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and USAID. RGM is capable of handling mega projects. They use quality products and excellent workmanship in a cost-efficient manner and on schedule, providing for timely implementation and on budget. The RGM group is implementing projects in partnership with Indian companies, and is procuring electrical equipment, power cables, transformers, distribution panels, electricity metes, and other similar equipment from Indian suppliers. The company is interested in identifying additional suppliers of similar equipment as well as suppliers of hydropower equipment. WhiteCityConsultancySayed Mustafa Zewary +93 774320111 zewary7@yahoo.com White City Consultancy Company, established in 2018, is engaged in business, trade, professional, and technical consultancy services. The company specifically supports their clients in business and investment planning, business proposal development, the preparation of financial and administrative documentation, capacity development training, and certification and export/import expansion. Current consulting activities focus on the establishment of a $30 million slaughterhouse and meat processing facility, management of ground handling and maintenance services for the sole ground handling agent at Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport, and management of a $10 million accommodation/restaurant/recreation facility in northern Afghanistan. Clients include Turkish Airlines, the Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority, Mazar-i-Sharif Municipality, Balkh University, National Air Cargo, Fly Dubai, and Doğuş Makina. White City is already working with Indian aviation companies to train and develop the capacity of ground handling and export personnel. They have a sound network of Indian investors through the Consulate General of India in Balkh province. White City Consultancy Company seeks the following: livestock and agricultural certification and accreditation companies in the areas of food safety, organic, quality, and value chain certification; aviation training and degree certification organizations, an aviation curriculum development specialist, cargo plane partners, leasing firms, and investors; and mineral and gemstone extraction and processing

investors.

11.FinanceAfghanistanInternationalBank(AIB)Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Khan +93 786433544 +93 202550170 zulfiqarali.khan@aib.af www.aib.af Kabul, Afghanistan Afghanistan International Bank was founded in 2004 at the instigation of three prominent Afghan business groups and the Asian Development Bank. Now, more than a decade later, AIB is firmly established as Afghanistan’s most trusted financial institution and is acknowledged as a pioneering leader in the country’s banking sector. AIB’s mission is to foster economic development in Afghanistan, to be a catalyst for growth, and to contribute to the prosperity of the country and its people. The bank strives to adhere to international best practices in corporate governance, financial and risk management (including anti-money laundering and ‘knowing your customer’), customer service, operations, information technology, and internal controls. A major factor in their success is dedication to staff development and training, within a culture of integrity and professionalism. AIB has built an institution combining international expertise with local knowledge, giving a deep-rooted understanding of customer needs based on international standards and best practices. AIB also offers services in Trade Finance Facilities; Post Import Finance (PIF), Pre-Export Finance (PEF), Contract Financing, Invoice Discounting, Bill Collection, Letters of Credit (LC), Usance LCs, Sight LCs, and Stand-By LCs. AIB is looking to build relationships with Indian banks to help both Indian and Afghan traders in all guarantees (LCs). Bank-E-MillieAfghanFida Mohammad and Ahmad Javed +93 775725146 +93 777190180 Javed.wafa@bma.com.af; Fida_mohammad@bma.com.af; Fida.fin.it@gmail.com www.bma.com.af www.facebook.com/bma.com.af Kabul, Afghanistan Founded in 1933, Bank-e-Millie Afghan (BMA) was the first financial institution to be established in Afghanistan, spearheading the introduction of formal banking services to the government and people of Afghanistan. BMA adheres to international best practices in corporate governance, financial and risk management (including anti-money laundering measures and ‘know your customer’), customer service, operations, information technology, and internal controls. Such measures have resulted in BMA being the most trusted and reliable state-owned bank among a diverse range of public and private sector clients. BMA and its staff of over 650 personnel are dedicated to Afghanistan’s transformation and the development of the agriculture, industrial, and commercial sectors. As a banking pioneer, BMA has maintained correspondence and banking relationships with international banks (e.g. Commerzbank, Citibank) for decades. It has 15 city branches in Kabul, 22 provincial branches and equity investments in India, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Bank-e-Millie Afghan seeks to strengthen its commercial relationships with, and investment in,

Indian banks. BMA wishes to expand correspondent bank relationships, develop services for remittance payments, and offer Letters of Credit for importers and exporters. FINCAAfghanistanMr. Sayed Mohammad Ali Rawnaq +93 791154045 +93 799129999 ali.rawnaq@fincaaf.org www.finca.af Kabul, Afghanistan FINCA is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious microfinance organizations with presence in 23 countries across Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East/South Asia region. FINCA Afghanistan is a microfinance institution, registered as a joint stock company, with assets of $18.3 million serving 25,000 borrowers. Headquartered in Kabul, FINCA operates out of 18 branches and four market offices established in rural and urban areas of the country (primarily in the north, west and central regions). The company has 359 employees with 178 credit officers and maintains an average outstanding loan size of $644. FINCA’s overall mission is to alleviate poverty through lasting solutions that help their clients build assets, create jobs, and raise their standard of living. FINCA also works specifically with women, ethnic minorities, and returning refugees to provide group and individual loans and was the first microfinance program in the country to offer Shariah-compliant financial services. FINCA’s six loan products are offered primarily for financing working capital and short-term assets. The company has achieved a positive net operating margin on a monthly basis since January 2015. Over the next four years, FINCA plans not only to strengthen their existing products across the country but also to introduce rural SME lending and leasing. Recognizing India as a source of technology innovation, FINCA Afghanistan seeks to partner with institutions and individuals that have already adopted technological innovations around providing financial services to customers, particularly with financial institutions and service providers. FINCA Afghanistan has adopted a long-term strategy in Afghanistan to diversify its products and services in an efficient and cost-effective manner to reduce costs for both customers and the organization. In order to achieve these strategic goals, FINCA Afghanistan seeks potential lenders/investors to partner in their strategy. With a large and mature financial market, FINCA Afghanistan also seeks representatives of Indian MFIs/FIs with diversified products/services to discuss the financial packages they are offering. TheFirstMicroFinanceBankSugra Amiri and Ziauddin Haidary +93 799579567 +93 799401548 sughra.amiry@fmfb.com.af commercial.bankingops@fmfb.com.af www.fmfb.com.af Kabul, Afghanistan Established in 2003, First MicroFinance Bank is Afghanistan’s largest lending institution. They offer a range of corporate and individual banking services through their 39 branches, but specialize in offering micro and SME loans, payroll processing, foreign exchange, and check collection services. The bank has disbursed more than $800 million in loans to almost 480,000 Afghan clients in 14 provinces since their inception. The First MicroFinance Bank has received an award for transparency from the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP). In 2013, First MicroFinance introduced the concept of cashless branches to

disburse loans and receive repayments using M-Pesa. The First MicroFinance Bank seeks to learn about new banking technologies to adopt in order to continually improve their services. They are also interested in developing partnerships with Indian banks, particularly in forming correspondence relationships and introducing remittance services and letters of credit. The First MicroFinance Bank is amenable to investing in Indian banks. GhazanfarBankJayanta Ray (Chief Executive Officer) +93 791810165 Islamicinvestment-manager@ghazanfarbank.com Nawid Saboori +93 797860011 dy-cco@ghazanfarbank.com Kabul, Afghanistan Ghazanfar Bank, a fully-fledged licensed commercial bank, started operations in March 2009. The bank’s shareholders belong to one of Afghanistan’s leading business groups engaged in various key business and industrial sectors, including the import and distribution of petroleum/gas. Ghazanfar Bank started its operations in Kabul, offering credit and investment services under conventional and Islamic banking, but has since expanded to 11 branches across seven provinces. The bank was the first financial institution to offer Islamic banking nationwide. The bank prides itself on its competitive interest rates, charge and commissions, and timeliness of service provision. Ghazanfar’s management team is comprised of highly experienced and qualified bankers, financial experts, accountants, and risk managers with considerable expertise in all aspects of banking. Ghazanfar Bank seeks to provide their range of financial services to Indian companies looking to do business or invest in Afghanistan. They are also interested in strengthening banking relationships with Indian financial institutions, in order to be able to provide their clients with services such as letters of credit and remittance support. InsuranceCorporationofAfghanistanGulshan Rezaye +93 798359079 gulshan.rezaye@icaaf.com https://www.icaaf.com/ Established in 2007, the Insurance Corporation of Afghanistan (ICA) was the first private commercial insurance company to be licensed by the Ministry of Finance in Afghanistan. ICA operates from its headquarters in Kabul and has a highly qualified staff of international and Afghan professionals, representing the leading industry professionals in the country. To date, ICA has arranged insurance coverage in excess of $35 billion on behalf of clients operating in all sectors of the economy and has paid claims of nearly $8.5 million. ICA’s shareholders are committed to the mission of maintaining ICA’s position as the premier provider of a full range of commercial insurance products and solutions for companies and organizations operating in Afghanistan. ICA’s business policy is to reinsure all policy risks through “A-rated”, globally recognized reinsurers, including Lloyd's of London and leading international company markets. Our clients include government entities, mining operations, telecommunications companies, national airlines, major banks, fuel distributors, logistics and trucking entities, construction

companies, retailers, NGOs, embassies, retailers, telecoms companies, and international trading groups.

12.ServicesAfghaniteCompanyIbrahim Jafari +93 784421299 jafari@afghanite.net Afghanite Company is a leading company in providing engineering services and consulting support to infrastructure and extractives projects. Infrastructure projects include dams, tunnels, pipelines, roads, transmission lines, and power plants. Extractives projects include exploration, feasibility studies, and operations consulting. Afghanite is equipped to perform topographical survey (terrestrial/aerial), geological studies and mapping, geotechnical investigations, hydrology and hydrogeology studies, surficial or deep soil and rock sampling (up to 1000m deep), ESIA, natural hazards (e.g. fault investigations, PSHA, flood, landslide), geophysical surveys (e.g. magnetic, electric, etc.), construction materials testing, petrography and geochemistry lab testing, resource modeling and estimation, and rock mechanics and excavation stability analyses. Afghanite is ISO (9001, 14001, 17025, 18001) and USACE/ABA certified. Afghanite has the highest drilling capacity, state-of-the-art technologies such as LIDAR, a highly educated and experienced team, and fully equipped laboratories. It has the largest geotechnical investigation and topographical survey projects of Afghanistan in its portfolio. Afghanite has a wide range of partnerships – including with SRK, ALS, WAPCOS – for providing the most credible services and bankable feasibility studies. Afghanite is seeking partnerships with foreign companies with know-how and modern technologies. AfghanWirelessCommunicationsCompany(AWCC)Jim Brown +93 702801819 +1 919 721 2555 james.brown@afghan-wireless.com Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC) is the first and most technologically advanced telecommunication services provider in Afghanistan. It was the first wireless communications company to operate in Afghanistan in 2002, offering cell phone service to Afghan consumers and businesses. For over a decade, AWCC has driven the rapid growth of Afghanistan’s communications market through its innovative development and deployment of global-class High-Definition (HD) Voice Communications, Internet, Data, and Mobile Payments Services. More than 6,000 people work for AWCC, and the company is directly responsible for the creation of 100,000 jobs throughout Afghanistan. Today, AWCC delivers rapid, reliable and robust HD Voice, 2G, High-Speed 3G and 4G/LTE Data, Internet and My Money™ Mobile Payment Services to 5 million business and consumer clients. AWCC is the only wireless company that provides service to every province in Afghanistan and has invested over $400 million to develop Afghanistan’s most resilient and fail-safe wireless communications network. Its system of 1,027 base stations and additional transmission capacity ensures that AWCC’s network is always available—even in the most remote areas of Afghanistan.

MobyMediaAhmad Muslim Khuram +93 798589868 Muslim.Khuram@mobygroup.com Kabul, Afghanistan Moby Group is the largest media company in Afghanistan. Moby Group is privately owned, with headquarters in Kabul and 15 bureaus throughout Afghanistan. The company also has an office in Dubai, where regional business is conducted. NetlinksAhmad Farshid Ghaysi +93 799222419 +93 799300040 farshid@netlinks.af ayan@netlinks.af www.netlinks.af www.facebook.com/netlinks.af Kabul, Afghanistan Established in 2004, Netlinks has grown from being a sole-proprietorship into a team of more than 350 highly qualified staff with multiple global offices, including India. With a vision to help the public and private sectors improve functionality through technology, Netlinks is now Afghanistan’s fastest growing IT company, offering a wide range of cost-effective, scalable, and reliable solutions. They have a rich portfolio of more than 2,800 clients, including international organizations, government ministries, and reputable private companies. Netlinks is a pioneer of web development in Afghanistan and has expanded their range of services to include OpenERP/Odoo, software development, graphic design, and ICT consulting. Netlinks CEO, Farshi Ghyasi, has a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from Malaysia, a master’s degree in E-Business Management from Japan, and is the co-founder of Mobile Government Consortium International, a UK-based research organization on mobility and governments, and a founding member of the National ICT Alliance of Afghanistan (NICTAA). Netlinks is interested in further expanding their services in India, Afghanistan and other countries, particularly in software development, and seeks investment partners, technology providers, and firms looking to outsource. RoshanShakib Noori +93 799999065 shakib.noori@roshan.af Roshan, also known as the Telecom Development Company Afghanistan Corp, is Afghanistan's leading total communications provider with over 6.5 million active subscribers and a network that covers over 287 districts and cities in all 34 of the country's provinces. As a result, over 71% of Afghanistan’s population can access Roshan’s GSM voice and data services. Its 3G network is available in all major cities in the country. Since its inception in 2003, Roshan has invested approximately $700 million in Afghanistan and is the country’s single largest private investor and taxpayer, contributing approximately five percent of the Afghan government's overall domestic revenue. Roshan directly employs over 900 people, 20% of whom are women, and provides indirect employment to more than

35,000 people. Over the past decade, Roshan has played a catalytic role in the establishment of the telecommunications industry in Afghanistan. The company’s success in the market has incentivized new entrants thereby driving down prices and making mobile telephony affordable for all. TechNationOmar Mansoor Ansari +93 789380092 +93 783514210 +93 783514212 oansari@technation.af omar.m.ansari@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan TechNation is a Kabul-based technology, management, and consulting company leveraging technology for business, education, and society. Incorporated in 2010, TechNation creates technologies for web, mobile, and desktop; enhances the employability of young people through the provision of training and education; creates employment and wealth by supporting startups in various sectors; empowers citizens by providing technology and knowledge resources; promotes a culture of innovation through launching technology innovation programs; and helps create an enabling environment for business and social development through policy research and analysis. TechNation envisions transforming Afghanistan into a technology-first nation. The company has successfully launched several initiatives that coaches professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders in becoming change makers that enhance their livelihoods and transform their communities. TechNation has served over 29 clients in seven countries, including government agencies, education institutions, international donors and contractors, service providers, tourism, and wholesale and retail providers. Acknowledging India as an innovation hub, TechNation seeks buyers, partners, and collaborators for their innovative technology products, such as software, hardware, tablets, robotics, and learning machines. They also seek expertise and training in software development, enterprise solutions, school management systems, and other enterprise solutions to enable them to deliver improved services to their clients in Afghanistan and abroad. TechNation is interested in forming partnerships with academic and research institutions with experience in business incubation, innovation, entrepreneurship, industrial growth and development to undertake joint projects and exchange knowledge and experience. The company is also open to investment of up to $2 million for expansion of the business, particularly in marketing, technology adoption, and sales. TechNation is led by a team of pioneers and highly experienced individuals who have vast national and international experience in tech, business, management, research, public policy, public relations, training, education, and academia. Members of the team have previously worked with Google, Microsoft Corporation, The World Bank, International Development Research Center (IDRC), Wikipedia, One Laptop Per Child (OLPC), World IT and Service Alliance (WITSA), Global Telecentre Networks, and The Founder Institute. The company had a turnover of $220,000 in 2016, a gross profit margin of 60.5% and net profit margin of 31.5%. TechNation has high growth potential and is expecting a revenue increase of 950%. PearlHorizonConsultingMr. Murtaza Edries +93 780942554 +93 202214141 m.edries@phc.af

murtaza.edries@gmail.com www.phc.af afghanistanbusinesssummit.com Kabul, Afghanistan Pearl Horizon Consulting’s expertise lies in enterprise development, economic growth, workforce development, financial market development, and business environment reform. They support the work of their partner organizations through: professional training, business consulting, research and development, and project management. In the area of business consulting, Pearl Horizon Consulting offers market and industry research, business and financial planning, business development and marketing, business incubation and acceleration, marketing strategy development and implementation, start-up and interim venture management, SME development and entrepreneurship, process outsourcing, and event management. Pearl Horizon Consulting’s customers are primarily SMEs and businesses operating in Afghanistan. They also work with international organizations, the government, and non-profit organizations and have direct ties and export lines with India. ROMAConsultingNajibullah Shirzad +93 786631635 obaid_wardak@yahoo.com At ROMA we have team of experts to provide tailored solutions to ensure food safety compliance, minimize risk, achieve third party certification, and improve efficiency at every stage of the value chain from primary production, transportation and logistics, processing and supply to retail and hospitality. We partner with government and international development donor agencies to independently implement food safety, nutrition, and hygiene and sanitation projects across Afghanistan to reduce risk, streamline processes, and operate more sustainably. 13.HealthandPharmaceuticals AbuAliSinaBalkhiInstituteofHealthSciencesDr. Arabsha Arabshahi +93 793404030 and +93 7851550010 Abu.ali_sina@yahoo.com Kabul, Afghanistan Abu Ali Sina Balkhi Institute of Health Sciences (AASBIHS) was established in 2011 in Kabul with an initial investment of $200,000. AASBIHS has good education program based on national educational standards. AASBIHS has employed 50 qualified teachers and enrolled approximately 500 students. The Institute implements their medical education program through providing quality medical education services in midwifery, nursing, medical technology, dental prostheses, radiology, pharmacy, and physiotherapy. AASBIHS aims to provide quality medical education to the Afghan people, and provides scholarships to those who could not enter the governmental education system and cannot afford to pay in private sector. They also provide special opportunities for women to become sustainable through their quality medical education program and employment opportunities. The Institute has also established a well-equipped Pediatrics and Gynecology and Obstetrics teaching specialty hospital with initial investment of $1 million in 2014 to provide opportunities for its enrolled students to practice medicine and provide quality maternity care for its targeted

communities. AASBIHS strives to graduate qualified medical professionals. AASBIHS seeks to find international partner(s) for building the capacity of its teachers, a twinning opportunity, and technical collaboration in order to enable the AASBIHS to send its students that are in the last semester to the concerned medical education school for professional and advanced technology. Furthermore, the owner is also seeking business-to-business partnership(s) to promote quality tertiary healthcare in its hospital. AfghanPharmaBaryali Atefi b.atefi@afghanpharma.com Herat, Afghanistan Afghan Pharma was established in 2001 in Herat, and has current investments of $40 million. Afghan Pharma is known for the quality of its products and services and has earned the reputation as the major supplier of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, laboratory and healthcare products, as well as consumables, for both the public and private sectors of Afghanistan. AfghanSurgicalCorporationCompany(ASCC)Dr. Abdul Farid Qayoomi +93 782095214 +93 786203592 gm@afghansurgical.com drfaridqayoom@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan The Afghan Surgical Corporation Company (ASCC), established in 2017 by a group of businessmen with 5-20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical business, has a total of $8 million in assets. ASCC exports and imports medicine and surgical and medical equipment into Afghanistan from different countries. The company is founded by 16 top medicine and medical suppliers, including: Ganjawi Saheb Ltd, Nik Baba Ltd, Sayed Padshah Niazi Ltd, Imranullah Niazi Ltd, Ehsan Erfan Ltd, Haroon Zaki Ltd, Edris Faisal Asri Ltd, Tayeb Shahid Ltd, Noor Pharma Ltd, Naheb Hamza Ltd, Muhebullah Niazi Ltd, Hewad Pharma Ltd, Bahar Sirat Pharma, Sehat Hamagani Ltd, Muhammad Kausar, and Hasib Usmani Ltd. ASCC provides quality health services and supplies through its capacity to contribute in the development process and enhance its business in a meaningful, balanced way. ASCC is looking for business partnerships to procure quality branded medicines and medical supplies. AmiriMedicalComplexDr. Mirwais Amiri +93 700263699 drmirwaisamiri@gmail.com http://amc.com.af/ Kabul, Afghanistan Established in 2015, Amiri Medical Complex is an ISO 9001-2008 certified, leading tertiary healthcare facility in Kabul, Afghanistan. It provides modern preventive and curative health services to the people of Afghanistan. Amiri Medical Complex provides comprehensive health care for Afghans through all types of medical facilities and a special focus on cardiac health care. Amiri Medical Complex has legal status in Afghanistan for the provision of medical services.

Amiri Medical Complex is seeking investment partnerships to fund research and clinical trials for better health policies to support the mandates/goals of the MoPH in healthcare in Afghanistan, to develop professional ties with reputed health organizations of the world for advancements and capacity building in healthcare services, to launch a teaching institute for post graduate studies in medical and nursing sciences; to establish an Organ Transplantation Center (focusing on liver, kidney, and pancreas) and to establish an Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Center. ArashMedicalLaboratoryDaud Dawary +93 778884444 arashmedicallab16@yahoo.com Kabul, Afghanistan Arash Diagnostic Medical Laboratory was established in Kabul 2016 with an initial investment of $118,000. The lab is equipped with state of the art diagnostic instruments and has qualified professional staff. Testing is available for body fluids including blood, urine, CSF, semen, and specimens collected for microbiological, biochemical, hematological, serologic, and parasitological assessments, as well as for molecular diagnostics using PCR technology. Arash Diagnostic Medical Laboratory aims to be a collaborative partner in the health system through its quality diagnostic services. The Laboratory is looking for business partnerships in the area of lab technology, modern machinery, and capacity development. ArianaMedicalComplex(AMC)Dr. Abdul Wahid Sidiqi +93 700246416 +93 798800100 +93 777331331 info@arianamc.com asidiqi@gmail.com www.arianamc.com Kabul, Afghanistan The 200-bed Ariana Medical Complex (AMC), located in District 5 of Kabul’s Afshar area, is a state-of-the-art medical facility. Construction of AMC started in 2016 in a 7,000 square meter plot of land in Afshar. The hospital is currently under construction and it will be ready for operation by January 2019. The facility has been constructed in accordance with modern standards. A team of medical and academic professionals and investors worked together on the idea of building a modern medical facility in Kabul and established the Ariana Medical Complex. AMC has a total medical care approach and offers a wide range of clinical services that covers preventive measures, diagnosis, and treatment. The AMC governing and medical boards pledge to continuously evaluate their services and ensure that the services are provided at the highest standards. With a capacity of 200 beds, state-of-the-art operation theaters and labs, specialized departments, and experienced nursing staff and physicians, AMC is exceptionally well placed to offer quality health services. AMC’s services include Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Urological Surgery, General Surgery, Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic & Cosmetic surgery, Dentistry, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Endocrinology, ENT, Physiotherapy and a Rehabilitation Centre that is supported by a high tech diagnostic center.

With the sensitive issue of gender relations in Afghan society often prohibiting the access of Afghan women to healthcare outside the house, AMC plans to provide quality health services in all departments through female physicians and support. AMC’s 24/7 Emergency Department will be led by an experienced emergency team supported by modern facilities and well-equipped ambulances. AMC’s founder and governing body is looking for business partnerships in all aspects of the hospital. AsiaPharmaLtd.Hamed Gholami +93 793151607 marketing@asiapharma.af Herat, Afghanistan Asia Pharma Ltd., established in 2002, is the first and largest manufacturer of medical equipment in Afghanistan. Asia Pharma also imports medical and laboratory disposable supplies and distributes them across Afghanistan. Asia Pharma also has a chain of diagnostic laboratories all over Afghanistan called “AsiaLab”. Asia Pharma is managed by a group of business professionals who have 30 years of experience in the field of healthcare products and medical equipment. Asia Pharma is committed to provide a full array of medical equipment and furniture to help doctors, hospitals, clinics, and government better manage health services. Asia Pharma currently has branches in more than 20 provinces across Afghanistan and offices in Dubai and China. Under its two diverse healthcare businesses, Asia Pharma manufactures and resells quality products to help meet the demands of its customers in Afghanistan and in the region as a whole. The company has grown from a single store into a network of stores supported by its own factory which employs more than 400 people. It imports a variety of medical equipment and laboratory products from different international brands and companies and distributes them all over Afghanistan. These companies include: Alere (American brand manufacturing in European countries), SD (South Korea), Spinreact (Spain), Riele (Germany), Snibe (China), Abon (China), and Sonoscape (China), among others. Asia Pharma has had business relationships with these companies for several years. Asia Pharma has four manufacturing units in Afghanistan which manufacture medical furniture and equipment, orthopedic products, medical cotton products and medical cloths. In total, they manufacture over 100 medical items. Each manufacturing unit has the capacity for more investment to increase the production of the current product line and/or to establish new products lines. In their trading department, Asia Pharma exclusively imports a variety of medical and laboratory equipment from about 15 international brands and distribute them all over Afghanistan. In their service provision department, Asia Pharma provides after-sale services for the various medical products sold. In their Asia Lab chain, there is good potential for investment and expanding. Asia pharma has received ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 13485:2003, ISO 10003:2004 and CE certificates for its medical cotton products. BlossomHospitalDr. Mansoor Jamal Mulakhail +93 786292922 info@blossomhealth.org mjm786_99@yahoo.com Kabul, Afghanistan

Established in 2004, Blossom Health Care Center (BHCC) is a 30-bed private hospital in the center of Kabul with an Intensive Care Unit, 24/7 emergency room service and round the clock clinical lab and radiology services, equipped with modern technology and offering patient-centered care to local and foreign patients. BHCC strives for excellence in quality care and customer satisfaction and is proud to be affiliated with the world-renowned Max Healthcare Care Medical Center and Medico Expert India. Blossom Group is also a supplier of medicine and medical equipment for various organizations and NGOs involved in rehabilitation projects in the country. BHCC is looking for business partnerships in the area of Oncology, Chemotherapy, Stroke Center (10 bed ICU Center), Plastic Neurosurgery, Endoscopic Neurosurgery, and PET Scan. GlobusHealthLtd.Dr. Mansoor Jamal Mulakhail +93 786292922 info@blossomhealth.org/ mjm786_99@yahoo.com Kabul, Afghanistan Globus Health Ltd is an arm of the Blossom Healthcare Center aiming to franchise pharmacies by supplying generic medicines to the people of Afghanistan. A third of the company’s business focuses on establishing new pharmacies throughout Afghanistan and the remaining two-thirds focuses on improving existing pharmacies. The total project is estimated at $12.5 million, but with an initial investment of only $1.2 million, the project will generate enough income to expand it to all 34 provinces of Afghanistan. Depending on the number of pharmacies, it is expected that profit will average at about 30% of sales. Globus Health Ltd is looking to procure various kinds of medicines from a single reputed manufacturer. KhairkhwaMedicalComplex(KMC)Dr. Jawed Samadi +93 729880890 +93 782227070 ceo@kmc.af Kabul, Afghanistan The Khairkhwa Medical Complex (KMC), established in 2014, is the premium healthcare service provider, equipped with the best and state-of-the-art medical facilities in Kabul. This is a center of excellence exclusively dedicated to multiple-specialty care. The hospital focuses on delivering quality and affordable healthcare while maintaining the core values of clinical excellence, patient centricity and ethical practices. KMC provides a wide range of medical services including General surgery, Neurosurgery, Cosmetic surgery, General medicine, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), Neurology, Urology, Dentistry, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, Diabetes, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Hemodialysis, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, free vaccinations and advanced diagnostic services. KMC has received ISO certification and employs 200 people. KMC is looking for business partnerships in the area of cardiology, gynecology, and bio-engineering. KhairkhwaMedicalEquipmentImportationCompanyAbdul Qayom Khair Khwa +93 729354545 rafih@kmc.af qayum@kmc.af

www.kmc.af Kabul, Afghanistan Khairkhwa Medical Equipment Importation Company was established in 2017 and intends to import quality medicine to Afghanistan. The owner has four years of experience in trade under the Khairkhwa International General Trading Company, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company is looking to procure brand name medicines from a reputed target Indian manufacturer. KhalidToryalaiLtd.Alhaj Mirajan Intezar Qanay +93 700196700 +93 789601040 Kh.toryal@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Khalid Toryalai Ltd (KHT) is a medicine and medical equipment importer, distributor and dealer established in 2000 with an initial investment of $500,000. Its average turnover for the last 5 years has been between $1.4 million and $1.8 million annually. KHT has a main office in Kabul and sub-offices in the Jalalabad, Kandahar, and Takhar provinces importing and distributing internationally-recognized medicines and medical equipment brands from internationally-accredited pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies. Examples of imported products include dialysis, ECG, x-ray, and anesthesia machines, CT-Scanners, MRI machines, ventilator vaporizers, laboratory equipment, surgical equipment, patient beds, and stretchers, among other products. KHT is a well-known company in Afghanistan’s pharmaceutical market. They import quality medicine and medical products at reasonable prices to satisfy their customers and apply national and international standards in order to contribute to the development and growth of the health sector of Afghanistan. KHT also has knowledge and experience working with national and international donor agencies. KHT is looking for business to business partnerships, and would like to interact with potential organizations and businesses who are interested to invest in pharmaceutical sector of Afghanistan. MawlanaJalaluddinBalkhiInstituteofHealthSciences(MJBIHS)Dr. Mohammad Aness Pashtoon +93 707008888 and +93 787088888 sayed_shahram@yahoo.com Kabul, Afghanistan Mawlana Jalaluddin Balkhi Institute of Health Sciences (MJBIHS) was established in 2011 in Kabul with an initial investment of $100,000. It has a good education program based on national medical educational standards. It has 16 qualified teachers and approximately 600 students. The Institute implements their medical education program through providing quality medical education services in the areas of midwifery, nursing, medical technology, dental prostheses, radiology, pharmacy, nursing, and physiotherapy. The owner has also established a Gynecology and Obstetrics specialty hospital with an initial $1 million investment in order to provide opportunity for its students to practice medicine. The hospital is well equipped and has qualified Gynecology and Obstetrics specialists to teach the students and provide quality maternity services. MJBIHS strives to be the best medical institute in Kabul. The Institute seeks to find international partners for building the capacity of its teachers as well as for a twinning opportunity and technical collaboration.

MohsinMassoudPrivateLtd. Haji Muhsin Sahil Parwani +93 799329632 +93 202400092 +93 798888880 (WhatsApp) +93 786771787(Viber) mahmmoodashore@gmail.com mansoor_mohsinsurgical@yahoo.com Kabul, Afghanistan Mohsin Massoud Private Ltd is a medicine & medical equipment distributor established in 1996 with an initial investment of $700,000. Their annual turnover in 2017 was $2.1 million. Their main office and branches are located in Kabul. Mohsin Massoud Private Ltd imports medicines and medical equipment from well-known international companies and distributes them all over Afghanistan. They aim to have a leading position in the pharmaceutical industry by providing high quality medicines and health care products and delivering products at the affordable prices, while achieving growth through consistent delivery of world-class products. Mohsin Massoud Private Ltd has more than 22 years of experience in imports and the supply of medicines and medical equipment.The company is known for the quality of its products and services and has earned a good reputation as a major distributor of a wide range of pharmaceutical and healthcare products, in both the public and private sectors around Afghanistan. Mohsin Massoud Private Ltd is looking for business-to-business partnerships for the supply and distribution of pharmaceutical products in Afghanistan. MoraaEducationalComplex(MEC)/AfghanHospitalDr. Azizullah Amir +93 700303030 azizamirb@gmail.com www.moraa.edu.af Kabul, Afghanistan Established in 2015, Moraa Educational Complex (MEC) is a comprehensive educational center for women in Afghanistan. This is the first, the largest, and the most unique educational complex of its kind in the history of Afghanistan. MEC, established on a 42,000 square meter area in Kabul, includes a well-equipped modern nursery, kindergarten, and high school as well as midwifery school that provides two- and three-year diploma courses in midwifery, nursing, medical technology, anesthesia, radiology, pharmacy, dentistry, and physiotherapy). It also includes a university that offers courses in medicine, computer science, business administration, and education. Its multi-specialty hospital is scheduled to be built. MEC is a women-for-women project that was officially inaugurated by First Lay Rula Ghani and the Ministers of Education and Higher Education of Afghanistan on May 31, 2016. Morra is ISO9001 accredited. MEC seeks Indian suppliers of catheterization laboratory, MRI, CT, and other scanning equipment in addition to specialists in biomedical engineering, medical technicians, and ICT nurses. It also wants to identify similar academic institutions in India to collaborate on research and student exchanges. MEC also seeks an investment of $5 million to support construction of Kabul’s first multi-specialty women’s hospital. President of MEC, Dr. Azizullah Amir, is an Associate Professor at Kabul Medical University, Cardiology Department, and has a Masters in Preventive Cardiology from Imperial College, London and a Doctorate in Leadership in Education from the University of Southern

California. He has been managing hospitals from more than 20 years. MEC has assets of $5 million. They had a turnover in 2016 of $200,000, in 2017 of $445,000, and in 2018 of $733,000. RahimKhairMohammadZadaMedicineProductionandProcessingCompanyRahmuddin Khair Mohammad +93 700367918 raheem_khairy@yahoo.com Kandahar, Afghanistan Rahim Khair Mohammad Zada Medicine Production and Processing Company was established in 2004 with an initial investment of $1 million. Their annual turnover in 2017 was $500,000. Their main office is located in Kandahar with sub-offices in the Kabul, Herat, and Balkh provinces. The company is equipped with modern technology and currently produces medicines in form of pomades, syrups and creams. They have the capacity to produce 17 types of medicine, as well as package and distribute through their products in three regional cities of Afghanistan. The company employed 51 qualified staff to manage the production and packaging. Rahim Khair Mohammad Zada Medicine Production and Processing Company is known for the quality of their products and services and they are committed to maintain this quality. They strive for continuous innovation, the development of new health products, and the distribution of these products to retail pharmaceutical stores at both the provincial and district levels. The company is looking for business partnerships in the pharmaceutical production industry in Afghanistan. RahmatHospitalMohibullah Naseri +93 792121211 ema.transportration2005@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan The 207-bed Rahmat Hospital is located in the Qasaba district of Kabul and is a purpose-driven medical facility built to serve the needs of the Afghan people. The hospital is in the final stages of completion and will be ready for operation by September 2018. The facility has been constructed in accordance with European and Turkish standards. Rahmat Hospital will be among the few hospitals in Kabul that have a central oxygen and ventilation system. Rahmat Hospital has one ten-story building and two auxiliary buildings. The two auxiliary building are for hospital emergency services and for residency of doctors and the management team. The facility has been built on privately-owned land through investment by a local Afghan businessman who used the proceeds from the USG Host Nation Trucking Contract to build the hospital. The owner has invested $24 million in construction and the purchasing of major hospital equipment. Rahmat Hospital is looking for business partnerships, particularly for hospital management services, to operationalize the hospital. SamaHospitalDr. Fardin Gharman +93 0788880708 Sama.hospital@yahoo.com fardin_gharman@yahoo.com Kabul, Afghanistan

Sama Hospital is a 20-bed, medium-sized health facility, situated in Kabul. The hospital offers general medical, surgical, OB/GYN, pediatric, orthopedic, endocrinology, and radiotherapy services. The hospital is staffed by 50 people: 14 doctors and 36 nurses and support staff. Sama Hospital is looking for investment and business partnerships in general surgery, dentistry, endourology/lithotripsy, orthopedics/fluoroscopy, OB/GYN and CT-Scans. SehatHospitalDr. Zubair Arshad +93 799352700 +93 791692540 zobair.arshad@yahoo.com Herat, Afghanistan Sehat Hospital is a 20-bed, private hospital established in 2005 at the center of the city of Herat with an initial investment of $3 million. Its average annual turnover over the last 5 years is $1.2 million. Sehat Hospital is well-equipped and delivers advanced psychiatric specialty services through a team of qualified health professionals. The hospital strives to deliver quality tertiary health care and high customer satisfaction. Sehat Hospital is looking for business partnerships in the area of diagnostics and imaging centers including MRI, CT Scan and mammography. SultanatMedicalLaboratory(SML)Rohullah Zekria +93 700216205 rzekria@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan Sultanat Medical Laboratory (SML) is a private, for-profit Medical laboratory operating in Kabul. SML provides lab services for hospitals, clinics, and the community. Testing is available using modern methods and machinery for body fluids including blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, semen, and other specimens collected for microbiological, biochemical, hematological, chemical, urologic, serologic, bacteriological, and parasitological assessments, as well as for molecular diagnostics using PCR technology. SML is uniquely positioned to build on its expertise and strengths in both hospital and private laboratory services. In addition to providing a full range of diagnostic testing, SML offers laboratory services, occupational health testing, blood-borne pathogen and drug testing, research and clinical trials, and specialized lab training, including for recent graduates. SML is addressing a growing demand for medical laboratory and health care services by providing accessible, accountable and cost effective laboratory services. SML is seeking investment and technical knowledge-sharing to increase its coverage and services across the country. SwizPharmaLtd.Naqibullah Safi +93 788306000 and +93 772000210 naqib.jf@gmail.com Swiz Pharma provides pharmaceutical products in Afghanistan. They seek partnerships within pharmaceutical industries to support its growing business.

ZiauddinSharifCorporationLtd.Zamanuddin Nezami +93 799334187 +93 777334187 ziad.sharif.ph@gmail.com ziassharif_pharmacy@live.com Kabul, Afghanistan Ziauddin Sharif Corporation Ltd, established in 2000, imports quality medicines from internationally known pharmaceutical companies and distributes them all over Afghanistan through its main office and network located in Kabul. Ziauddin Sharif Corporation Ltd aims to be a model by establishing long-term strategic partnerships with its clients to provide world-class and high quality medicine in a cost-effective manner. Its mission is to improve the lives of Afghans by increasing accessibility to quality health products. They also intend to be a market leader in the pharma industry by committing to provide consistent value to their customers and partners, which will maximize their long-term earnings growth. They would like to achieve this by managing their business with integrity and the highest ethical standards, while acting in a socially responsible manner with a particular emphasis on the well-being of their teammates and the communities they serve. Ziauddin Sharif Corporation Ltd is a dynamic company driven by the unwavering belief in a team that combines flexibility, speed and innovative spirit with strength, security, and integrity. They enjoy good relationships with their business partners, hospitals, and NGOs, and provide them with smooth, secure, and prompt delivery. The company’s management is formed by qualified and experienced managers from different parts of Afghanistan who can provide high quality products and maintain the company’s reputation in the market. Ziauddin Sharif Corporation Ltd is looking for business partnerships in all aspects of the pharmaceutical sector. 14.Education KardanUniversity Roeen Rahmani, President +93 799528383 or +93 777528383 info@kardan.edu.af Kabul, Afghanistan Kardan University was founded in 2002 in Kabul and is the first privately-owned university in Afghanistan. It began its operations in a small classroom with 15 students but has quickly became one of the largest private higher education institutions in the country. Today, with over 5,000 students pursuing diploma, undergraduate and graduate programs at its three campuses in Kabul, Kardan offers courses in the disciplines of Management Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering, and Social Sciences at the graduate level, and Business Administration and International Relations at the masters level. Kardan has produced more than 20,000 graduates across multiple disciplines. After a rigorous application process, Kardan University becomes the first institution in Afghanistan to be accepted as a member of the prestigious Global Business School Network (GBSN).

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