Iraq Portal

Key Upcoming Events in the Middle East

Information from the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration,
Iraq Investment and Reconstruction Task Force

Please find below information on key upcoming events pertaining to business
opportunities in Iraq. For further information, please refer to the
websites referenced below, or contact our office at IraqInfo@mail.doc.gov.

OPIC Investment Conference: Access to Opportunity in The Middle East
May 5–7, 2008 - Dead Sea, Jordan

As a supportive tool for private sectors looking for investment
opportunities in emerging markets, including Iraq and Afghanistan, the
Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC, http://www.opic.gov/) will
hold an international investment conference on May 5 – 7, 2008 at the
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar, Dead Sea, Jordan. This is an excellent opportunity
to explore investment prospects in the region presented by leading
investment experts, U.S. businesses currently investing in the Middle East,
financial institutions operating in the region and U.S. government
officials. This conference also serves as an opportunity to learn more
about the formation of joint ventures and partnerships between U.S. and
local businesses and gain support for new investments. Speakers will focus
on access to credit housing, infrastructure, and investment opportunities
in tourism, information technology, franchising and energy. For more
information, please visit the event website
http://www.trademeetings.com/ssMeetingDetails.asp?meetingId=195

Project Rebuild Iraq 2008: The 5th International Rebuild Iraq Exhibition
May 5-8, 2008 - Amman, Jordan

Project Rebuild Iraq 2008 is going to be a high-profile event showcasing
one of the most ambitious, investment-opportunity-laden reconstruction
undertakings of your era. It's going to be the biggest, most comprehensive
Iraq reconstruction event ever held. If you are a construction sector
player eyeing the Iraq reconstruction market, looking for a well-timed
point of entry, seeking to gain maximum exposure and brand consolidation
for your projects, or simply looking for potentially-rewarding business
contacts, then Project Rebuild Iraq 2008 is the show for you. And if you're
already active in Iraq's thriving reconstruction market, then Project
Rebuild Iraq 2008 is going to immeasurably polish your profile. For more
information visit: http://www.rebuild-iraq-expo.com/.

III Iraq International Fair
May 22-25, 2008 – Gaziantep, Turkey

Iraq International Fairs is hosting the III Iraq International Fair which
will be held in the Middle East Exhibition Center, Gaziantep, Turkey on May
22-25, 2008. Iraq International Fair III builds upon the successes of the
Iraq International Fairs I and II held in 2006 and 2007 in Gaziantep,
Turkey, the main logistics gateway to Northern Iraq. Nearly 15,000
companies from more than 30 countries are expected to participate in the
exhibition this year. This is the only fair jointly organized with the
Iraqi Government outside the borders of Iraq. The fair will highlight a
variety of sectors including Construction Equipment, Building Materials,
Energy Equipment, Textiles, Machinery, Agriculture, Food & Food Processing
Equipment, Consumer Goods, Medical Supplies, Cosmetics, Cleaning Products,
Automotive Goods, Transportation, Logistics, Electronics, Computer IT,
Automation, Telecommunication, and Security Services.

For more details on the Iraq International Fair III, please visit their
website www.iraqinternationalfair.com or contact them directly via email
iraqifairs@yahoo.com.

2nd Annual Iraq International Building & Construction Fair
July 9-12, 2008 - Erbil, Iraq

The Iraq International Building and Construction Fair is the only
specialized fair for building & construction in rebuilding Iraq debuting in
2007 with much success, hosting 120 exhibitors and nearly 20,000 visitors.
For more information, please visit: www.iraqfairs.com/sub2.html.

 

Iraq Investment and Reconstruction Task Force
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1-866-352-IRAQ
www.trade.gov/iraq
IraqInfo@mail.doc.gov

 

Updated March 3, 2008