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P.O. Box 13636, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesEmail: index@emirates.net.ae • Website: www.index.ae • www.rehab.ae

The 6th edition of Dubai International Rehabilitation Forum - REHAB Dubai 2008 will be held from 10-12 March 2008 at the prestigious Dubai international Exhibition Center - one of the best exhibition venues in the world.

As in the past, REHAB Dubai 2008 will have an exhibition to display the latest rehabilitation technology, a conference to bring to Dubai the latest knowledge in the field of rehabilitation and a platform for persons with special needs to exchange ideas and experiences.

The first five editions of REHAB Dubai have raised the profile of disability and rehabilitation issues in the Arab region. This is witnessed in the growing number of conferences, institution of university courses, standardization of rehabilitation services, creation of infra-structural facilities for the disabled, promotion of tourism for the disabled and greater coverage by the media of disabled persons and issues concerning them.

Reason to Exhibit in REHAB DUBAI 08

� Establishing collaborations/joint ventures � Appointing distributorships/agencies around the world � Increasing client base/retaining existing clients � Meeting new prospects/Promoting business � Networking/Marketing in a highly charged global platform on a face-to-face level � Establishing customer relations � Live demonstrations of products/treatment modalities � New & innovative products launch pad.� Observing and understanding current market trends� Take orders & close long term deals. � Get ahead of competitors � Gain access to lucrative Middle East market and re-exporting base � Meet industry people and professionals who share same knowledge, methos and values at the show � Educating and enlightening the visitors � Exhibitions are highly cost effective form of marketing, that allows you access to diverse & disparate international markets on one platform, at one time.

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With over 10 million severely disabled people among the Arab population, the market for Arab rehabilitation products — spurred by a series of rehabilitation projects undertaken by the governments — is today estimated to be around $7 billion annually.

A specialised exhibition parallel to the conference will invite therapy centres, handicapped clubs, institutions encouraging and training the participants with special needs, companies offering medical solutions, academic softwares, rehabilitation equipment as well as universities and rehab schools to contribute to this special three day gathering.

REHAB 2008 will give the Manufacturers, suppliers, traders and distributors of rehabilitation equipment the chance to reach new markets in a short period of time though exhibiting and meeting the Government officials, Purchasing officers, Decision makers& the regional rehabilitation Hospitals, clinics, centers & institutions

The exhibition will showcase the latest rehabilitation products and services from different parts of the world. REHAB DUBAI is the only platform in the Middle East that will match both investors, suppliers /providers and consumers under one roof to help them arranging B2B meetings and direct face to face contacts which will result in emerging new markets & close long term deals.

Visitor Promotion: The organizers will spare no efforts to attract the highest quality and number of visitors to REHAB 2008

REHAB Gala DinnerThis complimentary Business dinner will be organized for Exhibitors, Panelists and VIP’s on 11th March 2008 to meet Government & non-governments officials, Purchasing officers, decision makers and heads of Rehabilitation Organizations/Institutions.

Buyer - Seller MeetingsList of exhibitors will be released periodically to confirmed delegates and visitors to enable them to arrange business meetings in advance.

Business Opportunities

Visitors & Participants will be targeted primary from the AGCC countries in addition to IRAN , IRAQ, YEMEN & JORDAN. It is likely that over 60% pf the visitors will come from these countries.

Participants & Visitor Promotion Plan

REHAB Job fair PavilionIntegral to REHAB 2008 will be a specialized job fair dedicated to showcasing employment opportunities for the disabled in the UAE.

There is a series of initiatives & polices being undertaken by the UAE Government & authorities to improve the facilities, education and overall the lives of the disabled by training them and offering them the chance to be employed and implement their valuable contribution that they are able to give to our society through their skills, dedication, and perseverance

Participate in the Job Fair and be one of the companies actively and visibly supporting these government policies

REHAB conference REHAB 2008 Conference will bring together leading international experts in the field of Rehabilitation to evolve effective, multi-disciplinary inclusion strategies for the new millennium. A panel of speakers drawn from International NGOs, governments, universities, hospitals and rehabilitation centers will be invited to explore sustainable and compatible strategies, analyze existing models and discuss different rehabilitation technologies & theories.

Why Dubai!!Dubai - the gateway to half of the world's disabled populationIn addition to the Arab World, Dubai has easy access to the Iranian, Afghanistani, CIS, Chinese, Indian Sub-continent and African Rehabilitation Markets. These markets contain more than half of the world's disabled population.

Dubai - A haven for disabled persons

Dubai is fast emerging as the regional centre for activities and facilities related to disabled persons.

It hosted the 2nd IPC World Power lifting Championship during October, 98.More than 300 power lifters from 63 countries participated.

Patronised by H.H Sheikha Hessa bint Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, it is home to the "Riding for the Disabled Association of Dubai", the only association of its kind in the Middle East.

It is promoting of inbound tourism for Disabled Persons.

It has constructed a completely Disabled Friendly concourse at the Dubai International Airport.

It has an on call taxi service for Disabled Persons.

It has world class hospitals and rehabilitation centers.

Major popular public attractions like hotels, parks and shopping malls, offer facilities that enable physically challenged, elderly and special needs people explore and enjoy the emirate

Expected REHAB Visitors Breakdown

3% 7%

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20% 25%

Indivudual Buyers 25%

VIPs 7%

Government Officials 4%

Traders & Importers 12%

CEOs / General Managers 8%

Professionals 12%

Department Heads 9%

Industrial Analysts 3%

Product end-users 20%

Exhibit Profile

� Building, Habitation and Homecare

� Daily Living Aids

� Clothing, Personal Care and Personal Hygiene

� Walking and Mobility Aids

� Aids for Visually, Hearing and Speech Impaired

� Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy

� Orthopedic and Prosthetic Equipment

� Automobile and Driving Aids

� Workplace Design and Equipment

� Recreation, Games and Sport

� Medical and Out - patient Care

� Training

� Services

� Rehabilitation Research

� Sports Rehabilitation following a sporting injury

� Social Rehabilitation

� Cardiac Rehabilitation

� Alternative Medicine

Visitor Profile

� Disabled & elderly persons and their families

� Self / community help groups

� Rehabilitation professionals and administrators

� Manufacturers, suppliers, traders and distributors of rehabilitation equipment

� Hospitals, clinics & rehabilitation centres / institutions

� Doctors and nursing staff

� Architects and designers of inclusive built environment

� Providers of infra-structural services for disabled persons

� Tour operators for disabled persons

� Government officials

� Purchasing officers

� Sponsors of rehabilitation projects

� Educators and decision-makers

� Members of educational sectors

� Schools supporting inclusion program

� Alternative Medicine Specialists

� Sports Clubs & players