04 May 2013

•All the promising signs point to the existing and future business opportunities in Iraq

•Iraq civil aviation sector is experiencing what has been heralded as a "new beginning''

Held under the patronage of H.E. Hadi Al Ameri Minister of Transport, Republic of Iraq, the 3rd Annual Iraq Airport, Aviation & Logistics Show Sept.2 5 - 26th 2013 at Baghdad International airport, will provide the global aviation industry the opportunity to tap the vast growth potential in the aviation industry in general and Iraq in particular as massive investments are in the pipeline. There is more positive hope and huge prospects for long-term growth and this year's show will reflect the enthusiasm and interest among the buyers and suppliers of technology and services from across the world.

Significant steps towards the reconstruction of the civil aviation sector have been taken by the state authority. The event will provide an insight about US$150bn worth of Airports, Aviation & Logistics infrastructural projects currently underway in Iraq and will offer an unrivalled combination of high quality networking and business development opportunities in the country.

''The government has a clear vision and plan to develop world class facilities as well as a strong strategy for rebuilding Iraqi Airways as an international airline. Iraq's major airports infrastructure enhancement program is underway and provincial governments are upgrading existing airports as well as planning the construction of new airports to cater the growing demand'', says H.E. Hadi Al Ameri, Minister of Transport.

''The objectives of lraq's transport development plan will address the capacity, integration and security of the existing network, as well as developing cargo transport to boost the sector's contribution to gross domestic product. Executing the many planned transport projects will require both expertise and funding from the private sector and we welcome all the international suppliers to the airport to be a part of this important event. The presence of high profile panel of senior decision makers from the government and the suppliers will make the event a must attend as the Iraq Airport, Aviation & Logistics Show will be your check in point and the gateway to enter in to a highly emerging lucrative business market''; Concludes H.E Hadi Al Ameri.

Iraq Airport Show will be a tremendous success commercially. Over 70 exhibitors and more than 3000 trade visitors, ministry officials and diplomats are expected to attend the Show, says Raj Menon, principle host at Arabian Reach, organizers of the Event.

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About Arabian Reach FZ LLC
ARABIAN REACH FZ LLC (Dubai - UAE) is a progressing event organizing and management company, HQ in Dubai and having branch offices in Fujairah (UAE), networking offices in Jeddah & Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Erbil & Baghdad (Iraq), Kuwait City (Kuwait) and Tamilnadu (India).

Specialized in Aviation, Airports, Logistics, Defence, Safety & Security, Marine, Education, Trade & Investment and Oil & Gas focused events across the Middle East & Asia.

Industry Partners: Directorate of Civil Aviation Authority (Kuwait), Department of Civil Aviation (Dubai), Department of Civil Aviation (Fujairah), Civil Aviation Authority of Bahrain, General Authority of Civil Aviation - Saudi Arabia, Iraq Civil Aviation Authority, Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies, Education Directorates of various Gulf states, General Authority of Civil Aviation - UAE, Libya Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Fujairah Municipality, Fujairah International Oil Zone and Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industries.

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