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• A trade delegation of Spanish businessmen from the railway sector, organized by MAFEX in collaboration with ICEX, will be visiting the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia in search for new business opportunities.

• Representatives will be visiting these three countries from 20-28 February with the aim of fostering the internationalization of their companies through rounds of meetings with delegates and representatives from local authorities.

• This business gathering is part of the visit agenda planned by MAFEX for 2012, which aims at fostering the presence of the Spanish rail industry throughout the world

Madrid, February 2012
The Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Railway Industry (MAFEX), in collaboration with the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX) has organized a new trade delegation to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, from February 20-28.

The main objective of this activity is to promote the Spanish rail industry in these three countries, to enlarge its growth expectations, and to strengthen its position in regard to new infrastructure and transportation projects to be developed within the next few years.

United Arab Emirates: Infrastructure Projects for the Future
The Spanish delegation also wants to show its interest in participating in such new infrastructure projects as the Gulf Rail Network connecting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.

A round of meetings will take place during this trade delegation, with the aim of showing the great experience of the Spanish rail industry in the development of projects of such importance in order to strengthen its position in new upcoming tenders.

Among planned interviews is the meeting with representatives from Dubai-Road transportation and the Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA), the rail company Etihad Railways, and the Abu Dhabi Municipality.

Qatar: New Opportunities in Public Transportation Works
In addition to the great project in Saudi Arabia, through this trade delegation MAFEX wants to promote Spanish companies regarding new public transportation plans within the region, the Qatar Metro among others.

The emirate has planned to start an ambitious infrastructure plan, with an investment of around 24,000 million euros, to host the Soccer World Cup in 2022. One example of such significant works included in this plan is the construction of underground and light rail networks of more than 650 kilometers. According to planned schedule, representatives of the trade delegation will meet with representatives from Qatar railways -Qatar Railways Company.

Saudi Arabia: a Quantum Leap for the Spanish Rail Industry
MAFEX's trade delegation takes place in a key moment for the Spanish rail industry in Saudi Arabia. The recent contract awarded to the Spanish consortium for the construction of the high-speed line between Medina and Mecca has become the biggest one at an international level. The project will have a positive impact in the internationalization of Spanish rail companies. Out of a total of 6,700 million Euros for its construction cost, 2,700 million will be Spanish exports. The consortium, Al Shoula, will begin works in two months.

During the visit to Saudi Arabia, the members of the Spanish delegation will meet with the country's leading construction company Saudi Binladin Group, with the Saudi rail companies Saudi Railway Organization (SRO) and Saudi Railway Company (SAR), and with the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).

MAFEX: Boosting Spanish Rail Industry's Exports and Internationalization
During this visit the Spanish companies will be showing the experience gained in the development of rail infrastructures, as well as the technological advances and innovations implemented throughout the world which have led them to become an international point of reference.

This trip is included within the efforts of the MAFEX association to promote the exports of its members in the region, and to consolidate the presence of the rail industry in the Persian Gulf -a priority region in their exports plan.

About MAFEX
The objective of the Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Rail Industry (MAFEX) is to carry out promotional activities in other countries, as well as to defend their general interests.

Created in 2004, it currently has 76 members representing more than 85% of Spanish rail industry's exports, according to official figures in 2009. Known as the official collaborating organization of the Spanish Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism through its Subsecretariat of Trade, the Association is supported by GRUPO AGEX, to which it belongs, and by different national and international organizations and institutions.

For more information:
Alen Comunicación: Helena Meléndez (Responsible for rail communication)
C/Juan de Vera, 21, 2ºB - 28010 Madrid, Spain
Telephone: + 34 91 530  36 94 
Mobile: +34 656 27 01 77
E-mail: helena.melendez@alencom.es

Comunicación MAFEX
Pedro Fortea (Director) / Noemí Bellanco (Marketing)
Ledesma 10 bis, 1º Izquierda - E48001 - Bilbao - Spain
Telephone: +  34 944 70 65 12
Fax: +34 944 22 00 61

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Railway companies in search for new business opportunities in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia - Zawya.com

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• A trade delegation of Spanish businessmen from the railway sector, organized by MAFEX in collaboration with ICEX, will be visiting the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia in search for new business opportunities.

• Representatives will be visiting these three countries from 20-28 February with the aim of fostering the internationalization of their companies through rounds of meetings with delegates and representatives from local authorities.

• This business gathering is part of the visit agenda planned by MAFEX for 2012, which aims at fostering the presence of the Spanish rail industry throughout the world

Madrid, February 2012
The Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Railway Industry (MAFEX), in collaboration with the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX) has organized a new trade delegation to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, from February 20-28.

The main objective of this activity is to promote the Spanish rail industry in these three countries, to enlarge its growth expectations, and to strengthen its position in regard to new infrastructure and transportation projects to be developed within the next few years.

United Arab Emirates: Infrastructure Projects for the Future
The Spanish delegation also wants to show its interest in participating in such new infrastructure projects as the Gulf Rail Network connecting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.

A round of meetings will take place during this trade delegation, with the aim of showing the great experience of the Spanish rail industry in the development of projects of such importance in order to strengthen its position in new upcoming tenders.

Among planned interviews is the meeting with representatives from Dubai-Road transportation and the Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA), the rail company Etihad Railways, and the Abu Dhabi Municipality.

Qatar: New Opportunities in Public Transportation Works
In addition to the great project in Saudi Arabia, through this trade delegation MAFEX wants to promote Spanish companies regarding new public transportation plans within the region, the Qatar Metro among others.

The emirate has planned to start an ambitious infrastructure plan, with an investment of around 24,000 million euros, to host the Soccer World Cup in 2022. One example of such significant works included in this plan is the construction of underground and light rail networks of more than 650 kilometers. According to planned schedule, representatives of the trade delegation will meet with representatives from Qatar railways -Qatar Railways Company.

Saudi Arabia: a Quantum Leap for the Spanish Rail Industry
MAFEX's trade delegation takes place in a key moment for the Spanish rail industry in Saudi Arabia. The recent contract awarded to the Spanish consortium for the construction of the high-speed line between Medina and Mecca has become the biggest one at an international level. The project will have a positive impact in the internationalization of Spanish rail companies. Out of a total of 6,700 million Euros for its construction cost, 2,700 million will be Spanish exports. The consortium, Al Shoula, will begin works in two months.

During the visit to Saudi Arabia, the members of the Spanish delegation will meet with the country's leading construction company Saudi Binladin Group, with the Saudi rail companies Saudi Railway Organization (SRO) and Saudi Railway Company (SAR), and with the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).

MAFEX: Boosting Spanish Rail Industry's Exports and Internationalization
During this visit the Spanish companies will be showing the experience gained in the development of rail infrastructures, as well as the technological advances and innovations implemented throughout the world which have led them to become an international point of reference.

This trip is included within the efforts of the MAFEX association to promote the exports of its members in the region, and to consolidate the presence of the rail industry in the Persian Gulf -a priority region in their exports plan.

About MAFEX
The objective of the Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Rail Industry (MAFEX) is to carry out promotional activities in other countries, as well as to defend their general interests.

Created in 2004, it currently has 76 members representing more than 85% of Spanish rail industry's exports, according to official figures in 2009. Known as the official collaborating organization of the Spanish Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism through its Subsecretariat of Trade, the Association is supported by GRUPO AGEX, to which it belongs, and by different national and international organizations and institutions.

For more information:
Alen Comunicación: Helena Meléndez (Responsible for rail communication)
C/Juan de Vera, 21, 2ºB - 28010 Madrid, Spain
Telephone: + 34 91 530  36 94 
Mobile: +34 656 27 01 77
E-mail: helena.melendez@alencom.es

Comunicación MAFEX
Pedro Fortea (Director) / Noemí Bellanco (Marketing)
Ledesma 10 bis, 1º Izquierda - E48001 - Bilbao - Spain
Telephone: +  34 944 70 65 12
Fax: +34 944 22 00 61

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Railway companies in search for new business opportunities in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia - Zawya.com

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• A trade delegation of Spanish businessmen from the railway sector, organized by MAFEX in collaboration with ICEX, will be visiting the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia in search for new business opportunities.

• Representatives will be visiting these three countries from 20-28 February with the aim of fostering the internationalization of their companies through rounds of meetings with delegates and representatives from local authorities.

• This business gathering is part of the visit agenda planned by MAFEX for 2012, which aims at fostering the presence of the Spanish rail industry throughout the world

Madrid, February 2012
The Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Railway Industry (MAFEX), in collaboration with the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX) has organized a new trade delegation to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, from February 20-28.

The main objective of this activity is to promote the Spanish rail industry in these three countries, to enlarge its growth expectations, and to strengthen its position in regard to new infrastructure and transportation projects to be developed within the next few years.

United Arab Emirates: Infrastructure Projects for the Future
The Spanish delegation also wants to show its interest in participating in such new infrastructure projects as the Gulf Rail Network connecting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.

A round of meetings will take place during this trade delegation, with the aim of showing the great experience of the Spanish rail industry in the development of projects of such importance in order to strengthen its position in new upcoming tenders.

Among planned interviews is the meeting with representatives from Dubai-Road transportation and the Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA), the rail company Etihad Railways, and the Abu Dhabi Municipality.

Qatar: New Opportunities in Public Transportation Works
In addition to the great project in Saudi Arabia, through this trade delegation MAFEX wants to promote Spanish companies regarding new public transportation plans within the region, the Qatar Metro among others.

The emirate has planned to start an ambitious infrastructure plan, with an investment of around 24,000 million euros, to host the Soccer World Cup in 2022. One example of such significant works included in this plan is the construction of underground and light rail networks of more than 650 kilometers. According to planned schedule, representatives of the trade delegation will meet with representatives from Qatar railways -Qatar Railways Company.

Saudi Arabia: a Quantum Leap for the Spanish Rail Industry
MAFEX's trade delegation takes place in a key moment for the Spanish rail industry in Saudi Arabia. The recent contract awarded to the Spanish consortium for the construction of the high-speed line between Medina and Mecca has become the biggest one at an international level. The project will have a positive impact in the internationalization of Spanish rail companies. Out of a total of 6,700 million Euros for its construction cost, 2,700 million will be Spanish exports. The consortium, Al Shoula, will begin works in two months.

During the visit to Saudi Arabia, the members of the Spanish delegation will meet with the country's leading construction company Saudi Binladin Group, with the Saudi rail companies Saudi Railway Organization (SRO) and Saudi Railway Company (SAR), and with the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).

MAFEX: Boosting Spanish Rail Industry's Exports and Internationalization
During this visit the Spanish companies will be showing the experience gained in the development of rail infrastructures, as well as the technological advances and innovations implemented throughout the world which have led them to become an international point of reference.

This trip is included within the efforts of the MAFEX association to promote the exports of its members in the region, and to consolidate the presence of the rail industry in the Persian Gulf -a priority region in their exports plan.

About MAFEX
The objective of the Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Rail Industry (MAFEX) is to carry out promotional activities in other countries, as well as to defend their general interests.

Created in 2004, it currently has 76 members representing more than 85% of Spanish rail industry's exports, according to official figures in 2009. Known as the official collaborating organization of the Spanish Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism through its Subsecretariat of Trade, the Association is supported by GRUPO AGEX, to which it belongs, and by different national and international organizations and institutions.

For more information:
Alen Comunicación: Helena Meléndez (Responsible for rail communication)
C/Juan de Vera, 21, 2ºB - 28010 Madrid, Spain
Telephone: + 34 91 530  36 94 
Mobile: +34 656 27 01 77
E-mail: helena.melendez@alencom.es

Comunicación MAFEX
Pedro Fortea (Director) / Noemí Bellanco (Marketing)
Ledesma 10 bis, 1º Izquierda - E48001 - Bilbao - Spain
Telephone: +  34 944 70 65 12
Fax: +34 944 22 00 61

© Press Release 2012

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Railway companies in search for new business opportunities in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia - Zawya.com

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• A trade delegation of Spanish businessmen from the railway sector, organized by MAFEX in collaboration with ICEX, will be visiting the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia in search for new business opportunities.

• Representatives will be visiting these three countries from 20-28 February with the aim of fostering the internationalization of their companies through rounds of meetings with delegates and representatives from local authorities.

• This business gathering is part of the visit agenda planned by MAFEX for 2012, which aims at fostering the presence of the Spanish rail industry throughout the world

Madrid, February 2012
The Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Railway Industry (MAFEX), in collaboration with the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade (ICEX) has organized a new trade delegation to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, from February 20-28.

The main objective of this activity is to promote the Spanish rail industry in these three countries, to enlarge its growth expectations, and to strengthen its position in regard to new infrastructure and transportation projects to be developed within the next few years.

United Arab Emirates: Infrastructure Projects for the Future
The Spanish delegation also wants to show its interest in participating in such new infrastructure projects as the Gulf Rail Network connecting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman.

A round of meetings will take place during this trade delegation, with the aim of showing the great experience of the Spanish rail industry in the development of projects of such importance in order to strengthen its position in new upcoming tenders.

Among planned interviews is the meeting with representatives from Dubai-Road transportation and the Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA), the rail company Etihad Railways, and the Abu Dhabi Municipality.

Qatar: New Opportunities in Public Transportation Works
In addition to the great project in Saudi Arabia, through this trade delegation MAFEX wants to promote Spanish companies regarding new public transportation plans within the region, the Qatar Metro among others.

The emirate has planned to start an ambitious infrastructure plan, with an investment of around 24,000 million euros, to host the Soccer World Cup in 2022. One example of such significant works included in this plan is the construction of underground and light rail networks of more than 650 kilometers. According to planned schedule, representatives of the trade delegation will meet with representatives from Qatar railways -Qatar Railways Company.

Saudi Arabia: a Quantum Leap for the Spanish Rail Industry
MAFEX's trade delegation takes place in a key moment for the Spanish rail industry in Saudi Arabia. The recent contract awarded to the Spanish consortium for the construction of the high-speed line between Medina and Mecca has become the biggest one at an international level. The project will have a positive impact in the internationalization of Spanish rail companies. Out of a total of 6,700 million Euros for its construction cost, 2,700 million will be Spanish exports. The consortium, Al Shoula, will begin works in two months.

During the visit to Saudi Arabia, the members of the Spanish delegation will meet with the country's leading construction company Saudi Binladin Group, with the Saudi rail companies Saudi Railway Organization (SRO) and Saudi Railway Company (SAR), and with the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).

MAFEX: Boosting Spanish Rail Industry's Exports and Internationalization
During this visit the Spanish companies will be showing the experience gained in the development of rail infrastructures, as well as the technological advances and innovations implemented throughout the world which have led them to become an international point of reference.

This trip is included within the efforts of the MAFEX association to promote the exports of its members in the region, and to consolidate the presence of the rail industry in the Persian Gulf -a priority region in their exports plan.

About MAFEX
The objective of the Spanish Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Equipment and Services for the Rail Industry (MAFEX) is to carry out promotional activities in other countries, as well as to defend their general interests.

Created in 2004, it currently has 76 members representing more than 85% of Spanish rail industry's exports, according to official figures in 2009. Known as the official collaborating organization of the Spanish Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism through its Subsecretariat of Trade, the Association is supported by GRUPO AGEX, to which it belongs, and by different national and international organizations and institutions.

For more information:
Alen Comunicación: Helena Meléndez (Responsible for rail communication)
C/Juan de Vera, 21, 2ºB - 28010 Madrid, Spain
Telephone: + 34 91 530  36 94 
Mobile: +34 656 27 01 77
E-mail: helena.melendez@alencom.es

Comunicación MAFEX
Pedro Fortea (Director) / Noemí Bellanco (Marketing)
Ledesma 10 bis, 1º Izquierda - E48001 - Bilbao - Spain
Telephone: +  34 944 70 65 12
Fax: +34 944 22 00 61

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British Airways launches business opportunity grants in Saudi Arabia to support SMEs - AME Info

The campaign was launched at special events in Jeddah and Riyadh and is part of the airline's commitment to stimulate local businesses and support them to grow. The Business Opportunity Grants has been launched in the Kingdom in collaboration with the Saudi Arabia General Investment Authority (SAGIA) and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI). The Business Opportunity Grants aims to help drive forward small and medium sized enterprises by focusing on tangible, human connections as a crucial driver of business growth. British Airways will award 50 small-to-medium size Saudi companies these grants.

Each winning business will receive one return Club World (Business Class) ticket to use anywhere on the airline's global network to help support their businesses and seek out new opportunities. The booking can include up to four sectors - a winning company can fly between Saudi Arabia and New York return.

British Airways is committed to Saudi Arabia and by investing in local business they are confident that it will demonstrate the value of travelling for business. With this, Saudi Arabia thus joins countries like South Africa, India, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates, where the airline has launched similar programmes.

Andrew Crawley, Commercial Director, British Airways spoke at the event: "For businesses to be successful you need to travel to where the opportunities are. Connecting people globally is one of our priority objectives, and we've long known that the key to building a successful long-term business partnership is through face-to-face meetings.

"By launching British Airways Business Opportunity Grants we hope to help small and medium sized businesses in Saudi Arabia to increase their revenues, and help with their strategic growth plans."

SMEs in Saudi Arabia represent almost 93 per cent of total enterprises and account for about 24.7 per cent of total employment. Extensive surveys carried out by the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CSCCI) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization document that among the main concerns of businessmen is the lack of opportunity to connect globally with other businesses to grow capital and increase credit ratings.

Saudi Arabia is one of the least affected countries by the global economic crisis, where the government was successful in staying on course with its development plans. This partly created fresh opportunities for entrepreneur-minded Saudis to setup and invest in new SMEs. The growing government emphasis on this sector, through a number of financial and educational support programs has visibly impacted its growth.

Ms. Kim Al-Sahhaf, Head of Competitiveness Initiatives at SAGIA commented: "It is an exciting opportunity for SAGIA to partner with British Airways on their important initiative to support entrepreneurship in the Kingdom. SAGIA has been supporting the small and medium sized businesses in the Kingdom through their own initiative, the Saudi Fast Growth 100 (SFG 100) and this new partnership with British Airways will potentially further fuel the opportunities and growth for the SFG 100 community. We will promote this new partnership with all of our partners to spread the awareness, the reach and the impact of the British Airways Business Opportunity Grant."

Chris Innes-Hopkins, Director of UK Trade & Investment in Saudi Arabia added: " SME development and support for entrepreneurs are key priorities of the Saudi and British governments and the Saudi British Joint Business Council. I warmly welcome British Airways' initiative which will help to build business partnerships between small and medium-sized companies in Saudi Arabia, the UK and the wider world."

The grants will offer winning companies the opportunity to travel overseas and conduct face-to-face business meetings that will result in stronger partnerships, new projects, and revenue for small-medium business sectors in Saudi Arabia. For the chance to win, companies should visit ba.com/saudigrants and state their business objectives for 2012, and how a British Airways Business Opportunity Grant would benefit their organization.

On board, British Airways Club World customers can enjoy their own private space to work or relax as they choose. From the ergonomically designed seating with 'z' bed position, more storage and greater privacy, to a 6 foot fully flat bed and Club Kitchen, the business travellers every need is catered for. On the ground, refreshments and business facilities in the Galleries lounges at Terminal 5 ensure the business traveller benefits from feeling refreshed and ready to seize every business opportunity.

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