ABHI, in conjunction with UKTI, is planning to run a Medical Technology focused Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia, taking in both Riyadh and Jeddah from the 29th September – 4th October 2012. We would like to invite companies to register their interest with us.

Healthcare in Saudi Arabia continues to be a thriving sector as the government continues to finance health services for a rapidly growing population of 28 million, which is growing by more than 3 percent per annum. It is the largest market for medical equipment and healthcare products in the Gulf and Middle East.

Market sources valued the medical equipment and supplies market in the Kingdom at £250 million in 2006, predominantly supplied through imports. Of this figure 69% accounted for medical equipment. This is expected to grow to £400 million by 2015. In 2011 UK exports of goods to Saudi Arabia were £3.1 bilion, and services £2.9 billion (in 2010) giving a combined total of £6 billion (Source: UKTI).

By attending this mission, you will receive:

• Travel and Accommodation Package including hotels, Flights (internal and external) and in country travel.
• Pre-Mission support for Visas, Travel and other logistical issues.
• An OMIS Report identifying 6 to 8 validated contacts for your company
• A Hospital Visit
• On the ground support from a dedicated and  knowledgeable Mission Team (ABHI & UKTI)
• Partnering Receptions with the opportunities to network and have trade literature and Laptop presentations to promote your company.
• Opportunity to meet local experts and stakeholders.
• Time to pursue meetings with contacts established at the reception and identified in the OMIS report

Mission Terms and Conditions
All companies signing up must pay a non refundable £1,999+VAT management fee which is payable to ABHI to contribute to the overall organisation costs of the mission (within this fee is included: Flights (international and internal), Hotels, Internal transport, a payment to UKTI for the delivery of OMIS and in-market support). You will be contacted by ABHI to process the payment in due course.

As part of the package ABHI will be commissioning from UKTI a group OMIS on behalf of the UK delegation to help assist with the provision of meetings with buyers and distributers for the attending companies. Companies will be responsible for the cost of all meals, travel to individual meetings and subsistence. Companies must ensure that all staff are properly insured and have the appropriate documentation to travel.

The closing date for applying for the mission is Wednesday 18th July 2012, but you are advised to book as soon as possible. Please do not book any travel until we confirm your place. Further information on travel, logistics and a full programme will be sent to you once your place on the mission has been confirmed.

Please note that for the mission to go ahead ABHI require a minimum of 10 companies to commit to attending and that ABHI reserves the right to cancel the mission should participation fall below this number.

If you are interested in finding out more please Complete and Return this expression of interest form to Liz.carrington@abhi.org.uk  and she will forward on a booking form to be completed and returned for the closing date which has now been extended until Friday 20th July  2012.

An application form can be downloaded here.

* Please note all activities are subject to change *

Event Details

Event:                Medtech Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia
Dates:                29th September – 4th October 2012
Cost:                  £1,999+VAT

For more information about this mission contact:

Liz Carrington, Event Manager
Association of British Healthcare Industries Ltd
111 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HR
Tel: +44 (0)20 7960 4380
Email: liz.carrington@abhi.org.uk