The third edition of the Middle East Natural and Organic Products Expo will be held from December 6 – 8, 2005 at the Grand Hyatt Convention Center in Dubai. The show has attracted over 200 exhibitors from 50 countries who will showcase a wide range of organic and natural products.
The exhibition organised by Global Links will be held under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Zayed Complex for Herbal Research and Traditional Medicine, the Ministry of Health, with the co-operation of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM).
Over 9000 visitors comprising buyers, importers, distributors and wholesalers from all over the Middle East, the Pan Arab region, the Indian sub continent, the Levant region, North Africa and CIS countries are expected to be part of the three day exhibition.
“The global market for natural products is estimated at over US$ 150 billion, with an encouraging growth rate predicted for the Middle East markets as well. People across the Middle East have become extremely health conscious and are opting for natural or herbal products,” said Girish Dabrai, Managing Director, Global Links. “The long term benefits of using natural products supersede the immediate results of artificial or chemical based products, and the Middle East markets present immense potential for organic products.”
“The Middle East Natural Products Expo serves as an excellent platform for exhibitors of natural and organic products to introduce their offering to the region and network with industry peers to tap the high potential markets of the Middle East. The significant increase in exhibitor and visitor participation over the years is proof of the growth and popularity of this exhibition. Today, it has emerged as the leading show of its kind in the region, remarkably boosting the use of all kinds of natural products,” added Dabrai.
The Middle East Natural Products Expo brings together manufacturers, producers and distributors of natural and organic products including cosmetics, organic food, baby care, aromatherapy, yoga, naturopathy, food and beverage, natural juices, dairy products, music, herbal remedies, energy substitutes, fabrics and clothing, furniture and stationery.
A series of conferences and seminars focusing on the industries supporting natural and organic products globally and in the Middle East will also be held on the sidelines of the exhibition. The show is set to edify visitors and encourage trade on a global platform.
Global Links is a leading player in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) market. It was established as a Limited Liability Company with the principal objective of efficiency and effectiveness in building bridges among nations through trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.
AutoEmirates.com Facilitates Trading of Used Cars
Dubai, UAE, October 9 2005: Leading automotive portal AutoEmirates.com has announced the launch of a new section on their website that will facilitate the buying and selling of used cars. The section falls under the research section of the website and is called ‘Pre-Owned Cars’.
To make use of this service, any person interested in selling their car is required to fill out an information form on the website. Information requested in the form includes which country and town the owner is from, the age of his car, make, model, features of the car, and of course the price the owner expects to sell it at. Sellers also have the option of uploading pictures of their cars from their computers straight onto the website. The information once filled in is then immediately displayed under the 'Pre-Owned Cars' section on www.autoemirates.com.
Inbuilt in the 'Pre-Owned Cars' section is a search engine developed by the Auto Emirates research team, that allows users to search cars being sold by price, range, age and location. “This new service can greatly facilitate dealings in the used car market. The categories make it easy for sellers to describe their cars and allow for buyers to search cars based on their own preferences. Sellers can make contact with the buyers through their email address that are posted on the site,” said Mr. Pankaj Dev, CEO, AutoEmirates.com.
This service can only be used by registered members of AutoEmirates.com; new users can register on the website at no extra cost.
Commenting on the growing demand for pre-owned vehicles in the region, Dev noted: “Internet penetration is on the rise at a very fast pace in the GCC. The trend towards web-based transactions makes AutoEmirates.com ideal for buyers and sellers wishing to make use of the internet’s speed and convenience. We have one of the largest following of motoring enthusiasts in the GCC, and have registered over one million page views in August alone.”
The initial responses are promising and industry observers see the new section as a way of reinforcing the website’s position in the automotive news and information sector. “The automotive industry is booming and Auto Emirates aims to be part of this growth with new services targeting more people. We look forward to people using this service and are open to any comments and suggestions,” concluded Mr. Dev.
AutoEmirates.com is today the most comprehensive source of automotive information in the Middle East. Daily updates on the recent happenings in auto industry are posted in the Auto News section of the website. In addition to the news, AutoEmirates.com features reviews of makes and models of new cars sold in the region. New cars are test driven by a team of experts and in depth reports posted under the ‘Road Test Reports’ section regularly.
The launch of the ‘Pre-Owned Cars’ section marks a significant shift in the strategy for AutoEmirates.com that has so far concentrated on information and reviews of new cars sold in the GCC. Used cars are a very important element of the auto industry and with the launch of this section, AutoEmirates.com has broadened its offering of services for the consumers.
AutoEmirares.com will soon be announcing plans to develop a dealer network for the used car operations.
