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MEDIA PARTNERS

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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. In the 21st century, health is a shared responsibility, involving equitable access to essential care and collective defence against transnational threats. www.who.int/en/

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Margaret Chan Fung Fu-chun, OBE MD JP (born 1947 in Hong Kong) is the Director-General of the World Health Organization(WHO). Chan was elected by the Executive Board of WHO on 8 November 2006, and was endorsed in a special meeting of the World Health Assembly on the following day. Chan has previously served as Director of Health in the Hong Kong Government (1994-2003), representative of the WHO Director-General for Pandemic Influenza and WHO Assistant Director-General for Communicable Diseases (2003-2006).

Dr. Margaret Chan

All countries which are Members of the United Nations may become members of WHO by accepting its Constitution. Other countries may be admitted as members when their application has been approved by a simple majority vote of the World Health Assembly. Territories which are not responsible for the conduct of their international relations may be admitted as Associate Members upon application made on their behalf by the Member or other authority responsible for their international relations. Members of WHO are grouped according to regional distribution (194 Member States).

Director-General of WHO

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WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION (UNWTO)

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Headquarter World Tourism Organization Capitán Haya 42 28020 Madrid, Spain Phone: +34 91 567 81 00 Fax: +34 91 571 37 33 omt@unwto.org www.unwto.org

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.

promoting tourism as an instrument in achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), geared towards reducing poverty and fostering sustainable development.

As the leading international organization in the field of tourism, UNWTO promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and offers leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide.

UNWTO generates market knowledge, promotes competitive and sustainable tourism policies and instruments, fosters tourism education and training, and works to make tourism an effective tool for development through technical assistance projects in over 100 countries around the world.

UNWTO encourages the implementation of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, to maximize tourism’s socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts, and is committed to

UNWTO’s membership includes 156 countries, 6 Associate Members and over 400 Affiliate Members representing the private sector, educational institutions, tourism associations and local tourism authorities.

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INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF TRAVEL MEDICINE

About ISTM The International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM) is committed to the promotion of healthy and safe travel. In cooperation with health care providers, academic centers, the travel industry and the media, ISTM advocates and facilitates education, service, and research activities in the field of travel medicine. This includes: preventive and curative medicine within many specialties such as tropical medicine, infectious diseases, high altitude physiology, travel related obstetrics, psychiatry, occupational health, military and migration medicine, and environmental health.

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ISTM’s specific goals are to: ·· promote travel health; ·· develop guidelines for travel medicine practice; ·· educate health care professionals, public health professionals, and the travel industry; ·· provide a scientific focus for travel medicine; ·· stimulate the professional advancement of travel medicine practice; ·· promote distribution of rapid information exchange related to travel medicine issues; ·· facilitate international contacts between practitioners of travel medicine; ·· promote development and evaluation of safe, effective, preventive and curative; ·· foster research in travel medicine, including the promotion of international collaborative studies. istm@istm.org www.istm.org

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THE CORPORATE HEALTH AND WELLNESS ASSOCIATION

www.wellnessassociation.com

The Corporate Health and Wellness Association (CHWA), also known as the Health and Wellness Association or the Corporate Wellness Association is the first national non-profit association focused on health, wellness, disease prevention and management for employers, employees and their families.

The Corporate Wellness Association is a non-profit trade group, founded on July 4, 2009. This date is significant in that it denotes the start of the independence of America from living an unhealthy lifestyle, as well as the establishment of the first non-profit trade group for employer and employee wellness.

Corporate Health & Wellness Association Certifications The Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® program was created for professionals focusing on practical training and knowledge to effectively manage a wellness program from beginning to end, using state of the art training, an examination, CE credits and more.

The Certified Wellness Provider® is a certification of expertise in administering wellness programs to employers launched by the Corporate Health & Wellness Association (CHWA), an employer coalition.

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INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATIONS

Ms. Paula Wilson President and Chief Executive Officer pwilson@jcrinc.com, jciaccreditation@jcrinc.com

1515 West 22nd Street, Suite 1300W Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 USA Phone: +1 630 268 7400

www.jointcommissioninternational.org

Joint Commission International Assoc. Prof. Dr M.A Kadar Marikar Chief Executive Officer sqh@msqh.com.my, msqh@msqh. com.my

B.6-1, Level 6, Menara Wisma Sejarah, 230 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone: 03 2681 2232

www.msqh.com.my

Malaysian Society for Quality in Health Dr. K. K. Kalra Chief Executive Officer

ITPI Building, 6th Floor, 4 - A, Ring Road, I P Estate, New Delhi 110002, India

ceo@nabh.co, info@nabh.co

Phone: +91 11 2332 3416

www.nabh.co

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www.achs.org.au

5 Macarthur Street Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia

achs@achs.org.au

Phone: 02 9281 9955

The Australian Council on Health Care Standards. Australia Ms. Wendy Nicklin President and Chief Executive Officer

1150 Cyrville Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1J 7S9, Canada Phone: 613-738-3800

President@accreditation.ca, media@ accreditation.ca www.accreditation.ca

Accreditation Canada service@tjcha.org.tw

5F., No.31, Sec. 2, Sanmin Rd., Banqiao Dist., New Taipei City 22069, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

www.tjcha.org.tw Phone: 886-2-8964-3000

Taiwan Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation Professor Stuart Whittaker Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Office Suite No 13-15 First Floor, Lonsdale Building, Lonsdale Way, Pinelands, 7405, Cape Town, South Africa

queries@cohsasa.co.za

Phone: +27 21 531-4225

www.cohsasa.co.za

The Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa Jesper Gad Christensen President jgc@ikas.dk, info@ikas.dk

Institut for Kvalitet og Akkreditering i Sundhedsvæsenet, IKAS Olof Palmes Allé 13, 1. th., 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark Phone: +45 8745 0050

www.ikas.dk

The Danish Institute for Quality and Accreditation in Healthcare, IKAS

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I n t e r n at i o n a l H e a lt h c a r e A c c r e d i tat i o n O r g a n i z at i o n s

Ms. Helen Healey Senior Director

College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, Diagnostic Accreditation Program

dapinfo@cpsbc.ca

300-669 Howe Street, Vancouver BC V6C 0B4, Canada

www.dap.org

Phone: 604-733-7758

Diagnostic Accreditation Programme David Hamer Managing Director david.hamer@hdaau.com.au

HDAA Australia Pty Ltd Unit 4, 12 Endeavour Boulevard North Lakes, Queensland 4509, P.O. Box 365, North Lakes, Qld 4509 Phone: (07) 3491 6878

www.hdaau.com.au

Health and Disability Auditing Australia Pty Ltd www.qip.com.au

Suite 2B, 128 Fullarton Road, Norwood, 5067, South Australia Phone: 1300 888 329

Quality Improvement Council Cathy Cummings Director info@standards.co.nz www.daagroup.co.nz

DAA Group Limited.

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Level 13, 57 Willis Street, Wellington, 6145, New Zealand Phone: +64 4 499 0367

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MEDICAL TOURISM

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Medical tourism is not a modern invention. Even in ancient times patients had to travel great distances to receive qualified medical care from the best doctors. Nowadays treatment abroad is becoming more accessible to a wider audience. A myth needs to be dispelled: low price is not equal to low quality. On the contrary, lower health care costs are directly related to the level of wages and the paying capacity of the population in the destination country. We should not forget that sometimes treatment abroad is the only way to get professional medical care, especially in cases of rare diseases for which treatment may not be available in the a patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s country of residence. Nowadays if patients cannot get specific medical care in their own country they can choose not only a country for medical treatment, but even a particular medical centre and doctor. Foreign patients take note of the use of modern equipment and the latest medical technologies, as well as the experience and qualifications of practitioners. As with all economic spheres there is a high level of competition in medical tourism, which, fortunately for the patient, stimulates the development of medicinal practice throughout the world, increases the quality of medical care and contributes to the adoption of modern technology in healthcare.

Examples of medical services that people often seek in foreign countries are cosmetic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, orthopaedics, fertility treatment, cancer treatment and dental care. Patients for bone marrow transplants often choose foreign clinics, including the increasingly popular medical institutions throughout Asia. Clinics in these countries guarantee quality and professional treatment of the highest level, comparable with world standards. Moreover, these countries enable the combination of treatment with rehabilitation and rest, enjoying wonderful service. Residents of Canada and the UK have government health provision, but may have to wait months for initial appointments with specialists, then further waiting periods for surgical interventions of up to two years. Therefore Canadians and UK citizens often seek medical care in countries where it is possible to get the necessary procedures and treatment without such delays. In the USA the number of people whose insurance does not cover the treatment of severe chronic diseases is very high, so many Americans choose treatment abroad as the cost of cardiac, orthopaedic and many other treatments is significantly lower. If you decide to get medical care abroad, you only need to decide what you want from medical tourism. This section will help you to decide on this.

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M e d i c i n e i n t h e M e d i e v a l I s l a m i c W o r l d ( G o l d e n Ag e )

MEDICINE IN THE MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC WORLD (GOLDEN AGE)

Medieval Islamic culture headed civilisation for centuries. It had a significant impact on the countries of Asia, Africa and Europe and filled the huge gap between the ancient schools and the science of the Late Middle Ages. In the treatment of internal diseases the primary focus was on establishing the correct regimen then using drugs, both simple and complex. In the preparation of these drugs the Arabs reached high skill levels, mainly due to the development of alchemy. Borrowing the idea of using alchemy in the field of medicine from the Syrians, the Arabs played an important role in the development and creation of pharmacopoeia and pharmacy, opening pharmacies for the preparation and sale of drugs in cities. The alchemists of medieval Arab-speaking Middle East invented the water bath and the distiller, used filtration, refined nitric and hydrochloric acid and alcohol (giving alcohol its name). Having conquered the Iberian Peninsula, they brought this knowledge to Western Europe.

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Hospitals in the modern sense appeared in Baghdad around 800 AD; established by Muslims, they were divided into three types. The first included hospitals established by caliphs or outstanding Muslim leaders and intended for the general population. Libraries and medical schools were created at these hospitals. Education was both theoretical and practical: students accompanied a teacher during rounds and visited patients at home with him. Secondly there were small hospitals funded by famous doctors or religious figures. Third – military hospitals. These moved with the army and were stationed in tents, castles or citadels. During military campaigns female doctors who cared for the wounded accompanied male doctors and soldiers.

Noteworthy medics of this era Muhammad ibn Zakariya Razi

Ibn Sina Abu ‘Ali al-Husayn (Avicenna)

An excellent chemist, Al-Razi studied the effects of mercury salts on the metabolism of a monkey. The invention of a tool for the removal of foreign bodies from the larynx and the use of cotton wool in medicine are attributed to him.

The celebrated Iranian physician and philosopher Ibn Sina Abu ‘Ali al-Husayn (Avicenna, 980-1037) wrote 100 books on many subjects, including his most famous compendium: ‘Canon of Medicine’.

In XIII century ‘Kitab al-Hawi fi al-tibb’ was translated into Latin, then into many European languages. It was constantly reprinted in medieval Europe, and together with the ‘Canon of Medicine’ by Ibn Sina remained one of the main sources of medical knowledge for several centuries.

The first book is devoted to the general principles of medicine and views of Ibn Sina on hygiene. The second and fifth books are devoted to pharmacology. The second describes the simple drugs, ‘which are not artificially made’ and in the fifth the ‘complicated’ drugs: poisons and antidotes. The third book describes specific diseases (head, ears, nose, eyes, throat and other parts of the body – from head to toe), their diagnosis and treatment. The fourth book is devoted to surgery (treatment of dislocations, fractures, tumours, suppurative inflammation, etc.) and whole body diseases (fever, infectious diseases, skin diseases, cosmetics, the doctrine of poisons).

Abu al-Qasim Khalaf ibn al-Abbas Al-Zahrawi

Ali ibn Isa al-Kahhal

Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi’s discoveries include the use of catgut and abdominal surgery for subcutaneous sutures, sutures with two needles, the first use of the prone position during operations on the pelvic area (which later became standard). He was the first physician to describe an ectopic pregnancy, and the first physician to identify the hereditary nature of haemophilia. Abu al-Qasim alZahrawi gained fame as the best-known surgeon of the medieval Muslim world - no one at that time surpassed him in the art of surgery and surgical innovation.

who lived in Baghdad in the first half of the XI century, contributed greatly to the development of the doctrine surrounding diseases of the eye

Al-Razi created the first encyclopaedic work on medicine in Arabic literature: ‘The comprehensive book of medicine’ (‘Kitab al-Hawi fi al-tibb’).

He wrote the influential ‘Memorandum of the Oculists’ (‘Tadkirat alKahhalin’), where for the first time in literature a surgical aesthetic was prescribed. The first part of the memorandum is devoted to describing the eye and its structure, the second to eye diseases detected by the sensory organs, the third to eye diseases which are imperceptible to the patient.

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Turkey Turkish packages offer high quality medical, thermal, preventive and spa treatments. Accommodation in five star hotels is usually included. Turkey has more than 30 medical institutions accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). Turkey ranks first in the world on this index and health care costs are extremely favourable when compared with Western European countries such as the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Austria and Italy. The medical staff of most hospitals comprises many doctors who are Western-trained, fluent in English and certified by the Medical Association of Turkey.

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Popular treatments include plastic surgery, fertility treatment, dentistry and weight loss surgery.

Official Tourism Portal of Turkey Hacettepe Üniversitesi Teknokent, 06000 Beytepe, Ankara, Turkey operation@goturkey.com www.goturkey.com

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Singapore A medical tourism veteran, this tiny Asian nation – with a population of four-and-a-half million – has a health care system that the World Health Organization ranks as the best in Asia and sixth best in the world. This greatly surpasses the USA, Canada and the UK. All the hospitals in Singapore offer first-class healthcare services and modern equipment of the highest technical level. The cost of medical procedures and treatments in Singapore is higher than other Asian medical tourism destinations such as Thailand, India, the Philippines and Malaysia.

Popular treatments include cardiac and general surgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedics and stem cell therapy.

Singapore Tourism Board Tourism Court, Orchard Spring Lane, Singapore 247729 Phone: (65) 6736 6622 Fax: (65) 6736 9423 www.stb.gov.sg

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Thailand Thailand is the most popular country in Asia for medical tourism and Thailand is developing the sector much faster than many other countries. The cost of treatment in Thailand is several times lower than in Western countries, with prices for medical services are often 20-50% less than similar operations in Europe. Thai people seek to provide the highest quality services to foreign guests from hotels to hospitals.

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Thailand is an established leader in cosmetic surgery. Popular treatments also include organ transplants, cardiac and orthopaedic treatments, dental treatment and mental therapies. T h a i l a n d M e d i c a l Tra ve l & To u r i s m 134/32 Phonphisai Road, Muang District, Udonthani, 41000,Thailand Phone: +1 888 600 0125 Fax: +1 800 474 7080 info@ThaiMedTravelTourism.com www.ThaiMedTravelTourism.com

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India Medical travel to India is growing by 30% a year, thanks to increasing numbers of UK, American, Canadian and European medical tourists. India is widely known for its advanced medicinal services and equipment. One of the most attractive features of India as a medical tourism and holiday destination is the low cost of services, both in

hospitals and hotels. It should also be noted that patients often choose Indian treatment which combines modern techniques with Ayurvedism. Popular treatments include plastic, cardiac, orthopaedic and transplant surgeries, procedures for in vitro fertilisation, dental treatment and bone-marrow transplants.

Incredible India M i n i s t r y o f To u r i s m , G o ve r n m e n t o f India, 124 Transport Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001, India F a x : + 9 1 - 0 1 1 2 3 7 1 0 5 1 8 contactus@incredibleindia.org www.incredibleindia.org

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Germany Many people consider the health care system in Germany one of the best in Europe, if not the world. For several centuries hospitals in Germany have attracted patients from throughout Europe, and have remained leaders in the medical industry. Patients from Eastern European countries (Russia, Romania, Bulgaria) who can afford to pay for high-quality medical services are usually treated in foreign

hospitals, and for these people the most popular clinics are in Germany. Patients from the UK and the USA are mainly attracted by the high level of medical care and technical equipment at German hospitals. The cost of medical services is much higher than in Asia and Eastern Europe.

G e r m an N at i on al Tou r i s t B oard ( GNT B) Beethovenstrasse 69, Frankfurt/ Main, 60325, Germany Phone: +49 (0)69 974 640 Fax: +49 (0)69 751 903 info@germany.travel www.germany.travel/en/index.html

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Malaysia A wide range of medical services with international standards, lower prices compared to the USA, Israel and Germany, as well as excellent service levels attract foreign patients to Malaysia. English is more widely spoken in Malaysia than in Thailand, the infrastructure is better than countries like India and it is cheaper than Singapore. Medical tourism in Malaysia offers not only traditional methods of treatment but additional procedures in some clinics which offer acupuncture, herbal therapy, etc.

In Malaysia, you can not only be treated, but also be examined as clinics have modern equipment that can diagnose diseases in their early stages. Popular treatments include cardiac surgery, dental treatment and in vitro fertilization.

Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council Unit A-13-8, Level 13, Tower A, M e n a r a UOA B a n g s a r , N o . 5 , J a l a n Bangsar Utama 1, 59000, Kuala L u m p u r, M a l a y s i a Phone: +603 2283 2003 Fax: +603 2283 1025 callcentre@mhtc.org.my www.mhtc.org.my/en

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Brazil Brazil is home to the highest number of practicing cosmetic doctors in the world. A 20% growth in demand for plastic surgery has come as a result of high quality operations at low cost (70% lower than in the USA), bilingual doctors with international certification, beneficial exchange rates and a warm tropical climate. Brazil has a large number of hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI).

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Popular treatments include cosmetic and plastic surgery, fertility treatment, cardiology, obesity surgery and general surgery.

Visit Brasil www.visitbrasil.com

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Jordan In Jordan medical tourism is developing as fast as anywhere else in the Middle East, because of the good reputation of Jordanian medical professionals and the geographical location of the country. Most clinics in Jordan have received international accreditation so foreign patients are guaranteed quality professional care from medical staff. Many tourists are attracted by the prospect of treatment available at the Dead Sea, which includes a variety of balneotherapy.

Popular treatments include treatment of cardiovascular, kidney, andrologic and gynaecologic diseases, psoriasis treatment.

Jordan Tourism Board P. O . B o x 8 3 0 6 8 8 , A m m a n , 1 1 1 8 3 , Jordan Phone: + 962 6 5678444 Fax: + 962 6 5678295 info@visitjordan.com www.VisitJordan.com

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Poland Poland is today a centre of global medical tourism, one of the leading countries in the provision of medical services for foreigners. Patients from developed EU countries such as Germany, the UK, Sweden and Denmark seek medical treatment in Poland. Belgians also seek medical services in Poland despite the fact that there is no travel agency offering such tourism. But this is understandable, considering the average cost of treatment in Belgium is 30-40% higher than in Poland.

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Dental treatments and cosmetic surgery are the most popular treatments for medical tourists and visitors from Western Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia.

Po l a n d ’s O f f i c i a l Tra ve l We b s i t e Polish National Tourist Office, 8 C h a ł u b i ń s ki e g o S t r. , Wa r s a w , 0 0 613, Poland www.poland.travel/en/

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Mexico Mexico is a country where you can find all necessary facilities for the maintenance of your health. There are sufficient numbers of private and public medical institutions whose levels meet US medical standards. Mexico has become an incredibly attractive medical option for visitors from developed countries, with procedures and pharmaceuticals costing up to 75% less than their equivalents in the USA, Europe and the UK. Most of the patients coming for rehabilitation and treatment are residents of the USA or Canada.

Popular treatments include dental treatment, cardiovascular surgery, oncology, orthopaedics, cardiology, plastic surgery and gastroenterology.

Portal Oficial de Turismo en México Viaducto Miguel Alemán, 105 Col. E s c a n d ó n M e x i c o C i t y , C . P. 1 1 8 0 0 , Mexico Phone: +52 55 5278 4200 www.visitmexico.com/en

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Hungarian Tourism Plc www.gotohungary.com

Hungary the leading elite in MEDICAL TOURISM Hungary is one of the flagship countries of European medical tourism. It is a well known fact that Hungary has one of the most demanding medical and dental educations in the world. A quarter of all medical students at Hungarian universities come from abroad, and many Hungarian specialists teach and practice internationally. The main reasons for Hungary’s leading role in European medical tourism are its long experience and practice on the international market. The success story began in the eighties, when Hungary was a popular destination for German and Austrian patients seeking top-quality dentistry and dental prosthetic services of Swiss standards. In fact, the cost of treatments and patient service is some much lower, that you can afford to fly to Hungary, undergo treatment, enjoy the sights, the culture and shopping offers in Budapest and still save up to 40-70% on what, you would have to pay in the UK, USA and Scandinavian countries. The most popular treatments and procedures amongst international patients are dentistry, plastic and orthopedic surgery, cardiac rehabilitation, fertility treatments, dermatology and anti-aging treatments, obesity treatments, addiction programs and eye surgery (both general and ocular implantation).

Hungary will treat you well We’re trying to give you facts that make your decision for finding a destination that caters for your medical and cultural needs easier. Easily accesible within Europe: Hungary, due to its ideal location in the centre of Europe, is easily acessed by low-cost flights from all over Europe. Medical training in Hungary is world class. The doctors in order to continue to be able to practice, they must fulfil the requirement of an average of 50 hours of further education each year (twice as many hours as in most Western countries). Good language skills: Thus you can rest assured that a good standard of English is spoken at all private clinics and hotels. Accreditation: Hungary has a number of accreditation and license schemes applying to its institutions, such as the domestic accreditation schemes from the Hungarian Ministry of Health, and the national Health Comission and Medical Service. Some facilities are also recognised by the Care Quality Commission in the UK and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Good exchange rate: Thanks to the favourable exchange rate Hungary is now even more affordable for foreign patients. But Hungary is not just cheap; it is excellent value. The private clinics

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have invested heavily in their facilities and treatments to keep the market leader position in Europe and guarantee the highest Western European quality at internationally competitive prices. Hungary for all kinds of budgets: Whether you are is looking for medical treatment abroad at a reasonable cost or are more interested in luxury travel, you can find it in Hungary. The possibilities range from city apartments through award-winning spa hotels to luxury five star hotels.

Medical tourism programs: Several clinics run medical tourism programs and packages, organising the entire trip including flights, accommodation, transfers and treatments. Furthermore, travellers can combine medical treatments with their holiday, discovering the 1000-yearold history of the country and the unique fusion of eastern and western cultures, while recovering from surgery in one of the many rejuvenating thermal spas.

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National Tourism Organisation of Serbia Cika Ljubina 8, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia Phone: +381 (0)11 6557-100 office@serbia.travel www.serbia.travel

Spa and Wellness in Serbia Serbia has been connecting West with East for centuries – a land in which civilizations, cultures, religions, climates and landscapes meet and mingle. Serbia is located in the centre of the Balkan Peninsula, in southeastern Europe. Serbia is landlocked but as a Danube country it is connected to distant seas and oceans. From the agricultural regions of the Pannonian Plain in the north, across the fertile river valleys and orchard-covered hills of Šumadija, the landscape of Serbia continues southward, gradually giving way to mountains rich in canyons, gorges and caves, as well as well-preserved forests. Serbia’s beautiful mountains, national parks, rivers and lakes are the perfect location for an active outdoor holiday.

Gordana Plamenac Chief Executive Officer

The cultural and historical heritage of Serbia begins with prehistoric archaeological sites and its legacy from classical antiquity. Perhaps its greatest riches, though, are in the many mediaeval Serbian churches and monasteries, many of which are included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. All year round, numerous cultural, entertainment, traditional and sporting events are held in Serbia, demonstrating the creative power and spiritual vitality of this country.

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The most-visited tourist destinations are the cities of Belgrade and Novi Sad, the mountains of Kopaonik and Zlatibor and the spa resorts of Vrnjačka Banja and Sokobanja. In Serbia there are over 1,000 cold and warm mineral water springs, and a great wealth of natural mineral gases and medicinal mud. In over 53 thermal resorts, the benefits of which even the ancient Romans enjoyed, spa therapies have been adapted to treat a wide range of health ailments and diseases and involve drinking medicinal water or taking medicinal baths. Besides the rich medicinal water spas, Serbia is proud, too, of its ‘climatic spas’, which have been designated health resorts thanks to their favourable climates and geographic locations. Serbia’s spas have developed into oases of greenery and tranquility. They are mainly located in gentle valleys or on the slopes of hills and are surrounded by forests, grassland and orchards. The natural landscape of the spas is complemented by cultivated surroundings, parks and walking paths. Modern accommodation, sports fields and swimming pools round off the basic health facilities available in the spas. Today, the spas are increasingly returning to what they once were – places for rest, enjoyment and recreation. Modern recreation complexes with facilities for various sports, which also house massage salons and fitness centres, are being built in the spas. Wellness programmes have become very popular in Serbian spas over the last few years. The programmes entail spa therapies which are ideal for preventing illness, restoring physical and spiritual vitality and great form and appearance, renewing skin elasticity and firming neglected muscles. The spas are also fully equipped for hosting congresses and seminars, as well as physical training sessions for sports teams. The surrounding areas of the spas contain numerous cultural, historical and natural attractions, and a wide variety of traditional and modern art events are held regularly throughout the year.

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Peculiarities of creation and development of medical tourism in Tajikistan by Muazzam Ansorov Rector of Tajik Pedagogic Institute in the city of Penjikent, Republic of Tajikistan

Muazzam Ansorov During the last years one of tourist branches caused by the process of globalization that gives the possibility to combine medical treatment and relaxing abroad became the branch called medical tourism. During their trips patients can receive professional medical help at different medical centers. What about investments in such branch of tourism they are constantly growing. The global market of medical service has already been created and now it is permanently developing. Creation of medical tourism and its development is being influenced with the infrastructure and a number of other factors of social and economic origin where the main point is the existence of the infrastructure of the world standard and highly qualified staff. At the same time creation of the infrastructure of the world standard as well as highly qualified staff demands investments. That is why it is logically explained that at first medical tourism appeared in highly developed countries. These countries are Germany, Switzerland, France and Austria. In the USA, Canada and Israel medicine has always been developed and continues to be on its highest level. Some Asian countries (Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, HongKong, Turkey, India, Southern Korea), some countries of Eastern Europe(Poland, Czech republic, Hungary), some ones of Southern and Central America (Costa-Rica, Mexico, Brazil, Cuba), Near East (United Arabic Emirates) are constantly approaching to the level of leading countries. Not high social and economic standards of the population of Tajikistan, their low purchasing capacities are one of the reasons why medical tourism in Tajik republic is only at its point of start. Meanwhile during the last several years some medical centers with the latest equipment (Avicenna, Shifo) where highly qualified specialists who rose their qualification in some leading clinics of Russia, Germany, Japan, Israel, Southern Korea Iran work have already been created. In cooperation with specialists of upper 40

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mentioned centers different complicated operations are being held. We should also mention that unfortunately because of low purchasing capacity a numerous number of local population can not afford themselves to be treated at these centers. What about the entrance tourism it is poorly developed. Such situation can be explained that both private and state medical establishments are not known abroad and do not play any significant role in earning currency. In contrast to other Asiatic republics of the former USSR Tajikistan possesses huge recreational recourses where the most important of them are waters, mud lakes and natural climatic conditions. In the 30s of the 20 century famous balneologists of the USSR investigated mineral springs such as Khoja-obi-Garm, Obi-Garm, Garm Chashma, Khavotag, Shambary and 50 other springs in various natural climatic zones of the republic especially in the Pamir region and nowadays some holiday resorts work there. Highly mountainous resort Khoja-obi-Garm is located at the height of 1087 m.and has been working since 1939 being the largest balneological resort of the republic.(more then 500 beds) Siliceous, high termal sulfate-bicarbonate-sodium waters with total mineralization of 0,5-0,6 g are about 93 C°.One of the main peculiarities of the resort is a radon steam and extra hot mineral waters. Balneological resort Shambary is located 28 km, west to the capital of Dushanbe at the height of 1003-1150 m.above the sea level. The water of Shambary is sulphate-chloride-sodium with mineralization of 2,9 - 9,4 and sometimes up to 17,4 g. with the temperature of 22,5 – 38 C°. Thermal waters of Shambary are widely used for treatment of the digestive system, functional disorder of the nervous system as well as gynecological one.

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Balneological resort Obi-Garm is 100 km from Dushanbe at the height of 1200-1800 m.

Sanatorium Zumrad is located at the height of 900 m, 3 km from the town of Isphara and is the one for 500 beds.

The water there is chloride- sulphate- calcium-sodium with mineralization of 0,5-17 g and of 40-50 C°.It is used for treatment of such diseases as digestive system diseases, skin ones, of locomotors system ones and for drinking.

Cardiological diseases, the ones of locomotors system, of periferic nervous system, metabolism are treated in it.

Balneological resort Garm-Cashma is located in Pamir at the height of 2770m, 50 km from the centre of the autonomous region Khoroga. The water here is hydro-carbonate-sodium with mineralization of 3,3-3,5 g and of temperature from 36 to 68 C°. Undeground waters contain 230-245 silicic acid and active microelements-iron, magnesium, strontium and others which give the water its balneological power.

The only in Tajikistan climatic resort Istavrashan for treatment of cardiological diseases is located 6 km from the town of Istavrashan and is 84 km from Khujand at the height of 1004 m. The resort is located on the northern slopes of Turkistan mountain range in favorable temperature and climatic conditions. Attractive nature, comfortable temperature, clean air, long amount of sunny days are good for heliotherapy, aero therapy on this resort where the main methods of treatment are good for cardiology.

Combination of clarity and ionization of air, maximum amount of sunny days all year round and great concentration of ultraviolet rays effectively treats diseases of digestive system, of nervous one, of locomotors system and gynecological one too.

So, our brief review of modern medical tourism shows that despite a large amount of hot and cold springs, muds, climatic resources, beautiful nature, comfortable temperature, clean air this branch of tourism only begins to develop.

In the north of Tajikistan there are balneological sanatoriums called Havatag, Zumrad and the unique climatic resort Istavtashan.

Dozens of places with hot and cold springs make a potential for creation and development of medical tourism and recreation

Sanatorium Havatag is located 90 km from the town of Hojent at the height of 600m. The spring Havatag is of chloride-sodium type with mineralization of 4,4g. Weakly alkaline, silicic water is of temperature from 27 to 41 C°.

Unfortunately modern level of social and economic development of Tajikistan can not allow using completely all its recourses and needs investitions.

Besides its main elements the water contains bromine, iodine, iron, molybdenum,fluorine,lead, zine and others which make this water valuable for many groups of diseases.

In times of globalization foreign investors together with local ones could do this.

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If you're feeling worn out from the stresses of your daily routine and need an escape, then a trip to a wellness retreat could be just what the doctor ordered. More than just a simple spa break, wellness retreats are designed to address any number of specific ailments with tailored programmes focused on detox, weight loss, stress reduction and anti-ageing to mention just a few. From hi-tech European spas to luxurious island getaways and everything in between, our top ten wellness retreats in the world are sure to leave you feeling fully rejuvenated.

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Baden-Baden, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany Nestled at the foot of the Black Forest in South Germany, Baden-Baden is a chic destination for those who fancy a dip in its famous salt- and radon-rich thermal hot springs. The town has been a popular destination for so long that it’s starting to show its age, but not to worry. It’s still very classy, picturesque and well-maintained. Sporty types will find an abundance of opportunities to enjoy golf, tennis, horseback riding and skiing nearby in winter.

Karlovy Vary, Bohemia, Czech Republic Acclaimed for their medical benefits since 1522, 200 spa houses had sprung up in this picturesque valley by the end of the 16th century. Its curative springs have won fame as the answer to a slew of metabolic and gastric difficulties. Today’s treatments range from aquatherapy to drinking the mineral-rich water.

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Heviz, Hungary Hévíz is a spa town in Zala County, Hungary, about 8 kilometres (5 miles) from Keszthely. The town is located near Hévíz Lake, the world’s second-largest thermal lake. It provides facilities for visitors seeking to use the medicinal waters of the lake, including hotels, parks, sports and entertainment. The lake became especially popular in the early 1900s as a spa centre with modern hotels being built to support the increasing numbers of visitors. The Hungarians take the concept of wellness very seriously, based on an ideal of health and wellbeing more than beauty and there is even a hospital nearby where you can receive treatment with the water and mud from the Hévíz Lake.

Edipsos, Euboea Region, Greece Over 75 thermal springs and a 3000-year-old reputation as a healing place shoot cosmopolitan Edipsos high up the spa destination hotlist. In this atmospheric town where steaming rivers run, turn-of-the-century hotels bask around steaming pools, while others offer health-enhancing mineral baths.

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Evian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, Rhone‑Alpes, France Elegantly perched on the border between France and Switzerland, Evian’s internationally renowned healing waters lure healthconscious visitors from around the world. It is France’s most celebrated spa resort, famed for its hydrotherapy treatments that benefit digestive and metabolic conditions.

Bursa, Turkey Known as the Royal Springs, Bursa’s renowned hot mineral waters have been popular since Byzantine and Roman times. Bursa is famous for the therapeutic qualities of its natural hot springs. This geothermal area is home to a number of fantastic hot springs. The Kervansaray Thermal Convention Centre and Spa in the Cekirge district of Bursa is equipped with baths that can accommodate 600 people per day. The thermal waters of the springs contain calcium, magnesium sulphate and bicarbonate. The water has a temperature that ranges between 39-58°C. These hot springs are great for a number of conditions such as rheumatic diseases, hepatic and gall bladder, metabolic disorders, and post-operative problems.

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Swaasthya, India AVN Swasthya is a world class Ayurveda Village offering Holistic wellness programs integrating the rich experience of the AVN group of over 80 years in Ayurveda with all the other complimentary factors like Yoga, Healthy diet, Beauty therapies and Fitness programs, offered in a natural and luxurious atmosphere crafted to maximise healing, care and comfort.

Nyuto Hot Spring (Onsen), Japan Nyuto Hot Spring (Onsen) is a part of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park with over 10 kinds of spring sources and ingredients. This area consists of eight hot spring resorts and some of which are quite traditional, rustic, or even unknown to most people. There are many types of hot springs, distinguished by the minerals dissolved in the water. Different minerals provide different health benefits, and all hot springs are supposed to have a relaxing effect on your body and mind.

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Ischia, Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy Ischia, an island in the Bay of Naples, is known for its thermal pools with healing waters and its health spas. The water from the natural hot springs, heated by volcanic action, is believed to be the most radioactive in Europe and is good for a variety of health treatments including rheumatism. The thermal springs have been popular since Greek and Roman times and spas and resorts have been built up around the best ones.

Leukerbad, Switzerland Leukerbad is the largest spa and wellness resort in the Alps – and this in combination with a rich offering of sports and culture as well! Most of the thermal baths and wellness applications are open to the public and available to guests all year round. A copious supply of 3.9 million litres of 51°C water flows into the thermal baths of Leukerbad every single day, bringing relief to body and soul. A wide range of sports in both summer and winter combined with Leukerbad’s thermal baths and wellness offering make for unforgettable wellness holidays here in the heart of the Valais. Even the Ancient Romans appreciated the hot springs of Leukerbad and took the waters both to forget the stress of their increasingly hectic everyday lives and to replenish their stocks of energy.

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Grand Prismatic Spring, USA The Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park is the largest hot spring in the United States. It is located in the Midway Geyser Basin. Grand Prismatic Spring was noted by geologists working in the Hayden Geological Survey of 1871, and named by them for its striking coloration. Its colors match the rainbow dispersion of white light by an optical prism: red, orange, yellow, green, and blue.

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Frying Pan Lake, New Zealand Frying Pan Lake (renamed Waimangu Cauldron in 1963 though not widely used) is the largest hot spring in the world. It is located in Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley, New Zealand and maintains a temperature of 50-60°C. The lake fills part of a crater formed by the 1886 Tarawera eruption. It has a flat floor, mainly about 6 metres deep, although some vents are up to 20 metres deep.

Mammoth Hot Springs, USA Mammoth Hot Springs is a large complex of hot springs on a hill of travertine in Yellowstone National Park. It was created over thousands of years as hot water from the spring cooled and deposited calcium carbonate. Terrace Mountain at Mammoth Hot Springs is the largest known carbonate-depositing spring in the world. The most famous feature at the springs is the Minerva Terrace, a series of travertine terraces. The terraces have been deposited by the spring over many years, but due to recent minor earthquake activity, the spring vent has shifted, rendering the terraces dry.

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Blood Pond Hot Spring, Japan Located in the town of Beppu, Japan, the Blood Pond Hot Spring is the result of high concentration of iron salts in the area. With the red-colored water, the 90 degree temperature, and the surrounding steam, even the locals refer to the area as hell. Beppu contains 9 nine spectacular hot springs, which are sometimes referred to as the ‘nine hells of Beppu’, and are for viewing rather than bathing.

Blue Lagoon, Iceland This hot spring is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland, as well as one of the most renowned natural spas in the world. The warm waters are rich in minerals like silica and sulfur and bathing in the Blue Lagoon is reputed to help some people suffering from skin diseases such as psoriasis. The warm waters are rich in minerals like silica and sulphur and bathing in the Blue Lagoon is reputed to help some people suffering from skin diseases such as psoriasis. The water temperature in the bathing and swimming area of the lagoon averages 37–39 °C (98–102 °F). The Blue Lagoon also operates a research and development facility to help find cures for other skin ailments using the mineral-rich water.

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Deildartunguhver, Iceland Deildartunguhver is a hotspring in Reykholtsdalur, Iceland. It is characterized by a very high flow rate for a hot spring (180 liters/ second) and water emerges at 97 °C. It is the highest-flow hot spring in Europe. Some of the water is used for heating, being piped 34 kilometers to Borgarnes and 64 kilometers to Akranes.

Pamukkale, Turkey Pamukkale, meaning ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish, is an unreal landscape famous for its white terraces. The terraces are made of travertine, a sedimentary rock deposited by water with a very high mineral content from the hot springs. People have bathed in its pools for thousands of years and continue to be one of top attractions in Turkey.

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Thermopolis, Wyoming, USA The hot spring-heavy town of Thermopolis, Wyoming, gets its name from the Greek words for ‘hot city,’ and, since a treaty with local tribes in 1896, it’s been one of the biggest mineral hot springs open to the public. Today, visitors can soak in the pools, take advantage of watersides and the bath house, walk across a swinging bridge for an overhead view of the landscape, and check out the multicolored ‘Rainbow Terraces’.

Bumpass Hell, California, USA “Bumpass Hell’ may not sound like a very tempting spot for a vacation, but these springs - part of the Lassen Volcanic National Park in California - are home to some of the most striking landscapes in the Northwest. Go West USA describes the hot springs as a ‘sulfuric, alien world’ created by a volcano that erupted at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, a three-mile hike lets you get up close and personal with the steam flumes, vents, and hot springs.

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Trying ecotourism would be a pleasant experience for nature lovers. Nature tourism or ecological tourism is trip to natural places that are relatively still not disturbed or contaminated (polluted) with the aim of studying, admiring and enjoying the scenery, vegetation and wildlife, as well as other forms of cultural manifestation that exists, either of the past and present.

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Blue Mountain, Australia Blue Mountain region is a very famous mountain region, which is located in New South Wales, Australia. Which has been declared as a heritage site and the area is extremely favorite among environmentalists. And the area is quite recommended for ecotourism destination because it will give you to enjoy the natural beauty in it, in addition to culture and history it adorn unparalleled scenery, beautiful waterfalls, prehistoric jungle scenery and a fairly deep valley.

Amazon Rainforest, Brazil Amazon tropical rainforest located in Brazil which is also known as Amazonia. This place is also known as a storehouse of natural resources and nearly 20% of the oxygen produced from all the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tropical rain forests. Inhabited by hundreds of species of animals, plants, reptiles, amphibians and mammals, certainly very interesting for lovers of natural beauty. This forest covers a vast area and is full of natural wealth that will make you come back refreshed after visiting the place, an ecotourism destination is quite amazing and very interesting to visit.

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Himalayas, Nepal Himalaya serves a variety of adventures plus the presence of Mount Everest, which is the highest mountain peak in the world. Therein lies the most amazing combination of nature can be seen when crossing a forest there, the mountain and meadow fuse in the striking scenery is very dear to miss. Along the walkway decorated very enchanting scenery attracts thousands of travel each year, which would come from all over the world.

Costa Rica Costa Rica is a natural paradise and one of the favorite destination for eco-tourists almost throughout the world. Supported by a variety of biological diversity is amazing, simply attracts thousands of tourists every year. Wrapped with natural resources and landscape that is very dear to miss quite varied biodiversity that surrounds it consist of various types of fish from fresh water or salt water, a variety of reptiles, amphibians and plants.

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Dominica, Caribbean Dominica is one proof of the natural beauty of the Caribbean and include a main destination for travelers, which is rich with forests covering the mountain wilderness is rich in biodiversity, full of springs, rivers and waterfalls. It is the ideal place to stay from a variety of different exotic flora & fauna there. Also it is very beautiful place with a variety of beauty and boasts coral reefs, rivers and coastlines.

Palau, Pacific Ocean Palau is an archipelago country in Pacific Ocean. With the natural beauty that they are proud of, and the fact this place is a favorite destination and the best divers around the world. Which is also known as the country Micronesia, Palau stretch of coral reef decorated very beautiful, and the marine life is abundant, upland forests, as well as a variety of rare and threatened vegetation close to extinction.

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Alaska, USA Stunning views of the glaciers and the wildlife therein kayaakan offers a million charm of adventure there. There are various routes with beautiful views for those who love cycling and hikking, while 100,000 glaciers covering the landscape there in part serves tranquility and scenery is quite beautiful. Through towns along the coast by boat and explore parts of the national and city parks will make your holiday more meaningful with environmentally friendly travel.

Kinabalu National Park, Sabah, Malaysia Kinabalu National Park, located in the west coast of Sabah, Malaysia, is the first national park in the country and is also the first ever designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Mount Kinabalu, one of the highest mountains in Southeast Asia, is the main attraction of the park. Tourists can go hiking to the mountain summit, usually beginning their climb at Timpohon, but they can also use an alternative route, the Mesilau Trail. The Sabah Tourism Board suggests other fun activities for visitors to try including single- or multi-pitch sports climbing, rappelling, and rope ascending. In addition, climbers worldwide converge here every year for the Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon.

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Chilean Patagonia, South America The austere and stunningly unusual landscapes of Patagonia have been drawing thrill-seeking trekkers, landscape photographers and nature-lovers from around the world for decades. Mountains, glaciers, untouched valleys and rugged coastal areas characterize this place in southernmost South America. Tierra del Fuego, an archipelago divided between Chile and Argentina, is also usually considered part of Patagonia. With few people and limited infrastructure, this is not a place for casual nature-seekers, but a land for those for whom the phrase “get away from it all” is not a mere cliche, but a lifelong mission.

Botswana Sometimes called ‘the jewel of Africa’, Botswana is becoming one of the worst-kept secrets in international green travel. The country’s savannas, rivers and lakes are teeming with wildlife, and a growing number of eco-resorts are more than happy to show you the rhinos, zebras, lions and elephants that call Botswana home.

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WORLD’S BEST AGRITOURISM DESTINATIONS

Agritourism is basically where agriculture and tourism intersect, as farms and ranches invite the public onto their property to experience the out of doors, the leisure pace, and the healthy and nutritious produce that is only possible when it is fresh picked at the peak of perfection. Agritourism is one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry and includes visits to working farms, ranches, wineries and agricultural industries. Agri-destinations offer a huge variety of entertainment, education, relaxation, outdoor adventures, shopping and dining experiences.

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Tuscany, Italy Tuscany was one of the first regions to become a popular farmtourism destination, thanks to its atmospheric agriturismos. These farmhouses, which were converted into inns, gained notoriety because they offered an authentic and quaint Italian countryside experience to people who would otherwise have to see this region as part of a tour group. A few of the estates in Tuscany offer a more educational focus, but, for the most part, the attraction of staying in a farmhouse in this region has to do with the opportunity to simply hang around the property, relax and soak in the unparalleled atmosphere. Of course, part of agritourism is tasting local fare, and Tuscany is the perfect place for this because such a premium is placed on fresh, local food. Whether you want a wine-soaked stay in the Chianti area or a farmhouse with a restaurant that makes magic with local tomatoes, herbs and cheeses, Tuscany will prove to be one of Europe best agritourism destinations.

Mallorca, Spain On the popular Spanish island of Mallorca, farmhouse inns focus more on providing isolation and quietness than offering hands-on farming experiences. With millions of visitors descending on the beaches of Mallorca and the other Balearic Islands each summer, a little bit of isolation is a good thing for solitude-seeking travellers. Mainly located in the hills of inland Mallorca, these inns range from rustic century-old farmhouses to luxury bed-and-breakfasts with spas and swimming pools. Some of Mallorcaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best agriturismos sit in the middle of orange or fig groves and offer fresh, local food to guests, often serving dishes made from ingredients grown on-site.

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Brazil Brazil is a vast country with plenty of natural resources and a vibrant, diverse agricultural industry. From tropical flowers and fruit to beef cattle and sugarcane, Brazil has retained its farm-based economy despite growing in other sectors by leaps and bounds over the past few decades. People who are seriously interested in agricultural practices will want to put this vast nation on their tovisit list because of its innovative and sustainable farming practices, which other countries are scrambling to learn and imitate.

Hawaii, USA People who don’t want to dig out their passport but still want their farm adventure to have an exotic edge can head to the island of Hawaii. The 50th state boasts a well-developed farm tourism industry that can accommodate people with a diverse array of interests. The Hawaii Agritourism Association offers resources for tourists who want to have a tropical farm experience or simply want to learn about and taste the state’s best farm products.

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Taiwan (the Republic of China), East Asia Lush, rugged Taiwan has numerous “leisure farms” that offer tours of farm fields and facilities and, of course, plenty of chances to sample the crops. A couple of things make Taiwan an ideal spot for an in-depth agritourism vacation. Many smaller farms offer homestay accommodations, as opposed to hotel-like rooms. In addition, the food served and sold is grown locally, so green-minded travelers can easily support sustainable agriculture and lower their carbon footprint while traveling. Tea-lovers can embark on a specialized agricultural tour by focusing on the island’s tea plantations, where some of the world’s most prized leaves are cultivated.

California, USA California is one of the best places in the U.S. to enjoy a farm-stay, thanks to the diversity of crops and farms. Many smaller family farms in this West Coast state rely on agritourism to supplement their income. Plenty of people know about staying in the wineries and vineyards of the Central Coast and Sonoma areas, but small family farms and large ranches also offer a more hands-on approach to agritourism. Many of these places teach small scale farming techniques and even offer strategies for organic growing.

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Belmont Estate, Grenada Belmont Estate is the premiere tourism attraction on the Spice Isle – Grenada. Located in St Patrick only an hour’s scenic drive from the island’s capital, St. George, Belmont Estate is a unique and authentic 17th century plantation that offers guests an opportunity to participate in and observe the workings of a fully functional historic plantation. Guests can relax and enjoy exciting tours that include visits to organic farm, gardens, heritage museum, and cocoa processing facilities.

Philippines, Southeast Asia With diverse conditions on different islands, the Philippines is an ideal place for visiting multiple agritourism sites or focusing on a niche product. Tourists can visit a huge pineapple plantation for a taste of large scale agriculture, or they could focus on smaller operations, such as orchid farms, bee farms, and even small plantations that specialize in growing exotic tropical produce such as dragon fruit or papaya. It is a good place for the visitors to rest, relax, enjoy and study about farming.

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Val Thorens, France Val Thorens is the highest resort in Europe (at an altitude of 2,300 metres) and the highest point of the largest ski area in the world, the 3 Vallées (600 kilometres of interconnected runs). It’s a New World resort that combines the best of skiing with the best of atmospheres so that each holidaymaker feels unique.

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Baqueira Beret, Spain Baqueira-Beret is a ski resort located in the heart of the Pyrenees, in the Aran Valley and Àneu Valley Lleida, Spain. The ski areaextends from 1,500 to the 2,510 meters. It is the largest Winter resort in Spain, with 120km of marked pistes, 11km of marked off piste, and 7km ofcross-country ski and 1.922 hectares of ski area. It is divided into three different zones, Baqueira, Beret and Bonaigua. Due to its westerly aspect, the resort of Baqueira-Beret has a good snow record throughout the winter. In addition, there is more than 1,000 meters of vertical drop and an extensive skiable zone.

Naeba Ski Resort, Yuzawa, Niigata, Japan Naeba is one of the most popular ski resorts in Japan due to its accessible location from Tokyo and relatively long snow season with snow making machines. On the bottom, Naeba Prince Hotel, which has 1,299 rooms, 20 restaurants, convenience stores, and other facilities, serves skiers. On top of the hotel, skiers can choose their accommodations from various types of hotels and ryokans, some of which has hot spring baths, in nearby Asagai town.

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Are, Sweden It is a Northern Europe´s largest and most advanced and diverse alpine sport resort, with skiing and a wide variety of other sports and activities to suit every possible preference and level of skill. The growth in tourism has resulted in the development of hotels, recreational and shopping opportunities in the area.

Saalbach, Austria The attractive villages of Saalbach and Hinterglemm situated 4km apart form a vast ski circus in the picturesque Glemm valley. With 200km of pistes and 55 lifts this valley is an intermediates’ dream. Saalbach is the larger resort of the two with a charming centre with stylish shops and cafés.

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Mzaar Kfardebian, Lebanon Located at only 1 hour from Beirut, Mzaar Kfardebian ski area is widely regarded as one of the most scenic and entertaining mountain resorts in Lebanon. Not only are you immersed in natural beauty with the mountains surrounding you, immersed in the picturesque Mount Lebanon scenery, but the skiing at Mzaar is absolutely fantastic. The resort has runs that will correspond to everyone’s desired level of difficulty, from first-timers up to challenging slopes. Blessed with its high elevation of up to 2465m, Mzaar usually has incredible natural snow blanketing its 80 kms of groomed runs.

Ski Dubai, Dubai, UAE Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort with 22,500 square meters of indoor ski area. It is a part of the Mall of the Emirates, one of the largest shopping malls in the world, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was developed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties, which also operates the Mall of the Emirates. Opened in November 2005, the indoor resort features an 85-meter-high indoor mountain with 5 slopes of varying steepness and difficulty, including a 400-metre-long run, the world’s first indoor black run, and various features (boxes, rails, kickers) that are changed on a regular basis. A quad lift and a tow lift carry skiers and snowboarders up the mountain. Adjoining the slopes is a 3,000-square-metre Snow Park play area comprising sled and toboggan runs, an icy body slide, climbing towers, giant snowballs and an ice cave. In 2007 Ski Dubai was awarded the Thea Outstanding Achievement Award by the Themed Entertainment Association.

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Nanshan Ski Resort, China Just over 80km from downtown Beijing, in Miyun County, this is a great destination for snowboarders and skiers to get to on weekends. With the highest run reaching 1,800 meters above sea-level, has the best selection for those in need of renting gear. The resort also has a host of instructors on board. There are eight trails from beginner to advanced and a half-pipe built according to international standards. Look out for Nanshan Skiing Club that features a separate house for lodging.

Palandoken Ski Resort, Erzurum, Turkey Palandöken ski resort, 7 km south of the center of Erzurum in eastern Turkey, is among Turkey’s most dramatic and challenging ski areas. The ski trail is the longest in Turkey. Because of the quality of the snow (a fine-grained light powder), steepness of the slopes and the length of the trail, Palandoken is known as the best mountain in Turkey for skilled skiers. The toughest run is on the backside of the mountain, known as the Ejder (Turkish for “Dragon”) trail. Due to fog and risk of avalanche, the Ejder lifts and trails are sometimes closed. The skiing season may begin in November and last as long as until June.

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Auli, Uttarakhand, India Auli is an important ski destination in the Himalayan mountains of Uttarakhand, India. Auli is a favorite skiing destination for many not just because of its beautiful glittering slopes but as well as for the nice clean environment. Located some 250 kms away from Rishikesh, the place is almost like heaven on earth, and most visitors to the place would agree with this fact. Situated high up on the Garhwal Hills, Auli is a must visit destination if skiing is your passion. The slopes are located at an altitude of almost 2500 to 3000 m. thus being a nice way to start on your skiing expeditions.

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Beaches can be popular on warm sunny days. In the Victorian era, many popular beach resorts were equipped with bathing machines because even the all-covering beachwear of the period was considered immodest. This social standard still prevails in many Muslim countries. At the other end of the spectrum are topfree beaches and nude beaches where clothing is optional or not allowed. In most countries social norms are significantly different on a beach in hot weather, compared to adjacent areas where similar behaviour might not be tolerated and might even be prosecuted. In more than thirty countries in Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, Costa Rica, South America and the Caribbean, the best recreational beaches are awarded Blue Flag status, based on such criteria as water quality and safety provision. Subsequent loss of this status can have a severe effect on tourism revenues. 74

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Rabbit Beach

Grace Bay

Lampedusa, Islands of Sicily

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

Lampedusa is the largest island of the Italian Pelagie Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The Isola dei Conigli (literally ‘Rabbit Island"), close to the south coast of Lampedusa.

The resorts on Providenciales are primarily centered on 8 km long Grace Bay. Grace Bay has grown to be a major tourist destination with many hotels and condominiums built on the beach front.

Playa Paraiso Beach

Horseshoe Bay Beach

Cayo Largo, Cuba

Southampton Parish, Bermuda

Cayo Largo del Sur, also known simply as Cayo Largo (cayo largo means long island), is a small resort island belonging to Cuba, in the Caribbean Sea. One of the major tourist attractions is the beach Playo Paraiso.

Horseshoe Bay is perhaps the most famous beach in Bermuda. A very popular tourist spot, it lies on the main island's south (Atlantic Ocean) coast, in the parish of Southampton.

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Whitehaven Beach

Baia do Sancho

Airlie Beach, Australia

Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

Whitehaven Beach is a 7 km stretch along Whitsunday Island. The island is accessible by boat from the mainland tourist ports of Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour, as well as Hamilton Island.

Baía do Sancho is the beach located west of Hill Brothers and east of Dolphin Bay, in the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha, State of Pernambuco. Beach offers crystal clear blue water with areas for swimming and snorkeling.

Woolacombe Beach

Rhossili Bay

Woolacombe, United Kingdom

Swansea, United Kingdom

Woolacombe is a seaside resort on the coast of North Devon, which lies at the mouth of a valley (or 'combe') in the parish of Mortehoe. It is a popular destination for surfing and family holidays and is part of the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Rhossili is a small village and community on the southwestern tip of the Gower Peninsula in Swansea. Rhossili Bay curves along an arc running northwards from the village. The sandy beach is 5 km long and is backed with sand dunes.

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Playa de las Catedrales

Eagle Beach

Ribadeo, Spain

Oranjestad, Aruba

The Spanish beach is located in the Ribadeo municipality, in the province of Lugo (Galicia), on the Cantabric coast, and it lies about 10 km to the west from the town of Ribadeo. Its name is derived from the formations of its cliffs.

Eagle Beach is a beach and neighborhood of Oranjestad, Aruba. The neighborhood is famous for its many low-rise resorts and wide public beach. It is one of two beaches in Aruba that allow nudity, the other being Baby Beach.

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TOP 10 WORLD SPA RESORTS

Le Spa, Selman Marrakech Marrakech, Morocco A stunning-and-seductive take on the typical riad - a small heated pool in the middle of a glittery, mosaic-paved courtyard, surrounded by stone archways. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/ hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. See more at: http://www.selman-marrakech.com/en/accueil.htm

The Palace Downtown Dubai, UAE The Spa at The Palace Downtown Dubai offers an exclusive retreat for those seeking a relaxing environment to rejuvenate and refresh mind and body. Offering Oriental treatments in a unique Arabic décor, The Spa offers pampering choices for ultimate indulgence. Facilities include hammam slab, Jacuzzis, Monsoon showers, steam rooms, a dedicated consultation space, relaxation lounge and retail counter. See more at: http://www.theaddress.com/en/relatedhotel/spa-4/ the-palace-downtown-dubai-1

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Banyan Tree Spa, Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts Phuket, Thailand The first Banyan Tree Spa, Banyan Tree Spa Phuket opened in 1994 and pioneered the tropical garden spa concept with its Eastern therapies and holistic focus on spiritual, mental and physical harmony. Banyan Tree Spa Pavilions are re-creations of royal Thai salas in all their splendour. Engage in an uplifting and rejuvenating spa experience with a comprehensive range of Asian therapies and complementing meditation and yoga classes. See more at: http://www.banyantree.com/en/phuket/experience_ the_resort/spa

Jiva Grande Spa, Vivanta by Taj Bekal, India Blending ancient Indian wisdom with contemporary therapies, Jiva Spa offers the best in Indian rejuvenation therapies ranging from Indian aromatherapy massages, time-honoured Indian treatments, body scrubs and wraps. The reflecting pools and luscious tropical gardens immediately entice, and there are Ayurveda facilities, a hammam, a yoga pavilion, a gym, a healthy restaurant, and a nice pool. See more at: http://www.vivantabytaj.com/Bekal-Kerala/Spa.html

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The Aman Spa, Aman at Summer Palace Beijing, China The Aman Spa at Aman at Summer Palace introduces a tranquil retreat of indulgence, rejuvenation and multi-sensory respite for the Aman guest. Nine self-contained double treatment suites offer relaxation to restore balance and harmony of mind and body. Each Spa Suite is fully-equipped with two vanities, bathtub, a large shower and steam room and massage room. See more at: http://www.amanresorts.com/amanatsummerpalace/ spa.aspx

The Majestic Malacca, Spa Village Malacca Malacca, Malaysia The Spa Village Malacca is the world’s only spa to base its therapies on the healing heritage of the Baba-Nyonya or Peranakan culture a unique combination of Chinese and Malay influences. The spa is spread across the first two floors of the new wing and provides a serene environment in which one can rest, recuperate and rejuvenate in the care of some of the world’s best therapists. See more at: http://www.majesticmalacca.com/spa-village/index. htm

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Canyon Ranch Miami Beach Florida, USA Body meets soul in the 70,000-square-foot Wellness Spa, the largest in Florida. It is considered to be the best spa resort in the world; you get amazing spa treatments, swim laps, fitness, climbing wall and great workouts. World-famous spa services incorporate ancient, traditional and modern therapies including deep-tissue thermal therapy, muscle melt for road warriors, Ashiatsu - deep barefoot massage, Thai Massage, Sole reflexology, De-Stress Chakra Ritual, Turkish Hammam Bath Ritual and Ayurvedic Herbal Rejuvenation therapy. See more at: http://www.canyonranch.com/miamibeach/the-spa

The Bulgari Spa, The Bulgari Hotel London, the UK The SPA of Bulgari Hotel London offers the best for body and spirit wellness in a sumptuous and elegant context. The Bulgari Spa has created a selection of the most advanced beauty, grooming and healthenhancing treatments available today, offering the flexibility of one off specialist treatments to long term life-improvement programmes uniquely tailored to the needs of the individual. See more at: http://www.bulgarihotels.com/en-us/london/spa-andfitness/the-bulgari-spa

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ESPA, D-Hotel Maris Marmaris, Turkey ESPA at D-Hotel Maris is designed using natural stone, dark wood flooring and furnishings in textured, neutral colours. Heat Experiences include a vitality pool, traditional Hammam with relaxation lounge, treatment rooms and a Private Spa Suite. This opulent spa is the ideal escape from the stress and strain of everyday life, helping you relax, unwind and rejuvenate. See more at: http://www.dhotel.com.tr/en/espa.aspx

Hypnoze Spa, Palacio Nazarenas Cusco, Peru Inspired by Inca and Andean culture, Hypnôze Spa has developed treatments to improve physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Hypnôze has created its own brand of organic products using indigenous Peruvian ingredients, such as herbs, andean salts and coca leaves. Surrounded by a peaceful private patio, the Spa offers five single treatment rooms and one double room with private hot tub. Some treatment rooms also feature glass floors, exposing the Inca wall underneath. See more at: http://www.palacionazarenas.com/web/onaz/cuzco_ spa.jsp

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Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD, USA The Johns Hopkins Hospital is the teaching hospital and biomedical research facility of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, located in Baltimore, Maryland. The hospital was opened in 1889 by the will of Johns Hopkins, a Baltimore merchant and banker. In his will he asked to use the money he left for opening of two institutions that would bear his name: ‘Johns Hopkins University’ and ‘The Johns Hopkins Hospital’. At that time, Hopkins's gift was the largest philanthropic bequest in the history of the USA. The Johns Hopkins Hospital was the first hospital to perform the male-to-female sex reassignment surgery in the USA that took place in 1966 at the Hopkins Gender Identity Clinic. www.hopkinsmedicine.org/the_johns_hopkins_ hospital/index.html

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Mediclinic City Hospital Dubai, UAE Mediclinic City Hospital is part of Mediclinic Middle East and wholly owned by Mediclinic International, one of the 10 largest listed private hospital groups in the world. Upon opening in 2008, Mediclinic City Hospital was the first multi-disciplinary hospital in Dubai Healthcare City. The hospital offers specialist-focused treatment in the areas of cardiology, radiology, gynaecology, trauma, nuclear medicine, endocrinology, obstetrics, neonatal care and many others. www.mediclinic.ae/cityhospital/PageContent. aspx?pageid=131&groupid=1

Gleneagles Hospital Singapore Gleneagles Hospital provides a wide range of medical and surgical services. Founded in 1957as a 45-bed nursing home under the name ‘Gleneagles Nursing Home’ and was later incorporated as Gleneagles Hospital Limited (officially opened on 8th of June, 1959). In 1987, Gleneagles Hospital was acquired by Parkway Holdings. The hospital’s key specialties are Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Liver Transplant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Oncology and Orthopaedics. www.gleneagles.com.sg/en/default.aspx

Great Ormond Street Hospital London, UK Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is an international centre of excellence in child healthcare. The hospital was founded on 14 February 1852 by Dr. Charles West. Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) was opened with just 10 beds, and was the first hospital in the UK to offer dedicated inpatient care to children. On 1st of March, 2012 it became a foundation trust. Diana, Princess of Wales, served as president of the Hospital from 1989 until her death. A plaque at the entrance of the hospital commemorates her services, as well as a bust in the lobby of the hospital chapel. www.gosh.nhs.uk

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Karolinska University Hospital Stockholm, Sweden Karolinska University Hospital (Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset) is one of Scandinavia’s premier health facilities. The hospital has a close collaboration with Karolinska Institute (Karolinska Institutet), one of the largest medical universities in Europe. Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, has the only department specializing in allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT) in the Nordic region. The hospital has provided services to both children and adults since 1975. Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, has the biggest thyroid surgery unit in Sweden. www.karolinska.se/en

Bumrungrad Hospital Bangkok, Thailand Bumrungrad International Hospital is a multiple-specialty medical centre located in Bangkok, Thailand. In Thai language its name, ‘Bumrungrad’ means ‘care for the people’. Founded in 1980, today it is the largest private hospital in Southeast Asia, with 554 beds and over 30 specialty centres. Bumrungrad offers state-or-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic and intensive care facilities in a one-stop medical centre. Bumrungrad International Hospital is regularly featured in the world press as a leading medical tourism destination. The hospital serves over a million patients annually. Over 400,000 are internationals. www.bumrungrad.com

Shouldice Hospital Thornhill, Canada Shouldice Hospital is known for its specialization in external abdominal hernia operations. The hospital was established in 1945 by Dr. Edward Earle Shouldice, inventor of the Shouldice repair. With the support and guidance of the founder’s son and daughter and their respective families, Shouldice has developed into a modern, 89-bed facility, with five specialized operating suites, an expert team of hernia surgeons and nurses, and a dedicated staff of about 150 people, all working to meet the needs of patients with hernias. www.shouldice.com

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Asklepios Klinik Barmbek Hamburg, Germany The Asklepios Clinic Barmbek is the teaching hospital. The hospital offers a wide range of medical and therapeutic services. The hospital utilizes the most modern and cutting-edge medical equipment, serving as a laboratory for innovative medical technology companies that make their products available to Asklepios before it is even released to the rest of the world. TheÂ Barmbek clinic is part of a group of 22 Asklepios clinics across Germany providing services from psychiatry to rehab and general hospital treatments. www.asklepios.com/barmbek

Anadolu Medical Center Istambul, Turkey Anadolu Medical Center is a general acute care hospital with center of excellence programs in: oncology, general surgery, cardiac care, neurosciences, women's health, IVF and orthopedics. The hospital was opened on 12th of February, 2005. Anadolu Medical Center is sheltered by Anadolu Foundation. The specialist physicians have continuous access to second opinion from Johns Hopkins Medicine. www.anadolusaglik.org/en

Fortis Healthcare Limited Delhi, India Fortis Healthcare Limited is a leading, pan Asia-Pacific, integrated healthcare delivery provider with headquarter in Delhi, India. The first hospital was established at Mohali, Punjab in 2001. Currently, the company operates its healthcare delivery services in India, Singapore, Dubai, Mauritius and Sri Lanka with 65 healthcare facilities (including projects under development), over 10,000 potential beds, over 240 diagnostic centres and a team strength of more than 17,000 people. In 2012 launched the first Colorectal hospital in Singapore, becoming the first Indian hospital chain with a greenfield hospital abroad. www.fortishealthcare.com

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TOP 10 LEADING TRAVEL AGENCIES

Established:1994 Headquarters: Paris, France Website: http://www.carlsonwagonlit.com/

Carlson Wagonlit Travel Established:1994 Headquarters: Cape Town, South Africa

Club Travel

Website: http://www.clubtravel.co.za/

Established:1956 Headquarters: Bangkok ,Thailand Website: http://www.diethelmtravel.com/

Diethelm Travel Group

Established:2001 Headquarters: Bellevue, Washington, USA

Expedia

Website: http://www.expedia.com/

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Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) is a privately held travel management company held by Carlson Companies that handles both business and leisure clients. It operates in 157 countries and territories, with 22,000 employees. According to Business Travel News Online.com, in 2007 CWT became the world’s largest business travel management company. The company has $27.8 billion in annual sales (including joint ventures) in 2008, from 55 million transactions. Club Travel was established in July 1987 by Wally Gaynor whose philosophy it was to always give the client the best deal. This philosophy is still the driving force behind Club Travel today. The cornerstone of Club Travel’s success is being true to our vision of offering customers the unique combination of best price, best service and long term relationships. These competitive rates coupled with leading edge technology and specialized travel expertise is the strong foundation on which Club Travel continues to grow its national presence. Diethelm Travel Group (DTG) has over 55 years experience of providing full travel services within the region. DTG today services tour operators worldwide from over 103 countries and territories, has over 500 employees and offers professional inbound travel services in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. Furthermore they have a dynamic events division that seamlessly services the needs of the world’s leading corporate brands and associations in handling luxury incentives, conferences, conventions, product launches and team building activities. Expedia is an Internet-based travel website company with localized sites for 30 countries: (Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, US, Vietnam). It books airline tickets, hotel reservations, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages and various attractions and services via the World Wide Web and telephone travel agents.

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Established:1982 Headquarters: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Website: http://www.flightcentre.com.au/

Flight Centre Established:1998 Headquarters: Male, Maldives Website: http://www.innermaldives.com/

Inner Maldives Holidays Established:1972 Headquarters: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Website: http://www.mctavishtravel.com/

Flight Centre Travel Group is an Australian-international corporation travel company and also the largest travel firm in Australia. Its global operations include New Zealand, USA, UK, and Canada, as well as in Asia in India, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and in Africa in South Africa. The company is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange with an annual total turnover of $13.2 billion sales as at June 2012. It has over 2,500 stores in ten different countries with over 15,000 staff.

Inner Maldives Holidays is one of the leading and multi-award winning brands in the travel and tourism industry in Maldives. Winner of ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Travel Agency’ at World Travel Awards 2007 and 2009. The company has been featured in New York Times as ‘one of the nation’s biggest tour companies’ and is also highly recommended by Lonely Planet. The company caters as a one stop solution provider in Maldives for all travel and tourism needs. McTavish Travel was established in a modest Oakville office in 1972 and in the 40 years since, Ross & Trish McTavish have built a highly respected travel management company with more than 25 employees. It ranks among the largest independently owned and operated agencies in Canada.

McTavish Travel Established:1971 Headquarters: Zurich, London, Australia Website: http://www.statravel.com.au/

STA Travel Established:1970 Headquarters: London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.coxandkings.co.uk/

Cox & Kings Established:1962 Head office: Downers Grove, Illinois, USA Website: http://www.abercrombiekent.com/

STA Travel is a travel company owned by the Swiss Diethelm Keller Group, with headquarters in Zurich and London. It claims to be the world’s largest travel company for students and young people. The STA group employs nearly 2,000 people in over 200 branches in 12 different countries, with franchises and business partners in another 48 countries. In 2011, its gross turnover was CHF 997 million (US$1,126 million), with net sales - mostly commission on ticket sales - of CHF 141 million. Cox And Kings is travel company that traces its history to 1758, when Richard Cox was appointed regimental agent to the Foot Guards. Cox & Kings is now a privately owned tour company with offices in Australia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, India, the USA and Japan. Cox & Kings is an award-winning travel company, offering high quality group tours, private journeys and tailor-made holidays to many of the world’s most fascinating regions. Abercrombie and Kent is the world’s leading luxury travel company with over 2,500 employees on the ground in destination in over 26 countries, looking after guests on all seven continents. Destination Management Company locations: Argentina, Australasia, Botswana, Cambodia, Chile, China, Ecuador, Egypt, Europe, Kenya, India, Italy, Jordan, Morocco, Myanmar, Peru, Russia, Southern Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda and Zambia.

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TOP 10 LEADING AIRLINES

Established: 1937 Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Malaysia Airlines

Website: http://www.malaysiaairlines. com/hq/en

Established: 1933 Headquarters: Istanbul, Turkey Website: http://www.turkishairlines.com/

Turkish Airlines Established: 1924 Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Website: www.delta.com

Delta Air Lines

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The story of Malaysia Airlines started in the golden age of commercial air travel. A joint initiative of the Ocean Steamship Company of Liverpool, the Straits Steamship of Singapore and Imperial Airways led to a proposal to the Colonial Straits Settlement government to run an air service between Penang and Singapore. The result was the incorporation of Malayan Airways Limited (MAL) on 12 October 1937. On 1 February 2013, Malaysia Airlines became a full-fledged member of oneworld alliance and is now connected to some 850 destinations in 150 countries across the oneworld alliance network. Turkish Airlines is the national flag carrier airline of Turkey, headquartered at the Turkish Airlines General Management Building on the grounds of Atatürk Airport in Yeşilköy, Bakırköy, Istanbul. It operates scheduled services to 41 domestic and 206 international airports in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. With 247 destinations, the airline is the fourth-largest carrier in the world by number of destinations.

Delta Air Lines serves nearly 165 million customers each year. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 322 destinations in 59 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs nearly 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 700 aircraft. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 15,000 daily flights, with hubs in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-LaGuardia, New York-JFK, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City and Tokyo-Narita. Delta has invested billions of dollars in airport facilities and global products, services and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground.

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Established: 1937 Headquarters: Montréal, Quebec, Canada Website: http://www.aircanada.com/

Air Canada

Established:1995 Headquarters: London Luton Airport Luton, United Kingdom Website: http://www.easyjet.com/en

EasyJet Established:1930 Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas, USA Website: https://www.aa.com

American Airlines Established:2004 Headquarters: Tremblay-en-France, France Website: www.airfranceklm.com/en/

Air France KLM Established:1953 Headquarters: Cologne, Germany Website: www.lufthansa.com

Lufthansa

Air Canada is Canada’s largest full-service airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the Canadian market, the Canada-USA transborder market and in the international market to and from Canada. Together with its Air Canada Express regional partners, Air Canada serves close to 35 million passengers annually and provides direct passenger service to more than 175 destinations on five continents. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance™, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network

EasyJet is a British airline carrier based at London Luton Airport. It is the largest airline of the United Kingdom, by number of passengers carried, operating domestic and international scheduled services on over 600 routes in 32 countries. EasyJet plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. As of 30 September 2013, it employed 8,300 people, based throughout Europe but mainly in the UK.

American Airlines, Inc. (AA) is a major USA airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. It operates an extensive international and domestic network, with scheduled flights throughout North America, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, and Asia. Its route network centers around five ‘cornerstone’ hubs in Dallas/Fort Worth, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago.

Air France–KLM (Euronext: AF) is a French-Dutch airline holding company incorporated under French law with its headquarters at Paris–Charles de Gaulle Airport in Tremblay-en-France, near Paris. The group has offices in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, and in Amstelveen, Netherlands. Air France–KLM is the result of the merger in 2004 between Air France and KLM. Both Air France and KLM are members of the SkyTeam airline alliance. They offer a frequent flyer programme called Flying Blue. The company’s namesake airlines rely on two major hubs: Paris–Charles de Gaulle Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Deutsche Lufthansa AG commonly known as Lufthansa, is the flag carrier of Germany and also the largest airline in Europe, both in terms of overall passengers carried and fleet size. It operates services to 18 domestic destinations and 197 international destinations in 78 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe, using a fleet of more than 280 aircraft. Besides the actual airline named Lufthansa, Deutsche Lufthansa AG is also the parent company for several other airlines and further aviation-related branches, among the most wellknown are Swiss International Air Lines and Lufthansa Technik. With over 620 aircraft, it has one of the largest passenger airline fleets in the world when combined with its subsidiaries.

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Established: 1934 Headquarters: Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa Website: http://www.flysaa.com.en

South African Airways (SAA) is the national flag carrier and largest airline of South Africa, with headquarters in Airways Park on the grounds of OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. The airline flies to 38 destinations worldwide from its hub at OR Tambo International Airport, using a fleet of 54 aircraft. The airline is headed by CEO Monwabisi Kalawe.

South African Airways Established:1985 Headquarters: Garhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Website: http://www.emirates.com/

Emirates (airline)

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It is the largest airline in the Middle East, operating nearly 3,400 flights per week from its hub at Dubai International Airport, to more than 133 cities in 74 countries across six continents. Cargo activities are undertaken by the Emirates Group’s Emirates SkyCargodivision. The airline ranks among the top 10 carriers worldwide in terms of passenger kilometres, and has become the largest airline in the Middle East in terms of revenue, fleet size, and passengers carried as of 2007. In 2012 the airline was the fourth-largest airline in the world in terms of international passengers carried and scheduled passenger-kilometres flown.

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TOP 10 MEDICAL SUPPLIERS

Established: 2003 Headquarters: Bedford, Massachusetts, USA Website: http://www.hologic.com/

Hologic Established: 1979 Headquarters: Youngsville, North Carolina, USA Website: https://www.seequip.com

Southeastern Medical Supply

Established: 1847 Headquarters: Berlin and Munich, Germany Website: http://www.siemens.com

Siemens Healthcare 94

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Hologic, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic products, medical imaging systems, and surgical products, with an emphasis on serving the healthcare needs of women throughout the world. Its core business units are focused on osteoporosis assessment, gynecologic health, mammography and breast biopsy, direct-to-digital x-ray for general radiography applications and mini C-arm imaging for orthopedic applications. With customization and communication as keys to their thriving business model, Southeastern Medical Supplies thrives off of the competitive healthcare market and constantly strives to deliver the very best. This supplier has built itself from a locally-owned shop, into a reliable and quality service provider to its healthcare community. Southeastern Medical Supply offers the following products to its loyal customers: power and manual wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers and rollators, quad and straight canes, standard and forearm crutches, hoyer lifts, trapeze bars, bilirubin lights, oxygen, apnea monitors, CPAPs and BIPAPs, nebulizers, drop-arm and bedside commodes, raised toilet seats, wall grab bars, shower chairs, tub transfer benches, transfer boards, nutritional supplements, and much more It is a German multinational engineering and electronics conglomerate company headquartered in Berlin and Munich. It is Europe’s largest engineering company and maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company’s total sales, is its second-most profitable unit behind the industrial automation division. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ around 360,000 people across nearly 190 countries and reported global revenue of approximately €78.3 billion in 2012.

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Established: 1971 Headquarters: Dublin, Ohio, USA Website: http://www.cardinalhealth. com/

Cardinal Health Established: 1833 Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA Website: http://www.mckesson.com/

McKesson Corporation

Established: 1921 Headquarters: Libertyville, Illinois, USA Website: http://www.hollister.com

Hollister Inc Established: 1957 Headquarters: Humlebæk, Denmark Website: http://www.coloplast.com/

Cardinal Health, Inc. is a Fortune 500 health care services company based in Dublin, Ohio. The firm specializes in distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical products, serving more than 60,000 locations. The firm also manufactures medical and surgical products, including gloves, surgical apparel and fluid management products. In addition, it operates the nation’s largest network of radiopharmacies.

McKesson Corporation is an American company distributing pharmaceuticals at a retailsale level and providing health information technology, medical supplies, and care management tools. The company had sales of $122 billion in 2012. McKesson is based in the USA and distributes health care systems, medical supplies and pharmaceutical products. Additionally, McKesson provides extensive network infrastructure for the health care industry; also, it was an early adopter of technologies like bar-code scanning for distribution, pharmacy robotics, and RFID tags. Hollister Incorporated is a medical supplies company that is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of products and services. Manufacturing and marketing its own healthcare products, Hollister services over 90 countries with its desirable products and services. This medical supplier holds a strong commitment to providing the best customer service, through cultivating a sense of community between its employees and those patients and consumers they serve. Coloplast is an international company that develops, manufactures and markets medical devices and services related to ostomy,urology, continence, and wound care. Coloplast was founded in 1957, employs more than 7,500 people and operates around the world, with sales activities in 53 countries and production in Denmark, Hungary, France, China and the USA.

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Established: 2005 Headquarters: Cordova, Tennessee, USA Website: http://www.jrsmedical.com/

JRS Medical

Established: 1910 Headquarters: Mundelein, Illinois, USA Website: http://www.medline.com/

Medline

Established: 2005 Headquarters: Brooklyn, New York, USA Website: http://www. medicalsupplydepot.com/

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With a ‘touch of Southern hospitality’, this supplier features a database of over 30,000 discounted medical supplies from over 350 different manufacturers, providing diligent customer service at a discounted price. Utilizing a user-friendly, accessible online platform, JRS Medical makes it easy to buy products for healthcare companies or individual patients from the home, rather than from a busy store. Priding itself on quick, fair and efficient service, the JRS Medical product library serves as a licensed Pharmacy distributor as well. This allows JRS Medical to offer products through its pharmaceutical license that others can’t, making it an all-encompassing one-stop-shop for healthcare product needs. This supplier is the largest privately operated manufacturer of surgical and healthcare affiliated products, manufacturing and distributing over 350,000 products to surgical centers, physician offices, homecare providers, hospitals, extended care facilities retailers and more. Headquartered in Illinois, Medline was recently named as one of the nation’s ‘Best and Brightest Companies to Work for’ with over 1,000 dedicated employees, a well-trained sales team and cost-management services. This company has created a strong position in the medical supply industry through a commitment to patient well-being, effective communication and its cost-effective strategies. The Medical Supply Depot holds accounts with some of the bestknown USA hospitals, as well as holds a strongly dedicated patientbase who look to The Medical Supply Depot for all of their medical supply needs. Featuring a free shipping deal for any purchase over $50, a 1-3 day delivery time and over 10 categories of product types to choose from, The Medical Supply Depot stands as a user-friendly option for both healthcare businesses and individuals’ healthcare needs. Product categories include: furniture, diagnostics, bath safety, walking aids, incontinence, wheelchairs, wound care, urological, ostomy, orthopedic and skin care.

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Established: 1886 Headquarters: New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA Website: http://www.jnj.com

Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time... inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace research and science - bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. Our Family of Companies comprises: ·· The world’s sixth-largest consumer health company ·· The world’s largest and most diverse medical devices and diagnostics company ·· The world’s fifth-largest biologics company ·· And the world’s eighth-largest pharmaceuticals company

Established: 2004 Headquarters: Little Chalfont, United Kingdom Website: www.gehealthcare.com

GE Healthcare

GE Healthcare is a subsidiary of General Electric (GE), headquartered in Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. Employing more than 46,000 people worldwide. GE Healthcare is the first GE business segment to be headquartered outside the USA. Formerly named GE Medical Systems, in 2004, just before the acquisition of U.K. based Amersham plc, the company was renamed to GE Healthcare. GE Healthcare provides transformational medical technologies and services helping to deliver patient care to people around the world. The company provides medical imaging and information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, drug discovery, biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and performance solutions services.

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Established: 1847 Headquarters: Berlin and Munich, Germany Website: http://www.siemens.com

Siemens Healthcare Established: 1931 Headquarters: Deerfield, Illinois, USA Website: www.Baxter.com

Baxter International

Established: 1944 Headquarters: Minneapolis, Minnesota. USA Website: www.medtronic.com

Medtronic

It is a German multinational engineering and electronics conglomerate company headquartered in Berlin and Munich. It is Europe’s largest engineering company and maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company’s total sales, is its second-most profitable unit behind the industrial automation division. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ around 360,000 people across nearly 190 countries and reported global revenue of approximately €78.3 billion in 2012. Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), through its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures and markets products that save and sustain the lives of people with hemophilia, immune disorders, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma, and other chronic and acute medical conditions. As a global, diversified healthcare company, Baxter applies a unique combination of expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to create products that advance patient care worldwide. Baxter had 2013 sales of $15.3 billion and has approximately 61,500 employees. Medtronic is the world’s largest medical technology company, offering an unprecedented breadth and depth of innovative therapies to fulfill our Mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life. Last year, more than 9 million people benefited from our medical therapies, which treat cardiac and vascular diseases, diabetes, and neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. With a global reach that extends to more than 140 countries, we have a deep understanding of many universal healthcare challenges. We’re using our experience, extensive partnerships, and the passion of 46,000+ employees to help transform healthcare worldwide by improving outcomes, expanding access, and enhancing value.

Established: 1891 Headquarters: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Website: http://www.healthcare. philips.com

Philips Healthcare

Philips is the world’s largest manufacturer of equipment for home healthcare, taking the first place in the markets of monitoring systems, automatic external defibrillators, cardiovascular ultrasound systems, X-ray equipment for the investigations of the cardiovascular system. Philips offers achievements in the field of design and technology for computer tomography. Philips is the world’s largest manufacturer of equipment for home healthcare, taking the first place in the markets of monitoring systems, automatic external defibrillators, cardiovascular ultrasound systems, X-ray equipment for the investigations of the cardiovascular system. Philips offers achievements in the field of design and technology for computer tomography.

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Established: 2007 Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland Mansfield, Massachusetts,USA Hyderabad, India

Covidien is a global healthcare products company and manufacturer of medical devices and supplies. Covidien became an independent publicly traded company after being spun off from Tyco International in 2007.

Website: http://www.covidien.com

Covidien Established:1971 Headquarters: Dublin, Ohio, USA Website: http://www.cardinalhealth. com/

Cardinal Health is an essential link in the health care supply chain, providing pharmaceuticals and medical products to more than 60,000 locations each day. The company is also a leading manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including gloves, surgical apparel and fluid management products.

Cardinal Health Established: 1985 Headquarters: Millersburg, Pennsylvania, USA Website: http://www.asisus.com

ASI

ASI is a leading global provider of advanced single-use systems for the Healthcare and Life Sciences Industries. ASI’s manufacturing and corporate headquarters are in Pennsylvania, USA with an additional production facility in Matamoros, Mexico.Life Sciences – ASI’s fully custom-configured systems give biotherapeutic manufacturers the flexibility to maximize efficiencies, minimize costs and alleviate risks in the production of biopharmaceutical applications. Closely allied with industry suppliers, the company is dedicated to providing the flexibility to integrate Single-Use Systems for the Biopharmaceutical Manufacturers’ unique processes. Healthcare – ASI provides contract manufacturing solutions for the medical device, diagnostic, and drug delivery markets. Vertically integrated, our core competencies include design and development, custom bags, injection molding, assembly, and packaging. The company’s Quality Management System and award-winning ERP system gives ASI the ability to provide an unparalleled level of customization rapidly and error free. ASI’s constant diligence toward quality and service have allowed the company to provide fully customized systems in the industry’s shortest lead-time with the highest level of quality, which this industry has come to expect.

Established: 1927 Headquarters: Warsaw, Indiana, USA Website: www.zimmer.com

Zimmer Holdings Inc.

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Zimmer designs, develops, manufactures and markets orthopaedic reconstructive, spinal and trauma devices, dental implants, and related orthopaedic surgical products. Zimmer has operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sells products in more than 100 countries.[2] In British English, a ‘Zimmer frame’ has become a genericized trademark term for a walking frame.

TOP 10 LEADING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES

Established: 1849 Headquarters: New York City, New York, USA

Pfizer

Website: http://www.pfizer.com/

Established: 1996 Headquarters: Basel, BaselStadt, Switzerland Website: http://www.novartis.com

Novartis Established: 1876 Headquarters: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Website: http://www.lilly.com/

Eli Lilly and Company

Established: 2004 Headquarters: Paris, France Website: http://en.sanofi.com/

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Pfizer, Inc. is an American multinational pharmaceutical corporation headquartered in New York City, and with its research headquarters in Groton, Connecticut, USA. It is one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies by revenues. Pfizer develops and produces medicines and vaccines for a wide range of medical disciplines, including immunology, oncology, cardiology, diabetology/endocrinology, and neurology.

Novartis International AG is a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, ranking number one in sales (57.9 billion US$) among the world-wide industry in 2013. Novartis is a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).

Eli Lilly and Company is an American global pharmaceutical company with headquarters located in Indianapolis, Indiana, in the USA. The company also has offices in Puerto Rico and 17 other countries. Their products are sold in approximately 125 countries. The company was founded in 1876 by Col. Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical chemist and veteran of the American Civil War, after whom the company was named. A Fortune 500 corporation, Eli Lilly had revenues of $20 billion in 2008, making it the 148th largest company in the USA and the 10th largest corporation by global pharmaceutical sales.

Sanofi S.A. is a multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris, France, as of 2014 the world’s fifth-largest by prescription sales.The company was formed as Sanofi-Aventis in 2004 by the merger of Aventis and SanofiSynthélabo, which were each the product of several previous mergers. It changed its name to Sanofi in May 2011.

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Established: 2000 Headquarters: Brentford, United Kingdom

GlaxoSmithKline

Website: http://www.gsk.com/

Established: April 6, 1999 Headquarters: London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.astrazeneca.com/

AstraZeneca Established: 1886 Headquarters: New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA Website: http://www.jnj.com/

Johnson & Johnson

Established: 1888 Headquarters: North Chicago, Illinois, USA Website: http://www.abbott.com/

Abbott Laboratories Established: 1668 Headquarters: Darmstadt, Germany

GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) is a British multinational pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccines and consumer healthcare company headquartered in Brentford, London. As of March 2014, it was the world’s sixth-largest pharmaceutical company. It has a significant global presence with commercial operations in more than 150 countries, a network of 86 manufacturing sites in 36 countries and large R&D centres in the UK, USA, Spain, Belgium and China.

AstraZeneca plc is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biologics company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s seventh-largest pharmaceutical company measured by 2012 prescription drug sales and has operations in over 100 countries. AstraZeneca has a portfolio of products for major disease areas including cancer, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, infection, neuroscience, respiratory and inflammation.

Johnson & Johnson is an American multinational medical devices, pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods manufacturer founded in 1886. Its common stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the company is listed among the Fortune 500. Johnson & Johnson ranked at the top of Harris Interactive’s National Corporate Reputation Survey for seven consecutive years up to 2005, was ranked as the world’s most respected company by Barron’s Magazine in 2008, and was the first corporation awarded the Benjamin Franklin Award for Public Diplomacy by the USA State Department in 2005 for its funding of international education programs.

Abbott Laboratories is an American pharmaceuticals and health care products company. It has 90,000 employees and operates in over 130 countries. The company headquarters are in Abbott Park, North Chicago, Illinois. The company was founded by Chicago physician Wallace Calvin Abbott in 1888. In 2010, revenues were over $35 billion. In 1985, the company developed the first HIV bloodscreening test.

Merck KGaA is a German chemical and pharmaceutical company. Merck, also known as ‘German Merck’ and ‘Merck Darmstadt’, was founded in Darmstadt, Germany, in 1668, making it the world’s oldest operating chemical and pharmaceutical company.

Website: http://www.merckgroup.com/

Merck KGaA Established: 1901 Headquarters: Petah Tikva, Israel Website: http://www.tevapharm.com/

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is an international pharmaceutical company headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel. It specializes in generic and proprietary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is the largest generic drug manufacturer in the world and one of the 15 largest pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Teva’s facilities are located in Israel, North America, Europe, and South America. Teva is a member of both the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

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Pakistan Dental Association Address: 403, Marine Point, Clifton Block 9, Karachi Pakistan Tel: +92 3583 7529 president@pda.org.pk http://www.pda.org.pk

Pakistan Dental Association is a non-profit corporation organized and registered under the laws of the Government of Pakistan. The Pakistan Dental Association is an organization of dentists which has as its aim the encouragement of the health of the public and the promotion of the art and science of dentistry. There are Branches of the Association in all States and a Provisional Branch in the Northern Territory. Membership is voluntary and over 90% of dentists in Pakistan are members. This membership implies an obligation for members to practice their profession in accordance with the high standards laid down by the Association.

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Dr. Saqib Rashid President

·· Maintain a national body representing organized dentistry in Pakistan; namely, the Federal Council of the Pakistan Dental Association and its Federal Executive. ·· Maintain a national headquarters for the Association, ·· maintain the records of Association activities and history ·· maintain a continuing communication with the membership, ·· manage the Association's finances and maintain a continuing communication with the membership.

Structure The business of the Association is managed by the Federal Council which consists of 16 Councilors together with the President of each Branch or his/her nominee. Federal Executive consists of 5 members elected from Federal Council and is subject to the general control and direction of Federal Council.

World Oral Health Day 20 March 2014 By Dr. Saqib Rashid, March 20th marks a very special day as the ‘World Oral Health Day’ is being celebrated globally under the auspicious of FDI, the World Dental Federation. The theme for World Oral Health Day 2014 is ‘Celebrating healthy smiles’. With more than 90% of all dental disease untreated; Pakistan has a long way to go before it can truly celebrate health smiles. Almost every Pakistani has or will suffer from oral diseases in their lifetime, ranging from gum diseases and tooth decay to oral cancer. Only 20% of the country’s population enjoys access to oral healthcare; 50% of school children have dental caries; and Oral Cancer is the second most common cancer in the country. Pakistan has a high incidence of oral cancer which is about 10 cases per 100,000 population. It is the eighth most common cancer in the world and the second most common in Pakistan. It is the most costly to treat, with very low five year survival rate. This risk of developing oral cancer is 15 times higher when the use of tobacco, gutka, chalia and naswar etc is taken into consideration. Major concern is that a vast majority of young children use gutka and chalia. These kids are prone to developing oral cancer if not stopped now. Tobacco use is responsible for up to 50% of all periodontal (gum) diseases. These diseases are directly linked to diabetes, heart disease, premature birth, low birth weight and other health issues. The first line of oral health care is with the individual through prevention and eating healthy foods. Many of these diseases can be avoided with increased governmental, health association and society support and funding for awareness, prevention, detection and treatment programmes. World Oral Health Day offers

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the dental and oral health community a platform for action to help reduce the global oral disease burden. Pakistan Dental Association (PDA) is committed to undertake and participate in all activities to bring about positive change in the oral health of the population. The PDA, this year, has undertaken with renewed zeal and enthusiasm, the target of reaching at least a million Pakistanis, with awareness for the simple dos and don’ts in daily habits. This would go a long way to preserve and attain healthy mouths and teeth. This seemingly impossible task could easily be achieved with the joint efforts of the dental professionals, institutions, NGOs, social society, using the social, print and electronic media. Instructions, toolkits and awareness material has been disseminated with relevant information to the majority of dental practitioners in government, corporations, public / private sector institutions and dental trade organizations, to use all means of communications, including facebook, twitter and other available means to reach the maximum people with the FDI message of the day to ‘celebrate a healthy smile’.

In the present situation of oral health in Pakistan much is desired to be done to achieve a healthy smile leading to a healthy life. The simple message to the masses of the dos is; cleaning of the mouth and teeth by whatever means available, including simple rinsing of the mouth after each meal, using miswak or preferably toothbrush which would reduce dental caries and decay by at least 75%. It is estimated that over80% of school children have caries before shedding off their milk teeth. Thus, the awareness campaign and resolve to reach a million people of this country this year is a modest undertaking, considering the magnitude of the problem. Difficult days are ahead. With our meager resources the remedy lies in making the best utilization of these yearly global efforts of WHO and FDI etc. for spreading dental health awareness in the masses. (The writer is Prof. of Operative Dentistry and President, Pakistan Dental Association, Centre).

The European Medical Association www.emanet.org

The EMA is a non-profit association free of any political, linguistic, ethical, philosophical or financial considerations. Is aimed at all doctors in the EU now confronted with a new concept in European health care. Is essentially a forum that brings together colleagues working in the European medical community through the distribution of information and services. Is a privileged meeting place between East and West The primarily aims is to raise the quality of healthcare and medical working conditions in the European Community by improving information, transparency and above all, by encouraging collaboration and mobility. Its functions do not include the professional defence already assured by national medical associations. The EMA has good links with all national medical associations in the EU member states, as well as with international organisations and the pharmaceutical industry. It is committed to improving the quality of care offered to patients by updating the knowledge and skills of its membership and seeks to influence developments in European health care by reflecting its members’ views.

Vincenzo Costigliola President and CEO

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PRIMARY GLAUCOMA AS NEURODEGENERATIVE PATHOLOGY: NOVEL OPTIONS OF TREATMENT by Natalia Kurysheva, Med.Sc.D., Professor Med.Sc.D., Professor, Head of the Diagnostic and Laser Treatment Department of the Ophthalmological Center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of the Russian Federation. A member of the European Glaucoma Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, an author of 200 scientific papers, 3 textbooks and 7 inventions. Fields of scientific research are pseudoexfoliation syndrome/ glaucoma, normal tension glaucoma, ocular blood flow and glaucoma laser/ surgery.

Natalia Kurysheva Professor Glaucoma is a chronic disease that causes vision loss through the degeneration of retinal ganglion cell (RGC) neurons and their axons in the optic nerve. It is a leading cause of irreversible blindness estimated to affect 79.6 million people worldwide by 2020 [1]. RGCs and the optic nerve, integral parts of the CNS, have demonstrated similar mechanisms of cell death in glaucoma to those of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), marking glaucoma as a neurodegenerative disease [2]. The intraocular pressure (IOP) is one of the main risk factor blamed for the pathology. The increased IOP in glaucoma may cause oxidative stress in retinal neurons. Although retinal circulation has an autoregulatory system to maintain a constant oxygen supply to the retina, it might be impaired under increased ocular pressure. A diminish in the retinal blood flow may lead to a kind of ischemic injury to retina, characterized by the formation of toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) [3]. The ROS formation is a key process in many pathologic conditions. The relationship of glaucomatous optic excavation and retinal oxidation is still under investigation. Growing evidence supports that retinal ganglion cells in glaucomatous eyes are under oxidative stress that is associated with pathogenic mechanisms leading to glaucomatous neurodegeneration. Increased ocular pressure triggers molecular oxidation in the retina [4]. The reasons of increase in ROS in glaucoma were suggested to be due to different mechanisms. The retina is especially susceptible to oxidative stress because of its high consumption of oxygen, its high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids, and its exposure to light. The antioxidant enzymes act as free radical scavengers to cope with oxidation. Therefore, the antioxidative therapy might be of help in glaucomatous neuron degeneration. Lowering IOP generally slows progression in glaucoma, but does not necessarily stop degeneration and there is a significant 110

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proportion of glaucoma patients who despite adequate IOP control continue to lose vision. In glaucoma, therefore, ‘neuroprotection’ is restricted to mean therapy directed specifically at neurons in the whole visual pathway which is independent of its effects on IOP. Intervention in the apoptotic cascades may provide therapeutic targets for drugs that could delay or ameliorate RGC loss in these chronic retinal neurodegenerative conditions. As the topical ocular hypotensive treatment is the main option in glaucoma nowadays, the direct neuroprotective effect of hypotensive eye drops is very important. Evidence is mounting that topical ocular hypotensive exert direct neuroprotective effects in RGCs, both in vitro and in vivo. The protective effect of beta-blocking medication on the visual fields of glaucoma patients has been studied, but with conflicting results [5]. In vivo experiments using topical and systemic application of β-blockers demonstrated the neuroprotective properties of betaxolol [6]. According to the Low Pressure Glaucoma Treatment Study2 (LoGTS), the α2 agonist brimonidine may have a beneficial effect on visual function independent of IOP lowering [7]. Recent study demonstrated that topical brimonidine decreased MDA and increased GPx and catalase; hence it may act as an antioxidant [8]. Our recent research of antioxidant activity of carboanhydrase inhibitors for topical glaucoma treatment revealed that fixed that they had the advantages over other eye drops, using for glaucoma, due to their high antioxidant activity [9]. Prostaglandin (PG) analogues have been a first line drug for glaucoma treatment, because maximum intraocular pressure reduction is derived by once daily application without any systemic side effect in all kinds of glaucoma types. As well as the other ocular hypotensive drugs, PG analogues have been expected to have an additional effect to protect neurons independent of IOP reduction. Latanoprost showed neuroprotective effect on glutamate-induced

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retinal ganglion cell (RGC) death in vitro, and ischemia or axotomyinduced optic neuropathy mimicking glaucoma in animal models [10]. Nowadays fixed combinations are becoming more and more popular in the treatment of glaucoma as well, they are not inferior by their hypotensive activity comparing to PG analogues. However, there are no data in the literature about the antioxidant properties either of PG analogues, or of fixed combinations. Purpose: to compare the antioxidant activity (AOA) of the most widely used prostaglandins analogs and fixed combinations for topical glaucoma treatment. Methods: the model of oxidation-induced haemolysis was used to study AOA of travoprost, bimatoprost and latanoprost and fixed combinations (dorzolamide/timolol (Cosopt), dorzolamide/ timolol (Dorzopt Plus), brinzolamid/timolol, latanoprost/timolol, brimonidin/timolol, travoprost/timolol and bimatoprost/timolol). Antioxidant activity (AOA) was measured by a method based on the induced erythrocytes hemolysis. When adding solutions of tretbutyl (TB) and clotrimazole (CT) to a suspension of red blood cells washed from the plasma, their hemolysis is observed. Compounds with antioxidant activity (AO) inhibit hemolysis caused by free radicals (TB radicals). Clotrimazole (CT) has the ability to amplify the intensity of hemolysis. According to the degree of inhibition of free hemolysis it is possible to judge about the AO

activity of the test compound. The degree of hemolysis was determined by the change in hemoglobin concentration in the incubation medium. This method in detail has been described by us previously [9]. In this paper we investigated the antioxidant activity of three PG analogues: latanoprost (latanoprost 0.005%, Pfizer), travoprost (Travoprost 0.004%, Alkon) and bimatoprost (Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03%, Allergan), and the main fixed combinations such as dorzolamid/timolol (Cosopt: Dorzolamide hydrochloride 2% + Timolol maleate 0,5%, MSD Pharmaceuticals), dorzolamid/timolol (Dorzopt Plus: Dorzolamide hydrochloride 2% + Timolol maleate 0,5%, S.C. Rompharm Company S.R.L.), brinzolamid/timolol (Brinzolamid 1% + Timolol maleate 0,5%, Alcon), latanoprost/timolol (Latanoprost 0,005% + Timolol maleate 0,5%, Pfizer), travoprost/timolol (Travoprost 0.004% + Timolol maleate 0,5%, Alkon), brimonidin/timolol (0,2% Brimonidin tartrato + Timolol maleate 0,5%, Allergan) and bimatoprost-timolol (Bimatoprost 0,03%+ Timolol maleate 0,5%, Allergan). Results have revealed the highest AOA in travoprost (17%). However, it decreased upon adding larger quantities of the drug into the model system. In contrast to this, bimatoprost showed an increase of its AOA in higher concentration. Its AOA peaked at 38% in 120 mcl of bimatoprost. AOA in latanoprost was the lowest. Upon reaching 120 mcl, latanoprost exhibited oxidative properties. The data is represented in Fig.1.

Fig.1. Comparative characteristics of the antioxidant activity of prostaglandins analogues for topical hypotensive treatment of glaucoma Note: The abscissa shows the volume (mcl) of the PG analogues solution added to the model system (erythrocytes + solution of tretbutyl and clotrimazole). The vertical axis shows the percentage of inhibition of erythrocytes hemolysis when adding the drug into the model system containing the solution of tretbutyl and clotrimazole. Socrates Almanac â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Health and Wellness Tourismâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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The blue colour shows the curve indicating the antioxidant activity of latanoprost, the red - bimatoprost, and the green - travoprost. It is noticeable that at the minimum of the investigated drug’s volume the highest AOA was observed in travoprost; at the maximum volume – in bimatoprost. In volume up to 100 mcl of latanoprost and up to 110 mcl of travoprost these drugs lead to the increased erythrocyte hemolysis. Figure 2 shows the comparative characteristics of AOA fixed combinations in the study of different volumes of drugs added to the model system. The highest antioxidant activity was recorded in the combination of dorzolamide/timolol (Cosopt). It exceeded the AOA of other fixed combinations when analyzing all the investigated volumes. It was increasing with the increase of the amount of the drug added to the model system (from 30 mcl to 60 mcl to 90 mcl), and accounted for 40 %, 52 % and 75%, respectively. It is noteworthy that the AOA of Cosopt twice exceeded the AOA of its analog - Dorzop Plus (Figure 2). According to its antioxidant characteristics another drug is approaching to those fixed combinations, also containing a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (brinzolamide/timolol), the AOA of which was 16%, 42% and 54%, respectively, when the volume of the test drug was 30, 60 and 90 mcl. Among the fixed combinations with prostaglandins, latanoprost/timolol took the lead regarding its antioxidant properties (Fig. 1).

Discussion In this study we compared the main medications for glaucoma treatment for their novel properties, concerning their antioxidant activity. The results showed that among PG analogues the highest antioxidant activity at the minimum doses of the studied drugs was characteristic for travoprost. This activity increased and reached the highest value at a dose of 60 mcl of travoprost, and further increasing the added amount of the drug decreased its AOA. A different pattern was observed with respect to latanoprost. This PG analogue showed the lowest antioxidant activity and behaved as an oxidant, increasing hemolysis, when was tested with 120 mcl of the drug Among all the tested PG analogues only bimatoprost showed direct dose-dependent antioxidant activity: AOA of the drug increased with its volume under the study. Takano N., et al. have recently demonstrated protective effects of bimatoprost on RGS in vitro, using the model of oxidative stress. Interestingly, this effect was dose-dependent: the greater the concentration of bimatoprost was added to the model system, which reproduced the reaction of free radical oxidation, the greater the surviving retinal ganglion cells were observed [11]. These results are consistent with those that we found in the model system in vitro, where oxidative stress led to hemolysis, and this hemolysis was inhibited by bimatoprost in dose-dependent manner. It has been postulated that PG analogues may have a potential to exert

Fig.2. Comparative characteristics of the antioxidant activity of fixed combinations for topical hypotensive glaucoma treatment Note: The abscissa shows the volume (mcl) of the antiglaucoma fixed combination added to the model system (erythrocytes + solution of tretbutyl and clotrimazole). The vertical axis shows the percentage of inhibition of erythrocytes hemolysis when adding the drug into the model system containing the solution of tretbutyl and clotrimazole. 112

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neuroprotective effect by local administration. In some of the recent studies PG analogues indicated IOP independent neuroprotective effect on glutamate- and hypoxia-induced RGC death at clinically available intracameral concentration [12]. Recent studies by N.Osborne have shown an antioxidant effect of latanoprost: it was found that the drug promoted the development of the endogenous antioxidant glutathione [13]. The neuroprotective effect of PG analogues may be derived from the other mechanisms unrelated to the FP receptor stimulation. Many papers suggest that prostanoid EP2 is neuroprotective [14, 15]. Additionally, cyclooxygenase 2 (Cox2), one of the key enzymes to produce intrinsic PG by FP receptor stimulation, was reportedly neuroprotective [16]. In the course of the present study, for the first time PG analogues were compared in terms of their antioxidant activity, which refers to the neuroprotective properties of drugs. Antioxidant protection plays a key role in oxidative stress conditions. Probably, with different neurodegenerative diseases, the activity of antioxidant defense molecules, that normally counteract the harmful effects of ROS, reduced. For example, the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, glutathione peroxidase (GSHPx) - and glutathione reductase (GSHRd) have reduced activity in the affected areas of the brain in Alzheimer’s disease and in the retina in glaucoma. For the first time we showed a decrease of the antioxidant protection of aqueous humor in glaucoma in 1996[17]. Application in the present study a model system with erythrocytes, hemolysis of which was caused by an oxidative stress, let us with

a certain probability judge about the antioxidant activity of the tested PG analogs and fixed combinations. The results showed that antiglaucoma fixed combinations exhibited the highest antioxidant activity, containing carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (ICA). At the same time, the highest antioxidant activity was found in combination of dorzopt/timolol (drug Cosopt). This coincided with the data of the high antioxidant activity of dorzolamide obtained by us earlier [9]. Recent studies have shown that dorzolamide and timolol were able to protect mitochondrial DNA trabecular endothelial cells from oxidative stress [18], and with the combination of these drugs the antioxidant effect was amplified, which prevented trabecular from the damaging effect of hydrogen peroxide [19]. It should be emphasized that the explicit antioxidant properties of dorzolamide were particularly evident in relation to intact mitochondria trabecular endothelium, when the trabecular tissue was at least partially functioning. This substantiates the early administration of the dorzolamid, which may be the most effective in the initial stage of glaucoma. Clinical observations by V.Zanon-Moreno et al. about the high antioxidant activity of dorzolamide confirm this conclusion [20]. Attention should be paid to the recent findings about the ability of a fixed combination of dorzolamide with timolol to enhance the perfusion of the optic disk and retina [21]. Conclusion. Antioxidant activity of hypotensive drugs for glaucoma treatment is their important new features that are associated with the direct neuroprotective effect. The most commonly used drugs at the present day are PG analogues and fixed combinations. They demonstrate a different antioxidant activity. Dorzolamide/ timolol fixed combination has potential advantages over all other studied drugs, including fixed combinations and PG analogues, due to its highest antioxidant activity. This data should be taken into consideration as a novel option in glaucoma treatment.

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SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIO-POLITICAL FACTORS OF ACTIVE LONGEVITY by Prof. V.N. Shabalin, Prof. V.A. Grachev President of the V. Vernadsky Nongovernmental Ecological Foundation, Russia; D.Sc., Professor, Corr. Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Vladimir A. Grachev Professor

Prof. Grachev started his career in 1960s as an engineer, then as a lecturer at the Penza State Polytechnical Institute. In 1990 he was elected a People’s Deputy, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Science, Higher Education and Training at the Supreme Council of the Russian Federation. In 1993 1999 V. Grachev was the Head of Staff of the Federation Council Committee on Science, Culture, Education, Health and Ecology. In 1997 – 2007 he was elected a deputy of the State Duma, the Chairman of the Committee on Ecology. Prof. Grachev is an honorary member of the PACE. Since 2011 he has been the President of the Vernadsky Nongovernmental Ecological Foundation. Prof. Grachev is the author of 243 inventions, 625 published works, 29 monographs, 10 textbooks, 15 manuals. President of the Russian Association of Gerontologists and Geriatrists, D.Sc., Professor, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, honoured worker of science of the Russian Federation

Vladimir N. Shabalin Professor

Professor Shabalin started his career in 1962 as a doctor of Omsukchansky regional hospital of the Magadan Region. From 1965 to 1975, he held various scientific posts of the Leningrad Scientific Research Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion. From 1975 to 1985 he was the director of the Institute. From 1985 to 1992 Prof. Shabalin was the Head of the Main scientific department of the RF Ministry of Public Health. From 1993 to 1997 he was the deputy minister of the RF Ministry of Public Health. From 1997 to 2013 he was the Director of the Russian Clinical Centre for Gerontology of the Russian Public Health Ministry. Since 2013 till present Professor Shabalin has been the Head of the Gerontology and Geriatry Department of the Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov. Professor Shabalin is the author of 670 scientific works, 9 monographs, holds 72 patents for inventions, as an academic advisor he supervised 25 doctoral and 32 master’s theses.

The most important demographic phenomenon at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries was a global increase in life expectancy and, as a consequence, an adequate increase in the proportion of older people in the general population of the world. The growth rate of the elderly population is far ahead of the growth rate of the total population. At the same time, the older the age group, the more intense its population is growing. Dramatic aging of the population

is a major social problem that has a significant impact on the economic, industrial and social relations of the present-day world. Importance of demographic aging is so great that the UN puts it on a par with the problem of preserving peace in the world. Diversity of processes, affecting the aging of the human body, requires formation of a complex state and international measures Socrates Almanac ‘Health and Wellness Tourism’

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old. Women live longer than men. Jeanne Louise Calment lived 122 years. This Frenchwoman lived the longest life of all people. The oldest man is 118 years old. Apparently, these are the limits of human life.

Throughout the human history, there are many examples of longevity. It is known for the fact that there were people being up to 120-122 years

Important facts are not only isolated cases of longevity, but also the general increase in life expectancy (Figure 1.).

Figure 1. Life expectancy of people It is important to note as well that the important thing is not HOW MUCH, and HOW to live your life. There are many examples of active aging: the famous Russian actor V.M. Zeldin at his 99 continues to perform on stage. Well back in the early 30-ies of the last century he became famous for his roles in the movies (almost 85 years ago). Artist Boris Yefimov lived 106 years, 103 years of which he regularly went to work. Shigechiyo Izumi of Japan lived longer than all men in the world - 120 years. His job seniority is 98 years. No biological differences among centenarians have been found. They differ in moderation in everything, calm character, sociability and love for their neighbours. Whereas their main feature is a permanent intellectual and physical LABOUR. Most importantly is that one must make your brain work continually. Studies have shown that actively working with the brains makes it possible to offset the inevitable dying nerve cells well into a great 116

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age, thus increasing the working quality of the remaining nerve cells. Here are the most obvious examples, showing that old age can be as fruitful as the youth. Sophocles wrote a brilliant tragedy ‘Oedipus’ when he turned 100 years old. Leo Tolstoy, Voltaire, Goethe, George Bernard Shaw continued to create literary masterpieces at the age of eighty years and older. Ilya Repin, Ivan Aivazovsky created the best canvases at 80 - 85 years of age, Arthur Rubinstein gave a concert at the age of 89. Michelangelo and Titian were still creative at their 90s. Great scientists - Pavlov, Krylov, Zelinsky, Gamaleja, Michuryn continued to experiment and lecture when they were in their eighties. It is true that physical and even some mental abilities deteriorate with the age, and memory is visibly losing. Many people feel they could not keep up with the changes happening around them. There is a desire to dissociate themselves from the rest of the world. It is wrong. It is important not to be afraid of novelties, try at least to elementary understand it. After all, intellectual capacity not only

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Fig.2 Ivan the Terrible here is 48 years old (1581), and the author of this article is 70. strengthens the brain, but also develops confidence. For a man who exceeded sixty, there is only one recipe for longevity - work. This is the basis of longevity system (Fig. 3).

humanity has become the most progressive branch of biological matter, it was the evolution that increased the population of the homo sapiens species, and allowed him to live long.

Sense of happiness is the psychological basis of longevity. And happiness is more dependent on our internal systems than the external conditions. Centenarians are able to control their mood and even see the silver lining of the cloud. For them, the vessel is always half full, rather than half empty.

Brain is our most lazy organ. The hardest thing is to overcome mental laziness. Brain often suffers not from work rather from idleness. It does not wear at all from an active work, but only consolidates and develops. Just like muscles, the brain grows old without work. It is true for all age groups. The active work of the brain is especially important in the old age for preserving memory and mental clarity. If it is possible, it would be necessary to continue working professionally, helping young colleagues write articles, books, learning foreign languages, solving crossword puzzles, memorizing poems and verses. It prevents decrepitude brain.

A human being is a favorite child of evolution, because he is the most developed. Our improvement and elevation have processed everything both flora, and fauna. And the evolutionary quest for the best, most perfect structure now led to the creation of a higher sample of matter - it is the human brain, intelligence. And because

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Fig.4. Friends and foes of longevity However, we should not overstrain our brain because it could lead to stress, and there would be no benefits of such activity. An excessive stress is mentally and physically harmful. There are no professional athletes among centenarians, but there are many scientists (members of the Academy of Sciences live longer than businessmen). Active longevity and psychological stress are incompatible. Among centenarians the share of laid back, friendly, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;balanced" people actively involved in both mental and physical labor is the biggest (Fig. 4).

Personality development begins in childhood and never stops: it is necessary to purposefully think hard, act, perfecting the world and ourselves, accumulating knowledge and skills to pass them to the next generations. Education, professionalism and, to some extent, the success of each individual are the basis of the constant improvement. One should start to think about longevity already during his younger age. The correct way of life and selfdevelopment are the basis of longevity (Fig. 5).

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Attitude towards older people is an important criterion of political, economic and moral well-being of society and the definition of a positive perspective for the further development. Summing up, we would like to recommend organizations to use active longevity of older workers. Our recommendations to scientists-gerontologists is to develop a program of active longevity, together with trade unions and political parties, in those countries that support the PACE resolution on this issue. In everyday life in Russia we see, unfortunately, a very different picture. Despite the fact that the Russian Constitution stipulates in the Paragraph 2 of the Article 19 the prohibition of any form of restrictions imposed on the citizens’ rights on social affiliation, in-laws of the Russian Federation have bans and restrictions, prohibiting occupation of certain positions on the age indicator, excluding the actual physical and mental condition of the individual. An unreasonable prohibition on practicing research and teaching positions (rector, provost, etc.) seems unreasonable. Since the Article 332 of the Labour Code (as amended. Federal law dd. 30.06.2006 N 90 -FZ) prohibits from holding the provost position at the age of 65 and older. Many examples of highly efficient work of scientists, including in management positions, suggest that this namely age is a heyday for scientists, as well as of CEOs. The legendary Russian Minister of Atomic Energy Ye.P. Slavsky took his position when he was 60 years old and

then led one of the most important industries in the Soviet Union for almost 30 years. The whole world practice confirms this thesis. Just look at the age composition of the parliaments of the leading countries of the world. In the Japanese parliament 60 years old means young parliamentarians. Wisdom is more important than all other factors. Wisdom comes with experience and knowledge, and those who accumulate knowledge during all the life, analyze the experience; the one who has proven that he is socially useful and needed by the society as a wise vault of the world experience, has the right to work. And indeed, we should fall into a muse ‘Is it ethical to deny a person his right to work, a creative work!». In our view it is immoral and impractical in terms of the interests of the society. In conclusion, let us say a few words about the prospects for longevity. Everybody is trying to find some secrets –but there are no secrets. Bases are given above. The perspective lies only with the scientific research. The science of the 20th – 21st centuries works wonders. Biological processes in living nature are very long-lasting (Fig. 6). What are we worse than perch, sea urchin or parrot? ‘They remember Pushkin and will remember us." We are confident that it is real to extend people’s life up to 100 years old, and the records like 120 years old and even 150 years are quite beatable. In the nearest future science is likely to discover inexhaustible sources of energy and reveal the reserves of prolongation of the human life.

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Perch – 205 years

Cyprina islandica – 205 years

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Study the synergistic effect of virotherapy and chemotherapy on tumor cells in vitro by Nahi Y. Yaseen, Ahmed M. Al-Shammari Director General of The Iraqi Centre For Cancer And Medical Genetics Research. Editor in Chief of Iraqi journal for cancer research. Editor in Chief of Iraqi Journal for medical genetics. Member of editind board of three other scientific journal. Member of Iraqi scientific academy. Member of Iraqi scientic research establishment. Secretary of Iraqi tumour society. Member of Iraqi cancer board. Member of Iraqi committee for poliomylitis. Member of Iraqi committee for biosaftey. Head of scientific journals committee in the university and the ministry. Head of scientific research development committee in the ministry.

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Abstract Virotherapy, by using Newcastle disease virus, is a successful antitumor agent for in vitro studies. As with other modalities of treatment, oncolytic virotherapy, by itself, has not been effective in complete tumor eradication in both preclinical animal models and clinical studies. It appears that the best chance for complete tumor eradication lies with combining its mechanism of action with current treatment strategies of chemo- and radiation therapies and the emerging field of clinical gene therapy. The theory, based on combination chemotherapy, is that attacking tumor cells through different mechanisms of action will prevent tumor cells from having time to develop resistance to treatment. Oncolytic viruses can engender an increased sensitivity of tumor cells to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, so we investigate the possibility of synergistic effect between Newcastle disease virus and chemotherapy in vitro. In the current study we used cytotoxicity assay and combination index to determine the most synergistic chemotherapeutic agent with Newcastle disease virus Iraqi strain, we used panel of different chemotherapies, and tested this combination for apoptosis induction. This combination tested for safety on normal cells. The results showed that Cyclophosphamide work in synergism with NDV as shown in cytotoxicity and apoptosis assays also it was safer when tested on normal cells. This study encourage to move for in vivo study to determine if Cyclophosphamide and NDV are powerful if used to treat transplanted tumors in mice.

Introduction Finding efficient and less side effect cancer treatment is the major concern of scientists and researchers in the field of oncology. Many types of cancer treatment regimes were used in different hospitals and most of them depended on combination of two or more cytotoxic drugs. Combination chemotherapy has been found to be more effective than single-drug regimens and was documented as the basis of the major success in the treatment of various cancer types (1). This type 120

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of therapy has been found as critical in the development of curative regimens for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. Such chemotherapy trials derive, in part, from studies of the development of drug resistance, the therapeutic challenge will be not only to maximize the effectiveness of individual agents, but particularly, to integrate these drugs into optimal combination therapy (2). Virotherapy, which uses replication competent oncolytic viruses to kill tumor cells, is a promising biological approach for more efficient tumor destruction (3). The transformed phenotype of tumor cells provides a permissive environment for some viruses or functions to complement viral mutations. Oncolytic viruses are able to selectively replicate in tumor cells and kill them. A major advantage of such replication-competent viruses is this in situ amplification and subsequent spread within the tumor (4). Many viral-based therapies are under investigation as treatment for cancer (5), including â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;suicide" pro-drug gene therapy, tumor suppressor-gene replacement therapy, immunomodulatory therapy, and oncolytic viral therapy. Although promising, active investigation needs to evaluate multimodality therapy in order to increase efficacy of treatments. Such combination therapy should be strategically chosen to facilitate a synergistic interaction between therapies that would permit lower doses of each agent to be used to minimize both cost and toxicity (6). The aim of this work to investigate the most synergistic chemotherapy when used in combination with NDV Iraqi strain. Newcastle disease is a highly contagious and fatal viral disease that affects all species of birds. NDV is a member of the order Mononegavirales, family Paramyxoviridae, subfamily Paramyxovirinae and genus Avulavirus (7). NDV has been categorized into three main pathotypes depending on the severity of the disease in chickens: the lentogenic, mesogenic and velogenic strains. Newcastle Disease Virus has a single stranded negative-sense RNA genome, has a molecular weight of 5.2 to 5.6 x 106 Daltons. The genomic RNA consists of 15, 186 nucleotides (8). The helical nucleocapsid, rather than the free genome RNA, is the

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template for all RNA synthesis. The genomic RNA contains six genes encoding at least eight proteins (9). Three proteins which constitute the nucleocapsid are the nucleoprotein (NP), the phospoprotein (P), and the large polymerase protein (L). The two external envelope proteins are the fusion protein (F) and the hemagglutinin neuraminidase protein (HN). The inner layer of the virion is formed by the matrix protein (M). The two additional proteins formed by the editing process during P gene transcription; are the V and W proteins. The V protein of NDV functions as an alpha interferon antagonist (10). Function of the W protein is unknown (11). In previous work by the authors they provide that Iraqi strain of NDV is oncolytic (12) and hence we want to increase the antitumor effect by combining it with classical chemotherapies.

Materials and methods Virus propagation: The virus sample injected (0.1ml) into 10-day olds embryonted chicken eggs allantoic fluid. The eggs observed daily for mortality, immediately after the death of embryo, it transferred to the refrigerator (4C˚). After 12-24hrs the allantoic fluid was collected by sterile syringe purified from debris by centrifugation (3000 rpm, 30 minute, 4C˚). Then it dispensed into small tubes and stored at -20C˚.

Virus Purification: Virus samples ultracentrifuged (50000xg, 60min, 4C˚) by using (Ssorval ultracentrifuge, USA) the sediment resuspended in Phosphate buffer saline (PBS) and purified over cushin Density gradient with 35% sucrose (British Drug House , England) with 97000 xg at 60min, 4C˚. This repeated twice. The virus resuspended in PBS and stored at -196 C˚.

Hemagglutination test: The chicken red blood cells (RBC) prepared after collection from healthy birds in heparinized tubes and washed three times in PBS by centrifugation at 1000rpm 4C˚, the supernatant discarded and we token 0.5ml of washed RBCs brought to 10ml with PBS to achieve 0.5% RBC solution were it used in hemagglutination test. Newcastle disease virus quantified in which one hemagglutination unit (HAU) is defined as the smallest virus concentration leading to visible chicken erythrocyte agglutination.

Cell lines: Cell lines subcultured when the monolayers became confluent. Cells were maintained in RPMI 1640 growth medium with 10% FCS, 100ug penicillin, streptomycin and 2.5ug amphotericin B and incubated at 37°C.

Viable Cell Count: An amount of 0.2 ml of cell suspensions will be mixed with 0.2 ml of trypan blue solution and 1.6 ml PBS and a sample of cells will be counted using an Improved Double Naubauer Ruling Counting Chamber. Magnification powers of 100X and 400X will be used to count the cells. Viable cells do not stain, dead cells stain blue as seen under the light microscope. The following formula will then be used to calculate the number of cells per unit volume (cells/ml):

c = n X d X 104 Where c is the number of viable cells per milliliter, n is the number of viable cells counted, and d is the dilution factor (= 10)

Chemotherapeutic agents: All chemotherapeutic agents diluted with basic RPMI medium without calf bovine serum just before use for in vitro studies.

Study the synergistic effect of NDV and chemotherapy by combination cytotoxicity assay: To determine the synergistic effect of NDV and chemotherapy in combination treatment, MTT cell viability assay was conducted on 96-well plates (Nunc, Denmark). Tumor and normal cells were seeded at 3-4x104 cells/well and 200 μl of cells in growth medium added to each well of a sterile 96-well microtitration plate. The plates were sealed with a self-adhesive film, lid placed on, and incubated at 37°C. After 24hr, or when the confluent monolayer is achieved, when the cells are in exponential growth, the medium removed and serial dilutions of; virus alone (infected with NDV at 28 HU with two fold serial dilutions); drug alone (the chemotherapeutic agent in two fold serial dilutions; or in combination (virus + chemotherapeutic agent in two fold serial dilutions) will be added to the wells. Triplicates were used for each concentration of each treatment modality. Control cells treatment made with Serum Free Media only. Afterwards, the plates re-incubated at 37°C for 72 hrs. The procedure of adding these therapeutic agents was carried out by adding the virus at first for 2 hrs at room temperature to allow virus attachment and penetration. After that, cells washed with PBS and three concentrations of the drug were added (1, 2 and 3µg) on the non-infected cells, and on the infected cells. Cell viability measured after 72 hrs of infection by removing the medium, adding 28 µl of 2 mg/ml solution of MTT (Sigma-Aldrich, Germany) and incubating for 1.5 hrs at 37°C. After removing the MTT solution, the crystals remaining in the wells solubilised by the addition of 130 µl of DMSO (Dimethyl Sulphoxide) (USbio, USA) followed by 37°C incubation for 15 min with shaking. The absorbency determined on a microplate reader (expert plus reader Asyshitech, Austria) at 492 nm (test wavelength); the assay performed in triplicate (13). Endpoint parameters that are calculated for each individual cell line includes: 1 – Percentage of cell growth or percentage of cell proliferation (PR) = mean of treatment / mean of control (14). 2 – The inhibiting rate of cell growth (the percentage of cytotoxicity) will be calculated as (G.I) = (A-B)/Ax100, Where A is the mean optical density of untreated wells and B is the optical density of treated wells (14).

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Synergism determination:

Mitochondrial permeability transition apoptosis test:

Data analyzed by the dose oriented Isobologram technique. The axis on an isobologram represents the doses of each drug. Two points on the x and y axes are chosen that correspond to the doses of each drug necessary to generate that particular combination index (CI) effect, that is the fraction affected (Fa) value. The straight line or hypotenuse drawn between these 2 points on the x and y axes corresponds to a strictly additive interaction between 2 therapeutic agents. If the point lies to the lower left of the hypotenuse, the effect is synergistic, and if the point lies to the upper right of the hypotenuse, the effect is antagonistic (15). This represented in Figure-1.

The BioAssay™ Apoptosis Detection Kit (USbiological, USA) provides a simple, fluorescent-based method for distinguishing between healthy and apoptotic cells by detecting the changes in the mitochondrial transmembrane potential. The kit utilizes a cationic dye that fluoresces differently in healthy cells and in apoptotic cells. In healthy cells, the dye accumulates and aggregates in the mitochondria, giving off a bright red fluorescence. In apoptotic cells, the dye cannot aggregate in the mitochondria due to the altered mitochondrial transmembrane potential, and thus it remains in the cytoplasm in its monomer form, fluorescing green. The fluorescent signals can be easily detected by fluorescence microscopy using

Figure-1: Illustration of isobologram analysis of combined drug effects. Given the combination of drugs A and B at equipotent concentrations, possible responses from the drug mixture are shown. Point ‘Q" represents a synergistic effect, point ‘P" an additive effect and point ‘R" represents antagonism ().

a band-pass filter (detects Fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) and rhodamine). The cells exposed for 24hrs to 1 dose of each chemotherapy tested (2µg/ml) and Newcastle disease virus (NDV) at 1 hemagglutination unite (HAU) (256) and combination treatment which is on fixed ratio (2:256) to induce apoptosis. Repeated measures multivariate ANOVA were used to demonstrate statically significant differences between groups.

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induction. The cells cultured in tissue culture slides (Labtech – Denmark). After confluency (18-24 hrs) they were treated as described above, the treated cells further incubated in 37C for another 24hrs. 0.4 ml of the diluted MitoCapture solution then added to cultured cells and Incubated at 37C° for 15-20 min. Cells observed immediately under a fluorescence microscope using a band-pass filter (detects fluorescein and rhodamine). MitoCapture that has aggregated in the mitochondria of healthy cells fluoresces red. In apoptotic cells, MitoCapture cannot accumulate in the mitochondria, it remains as monomers in the cytoplasm, and fluoresces green.

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The Results Propagation of the Virus in embryonted chicken eggs and titration of the virus by hemagglutination test: Isolated virus kills all embryos during 48hrs with marked hemorrhage in the infected embryos in compare to control uninfected embryos. Isolated virus was tittered by hemagglutination test which showed titer of 256HAU, further passaging increased the titer and the purification increased it further.

Study the synergistic effect of NDV and chemotherapy by combination cytotoxicity assay: To study the potential interaction between NDV and chemotherapy in vitro, the effectiveness of the combined treatment of three

concentrations of a panel of chemotherapy drugs (1,2 and 3µg) with NDV at three HAU (128,256 and 512) was evaluated, in the Hep-2, Glioblastoma tumor cells, AMN3, Rat embryo fibroblast and Vero cell lines. The cell viability was determined after 72 hrs by MTT assay and combination synergism determined by Isobologram analysis. Repeated measures multivariate ANOVA demonstrated statistically insignificant differences between groups.

AMN3 Mammary adenocarcinoma tumor cell line: Only Cyclophosphamide showed synergism according to isobologram analyses at 50% growth inhibition doses as shown in (Figure-7). Other chemotherapies were antagonistic except vindesine which had additive effect.

Figure-2 Isobologram analyses show antagonism between NDV and Cis at 50% growth inhibition doses on AMN3 cell line.

Figure-3 Isobologram blot show antagonism between NDV and MTX at 50% growth inhibition dose on AMN3 cell line.

Figure-4 Isobologram analyses show antagonism between NDV and Eto at 50% growth inhibition doses on AMN3 cell line.

Figure-5 Isobologram analyses show antagonism between NDV and mmc at 50% growth inhibition doses on AMN3 tumor cell line.

Figure-6 Isobologram analyses show additive effect between NDV and Vin at 50% growth inhibition dose.

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Glioblastoma tumor cell line: Isobologram analyses revealed synergism between NDV and Cisplatin and Etoposide at 50% growth inhibition doses as shown in (Figures-8 and 10). There was additive effect between NDV with methotrexate and NDV with vindesine and NDV with Cyclophosphamide combinations at 50% growth inhibition dose as shown in isobologram analyses (Figure-9, 12 and 13). While NDV and Mitomycin C combination showed antagonism at 50% growth inhibition doses as shown in (Figure-11).

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(Figure-8). Isobologram analyses showed synergism between NDV and Cis.

Figure-9, Isobologram analyses show additivity between NDV and MTX combination at 50% growth inhibition dose on Glioblastoma tumor cells.

Figure-10 Isobologram analyses show synergism between NDV and Eto combination at 50% growth inhibition doses on glioblastoma tumor cells.

Figure-11 Antagonism between NDV and mmc as the point lies to the upper right of the hypotenuse, indicating that the effect is antagonistic.

Figure-12 Isobologram analyses show additive effect between NDV and Vin at 50% growth inhibition dose on glioblastoma tumor cells.

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Hep-2 Larynx carcinoma tumor cell line: The synergism between NDV with Cyclophosphamide and NDV with Cisplatine at 50% growth inhibition dose is shown in (Figure-14, 19). While Isobologram analyses show antagonism between NDV and methotrexate and etoposide and mitomycine c and vindesine combinations at 50% growth inhibition doses as shown in (Figure-15,16,17 and18).

Figure-14 Isobologram curve show synergism between NDV and Cis as the point of combination lies to the lower left of the hypotenuse, indicating the effect is synergistic.

Figure-15 NDV and methotrexate combination at 50% growth inhibition dose on Hep-2 Larynx carcinoma tumor cell line as the point lies to the upper right of the hypotenuse, indicating that the effect is antagonistic.

Figure-16 The point of combination lies to the upper right of the hypotenuse, indicating that the effect is antagonistic.

Figure-17 Isobologram analyses show antagonism because the point of combination lies to the upper right of the hypotenuse.

Figure-18 Isobologram analyses show antagonism between NDV and Vin at 50% growth inhibition doses on Hep-2 Larynx carcinoma tumor cell line.

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Rat embryo fibroblast cells: The results showed synergism between NDV and Cisplatin and etoposide at 50% growth inhibition doses as represented in (Figure-20 and 22). Additive effect between NDV and methotrexate

combination was shown at 50% growth inhibition doses (Figure-21). Isobologram analyses show antagonism between NDV and mitomycin c and vindesine and Cyclophosphamide at 50% growth inhibition doses as shown in (Figure-23, 24 and 25).

Figure-20 Isobologram analyses show synergism between NDV and Cisplatin at 50% growth inhibition doses on Rat embryo fibroblast cells.

Figure-21 Isobologram analyses show additive effect between NDV and MTX combination as the point of combination lies on the hypotenuse.

Figure-22 Isobologram analyses show synergism between NDV and Eto combination as the point of combination lies on the lower left of hypotenuse.

Figure-23 Isobologram analyses show antagonism between NDV and mmc at 50% growth inhibition doses on Rat embryo fibroblast cells

Figure-24 Isobologram analyses show antagonism between NDV and Vin at 50% growth inhibition doses on Rat embryo fibroblast cells.

Figure-25 Isobologram analyses show antagonism effect between NDV and CPA at 50% growth inhibition doses on Rat embryo fibroblast cells

table-1 summarize all combination treatment results on all cell line tested.

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Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Apoptosis Test: 1. AMN3, Mammary adenocarcinoma tumor cell line: Cyclophosphamide in combination with NDV was the most significant combination to induce apoptosis when compared to control group and other chemotherapies (etoposide, methotrexate, mitomycine c and cisplatine. apoptotic green cells and live red cells can be seen in (figure-26 and 27)

Figure-26 AMN3 cells were stained with MitoPT and viewed through a fluorescence microscope. Apoptotic cells at varying stages of mitochondrial ΔΨ appear green after treatment with Newcastle disease virus for 24hrs.

Figure-27 AMN3 cells were Non-apoptotic cells exhibit red stained mitochondria, non treated cells

Glioblastoma tumor cells: Mitomycin C, Vindesine and Cyclophosphamide and their combination significantly induce apoptosis when compared to control and cisplatine, methotrexate and vindisine. Apoptotic green cells and nonapoptotic red cell showed in figures-28 and 29.

Figure-28 Glioblastoma cells treated with NDV and Cyclophosphamide where apoptotic cells fluorescent green.

Figure-29 control Glioblastoma cells untreated where nonapoptotic cells fluorescent red.

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Rat Embryo fibroblast cells: In Rat Embryo Fibroblast cells, all treatments were without significant differences between groups, NDV treated cells and control cells.

Discussion: In the present study the virus was isolated in embryonted chicken eggs allantoic fluid as routinely done (17). The virus killed the embryonated chicken eggs within less than 48hrs which refer to the virus as virulent as described by Alexander (18). The virus was purified and quantified by hemagglutination assay and characterized by infection the Chicken embryo fibroblast in vitro, the use of in vitro cell lines and cell cultures offers the opportunity to study mechanisms of infection and the immediate host responses under control. Most studies on NDV have been carried out using chicken embryo cell lines. Primary cell culture systems provide a valuable intermediate between animal studies and the use of cell lines to study mechanisms of infection and the immediate host responses under highly controlled conditions as described by Zaffuto et al. (19). The results showed that only cyclophosphamide in its inactive form have the most optimum synergistic properties as it has synergistic effect with NDV on murine mammary adenocarcinoma AMN3 cell line and with additive effect on human glioblastoma cell line, and has antagonism effect with NDV when used on normal rat embryo cells. Cisplatin have the good results but with synergism on human glioblastoma tumor cells only with antagonism effect on AMN3 cells, while it has synergistic effect on normal rat embryo fibroblast cell (REF). This led to identifying cyclophosphamide as the most synergistic chemotherapeutic agent when combine with NDV and appear to be safe when used on normal cells. Decker and Sausville (1) described in vitro results in more than one tumor type is important in the evaluation of potential combination regimens. In Rat embryo fibroblast cells, cisplatin and etoposide were synergistic with NDV action and methotrexate had additive effect when combine with NDV. However mitomycin C, vindesine and cyclophosphamide were antagonized to NDV effect. The results of synergism of CPA and NDV have not reported before. This may suggest that NDV infection to tumor cells may help to activate CPA to be more toxic even in absence of the CYP2B which is needed for CPA activation. Recent study showd that NDV can make resistant tumor cells more sensitive to cisplatine treatment and induce apoptosis (20).

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Moreover, cyclophosphamide and NDV had the most powerful effect on inducing apoptosis in AMN3 mammary adenocarcinoma, Glioblastoma tumor cells with less effect on REF normal cells which was in correlation with in vitro cytotoxicity combination experiment results. Detection of the mitochondrial permeability transition event (PT) provides an early indication of the initiation of cellular apoptosis. Narita et al., (21) described this process which typically defined as a collapse in the electrochemical gradient across the mitochondrial membrane, as measured by the change in the membrane potential (ΔΨ). Changes in the mitochondrial ΔΨ lead to the insertion of proapoptotic proteins into the membrane and possible oligomerization of BID, BAK, BAX or BAD. This could create pores, which dissipate the transmembrane potential, thereby releasing cytochrome c into the cytoplasm (22). The results of the present experiment may be suggested that CPA caused mitochondrial permeability transition event (PT) which lead finally to apoptosis confirmed by results obtained from Schwartz and Waxman (23) who found Cyclophosphamide Induces Caspase 9-Dependent Apoptosis in tumor Cells, where CPA alkylate DNA and proteins induce expression of the mitochondrial proapoptotic factor Bax which in turn enhanced caspase 9 activation, plasma membrane blebbing, and drug-induced cytotoxicity. The results showed that NDV alone induce apoptosis in AMN3 tumor cell line by induction the mitochondrial permeability transition event (PT) which is an early event of apoptosis led to release of cytochrome c from mitochondria through the opened mitochondrial pores. Elankumaran et al. (24) investigated the localization of cytochrome c after NDV infection, and they found the level of cytochrome c in cytosol increased twofold after NDV infection to tumor cells. These results indicate that the intrinsic mitochondrial pathway is initiated after infection with NDV. From in vitro combination cytotoxicity assay study and apoptosis experiment findings we can proposes that each therapeutic agent interacts with a specific target causing dysfunction and injury, which is then interpreted by susceptible cancer cells as an instruction to undergo apoptosis. This enhances the oncolytic activity and explains the synergistic effect.

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Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia Tel: +606-798 8013 Fax: +606 794 1143 HP: 019 9814214 nc@usim.edu.my, asma.ismail@usim.edu.my, asmainformm@yahoo.com Vice-Chancellor at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Professor at the Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine (INFORMM), Universiti Sains Malaysia. Field of Specialization: Medical Microbiology/ Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases/ Rapid Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases especially Typhoid and Paratyphoid fevers.

Asma Ismail Professor

Professor Asma Ismail graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, USA with distinction in biology, received MA in Microbiology from Indiana University, Bloomington, USA and obtained PhD in the field of Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno, USA in 1986. Asma is passionate about the idea of developing indigenous health technologies and innovations that can generate wealth for the country and improve the quality of life of society at large. Development of rapid and affordable diagnostics for infectious diseases provides an opportunity to ensure availability and accessibility to quality health especially for the people from the underdeveloped countries. To drive the passion, she specializes in the area of proteomics and its application in the rapid diagnosis of infectious diseases, especially typhoid fever. Her studies on specific biomarkers led to the discovery of an antigenically specific 50kDa of Salmonella Typhi. Prof Asma is one of the scientists credited with the translation of the scientific discovery into 4 rapid diagnostic kits for typhoid that have been successfully commercialized globally to more than 18 countries since 1994. Commercialization of TYPHIDOT, a rapid diagnostic test to diagnose for acute typhoid, has generated sales, publications, and more than 500 jobs world wide and supported the local industries in Malaysia She has helped to create a start up biotech company pioneering in Bio-diagnostics for the country. Asma started her career as a lecturer in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia in 1986. She was a visiting scientist at University of Tokyo in 1989 and a visiting fellow at the Medical College, St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London in 1992. She was promoted to Associate Professor in 1993 and served as Deputy Dean of Administration in 1994. She was promoted to Professor in 2000 and became Deputy Dean of Research in the same year. In 2001, she became the Director for the Centre for Medical Innovations and Technology Development, USM. In 2003, she became the Founding Director, Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine (INFORMM), the first multi-disciplinary cluster based research institute for USM. In May 2008 she became the first woman in USM to hold the post of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and innovation). She is also the first woman to hold the Vice-Chancellor’s post at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. Prof. Asma is actively involved in research attaining more than RM 14 million (USD 4.7 million) in terms of grants within the last 5 years, presented 230 papers with more than 147 invitations as a plenary or keynote speaker at national and international levels to share her scientific findings and experience in the commercialization of R&D products. Prof. Alma’s R&D achievements and impact of her research at national and international levels have gained more than 77 scientific publications, filed for 30 patents world wide of which 12 has been granted, received more than 92 awards and recognitions at national and international levels. She served as the WHO temporary Advisor for vaccine and diarrhoeal diseases since 2002. She received numerous prestigious awards of the country including the National Young Scientist Award in 1991, Malaysian Toray Science and Technology Award for outstanding contribution in science in 2002, National Inventor Award in 2003, National Innovation Award, 2006 and the National Academic Award for Product and Commercialization in 2007. She was made a Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia in 2003 and served as its council member from 2007-2011. In 2010, she was made a member of the Third World Academy of Sciences. She was elected as Academy of Sciences VicePresident for two years, 2012-2104. At the National level, she is the founding chairperson for the establishment and implementation of the National Academic Award (Anugerah Akademik Negara) and the Implementation of Innovative Human

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Capital for the Ministry of Higher Education. She also chairs the Cluster Development Committee for the Nobel Laureate grants in Physiology or Medicine under the Academy of Sciences Malaysia and the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (medicine) for the Ministry of Higher Education. She is a committee member for the Establishment of Research Universities in Malaysia and is also a member of the Assessment Committee for Research Universities by the Ministry of Higher Education that led to the landmark establishment of Research universities in Malaysia. She also serves as the chair for the development and direction of R&D towards implementation of the national Strategic Planning for Higher Education. She also helped determine the direction in Biotechnology by being a member of the Cluster Working group on Healthcare biotechnology, Member of the Penang Biotech, Pharmaceutical and Neutraceutical Advisory panel for Invest Penang and member for the National Strategic Planning and Advisory for Biotechnology, Ministry of Higher Education. With technology foresight, the ability to acquire and manipulate technology and imbibing the spirit of global competitiveness, Asma is confident that given the opportunity, local scientists will ensure Malaysia as a player in the Knowledge-based economy and prove that Malaysian R&D can bring in respect and profits and not an economic drain.

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Apollonia University of IASI, Muzicii Street, No.2, Iasi, Romania Phone: +40232 210 310 secretariat@univapollonia.ro

Dr. Burlui Vasile Professor

Professor Dr. Vasile Burlui studied Medical Dentistry at the Faculty of Medical Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi-Romania and in 1976 was awarded his Ph.D degree. He is a Medical Doctor in General Dentistry and Oro Maxillo Facial Surgery. From 1992 he is professor within the University of Medicine and Pharmacy ‘Gr. T Popa’, Iasi. He has occupied leading positions in high education and medical fields including Rector of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy ‘Gr. T Popa’, Dean of the Faculty of Medical Dentistry and Director of the Center OMS – Iasi for Romania. Currently, he is President ‘Saint Apollonia’ and ‘People of Citadel’ foundations. Also, he occupies the post of President at Apollonia University of Iasi-Romania. Prof. Burlui teaches oral implantology, gnathology, dental facial aesthetics and complex oral rehabilitation lectures. The main areas of research include physiology of the stomatognathic systems, algodysfunctional syndrome therapy, guided bone and tissue regeneration. He organized and participated in numerous scientific meetings that brought him international recognition. He is a member and active in leading positions for numerous international and scientific societies such as Medical Scientists, Academy Nationale Francaise de Chirurgie Dentaire, Royal College of Surgeons of England and Academy of Dentistry International.Prof. Burlui developed a particular activity in the field of literature, thus being the author of 8 poetry volumes very well received by literary critics. (Crucified Angel, Melancholic Concert, Philemon and Baucis, De anima, Pianissimo, Rendez-vous sidereal, Asur’s interrogations, Soliloquies)

luisfilipe03@yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004027413252 Member of International Institute of Alternative Medicine (Portugal) He graduated in Oriental Medicine in Japan in 1983, and earned his Master degree from P.R. China from the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1991. Since then, Dr. Luis Filipe has worked in several countries, treating patients with acupuncture and other different TCM therapies. He began to work in TCM in the USA, in Houston and Chicago by always cooperating with Dr. Zhengang Guo, his principal Master and Mentor.

Dr. Luis Filipe Traditional Chinese Medicine Master

As his mother language is Portuguese, he travelled in 1987 to Brazil (Rio de Janeiro), and worked for several years in an oriental medicine Japanese clinic. In 1992 he flew to Portugal (his parents’ motherland) and opened 2 private TCM clinics (one in Oporto and other in Vila Nova de Gaia). He began to deliver seminars in several Universities abroad and afterwards he expanded his seminars to other European countries. In 2004 he returned to Angola and begun to work in Hotel Tropico health Club, receiving patients and treating them with TCM therapies. In 2011 in a partnership with Nelson Van - Dunen opened a TCM clinic in Luanda (Angola capital). Until now he successfully treated more than 37000 patients. He goes on giving lectures and seminars and so far he has appeared in many newspapers and TV interviews worldwide. But Dr. Luis real dream is to open a SPA (With TCM therapies) as soon as possible in Bangkok and relieve the patients through acupuncture and other TCM therapies. Since 2005 he began to travel to Thailand giving consultations and treatments to some Thai and expat patients. Last May he was invited at Chiang Mai Channel 11 (NBT) and during two days stay there he successfully treated about 80 patients during the commemorations of their Majesty our beloved King and Queen birthday celebrations free of charge. Now in December at 22nd he’s invited to speak at BIVA (Bangkok International Vegetarian Alliance) explaining how TCM treats the chronic diseases and at December 25th, he will again be in Chiang Mai Channel 11, where he will explain more TCM therapies to the TV audience through hands on practice display.

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Iraq, Baghdad, Iraqi centre for cancer and medical genetics research, Al Mustansiriya University. Phone: 009647901475964 nahiyaseen@iccmgr.org

Position: Director General of The Iraqi Centre For Cancer And Medical Genetics Research.

Dr. Nahi Yousif Yaseen Professor

Iraqi Centre for Cancer and Medical Genetics Research is belong to the University of Al-Mustansiriya University, Baghdad, Iraq. I myself established this centre in the end of 1994 as a first Iraqi Centre dealing with cancer and medical genetics fields. Before that time there was no any Centre dealing with such vital fields. Fortunately I was able to build up this Centre. This Centre includes four departments: Department of cancer research, Department of medical genetics, Department of molecular genetics, and Department of experimental therapy.

Main responsibilities: Managing the centre scientifically and administratively, doing routine work in chromosome analysis for patients (including blood and bone marrow, prenatal diagnosis), supervised postgraduate students, proposed research projects for the centre teams in the field of cancer and medical genetics, tissue culture maintenance and establishment of cancer cell lines, Direct the genetic counselling unit, Giving lectures for under- and postgraduate students, Leading training courses to increase the ability of interested people in understanding all cytogenetic techniques.

Qualification: PhD in cancer and medical genetics graduated from the Department of Clinical and experimental microbiology, Medical School, University of Sheffield, and Langhill Centre for Human Genetics, Sheffield, England in 1990.

Teaching Experience: Giving theoretical and practical lectures to the undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field human genetics, tissue culture, cancer genetics, cytogenetics, oncogenesis, cytotoxicity, molecular genetics, gene therapy, carcinogenesis, cancer biochemistry. Developing new ideas by using the community based problem solving learning system. I taught many courses in many Universities in Iraq such as, Salahaddin, Tikrit, Baghdad, Al-Mustansiriya, Al-Nahrain, Al-Anbar, Al-Qadisiya, Kerbala, Wasit and Diayla University.

Research activities: Doing research projects in the field of cancer genetics, stem cell, cytotoxicity, gene therapy, medical genetics, medical biochemistry and scientific writing approaches.

Other activities: ·· Editor in Chief of Iraqi journal for cancer research. ·· Editor in Chief of Iraqi Journal for medical genetics. ·· Member of editind board of three other scientific journal. ·· Member of Iraqi scientific academy. ·· Member of Iraqi scientic research establishment. ·· Secretary of Iraqi tumour society. ·· Member of Iraqi cancer board. ·· Member of Iraqi committee for poliomylitis. ·· Member of Iraqi committee for biosaftey. ·· Head of scientific journals committee in the university and the ministry. ·· Head of scientific research development committee in the ministry.

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Pobeda Avenue, 68/1, fl 21, Kiev, Ukraine Phone: +38(044) 456-18-82 zelenaplaneta.zemnoi@yandex.ua www.privetinter.net

Natalia Zemna President of the Public organization ‘AllUkrainian organization – Ukrainian society ‘Green Planet’

An Academician of the Ukrainian Academy of the Environment, Natalia Zemnaya is almost the only representative of Ukrainian folk medicine whose achievements for the country have been marked by the highest state award - the Order of Merit, third degree. Mrs. Zemnaya is the winner of the International Scientific Prize ‘The Name in Science" (UK), the V. Vernadsky Prize for significant contribution to the environment, an honorary professor at the International University of Vienna, the winner of the international competition for professional achievement ‘Name of the Year" and winner of the ‘Lady of Mercy Knights of the Order of St. Lazarus" (Malta) title. Among the healer's assets are honorary awards from the Assembly of Business Circles ‘Saint Sophia", the Order of Saint Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church and other regalia. Natalia Zemnaya belongs to the group of ascetics who revived the undeservedly forgotten tradition of folk medicine in the Soviet era, when this activity was not supported by the state. Then, in the years since Ukraine's independence, the group has contributed to the synergy of centuries of national experience of herbal medicine and the achievements of modern scientific thought, leading to the development of herbal medicine as a science. The life and fate of this healer is an example of active compassion and overcoming difficult circumstances in life, courage, persistence and constant striving forward. Natalia was born in 1942 in the Chernigov region of Ukraine. "My childhood smells like daisies and dandelions, and my first memories are about endless fields, on which I was walking as a little girl", – says Natalia Zemna. ‘When I became older, I wanted to learn as much as I could about every blade of grass, of each plant, a gift from our mother-earth. My grandmother Anastasia helped me a lot with that. She was a well-known as a county folk healer" Natalia received her initial higher education at the Kiev Institute of Culture. After graduation she worked as a librarian in the one of the largest depositories of Kiev. Because of this she had the opportunity to study rare old books on traditional medicine that were not available to a wider readership. Soon Natalia began to prepare treatments based on medicinal herbs for her young sons who she was afraid would be harmed by chemical drugs. Natalia witnessed the most important experience of the saving power of medicinal plants when it was revealed that she was suffering from severe cardiac disease. Doctors insisted on surgery, but traditional recipes proved an excellent alternative. Later fate brought Natalia to the famous herbalist Danilo Zubitsky. He possessed not only effective ways of treating specific ailments but also a holistic method of healing the body. The healers began to work together and eventually their business and creative collaboration became a family. Later, Daniel and Natalia created the ‘Folk Medicine Pharmacy" in Kiev, one of the first herbal pharmacies, which became famous all over the country. From 1991 to 1998, Natalia was in charge of the pharmacy. To improve and organise their knowledge, she once more sat at a student's desk – she studied at the Kiev Institute of Traditional Medicine and became a certified specialist in herbal medicine. Along with the theoretical background Natalia Zemnaya travelled around the country a lot, getting to know local herbalists and recording the old recipes that they followed. She learned these and gathered the experiences of foreign colleagues. When going to different countries she has always been interested, first of all, in traditional systems of healing. From years of accumulated knowledge Natalia evolved a holistic concept of healing the body, which she sought to share with fellow countrymen. Her publications appeared in the press and her books became very popular. Over time, the healer was invited to create programmes for children and adults on radio and television. Thanks to this publicity she met many like-minded people. In 2000, these people (most had medical training) formed the backbone of a new public association – the public organization ‘All-

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Ukrainian organization – Ukrainian society ‘Green Planet’. Under its auspices, a successful pharmacy chain called ‘Green Planet" began to operate and grow, which nowadays has more than a hundred branches around the country. There are now more than 200 patented drugs in the armory of the medical practitioners of ‘Green Planet", the healing powers of which have been experienced by hundreds of thousands of people from all over Ukraine. Many of the medicinal formulations were developed by Natalia Zemnaya, both individually and in collaboration with colleagues. All the drugs are approved by leading pharmacists of the country. The activities of the healers of ‘Green Planet" are recognised internationally. They have achieved prizes such as ‘European Quality" and ‘Best Enterprise" (Oxford, UK), as well as a certificate from the Swiss Institute of Quality Standards.

villages of Ukraine, diagnosing illnesses and providing complex advice (for free!) for all who turned to her for help. And the reception is open ‘until the last patient" has gone, sometimes late in the evening. Despite this workload, she finds time for many other things. Zemnaya is a known educator, author of many popular science books on folk medicine and the head of the All-Ukrainian Political Party ‘Green Planet", which proposes an ecological approach for all areas of society. Natalia devotes her rare hours of leisure to her passion – poetry, and now five of her books of poetry have been published. Her poems, poignant and heartfelt, are popular with readers of all ages. Many of them have inspired well-known Ukrainian composers to write songs. "I've always wanted to help people," – says Natalia Zemnaya, – ‘and I'm happy that my professional life allows me to do it every day. And the highest reward for me is the heartfelt thanks of my patients, who regain their health and joy for life. It is what I live and work for".

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Pobeda Avenue, 68/1, fl 21, Kiev, Ukraine Phone: +38(044) 456-18-82 zelenaplaneta.zemnoi@yandex.ua www.privetinter.net Rostislav Zhelyaskov is a famous Ukrainian phytotherapist and educator. He was born on January 6, 1971. In his youth, he graduated from Odessa Automotive Technical School, after which he worked in this speciality. Later he took a full course of study at two faculties of Kharkiv National Academy of Pharmacy (now the National Pharmaceutical University). Currently he is preparing to defend his thesis.

Rostislav Zhelyaskov Director of ‘Green Planet’ Enterprise

Rostislav was behind the creation, and is an active member, of one of the most famous Ukrainian associations of phytotherapists: the Ukrainian organisation and Environmental Society called ‘Green Planet" and, operating under its auspices, the Ukrainian ‘Green Planet" network of pharmacies. He has been a leading chemist of ‘Green Planet" LLC, the pharmaceutical company that has made products for ‘Green Planet" pharmacies for a long time, operating more than one hundred branches in Ukraine, and from 2011 has served as a director of the organisation. He was personally involved in the development of new drugs based on medicinal herbs, as well as improving existing recipes, doing much to popularise the achievements of traditional medicine and is a columnist on the ‘Green Planet" online portal and forum. He is the author and co-author of several books on herbal medicine. He constantly improves his knowledge and participates in national and international congresses, pharmaceutical and scientific conferences and symposia on issues of quality and certification of medicines. Largely due to the personal contribution of Rostislav Zhelyaskov, ‘Green Planet" drugs have won international recognition. These products are marked by the international award ‘European Quality" (Oxford, UK), Certificate of the Institute of Quality Standards (Switzerland) and others. The personal achievements of Rostislav Zhelyaskov have also been marked in his homeland and beyond. Rostislav Petrovich was elected honorary professor at the International University of Vienna (Austria) and a member of the International Leaders' Club (UK). He is the winner of the International Prize for research ‘The Name in Science" with the his name entered on the register of the best scientists in the world, and a nominee for a number of national and international presentation publications. For contribution to the improvement of Kharkiv in 2009 he was awarded the honorary title ‘Kharkiv Citizen of the Year" Among other honours Rostislav Zhelyaskov has been given the honorary award ‘Knight of the Motherland", the Assembly of Business Circles of Ukraine's personal contribution to the revival of Ukrainian spirituality, science and culture, and the title of Knight of the Order of the Knights' Grand Master La Valletta (Malta). On the basis of the results of his professional and managerial activities in 2012 Rostislav Zhelyaskov was among the winners of the international rating-contest ‘Name of the Year", held under the auspices of the European Business Assembly and the International Socrates Committee. In recent years in Ukraine, and throughout the civilised world, interest in folk therapies has been steadily growing. Mostly, this applies to herbal medicine, a system of knowledge surrounding the healing properties of plants, which came to us from ancient history and is the ancestor of modern pharmacology. Now departments of traditional medicine and herbs are opening at all the leading medical and pharmaceutical universities in the country, and a number of practicing physicians are expressing willingness to work with herbalists. But the most important assessment of the merit of Ukrainian herbalists is the trust of patients who are becoming more and more convinced of the effectiveness of natural medicines. Healers who work under the auspices of the Ukrainian ‘Green Planet" society and organisation have made a very significant contribution to forming a positive image of Russian folk medicine. The person who has brought together a community of like-minded followers and disciples is Natalia Zemnaya, the most famous representative of Ukrainian folk medicine. Virtually all members of the organisation are people with medical and pharmaceutical education, competent and qualified, who devote every day to

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fighting for people's health. This educational mission of the ‘Green Planet" specialists was formed by mass media and publishing. The director of ‘Green Planet", Rostislav Petrovich Zhelyaskov, is one of the authors of the most popular books on herbal medicine, widely read and highly regarded by the medical scientific community. In recent years he has published a reference book: ‘Healing by Trees and Shrubs" (co-authored with Natalie and Lydia Matoussevitch Nikolaichuk), as well as the thematic collections ‘Tips for Your Health", ‘Cookbook for All Seasons", ‘We are Treated with Chamomile" (collaboration with Natalia Earth). "We are not always aware of the healing effect of trees, shrubs, flowers and herbs on our physical and mental state" says Rostislav Petrovich. ‘However, the practice shows: the flowers, leaves, and roots of trees, the bark of their trunks and roots; all of them can be powerful and unique medicines. With the medicinal properties of plants (if the best use is made of them) Mother Nature gently affects the patient, gives him the strength to fight disease. For many years, ‘Green Planet" healers worked on articles collected in different parts of Ukraine - a country with strong and ancient traditions of herbal medicine, efficient and effective recipes, a treasure of invaluable experience from our ancestors. These unique

recipes we use in our practice and familiarise our compatriots in the media with them. However, plants can only help us when growing in cleaner areas. In Ukraine, first of all, this is the Carpathians, the foothills of the Crimea, Kherson Steppes, guided by the need to collect plants in season, in favourable conditions for that day. That's what the disciples of Natalia Zemnaya do. And more powerful advice from the armoury of our distant ancestors is that herbs gathered with love, help you feel better!" "The famous medieval physician and scientist Paracelsus five centuries ago said: ‘Nature has produced a disease, but it has provided and the cure of it. And it is in the area surrounding the patient". This is a still relevant aphorism which I feel is my professional credo. And I in no way detract patients from the merits of synthetic drugs, but I try to convince their compatriots as to the significance and importance of natural methods of healing. I believe in a happy future for Ukrainian herbal medicine and do everything possible to ensure that our products become recognised and legalised drugs. De facto, this has already happened. And the clearest proof of this is people's choice; strong demand and popularity for therapeutic tools released under the ‘Green Planet" name among residents of all regions of the country."

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HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, PRODUCTS AND PROMOTERS

Aesthetic Line Clinic B-dul Dacia nr. 51; sector 1, Bucharest, Romania 0040722532299 dr@klarabancila.ro www.klarabancila.ro Low cost cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures of a high standard are performed for overseas patients at this clinic located at Bucharest in Romania. Procedures are performed by an expert and experienced team using advanced technology to achieve the best possible appearance results for patients. Online consultations are scheduled and all procedures and explained and discussed with patients before they are performed. Procedures performed include the surgical reshaping or augmentation of the features of the face, surgical body sculpting, plastic surgery of the genitals of male and female patients, the administration of anti-aging facial injectables, mesotherapy and surgical scar revision. 142

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1st Perinatal Center of Astana Turar Ryskulov str., 8, Astana, 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan Phone: +7 7172 43-27-42 Fax: +7 7172 43-27-30 rdom3@mail.ru www.pc-1.kz

State Enterprise on a Full Economic Control ‘Perinatal Center 1’ of Astana akimat is located on the left bank of the river Yesil and determined as the third level of perinatal care in the structure of urban obstetrical organizations, taking into account the degree of medical equipment, medical staff, the presence of the second stage of newborn care and neonatal surgery. The Enterprise has an excellent logistical base and human resources. Consultative and diagnostic unit is designed to resolve all issues relating to pregnancy, family planning and gynecological diseases. Existing potential of human and logistical resources of the organization allows to be competitive medical enterprise.

Dina Turakbayeva Chief Medical Officer

Accommodation in a consultative and diagnostic unit separation of family planning and Genetic counseling allows to provide diagnostic and therapeutic help to infertile couples on the principle of ‘one window’, including inpatient care, and perform a large amount of consultative and diagnostic care in case of genetic and chromosomal diseases, congenital malformations and other abnormalities with the use of modern technology. Currently perinatal center is the only one Health Organization in Kazakhstan, where a surgical care to newborns with congenital malformations and a critical mass and gestation age of 32 weeks is provided immediately after birth. Further development of the Perinatal Center is associated with greater use of the existing potential in terms of introduction of modern innovative technologies aimed at improving the quality of life of our patients The stuff of enterprise was awarded the international certificate ISO 9001:2008 Dekra Certification in 2011, the system of management of production quality in accordance with the requirements of the above standards is confirmed in 2012-2013. Also in 2013 Perinatal Center had international awards in France, Switzerland and London. The center hosts international master classes with leading foreign specialists from Kaunas, Vilnius, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk. Our motto is ‘Skilled care for every mother and child’.

Significance of ultrasonic and biochemical markers in diagnostics of chromosomal pathology Keywords: ultrasound and serum biochemical markers, aneuploidies, perinatal mortality. Prenatal fetal karyotyping is important in the diagnosis and prevention of chromosomal abnormalities. In 2013 775 invasion procedures were conducted, 22% was CVS 78% lymphocytes of umbilical blood of fetus from pregnancy women in 1 and in 2 trimesters. From them 300 cases are in the group formed on ultrasonic markers, where pathology is identified in 6%, 246 cases in a group of risk with biochemical serum markers, pathology is confirmed in 1%. 36 (5%) cases of pathology have been found in fetus by using standart cytogenetical methods. In 95 % cases have defined the normal karyotype – 46, ХУ/46, ХХ has been diagnosed. The structure of a chromosomal pathology: the Down’s syndrome - 53% (including translocation variants), Edwards’s syndrome - 25%, triplo X - 6%, the Patau’s syndrome - 3%, the Turner’s syndrome - 3%, structural aberrations - 11%. Thus, ultrasonic markers appeared the most meaningful at suspicion of chromosomal pathology in fetus.

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Bali Royal Hospital Jalan Tantular 6 Denpasar, 80235, Bali, Indonesia Phone: +62 361 247499 Mobile: +628123942828 Fax: +62 361 226051 wedding@balinirvanawedding.com www.baliroyalhospital.co.id Bali Royal Hospital (BROS) opened its doors on 17th July 2010 to provide comprehensive medical services to local patients and tourists in the island of Bali and across East Indonesia. Located in Jalan Tantular 6, in civic center Renon – Denpasar, it is very accessible for all patients. BROS has 61 rooms and total of 112 beds which falls under 8 room categories namely Royal Class, Royal Princes, Royal Prince, Royal Queen A,B,C, Royal King and Royal Majesty. It also has Intensive rooms such as HCU/ICU, NCCU, NICU and PICU. It is equipped with modern and sophisticated supporting diagnostic equipment such as CT-Scan multi slices, USG 4 Dimension, Mammography, Laboratory, Radiology, Radio Frequency Pulse, C-Arm, etc. BROS is supported by competence and professional human resources and physician to ensure the best practices across its four centers of excellence – in vitro fertilization, endoscopy, neuroscience and cosmetic surgery – as well as homecare and general medical practice.

Ida Ayu Oka Purnama Wati Founder and Director of Marketing & Business Development

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) It is a breakthrough for infertile couples specially designed by a team of Obstetric and Gynecologist focusing on assisting infertile couples with the latest technology (Assisted Reproductive Technology) or well known as In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF). It is supported by a great team consist of an Obstetric and Gynecologist, Andrologist, Embryologist, Urologist, Anesthesiologist and a Psychologist that will help the couple with various procedures such as Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI), Conventional In-Vitro Fertilization, Intra Cytoplasma Sperm Injection, Percutaneous Epidyma Sperm Aspiration and Testical Sperm Extraction.

Minimum Invasive Surgery (Endoscopy) Endoscopy is one of the diagnostic tools with minimum surgery to evaluate the internal organ by inserting a telescope into the intra abdominal cavity. This will not only enable us to see the internal organ diagnostically, but also to take an operative procedure, i.e. biopsy. At the moment Bali Royal Hospital provides endoscopy for Obstetric and Gynecology, Urology and Digestive. Soon, we will enhance the services to Gastro endoscopy, Bronchoscopy and Colonoscopy.

Cosmetic Surgery Plastic surgery is a medical specialty concerned with the correction or restoration of form and function. Though cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is the best-known kind of plastic surgery, most plastic surgery is not cosmetic; plastic surgery includes many types of reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, and the treatment of burns. BROS is working on reconstructive surgery such as Labiaplasty; working with ‘YAYASAN SENYUM FOUNDATION’ to help unfortunate children with labioplasty cases. We also do Rhinoplasty, Abdominoplasty, Breast Augementation and Liposuction. We are onto ‘cosmetic surgery’ such as mammoplasty, blepharoplasty, Face lift, Otoplasty, chin augmentation by working together with Medical Agents overseas.

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Neuro Science Centre An intergrated services – a team of Neurologist, Neuro Surgeon, Radiologist, Neuro Anestesiologist, physiotherapist to cater all neuro and neuro surgery cases. At Bali Royal Hospital, we have successfully done some surgery for Brain tumor, hydrocephalus, head injuries, cervical spondylosis, Aneurysma Cerebri, Stroke and other neurological disorder.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES BROS has also launched RIPAC (Royal International Patient Assistance Centre) on 27th July 2012. It is specially designed to assist FOREIGN and Expatriate patients, especially on their medical treatment, visa, immigration, insurance and medical evacuation if required. With the 24 hours ALARM Centre, we will be able to assist any international patients, besides we provide translators for almost 8 nationalities.

Ida Ayu Oka Purnama Wati Oka Purnama was a Customer Service Manager at the Grand Hyatt Resorts Bali and owner of Bali Nirvana Wedding. She has worked in Tourism industry for 19 years and start looking into Healthcare industry in 2002 by opening a Clinic, Merdeka Medical Centre in Denpasar – Bali. She works as the Director and in 2010 together with his brother - a Gynecologist and her husband - an architect, becoming the founder of Bali Royal Hospital and appointed as the Vice Director – Marketing and Business Development Division. Oka was also a Guest Lecturer at English and Economic Department (Germany Students Exchange program) and was a Guest Speaker at a Seminar held by the Faculty of Letters Udayana University. She is graduated from English Department – Faculty of Letters, Udayana University and just recently received her Master Degree in Magister Management – Economic Department, Udayana University. Oka was once awarded an ‘Award of Excellence’ from the Grand Hyatt Bali Resorts, the 6th winner of National ‘Putra-Putri Kampus’ in College, and in July 2012 was appointed as one of the 15 Indonesian Inspirational Woman. In July 2013, she was also awarded ‘KARTINI’ award (an award to honor Indonesian Woman’s participation). She is married with two teenage sons.

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Blu Skin and Cosmetology Clinic & Medi Spa Plot No.774/B, Road No.39, Near state art Gallery Jubilee Hills, Pin 500033, Hyderabad, India Phone: +91 800 888 68 68 dr.gnilayini1210@gmail.com www.bluskincosmetology.com

Dr. Nilayini, Founder, M.B.B.S, DD (Dermatology) (UK), is the prestigious member of American Society of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Physicians and member of Cosmetic Dermatology Society - India. Dr. Nilayini has been accredited nationally and internationally in various advanced skin and cosmetic dermatology procedures. She started Blu Skin & Cosmetology – the first of its kind, in the high profile area of Hyderabad ie Jubilee Hills, an abode to many niche clients in and around Hyderabad and from other cities & countries. Blu Skin & Cosmetology is the pioneer among the Beauty Medical Spas in Hyderabad, in terms of facilities, infrastructure & services offered. Blu Skin & Cosmetology was inaugurated by the legendary actor Akkineni Nagarjuna. The aesthetic caliber that Dr. Nilayini possesses is far beyond questioning, and with the patient success reviews she gets about Blu Skin & Cosmetology, it is beyond doubt that she is the prime & hard force in the reckoning, especially in the field of aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology.

Dr. Nilayini Gujjala CEO, Founder and Principal Director

The company was established in 2009 in Hyderabad-India. The clinic has brought world class treatments for various skin problems to benefit the people for the past few years. It is one of the best skin and cosmetology clinic in Hyderabad, India providing advanced skin treatments, Ultra lipo non surgical slimming treatments, Laser treatments, Laser hair removal, Hair growth treatments, Skin rejuvenation, Chemical peels, Microdermabrasion, Botox & Fillers. The mission is to excel in skin and hair care & body treatment and to maintain an unwavering commitment towards imparting knowledge and assistance to all our clients and society regarding our treatments and techniques. The staff takes pride to help to attain a healthy youthful skin leading to new and improved lifestyle. The clinic presents a serene and a secluded clinic in the busy heart of Hyderabad to give our clients discretion and privacy. The staff is well trained in scheduling treatment appointments and follow-ups so that you are kept aware of your next visit and medications. Blu Skin & Cosmetology also has a good number of trained technical staff who helps the doctors to give maximum comfort to our patients. On the whole Blu is a combination of a highly qualified group of professional with the state-of-the-art technology delivering result oriented services. By offering really affordable solutions for both men and women, it has rapidly become a household name in the city of Nawabs.

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Central Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Aziz Bhaban, Level-8, 93, Motijheel, C/A Dhaka-1000 Bangladesh Phone: +88027119404, 7119661 Fax: +88029565992 info@centralphl.com www.centralphl.com

Mrs. Morsheda Ahmed, the Chairman of the Company, was born in 1975. She completed her Masters degree in Management. She started her professional career in the year 2000 in the related field of Pharmaceuticals. She is a regular contributor of many social organizations. This Company is looking forward to utilize her experience and insight in Marketing and Management. She visited many countries (India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Napal, Switzerland, France, Germany, United Kingdom etc. She is working as Director (Admin) of the Company.

Morsheda Ahmed Chairman

Mr. Munsur Ahamed, the Managing Director of the Company, was born in 1967. He is a Commerce Graduate (Hon’s) and Masters in Management from Dhaka University and also completed MBA in Marketing from Dhaka University. The key visionary person of this Company, he has a very strong background in product marketing and scientific research technology. Under his leadership CPL manufacture high quality medicine in Bangladesh. His has leadership’s in-depth knowledge in future of Pharmaceuticals Industry, vision and hard work will propel this organization a 21st century’s standard true global Company. He has 16 years long experience in the pharmaceuticals industries and visited 20 countries of Europe and Asia for business purposes (India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, U.A.E., Russia, France, K.S.A, Austria, Belgium, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Japan, China, United Kingdom etc.. He is the member of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceuticals Industries, Dhaka University Alumni Association, Dhaka University Club, Permanent member of Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club Ltd.

Central Pharmaceuticals Ltd. was incorporated in 13 November, 1980 as a 'Private' Company limited.

Munsur Ahamed Managing Director

The company is committed to provide sustainable solutions to the health care challenges. The business is successfully operated and our services towards nation are smoothly run by the efficient field forces. Central Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has already introduced some new products and some of them are to be introduced soon. Thus the sales volume is in increasing rate and the company growth is always in progress. In continuation of success and achievement, company is in implementation of BMRE (Balancing Modernization Replacement & Expansion). Central Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Always sticks to their belief and focused ideas and activities to make the dream true. At the same time, company is equally focused on low production cost and high quality products. All of the initiatives are directed towards the value creation for our shareholders and customers. Central Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (CPL) is producing and marketing finished formulation products for general Peoples, Hospitals, Clinic, Govt. Organizations, NGO’s, Corporations & other Non-govt. Organizations. 16 Moderate Portfolio consisting of 71 medicines approved by the Drug Administration of Bangladesh that prevent, treat and cure diseases across a significant range of therapeutic areas as approved by drug Administration. Central Pharma's portfolio encompasses various therapeutic categories, including Gastrointestinal, Anti-infective, Vitamins & Minerals, Allergy Cough and Cold, Analgesic and Musculoskeletal, Dermatological, Anti Diabetic (New product coming very soon), Oral Rehydration Salt etc. Socrates Almanac ‘Health and Wellness Tourism’

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Chakrapani Ayurveda Clinic & Research Center Shanti path, 8 Diamond hill, Tulsi circle, Behind Birla Temple, Jaipur, Rajastan, India Phone: +91 141 2624003, +91 141 2620746 chakrapani.ayurveda@gmail.com www.chakrapaniayurveda.com

Chakrapani Ayurveda Clinic & Research Center (CACRC), started as a clinic in just 200 square feet area in 1998, is now spread in 8000 square feet being the largest Ayurveda Wellness Center run by private entrepreneur in Rajasthan, India. The Center has its own manufacturing unit, operating in 20000 square feet, manufacturing of various herbal health supplements in the form of tablets, capsules, powders, oils, etc. Listed in the Lonely Planet, it is the only Ayurveda Treatment Center in North India with ISO 9001: 2008 and ISO 22000:2005 certification along with Organic Certification from Onecert, India Organic and USDA and GMP approved from Rajasthan Government. Chakrapani Ayurveda through its constant endeavor has set a benchmark in the field of Ayurveda Health Care. The Center has expertise of Ayurveda from specialist physicians to therapist level and the center offers Ayurveda Consultations, Treatments and Ayurveda Training in the natural way. CACRC has Ayurveda Centers & Distributors all over the Globe. CACRC has 82 successfully running websites promoting Ayurveda through unique online training programs, Ayurveda treatments of ailments, online selling of various Ayurveda products and Panchakarma equipments etc.

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CHC “Dr Dragisa Misovic – Dedinje” #1 Heroja Milana Tepica, Belgrade, Serbia, 11000 Phone: +381 113630600 Fax: +381 113672025 office@dragisamisovic.bg.ac.rs www.dragisamisovic.bg.ac.rs

Clinical Hospital Center “Dr Dragisa Misovic-Dedinje” is a public institution, founded in 1978 by joining of three health care institutions and by the expansion of capacity. Today, the Center extends to more than 8 hectares of green landscapes and beautiful parks, in peaceful, residential area of Belgrade. About 1,300 people, working in 22 facilities, examine aproximately 300,000 patients annualy. Last year, it was treated more than 23,000 patients and the surgeons performed more than 12,000 operations. Because of its rich tradition, Center has become one of the pillars of Serbian health care system. Today, the University Hospital “Dr Dragisa Misovic-Dedinje” consists of four clinics and five hospitals and provides healthcare in the field of surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, pediatrics, internal diseases, ENT, psychiatry, anesthesiology and urology. During the last five years, the Center has been continuously ranked as the best in its category in Serbia by Public Health Institute, according to patients’ satisfaction surveys.

Prof. Dr Radisav Scepanovic Director

Clinical Hospital Center “Dr Dragisa Misovic-Dedinje” is the only accredited clinical hospital center in the country since 2011, when the Center received the Government Accreditation Certificate. The Center is an educational base for the students of The Medical University of Belgrade and our professors lecture the undergraduate and graduate programmes. The tradition of education is also associated with the establishment of the Yugoslav School of Endoscopic Surgery in 1996, and the Center has been co-organizers of the international workshops for the last four years. The high technology equipment and well-trained staff enables specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

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EO Dent Dental Clinic 16 Sveti Pimen Zografski str., Sofia, Bulgaria, 001172 Phone: +359 24837072, +359 884454577 Fax: +359 76601900 info@eo-dent.com www.eo-dent.com

EO Dent Dental Clinic and the Opportunity for Dental Tourism to Bulgaria EO Dent is the largest chain of dental clinics in Bulgaria which offers a closed cycle of integrated diagnostics and treatment on the most advanced level. All that is necessary for safe and innovative dental treatment, you can obtain at the clinics. Over the years EO Dent has become a symbol of professionalism, continuous qualification improvement and a very special care and respect to the patient. The EO Dent clinics have all the facilities available for painless laser treatment, implants, aesthetic dentistry (veneers, zirconium structures, bleaching with ZOOM2!), 3D X-ray diagnostics, ultrasound diagnostics of the joint, HELBO therapy, specialized children's rooms, and treatment under anesthesia.

Dr. Valentin Pavlov Manager and Owner

At EO Dent you can solve your dental problems for a wonderful week in Bulgaria. We offer a welcoming, luxury hotel accommodation and comprehensive care. With us, by modern anesthesia, you can fall asleep and wake up with a transformed smile – no pain and no memory of the intervention. The good collaboration with the dental lab we have, allows an individual approach and smile design. A quick and easy solution and most importantly – all in one place. The EO Dent clinics Sylvester Stallone trusted his smile to and when he walked away from Bulgaria he wrote on the wall – ‘For the great job! You are masters! With Love - Sylvester Stallone! In the TV show with Natalia Simeonova – ‘Pay It Forward", the team of EO Dent transformed the smiles of many participants, made their dreams come true and gave them a new hope for self-esteem and confidence. It’s a policy of our clinics to conduct free treatment of children with disabilities and special needs. In the course of time, we have built a relationship of trust and friendship with these children and over the years this has become a unifying and inspiring cause for our entire team. EO Dent Dental Clinics have won prestigious awards – ‘Golden Seal" for European management in healthcare and ‘Golden Book" – for gained high prestige and contribution to the Bulgarian healthcare, an European award for Corporate Social Responsibility, served in Brussels, an award for innovation in ‘Esthetic Dental Surgery" and the prize of nobility – ‘Charity Awards 2014". EO Dent extends over 2,000 sq m, with bold and interesting interiors that create luxury and comfort to the patients. The greatest wealth is the EO Dent team – more than 200 outstanding professionals dedicated in patient care. The greatest achievement and the greatest pride are the smiles of our patients!

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Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital P.o. Box 45553, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Phone: +9712575155 Fax: +97125755001 mmuller@adfh.ae www.falconhospital.com

Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is the largest falcon hospital in the world with an influx of more than 6,000 falcon patients per year and can accommodate 200 falcons for hospitalization. Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital offers special internship opportunity for graduated veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary technicians & laboratory technicians from different countries. Moreover, Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is one of the leading tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi Emirate and has received several international awards in the field of tourism and quality. Its Shaheen Conference Center offers a unique corporate venue for innovative events, meetings, workshops and conferences. In addition, Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, Pet Care Center provides a rewarding and excellent care for pets for boarding, dog training and state of the art veterinary hospital with latest technology and equipment. Furthermore, the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is managing the Abu Dhabi Animal Shelter which is the first animal shelter for stray and abandoned dogs and cats for Abu Dhabi Emirate.

Dr. Margit Gabriele Muller

The laboratory of the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is the Avian Influenza reference laboratory in Abu Dhabi Emirate with wide range of laboratory services.

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Gentle Dental Abroad Eleutherias and Ethnikis Antistaseos, Hersonisos , 70014, Heraklion, Crete, Greece Phone: 30 2897029541 Mobile: 30 6945750209 info@gentledentalabroad.com www.gentledentalabroad.com

Gentle Dental Abroad provides dental services to the greater area of Hersonisos, Malia and Stalida, all 3 very popular holiday resorts in Crete, Greece. Crete is the biggest of the Greek islands attracting one fifth of the tourists visiting Greece. Visitors keep coming back again and again lured by the natural beauty, the endless beaches, the remarkable history and the proud and hospitable Cretans. With 300 sunny days per annum, Crete is an ideal destination for active or relaxed holidays, offering great shopping opportunities and tasty local cuisine. Gentle Dental Clinic is newly built and offers a modern and stylish environment. It is equipped with treatment centers by Sirona. The clinic adheres to the standards of practice as published by the UK General Dental Council, as well as the British and Greek Dental Associations.

Our Dentists

Dr. George Antonopoulos Head

The dental team is headed by Dr. George Antonopoulos DDS. The team consists of specialists in the fields of endodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics and implant dentistry. All our dentists have more than a decade’s experience in cosmetic and restorative dentistry and undergo continuous training. 80% of our consultants have post graduate degrees and experience in the UK and the Netherlands. All members of our team are fluent in English.

Treatment Prices Our prices are on average between 50% to 70% lower than UK and other western European prices, for the exact same quality of dental treatment. Experienced dentists cooperate with skillful dental technicians using top quality materials, to create natural looking tooth restorations.

Why Gentle Dentistry? Offer high quality dental care in a warm and caring environment Pay Attention to patient comfort and technical detail Work closely with patients to explain the treatments and address their anxiety Choose the most appropriate treatment plan for patient’s needs and budget Devote extra time (average appointment lasts 45 minutes)

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Clinicas GINEMED Calle Farmacéutico Murillo Herrera, 3, 41010 Sevilla, Spain Phone: 0034661975282 international@ginemed.es www.twitter/GINEMEDIVFUK www.facebook.com/GinemedUK www.ginemed.co.uk Ginemed. Seville & Valencia. Assisted Reproduction. Fertility Clinics.

‘I WANT TO BECOME A MUM’ Since our establishment in 1992, Ginemed has been working in the field of Human Assisted Reproduction. We have become a pioneering centre in Spain and Europe and a centre of international and national reference. We are a multidisciplinary team of 100 professionals, we do our research and collaborate with the experts for medical excellence and social action, with our own Ginemed Foundation in place for you.

Dr. Pascual Sanchez Chief Executive Officer

We are here for you with the latest technology, a state of the art laboratory, the leading techniques and the best pregnancy results: more than 5000 babies have been born into thousands of happy families, half of our patients achieve pregnancy the first time round in the first transfer and thousands of families endorse our work. Our philosophy is based on 5 pillars: Human care, medical excellence, science, research and kindness. You can feel comfortable with us. We believe in your family: Singleparent families, Homo-parental families and hetero-parental families. There’s no waiting list and in our international department, we speak your language. - From Spanish, English, French and Italian to Russian and Chinese. You will have your individual patient coordinator, of your native language, to accompany you all the way. At our clinic, you are not just a number, you matter more. Your case is UNIQUE. You have your own SPECIFIC TREATMENT. - For your age and for your needs, case-appropriate for you. We resolve all your doubts. ONE TO ONE treatment.

Treatments: We specialise in egg donation treatment and our success rates show this, from 63%. Specialist egg donation treatment package. A second cycle with your vitrified embryos. We offer our patients our Pregnancy Guarantee Scheme. Here we guarantee your pregnancy or your money back. At a little more cost, all the procedures recommended by our Drs, we will perform on you so you achieve your pregnancy. If this is not the case, we give your money back. Pregnancy Guarantee Scheme. Pioneers in oocyte vitrification. Fertility Preservation. Don’t let your eggs get older. FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION ONLY ONE VISIT NECESSARY Send us your analysis and we evaluate your case from here in Seville. We’ll programme you and the only compulsory visit is for the procedure itself. TWO VISITS, the first is free and you can get to know our team.

WE’LL ACHIEVE IT together. Bring your DREAM TO LIFE.

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INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH Tertiary Mental Health Care, Teaching University Hospital, Palmoticeva 37, Belgrade 11000, Serbia Phone: +381 11 3238 160 Fax: +381 11 3231 333 imz@imh.org.rs www.imh.org.rs

Prof. Dusica Lecic‑Tosevski Director

Dusica Lecic-Tosevski is neuropsychiatrist, psychotherapist and professor of psychiatry at the School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia. She is Corresponding member of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, director of the Institute of Mental Health and Head of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health workforce development. She is member of the WHO Working group for ICD-11 classification of personality disorders; WPA honorary member; APA Distinguished Fellow; International Associate of the Royal College of Psychiatry; EPA Fellow, Immediate past president of the Psychiatric Association of Eastern Europe and the Balkans (now honorary president) and President-Elect, Serbian Psychiatric Association. Dr Dusica Lecic-Tosevski has focused her research on personality disorders, depression, traumatic stress, comorbidity of mental disorders and prevention of mental disorders and was coordinator and investigator in many international and national research projects. She is editor in chief of the journal Psychiatry Today, and member of the Editorial Board of many national and international journals. As Chair of the National Committee for Mental Health and WHO National Counterpart for Mental Health she is involved in the reform of mental health care in the country. Dusica Lecic-Tosevski is dedicating a lot of her professional work to teaching and promoting young doctors and their career.

Institute of Mental Health – leader of Serbian mental health care The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) was established in 1963 as the first psychiatric institution in the Balkans applying comprehensive psychosocial approach. Situated at the central municipality of the capital Belgrade, Serbia, the IMH introduced ‘open doors’ concept allowing the treatment of persons with mental health problems in the community. The Institute is WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health Workforce Development from 2009-2017. Its activities are centred on three key issues: treatment, education and research. The Institute has three Clinics with 120 beds: 1) for Adults (with two departments – for psychotic and affective disorders); 2) for Children and Young People and 3) for Alcohol Abuse. The IMH also has eight day hospitals – three for adults (for affective, psychotic and neurotic disorders), for children, for adolescents and two for treatment of alcohol abuse – one of which is in the community. In addition to that the IMH has the following departments: outpatient department with more than 3000 patients per month, medical genetics, clinical neurophysiology, research and training, couple and family therapy, psychotherapy, the third age, reproductive psychiatry, psychotherapy, clinical studies and protection, children against abuse and psychosocial outpatient clubs for various mental disorders. The multidimensional, biopsychosocial, person-centred treatment is basis of our work. The Institute participates in many international and national research projects. It is well known for the education as teaching base of the School of Medicine, Faculty of Philosophy, Faculty for Political Sciences, High School for Special Education and High School for Nurses. It is the seat of the National Committee for Mental Health and as leader in Serbian mental health care it is involved in the reform of psychiatry in the country.

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Iraqi Centre for Cancer and Medical Genetics Research Qadissiya Q, Sec 604, St 23, Baghdad, Iraq Phone: +9647901475964 nahiyaseen@iccmgr.org www.iccmgr.org

The Center was established by the effort of Dr. Nahi Yousif Yasseen as a first research centre that deals with cancer and genetic diseases in Iraq. It was built during very difficult conditions surrounding Iraq. However, this Centre has been able to establish a very strong basis for cancer and genetic research and offer new diagnostic, medical and clinical services for all Iraqi population. It is the only Iraqi Scientific Centre which offers cytogenetic and chromosomal studies for cancer and genetic diseases. The Centre was able to establish Iraqi cancer cell lines and graduated many postgraduate students in the field of cancer and genetic diseases. It is the only Iraqi centre which can give specific diagnostic, medical and clinical services for all Iraqi people. Patients from all Iraqi cities, towns and villages can visit the Centre to get their requirements for medical purposes. Therefore this Centre provides unique and great services for people, most of services are free while some are done by cheap fees in order to support the health system in Iraq. The Centre directly or indirectly develops research level in Iraq and offers new services for all people.

Prof. Nahi Yaseen Director General

These activities will support the development process in the country. In Iraq all Research centres work under the umbrella of the government, therefore all Center’s activities will go through governmental benefit. Almost all the Centre programmes are designed for the social benefit either for diagnostic or medical services. Most research projects deal with Iraqi population such as environmental pollution impact, cancer incidences, genetic malformation, abortions and sterility etc. Every year the Centre Council puts a scientific plan for new research project and for offering better services for people. The forthcoming plan is to build specialized hospital, establish educational institute and to establish many specialized clinics in many cities.

ISIDA Women's Health Clinic 65, Lepse Boulevard Kyiv, Ukraine Phone: +38 (044) 455 88 11 info@isida.ua www.isida.ua ISIDA is one of the leading private complex obstetric – gynecological clinics in Ukraine, that gives outpatient obstetric – gynecological services, has the department of infertility treatment and maternity house together with the neonatologic department. We are one of the first in the country who have mastered the assisted reproductive technologies which give a hope for the birth of a child in cases of sterility that have been considered hopeless. Each of our doctors is a professional with many years of experience many of them have academic degrees in medicine. ISIDA is equipped with modern safe and distinct equipment allowing to make a diagnosis, keep permanent monitoring and conduct qualitative treatment quickly and clear

Mr. Victor Kozin

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LLP Medical Center Darus and LLP Medical Center Darus Plus 18/2, Imanov Str, Astana, 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan 96, Baytursinov Str, Almaty, 050000, Republic of Kazakhstan Phone: +7 717 253 70 07, +7 717 253 73 33 darus162@gmail.com www.darus.kz Zhanna Asimova is founder of clinics of laser cosmetology and plastic surgery Darus and Darus +. She and her experts make people younger, prettier and therefore happier. Zhanna Asimova graduated in Almaty, Kazakhstan, ending Almaty State Medical Institute, specializing in endocrinology. For 12 years she worked for specialization in a city hospital № 7. In 2002, she opened in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, clinic of laser cosmetology and plastic surgery Darus. First five years of work went on to bring the clinic to a decent European level, to purchase German lasers of Asklepion company and to train specialists in Germany. In December 2008, Zhanna Asimova opened Darus + clinic in Almaty.

Zhanna Azimova Founder

Today clinics of laser cosmetology and plastic surgery Darus and Darus + - is synonymous with reliability, comfort, safety and high quality services. Each year, specialists of clinics open to their customers new capabilities and procedures. In 2012, Zhanna Asimova opened Joint Antiaging Center Kazakhstan-Netherlands. Priority of work of Antiaging center is to recognize early symptoms of aging and reorient the patient to the correct lifestyle and nutrition to slow the biological aging process. All these years Zhanna Asimova worked in the field of aesthetic medicine and has mastered cosmetology specification, but she did not leave a specialization in endocrinology. In 2012 she received the European Diploma WOSAAM, World association of anti-aging medicine, the first category, of Medical Education Consortium USA. And now she is practicing as an expert in anti-aging. Clinics of laser cosmetology and plastic surgery Darus and Darus + provide the following services: Laser treatment for psoriasis and vitiligo, dermatitis and neurodermatitis treatment, eczema treatment, laser rejuvenation, laser hair removal, laser liposuction, laser peels, laser removal of any complexity pigment, laser tattoo removal, laser removal of warts, moles, warts, blood vessels, laser resurfacing, fractional thermolysis, acoustic treatment of cellulite, Beauty and body shaping, as well as plastic surgery: plastic face, blepharoplasty, abdominoplasty, mammoplasty,rhinoplasty, otplastik, liposuction.

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Medical Center and Laboratory NADEJDA “General Kolev’ 66, Varna, Bulgaria Office tel. + 359 52 62 76 26. MC NADEJDA ‘Doyran’ 6, Reception tel. + 359 52 64 82 28 MC NADEJDA ‘Gen.Kolev’ 66, Reception tel. + 359 52 60 99 32 MED.LABORATORY, Reception tel/fax. + 359 52 60 97 41 nadejda_md@yahoo.com www.nadejda-bg.net Medical Center /MC/ NADEJDA was created in 1999 as a healthcare establishment with a main activity being the specialized outpatient care, and having its current address and head office of management in Varna. In 2002 a clinical laboratory was established at the center, which is furnished with equipment of leading world laboratory companies. Consistently there has been a microbiological laboratory, parasitological laboratory, mycological laboratory opened to the laboratory, and a DNA diagnostics field has been developing. As from 2009 there successfully has been working the second base of the center in Varna too. The center has been registered as a sole – owner LLC after the Commercial Act and the Law of hospitals. Owner and manager of the center is Dr. Nadya Kancheva Dyulgerova.

Service Accomplishments Medical Center Nadejda strives to provide its patients with: ·· High quality health care, equal and ready access to medical specialists; ·· Precise and efficient diagnostics through the use of new technologies and equipment; ·· Accurate results that help increase patients’ trust; ·· Check-ups for individuals and for company staff, at the request of the company’s management; ·· Conditions for rising patient satisfaction from the quality of the received health care, with the goal that Medical Center Nadejda be their first choice of health care facility. Medical Center Nadejda provides ambulatory health care to patients of all ages, male and female, residing in or visiting Varna, Bulgaria or Northeastern Bulgaria. Nadejda services approximately 2,000 patients per month, on average. The core demographic that Nadejda serves is patients who have already chosen to frequent Nadejda based on their good impressions as a result of interacting with Nadejda’s medical specialists, obtaining fast and accurate results, or receiving recommendations to come to Nadejda from other satisfied patients. Medical Lab Nadejda has also expanded its diagnostic capabilities too and now performs: Hematological, urological, immunological, virus-related, microbiological, mycological, parasitological, hormonal, and DNA tests, Cancer screenings.

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Medical Center Gajda-Med ul. Piotra Skargii 23/29, 06-100 Pułtusk, Poland Phone: 023 692 13 70, 023 692 02 07 Fax: 023 692 01 99 rejestracja@gajdamed.com.pl www.gajdamed.com.pl

Robert Gajda, Medical Doctor, PhD is the director of the Medical Center Gajda-Med, its founder and charismatic leader with outstanding skills. His adventure with sport, more important than learning at that time, began already in primary school. At the beginning of the second grade of high school, started his first serious achievements in cross-country and middle-distance runs. This is how his adventure with feats in sport began. In high school, he practiced middle-distance runs and won numerous champion titles of the province. In 1982, being at the top of his powers and certain to win the gold medal, he did not pass through eliminations during the Indoor Championship in Athletics of Poland in Zabrze.

Dr. Robert Gajda Director

At that time, he understood that sport should be an extra activity rather than life purpose. It is sport that taught him to look for his opportunity over and over and forget about shortcomings. It is sport that shaped his spirit showing him the taste of victory and that it is worth every effort to feel it as often as possible. As intensive as his trainings were, as intensively he started to study, which was reflected in good results of his school leaving exams and entrance exams. As a result, in the same year, 1982, he began medical studies at Medical Academy in Białystok simultaneously continuing to practice running. Throughout his studies, he represented the academy during running competitions in Poland and abroad. In 1988, he graduated with high average grade and underwent internship in the Regional Hospital in Maków Mazowiecki, and from 1990 to 1998 he worked in the department of internal diseases in the Regional Hospital in Pułtusk where he acquired further specializations. In 1992, he passed a first level specialization in internal diseases exam with an excellent result. A year later, he defended his PhD dissertation titled ‘’ Activity of granulocytic alpha- amylase in certain inflammations’’. PhD conferment procedure was conducted in the Medical Academy in Białystok. In the following year, after the Health Minister’s consent to shorten his internship, he passed a second level specialization in internal diseases exam with a very good grade. Shortening of the internship was issued by his specialization supervisor due to dr. Gajda’s substantial scientific and professional activity along with his good grades obtained in partial internships. In 1995, he commenced sub-specialization in cardiology and completed it two years later. In 1997, he opened his cardiologic clinic, which he runs presently. In 1998 he completed specialization of family medicine and in 2008 specialization of sports medicine, which is his fourth second level specialization. In 1998, he decided to provide a more stable future for his family and created the clinic Medical Center ‘’Gajda-Med’’. A few years ago, in Medical Center Gajda-Med, a sports cardiology clinic was established, which is a highly specialist clinic functioning as a clinic for high-performance athletes from all over the world and for amateur sportsmen. Due to high demand for such services and their dynamic development, the clinic was transformed into a Sports Cardiology Center. The Center was created for athletes whose sports career as well as preliminary and controlling qualification depends on professional assessment of circulatory system. The Center is also a scientific-research unit where he conducts researches into the influence of physical effort on athletes’ hearts, in particular long-distance and marathon runners’. The researches are conducted in cooperation with the best cardiologic centers in Poland.

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National Scientific Medical Research Center JSC 42, Abylaikhan Avenue, Astana, 010009, Republic of Kazakhstan Phone: +7 717 223 11 90, +7 717 257 76 11 national_clinic@mail.ru www.nnmc.kz

National Scientific Medical Research Center JSC is one of the leading research clinics in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Our clinic for 13 years is a leading medical institution providing high-quality medical care to the population, combined with the research process and new methods introduction of diagnostics and treatment. Management system of NSMRC is certified according to the level of EFQM Models “Recognized for Excellence 5*”. The center’s staff is the team of researchers, doctors, nurses and supportive staff which aimed to achieve three main goals: to provide patient care, development of medicine as a science and practical training of medical personnel. NSMRC actively implements transfer of innovative technologies in the Republic of Kazakhstan in cardiac surgery for the treatment of complex forms of heart rhythm disorders, organs and tissues transplantation.

Prof. Abai Baigenzhin Director General

NSMRC is the coordinator of the international multi-center clinical trials, for example clinical trials using stem cells in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction, diabetes, liver disease (results presented in SWISS Medica (FDA), FDA (USA). Clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the requirements of GCP.

New Life Global Network Bakhtrioni 11 B, 000179, Georgia Phone: (995 0 32) 62 01 01 sophie@newlifegeorgia.com www.newlifegeorgia.com

New Life Georgia provides services in the field of infertility treatment with the help of the latest assisted reproductive technologies. At New Life Global Network we are committed to helping individuals and couples to bring a child into their lives. We are doing our best and everything possible to assist local and international, straight, LGBT and HIV-Positive intended parents realize their dream of having a child. Since 2008, more than 500 healthy babies were welcomed into loving homes with the help of New Life Global Network. Our IVF specialists have helped many couples from various countries including Australia, Europe, UK, India, China, Japan, Canada and the USA and we will be happy to help you too.

Mariam Kukunashvili

New Life Global Network fertility centers currently operate in Georgia, India, Ukraine, Armenia, Israel India Thailand Mexico USA and Estonia. New Life Georgia, India, Thailand and Estonia are well-known full service fertility clinics done in equal partnership with Estonian Partners. New Life Ukraine, Armenia and Israel are solely Surrogacy and Egg Donation centers with further plans of having IVF clinics as well as soon as possible.

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For last several years, New Life has built families by leading in the field of Advanced Reproductive Treatments. We specialize in the management of all areas of infertility. It is worth to mention that we place a strong emphasis not only on the quality of medical care, but on emotional concerns of our patients as well. New Life provides a variety of world-class, affordable treatment through incorporating the latest technologies in a patient-friendly and confidential environment using our intelligence, commitment, and experience.

Advantages Variety of Options — India, Georgia, Ukraine, Thailand One of the greatest advantages of choosing our global network is that you are not limited with specific country for your treatment destination. Being network of world known fertility centers located in different countries enables New Life Global Network to provide fertility treatment services in various countries: in India, Georgia, Ukraine or Thailand. You can choose a country of your destination according to your geographic location and personal preference. You will get the same high standard care in any fertility centers united in our global network.

Affordability We strongly believe that each person deserves joy of parenthood and the financial factor should not be a barrier to this happiness. Therefore, we are striving to keep our program costs as low as possible. The program fee is usually paid in several installments. Moreover, our surrogacy programs are cost effective since we provide successive matching with additional surrogates if your initial surrogate is not following the medical stimulation successfully. We usually prepare several surrogate mothers for each program without any extra costs that ensures increased chances of success.

Convenience You don’t need to come to India, Georgia, Ukraine or Thailand for your paperwork in order to start the program. We provide opportunity to sign the agreements via e-mail. Moreover, you don’t have to arrive to any of these countries for your initial medical evaluation as well. You can send the scanned copy of your medical results and our doctor will review it free of charge. This way you can save your time and money and avoid any extra efforts.

Egg Donors from Europe and Asia Travelling for Your Program

pool including Ukrainian, Asian, Georgian, South African, Polish and Indian Egg donors. It is worth to mention that during last several years our egg donors are flying abroad to different destination according to patients and their world famous physicians request. New Life already proved itself as a most trustworthy and reliable network of fertility clinics in the world.

Large database of Surrogate Mothers We value your time and keep large pool of surrogate mothers ready for your program. We can assist you in finding healthy, dedicated and trustworthy surrogate for your baby in short period of time. Our surrogates meet an extensive list of qualifications: complete medical, psychological, and laboratory evaluation and undergo a background check to be considered a surrogate. Each of them undergoes uterine assessment by qualified doctor before confirming for the program.

Comprehensive Assistance Our coordinators and medical staff work closely with each intended parent to ensure arrangements are customized to meet their specific needs. We do not focus sole on the medical aspects of assisted reproduction. We provide education and support services to intended parents. They receive personalized, attentive and knowledgeable assistance with each step of their fertility program. We facilitate every aspect of your program to ensure it goes smoothly. We are striving to take this journey with you from the very beginning until you take the baby home to make sure you have all the support you need through the way.

Direct Communication We put significant emphasis on counseling for both the surrogate mother and intended parents. Our professionals will provide you full information about alternative treatments, cost of the treatment, potential medical and psychological risks involved, as well as implication for multiple pregnancies. Our doctors are available for direct communication and you are more than welcome to discuss your program details not only with program coordinators, but medical staff as well.

Excellent Success Rate Carefully and fully pre-screened surrogates and egg donors, experienced medical staff and dedicated coordinators are all that contribute to our high success rate. We have more than 500 babies born in our network and are welcoming more and more in every single month.

We have large database of egg donors who are willing to travel to your location for your program. Our outstanding database of Caucasian and Asian egg donors and qualified services are highly recommended by top fertility physicians all over the world. New Life Global Network provides the best conditions for both egg donors and intended parents. Our goal is to provide the highest degree of care to recipients and egg donors equally. We offer one of the largest and most comprehensive egg donor database were each donor is carefully screened and personally interviewed. All of our donors are contacted regularly to ensure their availability and information is up to date. We strive to maintain a diverse egg donor

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Noble Smile Dental Care Clinic Shaikh Abdullah Al – Ankari Road, Al -Worood Area, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Phone: 00966114197740 Mobile: 009665040509111 Fax: 00966114197710 shamiyaha@noblesmile.com.sa, info@noblesmile.com.sa www.noblesmile.com.sa

Noble Smile Dental Care is a high standard of care oriented practice in the heart of Riyadh city the capital of Saudi Arabia. Noble Smile Dental Care Clinic (NSDC) was established in January 2008. It started with one clinic that operated in different dental specialties. NSDC has three full time dentists with four dental assistants that work in three dental clinics now. The team consists of dentists and nurses with American, British and international education and training to provide the patients with upmost care utilizing the latest technology and techniques. NSDC provides all dental specialties services that include: Implant dentistry, Crowns and Bridges, Geriatric dentistry, Dentistry for Children, Cosmetic dentistry, Sport dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Laser Dentistry, Orthodontics and Root canal treatment.

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Noble Smile Clinic proposes special dental programs for pregnant women and some treatment procedures are done under Nitrous Sedation. The dental hygienist is a registered dental hygienist in the United Kingdom. Noble Smile Dental Care implemented a very good follow up protocol for all patients. What makes the dental practice stand at higher level, is that we care about the dental related issues as whole and we try to treat it completely with different dental specialties available in our practice. We are very proud of our relaxed and comfortable dental care centre which immediately relaxes our patients, giving them that ‘feel at home’ ambience.

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PE PPC ACINUS 65, Karl Marx St., Kirovograd, 25001, Ukraine Phone: +38 (0522) 366 001 Fax: +38 (0522) 366 002 acinus@shtorm.com www.acinus.org

Private enterprise private product company ‘Acinus’ has been working on the Ukrainian market since March 16, 1994. The main strategy of the company - physical and mental health of the people. During its lifetime ‘Acinus’ company has developed into big powerful enterprise, working in four directions: medicine, pharmacy, capital construction and tourism. Staff of the company includes 230 persons, great majority of whom consists of medical persons of 98 professions, pharmacist, workers of building professions etc. Network of drug-stores of ‘Acinus’ company covers almost the whole territory of Kirovograd Region, due to it the problem of medical suppliers has been solved in small villages and in district centers of the region.

Ursol Grigorii Mykolayovych Chief

The most modern full-profile hospital renders a wide range of medical services that are highly competitive with those of the best clinics of Ukraine, due to the best medical equipment of the world, modern medicines of the world manufacturers, specialized motor cars. Many insurance companies, leading physicians of Ukraine, Russia and foreign countries cooperate with the company. The main Accreditation Board of the Ministry of Public health of Ukraine in 2006 (for the third time) has confirmed the highest category of accreditation of the hospital. Building sector of the company at present serves mainly the needs of PE PPC ‘ACINUS’ All capital objects, that are the property of the company, are built by own strength. Tourism is a prospective branch of business that is developing. Every year hundreds of citizens use services of tourist agency of the company. Agency cooperates with leading tourist operators of Europe. PE PPC ‘ACINUS’ is the only private enterprise of the region with such wide scope of activity, which efforts are directed to treatment, health improvement, prevention and health protection of inhabitants and guests of Kirovograd and the region, Ukraine and foreign countries.

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Perfect Beauty Aesthetics and Anti-Aging Centres Jl. Mirah Kencana No. 48, Jakarta, 012210, Indonesia Phone: + 628129034508 DrDeby@Eradunia.com www.perfectbeautyclinic.com

Dr. Deby Susanti Pada Vinski

Dr. Deby is the owner of the Perfect Beauty Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Centres as well as the Chief Executive Officer and majority shareholder of Eradunia Group and Bank Artha Mukti.

Owner, Medical Doctor, AAMS, MSc. Preventive Medicine, President WOCPM

Her first publication was a best seller:‘The Perfect Beauty Anti-Aging Book’launched in early June, 2012. The book describes the secrets she has learned to stay young, healthy and sexy. Most of her time is dedicated to tailoring special programmes for her patients because anti-aging treatments are designed not only to prevent disease but to reverse aging and rejuvenate the cells in the organsof the body. Anti-aging treatments are not confined to the skin on the surface of the body, but extend to the cellsof the heart, brain and bone to enhance inner beauty, stay young and healthy and with an improved attitude to life. Perfect Beauty provides a full range of world-class anti-aging treatments including Stem Cell Transplantation for Male and Female Rejuvenation, Male Vitality , Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy as well as beauty treatments such as Lipolaser, nanotechnology for slimming and body reshaping. In-house Plastic Surgery Department provides a full range of treatments. Centres offer state-of-the-art services according the highest international standards in Aesthetic and Anti-Aging medicine, applying the latest available products and technology. All are either FDA (USA), UE (Europe), or TGA (Australia) approved. The objective of Perfect Beauty is to improve both health and appearance in a balanced way. This balance results in feeling better, gaining confidence, and hence experiencing a marked improvement in quality of life. Perfect Beauty treats patients with Down’s syndrome and Alzheimer’s. Preventive and post-stroke treatment has proven to be highly effective. The Haute Couture clinic carries out genetic typing tests so patients can rely on a single genetic passport, invaluable for predicting genetic destiny and guiding in the formulation of our treatment programmes. CAATS (Computer Anti-Aging Touch Screen) system provides intelligent medical records, evaluating patient symptoms in a comprehensive, non-invasive manner and indicating most probable diagnoses. Aside from Perfect Beauty Centres, select clinics in USA, Italy, UK and Belgium already use CAATS. Perfect Beauty Aesthetics and Anti-Aging Centres mobilize all aspects of anti-aging and aesthetic medicine to attain the patient’s goals. The centres have 3 departments :Preventive and Anti-Aging, Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics Medicine which specialize in minimally-invasive proven procedures using lasers and needles. Patients are treated holistically: that is, not only focusing on appearance but also on physical and mental aspects. Perfect Beauty Centres are staffed by Western-trained doctors who personally supervise all aspects of the anti-aging and aesthetic treatments. An initial consultation permits us to design an appropriate course of treatment with a flexible schedule and agreed fees. Company recently received the award for ‘Best Anti-Aging Clinic of the Year’ together with‘Best Service Excellence Clinic of the Year 2012’ and The Best anti aging Clinic 2013 in Geneva Switzerland as a result of the focus on excellence and the tender care and love shown to all patients.

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Private clinic SHAPAGAT 22, Shintasova Str, Kandyagash, Aktobe Region, 030700, Republic of Kazakhstan Phone: +7 713 333 60 22 + 7 713 333 65 98 shapagatkand@rambler.ru

Private health «SHAPAGAT» was reorganized in 1997 into private hospital in accordance with the legal normative act. It has both healthcare license and certificate of accreditation. It provides inpatient, primary health care and specialized outpatient care services to the population under the stat order. «SHAPAGAT» has been a member of the international conference of WHO (World Health Organization) Health Promoting Hospitals HPH since 2003.

Dr. Amanzhol Adayev Chief Doctor

Private Medical Practice Sarclinic Moskovskaya Street, 152, Saratov city, 410012, Russia Phone: +78452606060, +78452606061 medicalpractice@yandex.ru www.sarclinic.ru

‘Private Medical Practice Sarclinic’ was founded 22 years ago. The centre combines new fruitful theoretical elaborations and wide experience of successful practice. During the existence of the centre in Saratov thousands of men, women and children took treatments and returned to a healthy life. The centre is situated in a comfortable building in Moscow Street. A complex approach in treatment is practiced in our centre. We combine modern methods of Russian, European and American medicine with ancient traditions of Eastern and traditional medicine. We widely apply different methods of reflex therapy that assists to achieve excellent stable results in the treatment without side effect and complication. The treatment is held on the level of the world standards. The equipment used in the centre has been produced on the basis of the latest achievements of the high technology industry. We provide treatment of male and female sexual disorders, infertility, inflammatory diseases of genitourinary apparatus, nervous system diseases, dependence state (alcoholism, smoking), illnesses of spine, muscles and joints, metabolism disorder, infantile sicknesses, diseases of digestion organs and other illnesses. Individual approach and attention to every patient is the basis of our work.

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Shifa International Hospitals Limited Sector H-8/4, Islamabad, Pakistan Phone: 92-51-4863131 Fax: 92-51-4863129 ceo@shifa.com.pk www.shifa.com.pk

Shifa International Hospital, a 500 plus bedded tertiary care centre was established by a few Pakistani Americans in 1993. The modest beginning of June 26, 1993 with just eight physicians in seven specialties, the hospital has come a long way with over 200 plus highly foreign qualified physicians in over 35 specialties. Besides the Capital City Islamabad, Shifa International Hospital Faisalabad has the second hospital in the Textile Capital of Pakistan. Additionally, the company is operating four Shifa Medical Centres, Pharmacies and Lab Pickup Points/Referral Centres in dozens of cities across Pakistan. Shifa International Hospitals Limited was the place of first cadaveric kidney transplant in Pakistan. The list is long where unique surgical and medical solutions helped scores of patients in situation which were previously considered untreatable in Pakistan.

Manzoor Ul Haq Qazi Chief Executive Officer

Shifa International Hospitals Limited has time and again featured among leading corporate entities fulfilling their Corporate Social Responsibilities. Shifa International Hospitals Limited contributes over Rs. 350 million to the national exchequer every year and is the largest employer in the Capital City generating thousands of white-collar employment opportunities for Pakistanis. Shifa International Hospitals Limited has procured latest technology to achieve highest possible quality in healthcare and enrich the technological knowledge base of local healthcare professionals. At Shifa International Hospitals Limited, include 640 slice CT Scan (First ever in South Asia), modern Operating Rooms, MRIs, Nuclear Medicine, Laparoscopic and minimal invasive surgeries and the best most comprehensive laboratories in Pakistan. Complicated and complex cardiac, neuro, urologic, orthopaedic and cancer surgeries and their success is the hospital pride. Hospital specialists can give professional radiology consultations to CTs and MRIs done hundreds of kilometres away. Information Technology are implemented to areas like Electronic Medical Record, Lab and other diagnostic services. Thousands of healthcare professionals have been trained at Shifa International Hospitals Shifa International Hospitals Limited is successfully operating a Telemedicine Programs. Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (www.stmu.edu.pk) is a federally chartered university with Shifa College of Medicine and Shifa College of Nursing as its constituent colleges. Shifa Foundation (www.shifafoundation.org) is a healthcare charity serving less-privileged Pakistanis from Islamabad to Skardu to the remotest villages of Sindh and KPK provinces. Tameer-e-Millat Foundation, (www.educatepakistan.com) an education charity, is running two degree colleges, 8 vocational training centres, two technical institutes and 243 schools across Pakistan with a pool of 17508 students and 804 teachers.

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Saudi German Hospital Dubai Barsha 3, Hessa Street 33, P.O Box 3919093, Dubai, UAE Phone: +971 4389 0000 Fax: +971043890505 ceo@sghdubai.com www.sghdubai.com

SGH Dubai SGH Dubai is an integral part of SGH Group, the leading healthcare provider and Number one healthcare brand in the MENA region starting in Jeddah KSA in 1988. Currently SGH Group has six operating hospitals. At present our family members comprised of 39 nationalities. We have over 110 physicians on board till date and gradually adding more as per the need of the hospital and the market. It is the only hospital in the region having following three accreditations simultaneously ·· JCI ACCREDITATION ·· CAP ACCREDITATION ·· MEDICAL TRAVEL QUALITY AWARD (MTQA)

Dr. Reem Osman Chief Executive Officer

SGH Dubai is located in Al Barsha area. SGH Dubai was officially inaugurated on March 19, 2012 by HH Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and since then we are progressing ahead with high motivation and great success. SGH Dubai is a 315 beds tertiary hospital and the main concern is to provide its most advanced medical care to its patients through a highly professional team using the best available technology. We have a great experience in all specialties and subspecialties with a state of art equipment and technologies making SGH Dubai a one stop shop that serves and cares for our community (Locals and Expats). At present it is five floors high premised with all the medical facilities. Our expansion plan is to have a medical tower that accommodates 215 leased clinics, 6 specialized medical centers and an immense Educational Centre that all form a medical city. There is a unique visiting professors programme being practiced in the group where renowned professors from all around the globe visits the SGHG hospitals and major and critical surgeries are performed and helps to get these procedures done here in GCC instead of going abroad for any medical treatment.

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Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital and Research Institute Private Limited Aa-16, 3rd Main Road 600 040, Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India Phone: 09840074224 Fax:044 26213266 admin@boneandjointindia.com www.boneandjointindia.com

Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital is a 55 bedded hospital established in the year 1983 and since then has been involved in the treatment of orthopaedic and traumatology patients. The hospital is located in a prime locality in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India and about 25 kms from the Chennai International Airport. About our directors Prof. Soundarapandian, the Founder Director of Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital has enriched one and all with his rich knowledge and experience. His years of service in the Madras Medical College marks more than a decade. The Founder Director’s patient and untiring service in the hospital still continues which has helped the growth and solidarity of this renowned hospital.

Dr. Soundarapandian Sivamurugan Director

Dr. S. Sivamurugan, the Director of our hospital has followed his esteemed father’s footsteps in the line of orthopaedics. After his primary training in orthopaedics in India had his higher training at the prestigious Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, the UK his special interest is joint replacement and spine surgery. Dr. S. Ravi Subramaniam, the Director of our hospital has established a separate identity for himself in the line of arthroscopy. He is also trained in India and Oxford and has special interest in arthroscopy and cruciate ligament reconstruction and shoulder surgeries. These able doctors are supported by a dedicated team of other doctors.

Highlights of the hospital The hospital is equipped with modern facilities for joint replacement surgery, arthroscopic surgery, spine surgery as well as trauma surgery. The hospital has 4 exclusive state of the art operation theatres with C-arm image intensifiers. Use of special laminar air flow theatre has kept the infection rate comparable to western standards.

Dr. S. Ravi Subramaniam Prof. Soundarapandian Dr. S. Sivamurugan

We provide a comprehensive range of services that cover all aspects of high quality specialised orthopaedic care. Comprehensive medical and surgical management of patients afflicted with arthritis are provided by a team comprising of arthroscopic surgeon, joint replacement surgeon and rheumatologist. Joint replacement for all major joints is performed in an exclusive state of the art laminar air flow theatre. Advanced instrumentation for scoliosis and degenerative disorders of the spine are performed. Microdiscectomy of the cervical and lumbar spine are performed. The hospital is one of the pioneering centres for ACL reconstruction in India. The latest surgical technology for reconstruction of knee, shoulder and ankle joints are available. Routine arthroscopic surgery is performed on an outpatient basis in our mini day care centre. Emergency trauma service is available round the clock enabling early and effective management of injured patients. We adapt the golden hour principle to treat trauma patients for which our paramedical staff is well trained. The hospital is a referral centre for reconstructive surgery of complex fractures with 24 hours fracture treatment facility.

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The sports medicine service is complemented with a full-fledged brace clinic and also with specially trained physiotherapist. The hospital also runs some preventive health care programmes like the spinal rehab where a comprehensive programme that includes education and specific exercise programmes that helps prevent recurrent attacks of back pain. Well trained staff and latest technology help us to embrace our philosophy of providing the ultimate orthopaedic care to our patients. We have well trained nurses who are masters in assisting all the orthopaedic procedures. Every orthopaedic emergency as well as orthopaedic procedures are carried out by experts.

International patient care Our international patient program gives complete support to patients and their accompanying family members. It offers the most comprehensive medical care and treatment. Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital makes patients feel at home by providing them with translation services, appropriate cuisine and checks of their vaccination / immunization status before they arrive in India. We launched the whole body cryotherapy for the first time in India. Whole body cryotherapy is an invigorating treatment in which the body is exposed to -110 degree Centigrade in order to encourage the natural healing process. The facilities available at the hospital backup the skills of the doctors and the dedication of the staff.

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Special Hospital Sveti Vid, Eye Hospital 27,Dobracina street,Belgrade,Serbia,11000 Phone: +381 11 3283737 Fax: +381 11 2622286 hospital@svetivid.com www.svetivid.com

Special Hospital Sveti Vid has been established in the year 1997. Situated in the very center of Belgrade, Serbia, Dobracina 27 street. The idea of great management of SVETI VID was to ‘open the eye’ to the old ophthalmology in the country and around, to abolish the old way of thinking in ophthalmology, old solutions-without solutions, and ‘let the people see’. Our dream became true, and the dreams of millions of people to see became reality. The greatest challenge was to have advanced ophthalmology performed in Sveti Vid become recognized by domestic medical authorities, who were preserving old, obsolete and unsuccessful surgical procedures as dominant.

Svetozar Dragovic General Manager

SVETI VID appeared like ‘small island of Europe’ in the very heart of Belgrade to open the sight of people here, in this part of the world, fighting strongly against amblyopia and blindness. Step by step, with great enthusiasm and enormous energy, strong will and belief in truth, honest approach to every single case, giving the maximum in finding solutions in ophthalmic diagnostics, the highest quality and perfection in surgery, this place became recognized in world ophthalmology with excellency. SVETI VID was many a time awarded by the world ophthalmic authorities, for outstanding presentations, new surgical solutions, for challenging inoperable cases, offering the world’s ophthalmology great contribution in combat against blindness. American Academy of Ophthalmology has recognized this excellency and commended great surgical approach from Sveti Vid to world contemporary ophthalmology. The management vision of the Hospital is to triumph in good discipline, knowledge, strong attitude, allowing only perfection in surgery, guided by advanced technologies and outstanding surgical experts.

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Special Hospital for Surgical Disease Fillip II Bul. Ilinden 113, 001000 Skopje, Macedonia Phone: +389 2 3091-500 Fax: +389 2 3091-499 zan@filipvtori.com www.cardiosurgery.com.mk

The Special Hospital for Surgical Diseases ‘Filip Vtori’ was established by Academician Zan Mitrev on 01.03.2000. From the very beginning of its existence, it is presenting a new and original concept in medicine based on modern medical technology, prime education of staff, intensive work and uncompromising dedication and humanity for patients.

Zan Mitrev General Manager

During the time, the hospital became top cardiovascular center with more than 1500 open heart surgeries and vascular surgeries at annual level, followed by adequate development of the mini invasive interventional procedures for treatment of congenital heart diseases. For 14 years existing more than 16 656 open heart surgeries had been done with 8235 by-pass, 1909 valvular, 725 aortic, 748congenital heart, 70tumors, 4772 abdominal aneurysms and peripheral vascular surgeries had been done. The hospital is highly specialized and known as the prime hospital for treatment of most severe cases of patients with ischemic heart disease, reconstructive surgery of the valvular diseases, dissections and thoracic-abdominal aneurysms, carotid surgery and treatment of terminal stage of limbic vascular disease with and without gangrene. This development of cardiovascular surgery is enabled with the continuous work of the supremely organized intensive care. The surgical hospital is characterized by development of the other operative branches; such are orthopedics, abdominal surgery, thoracic surgery and urology. Besides the eminent surgeons, the anesthesia care team provides security for success during every type of operative treatment. Exact and timely diagnostics based on modern imaging techniques provides right diagnosis at the right time for every patient. The medical professional team is always dedicated to scientific-research activity, promotion of the medical approach and continuous medical training. The development of the hospital is evident, and the realized statistics is the foundation for trust of the citizens! Following the medical development and needs of our patient from the beginning of the 2015y hospital will continue to exist in a new and high technique building.

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Swiss Biostadt Limited 387 Agege Motor Road, Cappa, Lagos State, Nigeria Phone: +234 8034004481 eajayi@biostadtgroup.com, info@biostadtgroup.com www.biostadtgroup.com

Biostadt is a Lifescience Company. It started business in Nigeria in 1964 as CIBA – GEIGY and metamorphosed to SWISS BIOSTADT LIMITED in 2010. It was formed out of the need to contribute to the fight against hunger, malnutrition and disease burdens in Nigeria in particular and the entire Africa Continent as the nation and continent continue to witness high mortality and morbidity coupled with negative impacts on human capital from above factors.

Member Companies: The companies under The Biostadt umbrella are: CG Biostadt Nigeria Limited CG Biostadt Ghana Limited

Emma Ajayi Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

CG Engineering Limited The Company currently carries out businesses in Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone and has plans to expand to other West and Central Africa Countries. In Nigeria which is the major hub, it is headquartered in Lagos on a sprawling 2.83 acres of land built into state-of-the art offices and laboratories. It has Business offices in Abuja, the Federal Capital and in each of the geo-political zone of the Nigeria federation. To meet the above objectives, the Biostadt Company consciously entered into business partnership with multinational companies that are designing players in the chosen business sectors. The Key business Partners are: Syngenta Agro AG, a world leading Agribusiness Company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Rizobacter, Argentina S.A. (Soil inoculants, Seed treatments, Agricultural Adjuvants Pest control baits and Forage seed coating). GE Healthcare is a world leading medical business. It manufactures Direct Imaging Machines, various types of Ultrasounds, Medical Devices. Schiller AG, Switzerland, a leader in Cardiovascular Diagnostics. Karl Storz is based in Germany, is a leading worldwide manufacturer of medical endoscopes, endoscopic instrument and equipment. Covidien LLC, USA., A US based Company and world leader in the manufacture of Endo-mechanical products (laparoscopic instruments and surgical staplers), Energy devices (vessel sealing, electrosurgical and ablation products) and soft tissues repairs (sutures, mesh, biosurgery products and hernia mechanical devices). Ferozsons Pvt, Karachi, Pakistan (Biotechnical Agents).

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HiltonPharma of Pakistan which is a company wholly dedicated to sound medical and pharmaceutical practice and their products are marketed globally including Europe and Japan. All these are companies with cutting edge technological solutions in the area of agriculture and health. They have equally contributed massively to the development of societies, mankind and sciences.

The Business Objectives & Core values The Biostadt Company carries out its businesses in line with the Company’s Code of Conduct and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSE & Q) Policy in the strictest terms. Moral and ethical standards guide the company in its day to day business dynamics with a clear view for professionalism and profitability within the legal and regulatory frameworks. At all times, the Biostadt Company will satisfy its teaming stakeholders – Customers, Staff and Shareholders – through aggressive value addition activities and solutions.

Our Voice New Perspective That’s our voice and word. The future is always ahead of everyone. Naturally, the Biostadt Company will constantly be in that ‘future’ where it will excel and be ahead of its peers by delivering brands and services that

are based on tomorrow’s cutting edge technology and science thus ensuring that it plays in the big league. We are taking a new perspective to that future.

Customer Commitment We are committed to providing our Customers with an ownership experience. Specifically, we make three promises: ·· You will enjoy our innovative Products, Solutions and Services that are designed, manufactured or formulated to be the best. ·· You will experience unparallel performance from our Products, Solutions and Services. ·· You will experience master class Customer care as long as you remain our Customer.

Corporate Social Responsibility As a responsible corporate citizen, the Biostadt Company organizes an annual week of Corporate Social Responsibility events. In some years, the activities were on tree planting. This is meant to fight desertification apart from improving the carbon dioxide versus oxygen ratio in the atmosphere; both are critical ingredients for man and plants. In others, we supported 150 VVF patients and motherless babies’ homes. They were equally provided with the tools they need free of charge.

Shalash Dental & Implant Center 69 Road 9, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt info@shalashdental.com

When it comes to life, you always want the very best: the best neighbourhood, the best schools, and the best opportunities. At our dental practice, we want to give you and your family the best dental care for a happy, healthy smile that last a lifetime. Dr. Shalash and his team have built a reputation around treating their patients with respect, understanding, and sensitivity to their needs. At Shalash Dental & Implant Center, it is our goal to give our patients a positive dental experience that is comfortable, effective, and most of all, enjoyable.

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Temos International Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 75, 51429 Bergisch Gladbach,  +49 2204 – 42648 0, info@temos-international.com, www.temos-international.com

Temos Quality Seals in International Patient Services & Medical Tourism For hospitals, medical centers, fertility clinics, rehabilitation centers, dental clinics and practices

Quality certification focussing on:  International patients  Medical tourism  Patient safety, hygiene and nursing  Process optimization, efficiency, effectiveness  Education and training  Non-clinical services (comfort and well being) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Basic Requirements: Quality management system like JCI, ISO 9001, QHA, or equivalent Treatment of patients of foreign nationality -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Benefits:

Award „Quality Made / Med in Germany“

Exclusive for a selected number of hospitals worldwide fulfilling the Temos quality criteria  The one and only quality system worldwide for international patients‘ treatment and medical tourism  Access to Temos Network and Partner Platforms  Annual Temos Conference in Germany 

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Company & References: Private, independent company Spin-off of DLR, German Aerospace Center Governmental Research Organisation Turkish Ministry of Health Turkish Ministry of Economy MarmAssistance MD Medicus Diplomatic Council 45 hospitals and medical facilities worldwide ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Temos Certification neutral +++ independed +++ peer reviewed professional +++ result oriented +++ effective

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Switzerland – Excellence in medicine and hospitality Swiss Health is the representative for leading Swiss hospitals and clinics which are committed to providing maximum treatment and care to international patients. The quality of high-end Swiss medical care together with its state-of-the-art medical infrastructure forms the foundation for an internationally outstanding performance record. As a whole, the hospitals and clinics recommended by Swiss Health cover the complete range of disease patterns. Swiss Health aims to provide patients and their referring physicians with a choice of the most suitable hospitals, clinics and outpatient centres. Swiss Health is in line with the long tradition of Switzerland’s excellent health care system. When it comes to health and quality of life, only the best is good enough.

Why medical treatments in Switzerland? ·· First class medicine ·· Medical research on the top ·· Experience and education ·· Quality and tradition ·· Hospitality and outstanding customer service ·· State of the art infrastructure ·· Switzerland – that‘s stability and safety!

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Key Areas of medical specialization / USP’s of Swiss Medicine. ·· Pediatrics ·· Orthopedics, incl. sports injuries ·· Cardiology ·· Treatment of spinal cord injuries ·· Oncology ·· Obstetrics / Gynecology ·· Opthalmology/ENT ·· Rehabilitation and prevention ·· Sports Medicine ·· Urology ·· Medical Check-Ups

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Traphaco JSC Company 75 Yen Ninh, Ba Đinh, Hanoi, Vietnam Phone: +84 4 36811855 Fax: +84 4 36815097 vinhntq@traphaco.com.vn, info@traphaco.com.vn www.traphaco.com.vn

28/11/1972: Medicines production Group belonging to the Railway Health Service (only 15 stuffs); Main tasks: Make up prescriptions to serve the health in the railway industry. 28/05/1981: Railway medicine production workshop; Main tasks: Make up prescriptions to serve the health in the railway industry. 16/05/1994: Pharmaceutical and medical material and equipments Company - Ministry of Communications and Transport; 27/09/1999: Equitized into Pharmaceutical and medical material and equipments Joint Stock Company - Ministry of Communications and Transport; 05/07/2001: Name of the Company has changed into TRAPHACO Joint Stock Company

Tran Tuc Ma

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES:

General Director

·· Conduct synchronized solutions: improve the quality of human resources (newly train, re-train and send the staff to participate in local and foreign training courses), Change the management structure to conform to the scale and integration tendency (Parent company and subsidiary company interposingly own the capital). ·· Concentrate in researching and developing products from medicinal herbs to become the lead company in aspect of developing products from medicinal herbs in Vietnam; maintain the market share of traditional products and at the same time expand to the world market to achieve sustainable development. ·· Successfully create the famous and beloved TRAPHACO brand name. List the shares in Ho Chi Minh Stock Securities Trading Centre; try to turn TRAPHACO shares into the blue-chip ones.

VISION TO THE YEAR 2020: Become a strong economic corporation involved in trading and providing health care products and services and owned the capacity in researching and developing natural hi-tech products.

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University Psychiatric Hospital Studenec 48, Ljubljana 001000 Slovenia Phone: 38641744241 bojan.zalar@psih-klinika.si www.psih-klinika.si

University Psychiatric Hospital is a teaching hospital established in Ljubljana in 1881 after Kaiser Franz Joseph I initiative. Since then it has been developing in diferent directions: prevention, specialist treatment, teaching and scientific research. Different types of medical treatment (clinical psychiatry, psychotherapy, rehabilitation) is performed on different locations in 6 km radius. In the Department of Clinical Psychiatry focuses on the tratment of psychotic disorders, and dementias. Mental-health department admits patients with neuroses, personality disorders, eating disorders, addiction problems, and sexual disorders. There is also a special unit for adolescent psychiatry.

Prof. Dr. Bojan Zalar Director General

Outpatient Clinic deals with discarged patients in the maintenance fase of the treatment, detects mental disorders in the early stages, and serves as a triage point for hospitalisation. Medical staff consists of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and other proffes sionals.

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Wiener Privatklinik AG Pelikangasse 15; 1090 Vienna, Austria Phone: +43/1/40 180; Fax: +43/1/40 180-2260 office@wpk.at www.wpk.at

WPK WIENER PRIVATKLINIK – RECOMMENDED BY LEADING DOCTORS The Wiener Privatklinik has set itself the task of providing the highest standard of personalised medical care by offering a symbiosis of state-of-the-art technology, clinical excellence and forward-looking hospital management.

Clinical excellence and comprehensive care - Your treatment pathway all under one roof.

Dr. Walter Ebm CEO and Managing Director

Due to the proximity to the University Hospitals and the intense cooperation with world renowned researchers and clinicians, patients at the Wiener Privatklinik (WPK) can expect excellent and evidencebased medical care. The Wiener Privatklinik offers a variety of check-up packages, conveniently performed either as an outpatient or inpatient examination. Additionally, the WPK Competence Centres constitute a multi-disciplinary treatment package provided by world-class physicians and affiliated health care professionals, all offered under one roof. Quality assurance and compliance with the latest standards in the treatment of patients are guaranteed by the WPK Scientific Board, an independent advisory council which is composed of eight honorary professors of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Vienna.

Residing in a 5-Star Hotel ambience – Your space for optimal regeneration. Prime care also means first-class services and exceptional infrastructure within the hospital. Our aim is to provide a 5-Star ambience, including comfortable, high-tech rooms, a la carte gourmet cuisine, and a modern living room lounge to transform the stay in a stress-free and recreational one.High-class single-

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rooms are planned for delivery in October 2014. Generous rooms, providing ample personal space will welcome family members and friends.

Support whenever you need it most – Your online Shortcut to Leading Doctors WPK Doctor finder Most people rely on the advice of family or friends or leave it up to chance by which doctor in which Hospital they are treated. In this situation the Wiener Privatklinik provides a competent, efficient service to recommend wordrenowned physician to treat your particular medical need. Moreover, the DocFinder enables patients to virtually search for their treatment.

Offerings: ·· 6 wards with exclusive single and double rooms - 145 beds total ·· Surgery area with 4 operating theatres ·· Anaesthetic recovery room ·· In-house physical therapy ·· In-house practice center

Other day-clinic and outpatient treatments: ·· Gastro- and colonoscopy ·· Physical therapy and rehabilitation ·· Plastic surgery ·· Melanoma screening and treatment ·· Osteopathy

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The Trust Hospital PMB 16, Ministries, Accra, Ghana Phone: +233-3027619749 Fax: +233-302777790 info@thetrusthospital.com www.thetrusthospital.com

The Trust Hospital was established in 1992 as a not-for-profit healthcare centre to provide healthcare delivery services to the staff of SSNIT and their dependants. The facility was later upgraded into a full-fledge hospital to extend its services to the general public. The Trust Hospital currently has fifty (50) in-patient beds. The Trust Hospital was incorporated in November, 2010 as The Trust Hospital Company Limited. The Trust Hospital Company Limited had two Hospitals - The Trust Hospital and The Trust Hospital Specialist Hospital and four Satellite Clinics, known as Trust Clinics at Tema, Sakumono, Adenta and Dome as at December, 2012. An additional Hospital, the Trust Mother and Child Hospital will be operational by the first quarter of 2014.

Dr. Darius Kofi Osei General Manager

Wellness Center of Massimov LLP 91, Abay Avenue, Almaty, 050022, Republic of Kazakhstan Phone: +7 727 387 13 11 Fax: +7 727 399 98 61 info.wcm@mail.ru www.healthcm.kz

Wellness Center of Massimov was created in 2003. From the moment of establishment the main activity directed оп introduction and use east medicine methods and improvement of а physical and spiritual health of Kazakhstani citizens has being conducted. Center’s activity is directed оп а combination of traditional and alternative medicine methods. In 2011 new direction of activity was opened - medical equipment distribution and pharmaceutical activity, also Center began to develop medical tourism direction. In 2011, LLP “Wellness Center of Massimov” together with South Korean introduced new technologies for early diagnostic of cervical cancer in Kazakhstan and working on this project fruitfully for 2 years On 27 December 2012, the Center opened the factory of production of rapid tests and chemical reagents in the joint technology between companies LLP “Wellness Center of Massimov”, Kazakhstan and Bio Focus Co., Ltd., South Korea.

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HEALTHCARE FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

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Attieh Medico Ltd Al Nakheel District, Abdullah Al Khalifi Street, 21391 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Phone: +966-2-286-4707 Fax: +966-2-286-4744 info-attieh@attiehmedico.com www.attiehmedico.com

Attieh Medico was established as part of the Attieh Group in 1992 in Jeddah with a vision to provide the best possible health care solutions to the growing health care market within the Kingdom. Our aim from day one is to represent highly advanced medical equipment from Western Europe and North America. With the growth in the demand for medical equipment and services, we started establishing a network of branches to cover the vast area of the Kingdom in order to have increase accessibility to the local market and to focus on customers in all regions. The establishing of new branches has developed over the years to seven branches covering Eastern, Western, Northern and Central regions. Recently Attieh Medico opened a new branch in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, Attieh Medico is staffed with more than 280 employees, including a sales force of 60+ qualified sales personnel’s, backed up by 50+ service engineers / medical technicians and 2 doctors acting as medical advisers to our sales staff as all as the hospital staff.

Andre Nicolaas Verdier President

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Futurelabs, University of Nizwa P.O. Box 33, PC 616 Birkath Al Mouz, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman Phone: + 00968-92253381 Fax: +00968-2544628 pallicken@unizwa.edu.om www.futurelabs.co.om

Futurelabs which is under the University of Nizwa Investment Fund was founded on year 2004. It specializes in manufacturing of laboratory furniture which scope covers planning, designing, producing, supplying and installing laboratory furniture and equipment. Over the first seven years of operation, Futurelabs concentrates mainly on in-house projects for University of Nizwa. By year 2012, Futurelabs started to enter the entire Middle East and neighboring countries while serving the University of Nizwa in-house projects for all office and laboratory furniture requirements. Today, Futurelabs is continuously growing and striving to expand the business and development of new projects. The quality policy of Futurelabs is based on customer satisfaction. The company strives for continuous improvement in our quality systems and meeting the objectives of the company: ·· Supplying products that meet or exceed our customer’s requirements.

Santhosh Pallicken Director

·· Providing a service that results in customer satisfaction. ·· Continuous development of a dependable sales base. Futurelabs works with a selective distributions of products usually for outside Oman projects, employing sales agents as dealers or exclusive distributors. The goal is to find distributor partners in order to supply a complete range of products, services and solutions for laboratory customers.

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·· Laboratory furniture

·· Shelving system

·· Medical furniture

·· Reagent racks & service compartment

·· Dental furniture

·· Service fittings

·· Educational furniture

·· Toilet cubicles

·· Special storage systems

·· Lecture hall seatings

·· Laboratory equipments

·· Office work stations

·· Fume containment systems

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SHD Italy Corso Italia, 11 - Zona Industriale, 28010 Fontaneto D’ Agogna, NO, Italy Phone: 0039 0322 862030 (r.a.) Fax: 0039 0322 862031 shd@shd.it www.shd.it/en

The Sorima Group was incorporated in Milan in the 1980s, initially operating in the infrastructure sector. The Sorima Hospital division was a spin-off from the Sorima Group, created as a specialist supplier of turnkey solutions for the healthcare sector with a special focus on Surgical Units, Intensive Therapy Rooms and Reanimation Units for public and private healthcare operators. In order to aid its industrial development the company relocated from Milan in 1996 to its initial production site in Dormelletto (NO). Following the successful operations of the Sorima Hospital division, the company partners decided to support development of the hospital sector by setting up a dedicated independent company denominated SORIMA HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT ITALIA S.r.l. SHD Italy, from over 30 years designs, manufactures and installs in Italy and abroad, Operating Theatres, Intensive Care Units and Recovery Care Units improving from time to time the design and the product. SHD Italy produces specific cladding and prefabricated wall self-loading modular systems that insure an optimal and flexible use of the hospital critical spaces destined to controlled bacterial contamination departments. SHD Italy offers his own know-how collaborating with the best professionals in the sector, studying and conducting planning solutions with the objective of satisfying the customers’ needs and ensuring the most efficient work place to the Medical team. The extensive experience gained in the past 30 years of activity in the HOSPITAL SECTOR and the availability of a Technical Staff with proved experience, allows at present to face up any issues concerning the hospital critical areas. The remarkable production capacity is also able to meet large orders taking full advantage of the potential of our own production lines. It should be noted the general satisfaction gained in the realization of major orders with personalized typologies specified by the Client, the result of an effective relation of planning collaboration between the Client and the Company supported by the relevant attitude that characterizes the SHD Italy S.r.l. in the development of projects with innovative solutions and technologically in accordance with the most stringent International standards.

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To date, SHD Italy has produced and installed more than 300 Prefabricated Surgical Units in Italy and internationally, several of which have been in service for more than 30 years although they still retain their original aesthetic and functional qualities.

PRODUCTION: ·· Prefabricated modular systems; ·· Hermetically sealed suspended ceiling; ·· Fixed and free-standing furniture units; ·· Sealed sliding doors; ·· Hermetically sealed sliding doors; ·· Sealed hinged doors; ·· Hermetically sealed hinged doors; ·· ASEPSI LABSTEEL® lab.ry worktops.

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Meikles Hotel Corner Jason Moyo/ Third Street, Harare, Zimbabwe P.O. Box 594 Phone: +263 4 250550 marketingmgr@meikles.com www.meikles.com A century of service has made Harare’s Meikles Hotel one of Africa’s best-known hospitality establishments, with a reputation for excellence in accommodation, cuisine, entertainment, functions and conferences that has grown steadily since the hotel was first opened in November 1915. Now a modern five-star hotel and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Meikles has played host over nine decades to tens of thousands of visitors, among them some of the biggest names in entertainment, sport, business and politics – in recent years including people like Michael Jackson, Hillary Clinton, Andre Agassi and John McEnroe. Tinashe Munjoma, general manager of the hotel, believes the traditions of Meikles, complemented by its willingness to innovate and set trends, as well as exceptional standards in all areas of operation are the keys to its special appeal to people from all over the world. ‘We have had feedback over the years that our guests enjoy the ambience and the unique range of features that make Meikles what it is today and have done so consistently for 99 years,’ he said. The past two years have seen completion of a major refashioning exercise in the hotel’s prestigious north wing, with a complete revamping of public areas, rooms and suites and infrastructural facilities and services. This project, undertaken at a cost of nearly $9 million, has given the hotel has a fresh new look to help it host a hoped-for expected upturn in visitors arrivals in this and coming years. Located in the central business area of Harare, overlooking the attractive and often spectacularly colourful Africa Unity Square, Meikles has 312 bedrooms and suites in two tower blocks that give excellent views across Harare city and suburbs. Among the range of accommodation is the Meikles Club within the north wing, where deluxe bedrooms and suites offer additional exclusive facilities such as a lounge and dining room, conference room and private hospitality services. Added to this are leading restaurants – including the world-famous La Fontaine Grillroom – and a selection of bars and lounges, a rooftop swimming pool and more than a dozen conference rooms. Other services and facilities expected of a modern hotel by travellers of all kinds are also to be found in Meikles, ranging from a business centre to on-site secure parking. 194

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Hotels and Resorts

Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, PO Box 118887, Dubai, UAE Phone: +971 4 832 9900 Fax: +971 4 832 9211 Central Reservations: 800 0441 3231 Reservation.Almaha@luxurycollection.com www.al-maha.com

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Al Maha, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, the centre of Dubai’s heritage and conservation efforts, lies nestled within a green and verdant oasis amongst some of Arabia’s most impressive dune and desert landscapes. Resembling a luxurious Bedouin encampment, the resort is just 45 minutes away from Dubai. This secluded hideaway resort offers personal and seductive experiences with great hospitality, privacy and absolute comfort. Al Maha’s luxurious accommodation includes 42 private guest suites in four different categories, each enjoying their own private space amidst the quiet resort surroundings with their own pool and private deck. Dining options include the signature Al Diwaan restaurant, Dune dining, Deck dining or In-suite dining. The resort also features a boardroom that can hold up to 120 guests and can be set up in different styles. Covering a wide spectrum of interests, guests can select up to two different complimentary activities every day as part of their stay. Activities like camel trekking, wildlife drives or the falconry are designed to provide the greatest first-hand experiences of this sensory landscape.Set in a secluded location below towering palms, and with open views of the desert and mountains beyond, the signature Timeless Spa is complemented by a wealth of fitness facilities as well as Jacuzzi, steam and sauna rooms, and the stunning infinity pool. With all these fitness and leisure options available, Al Maha provides a wonderful backdrop in which to enjoy a rejuvenating and relaxing range of spa treatments and exercise regimes.

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Hotel by the Red Canal, Mandalay No.417, corner of 63 rd & 22 nd Road, Aung Myae Tha Zan Township, Mandalay, Myanmar Phone: 9592042042 gm@hotelredcanal.com www.hotelredcanal.com

Since opening in November 2006, The Hotel by the Red Canal has quietly established itself as Mandalay's most affordable and value driven boutique hotel, with the discerning traveller in mind who seeks design, comfort, prime location and truly genuine service. Hotel owner and general manager, Mr. Ashwin Kumar, leads a dedicated team of budding but passionate hoteliers to combine the very best elements of Myanmar grace and hospitality with the conveniences of today’s modern world (only hotel in Mandalay with in-room Internet connection and Wi-Fi access) to create a relaxed atmosphere within a friendly yet discrete environment.

Ashwin Kumar

The Hotel by the Red Canal acknowledges and appreciates the many compliments and accolades posted online or the positive feedback received in the guest comments cards helping us to raise the service bar even higher – all bearing testimony that our guests have enjoyed the resort experience in a city-convenient location. Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, it is often the little things that make the biggest difference to your feeling of overall comfort and satisfaction. The Hotel by the Red Canal has made it, its mission to understand and to take care of these details – and to ensure that your stay is enjoyable, comfortable and affordable.

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Symphony Style Hotel Symphony Style Mall, Arabian Gulf Road P O Box 1113, Salmiya 22012, Kuwait Phone: +965 25770000 Fax: +965 25770001 info@symphonystylehotel.com www.quorvuscollection.com/symphony-style-hotel

Hotel Missoni Kuwait property upgraded to be part of newly launched Quorvus Collection Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announces Symphony Style Hotel (formerly Hotel Missoni Kuwait) as part of the first member hotels of Quorvus Collection, the new global luxury collection by the Group Following the exit of Missoni Fashion House's from the hospitality sector globally, the Kuwait property joins London and Edinburgh as part of the newly launched Quorvus Collection by the Carlson Rezidor Group

Alfio Bernardini General Manager

·· Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait (formerly Hotel Missoni Kuwait) will continue to be managed by the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, the same management company of Hotel Missoni Kuwait and Radisson properties across the world ·· Kuwait chosen as one of the three locations worldwide as part of the first members of the Qourvus Collection that also includes other properties in London and Edinburgh ·· Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait will be upgrading its facilities over next 12 months and will inaugurate a new lobby, lounges, meeting facilities and restaurants DATELINE - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, today announced the first member hotels of Quorvus Collection: The Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait, The May Fair Hotel London, and the G&V Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh. Wolfgang M. Neumann, President & CEO of The Rezidor Hotel Group, announced at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in Dubai: ‘We are delighted to welcome three iconic hotels to Quorvus Collection, our latest luxury brand. Each property has its own unique style, personality and heritage with one essential factor at the core – a five-star luxury hotel experience’. Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait (formerly Hotel Missoni Kuwait) General Manager, Alfio Bernadini said: ‘We are delighted to launch Symphony Style Hotel in Kuwait and this turning point comes as an upgrade from our former position as a fashion hotel to a modern luxury hotel under the all-new Quorvus Collection. The hotel will continue to have its own unique style, personality and heritage with one essential factor at the core – a five-star luxury hotel experience.’ The Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait, formerly known as Hotel Missoni Kuwait is part of the Symphony complex in Salmiya, the main shopping and entertainment district of Kuwait City. Eighteen floors high, the hotel with 169 rooms and suites offers breathtaking views on the Arabian Gulf. The bold, beautiful interior designed by Rosita Missoni echoes the colors of desert and sea: gold, sand and turquoise. All rooms have state-ofthe art technology including free high speed internet access. The Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait features three outstanding restaurants: ‘Cucina’ serving authentic Italian cuisine, ‘Luna’ offering Arabic food with a Mediterranean twist, and ‘Choco Café’ celebrating a true coffee culture. Six superbly equipped event spaces ranging from exclusive board rooms to an elegant ballroom, an outdoor pool, and the sensational Six Senses Spa complement the hotel’s leading services. The Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait will also be upgrading its facilities over next 12 months and will inaugurate a new lobby, lounges, meeting facilities and restaurants. The Quorvus Collection name originates from the Southern sky Qourvus constellation featuring the five brightest stars. It is a new generation of expertly curated luxury hotels inspired by the lifestyle and sensibilities of the contemporary global traveller. Member hotels are historic landmarks, contemporary residences, classic boutiques and urban retreats – all different in scale, architecture, ambiance and design, yet committed to the same, unparalleled service philosophy. Quorvus Collection has a luxury lifestyle value proposition based on a signature suite of hallmark services. The holistic ‘Q24’ concept targets both body and mind, and focuses on six core elements: wellness, replenishment, style, inspiration, entertainment, and connectivity.

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Kairali Ayurvedic Group D-120, AndheriaModh, Mehrauli – Gurgaon Road, New Delhi – 110074 India Phone: +91-9555-156-156 info@kairali.com www.kairali.com

Kairali Ayurvedic Group, founded by Mrs. and Mr. K.V. Ramesh has focused its core businesses and energies on treating and educating its guests in the ancient science of Ayurveda. By setting the highest possible standards of quality and service, Kairali has grown in leaps and bounds, and is now one of the world’s leading Ayurvedic Health brands. Kairali Ayurvedic Group was established on solid grounds of authentic Ayurvedic medicine, philosophy and research. It has been built on the achievements of its forefathers and has developed infrastructure to make Ayurveda available to a multi-national audience. This has been achieved by opening Healing Retreats, Ayurvedic Spas and manufacturing Ayurvedic and herbal products.

K.V. Ramesh Founder

Ayurveda is one of the oldest health systems of humanity and India is the knowledge bank of protection and curing of health, through this ancient science, since 5,000 years. Ayurveda for long is also the back bone of the modern Indian health system. With is growing influence Ayurveda has also found enthusiastic users and practitioners among the western countries Anyone who has experienced Kerala’s Ayurvedic tradition and its picturesque beauty and culture, understands why Kerala is called ‘Gods own country". And this state is rightfully known as the land of Ayurvedic medicine across the world. With the signature wellness resorts at Palakkadin Kerala and at Rishikesh in Uttarakhand as well as the Kairali Ayurvedic Groups many treatment centres and spas across the world and now recognised range of products (Medicinal & Herbal); the Kairali Ayurvedic Group has strived towards the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Based on the traditional diagnosis of Ayurvedic body types and the use of ancient oil therapies, Kairali’s Ayurvedic health system is widely accepted as a health rejuvenation plan free of side effects. The

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treatments at the centres, spas and resorts always take place under the supervision of our highly qualified and compassionate doctors. The next generation has now firmly established itself at the heart of the business activities. In a true continuation of the work of their elders, and their forefathers before them, they look forward to helping the company carry its name as the leading Ayurvedic brand still further around the world. Kairali year after year is climbing the success stairs with the help of its resorts in Palakkad, Kerala and Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Its 35 centres in India and abroad and, and everlasting demand for its products, proofs the success story of Kairali.

Kairali - The Ayurvedic Healing Village The Ayurvedic Healing Village in Palakkad, Kerala is one of the few Ayurvedic resorts that has stayed true to the authentic Ayurvedic procedure. Kairali Ayurvedic Group provides a high standard of authenticity while maintaining a modern therapeutic approach proven to help its customers achieve a high level of lifestyle improvement, detoxification and rejuvenation. The numerous health awards and accreditations demonstrate its hard work in creating the ultimate wellbeing experience for our clients. The Kairali Ayurvedic Groups ‘The Ayurvedic Healing Village’ has been graced with the highest accreditation for a holistic health retreat in India – that of the Green Leaf Certification. The status was conferred upon the Ayurvedic Healing Village after an

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extensive evaluation of the hospital’s facilities and treatments. This prestigious certificate stands as testament to the high quality and authenticity of health practice at Kairali’s The Ayurvedic Healing Village. Customers attending the Ayurvedic Treatment courses or restorative health programs can feel assured that they will receive the highest quality services available within this sector.

Arogya Kendra, Dibrugarh (Assam)

Sanskriti Vedic Retreat

Kairali Ayurvedic Health Spa,Poland

The Sanskriti Vedic Retreat is the latest addition to the groups endeavour to spread Ayurveda. This place is a unique amalgamation of the best of ancient Indian traditions -Ayurveda, Yoga, Meditation and Spirituality. Situated in the legendary foothills of the Himalayas, by the holy Ganges – the most spiritually rich area of whole India, Sanskriti Vedic Retreat is an exceptional place to stay which is beyond explanation. In the serene & tranquil atmosphere of the Himalayas one can actually feel the positive energy which calms mind. Away from worldly qualms, stressful day to day activities this place offers a combination of yoga, Ayurveda, complete vegan & nutritious food and therapies.

Kairali Japan, Healing Villa,Inzai Japan

Kairali Spas Kairali Ayurvedic Group operates more than 35 Ayurvedic centres in India and across the world. Some of the centres are owned by the group and the rest are on the franchise model. Kairali chose the franchise model to increase its foot print across the world. A Franchisee can open either a 2 Room or a 4 Room Centre.

Locations of some of the centres: India: Kairali Ayurvedic Treatment Centre, New Delhi Kairali Ayurvedic Treatment Centre, Mumbai Kairali Ayurvedic Treatment Centre, Khajuraho(Madhya Pradesh) Kairali Ayurvedic Treatment Centre Kukatpally, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) Kairali Ayurvedic Treatment Centre Banjara Hills, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) Kairali Ayurvedic Treatment Centre Trivandrum (Kerala) Kairali Ayurvedic Treatment Centre, Sanskriti Vedic Retreat, Rishikesh(Uttaranchal) Kairali Ayurvedic Treatment Centre, Raga on the Gangas, Rishikesh(Uttaranchal) Kairali Ayurvedic Treatment Centre, Poovath, Fort Cochin Kairali Ayurvedic Treatment Centre, The Westin Gurgaon, MG Road, Gurgaon Kairali Ayurvedic Treatment Centre, The Westin Sohna Resort & Spa, Sohna, Gurgaon

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International: Kairali Ayurvedic Health Spa,(Eddesands) Lebanon Kairali Ayurvedic Health Spa,Mauritius

Kairali Ayurvedic Health Centre, Abu Dhabi Kairali Ayurvedic Health Spa,Saudi Arabia Kairali Ayurvedic Health Spa,Malaysia

Kairali Pharmaceuticals & Herbals Kairali Ayurvedic Group has been helping amalgamate Ancient Ayurveda with contemporary wellness needs and healing mankind for decades. The pharmaceutical and herbal division of Kairali Group has been strengthening the ancient tradition of Ayurveda through continuous Research and Development (R&D) to suit modern life style. Kairali has made continuous improvements within its manufacturing structure and quality since its inception in 1948. Kairali has three major facilities which can manufacture and service approximately 100 tonnes of various products per month. The group’sfacilities follow international manufacturing guidelines with high standards in raw material procurement, processing, quality and hygiene standards, making it one of the best facilities in India. All raw materials are procured organically in an environmentally safe manner and are of the highest quality. This is achieved by engaging with the farming community and providing them the necessary skillset. We also source raw material from the pristine mountains of Himalayas. Over the past 66 years the pharmaceutical division has made some remarkable achievements. Since its inception our team has constantly focused on developing new products to bring the best blend of nature and science. Our proprietary Ayurvedic products and Herbal Cosmetics are recognised worldwide. Few of the popular Proprietary Ayurvedic Products are Lipidex for losing weight,Spaliv for Liver Disorders, Durance for correction of sexual disorders, Duravin Forte for sexual Impotency, Mulberine for Loss of appetite, Anaemia, Fatigue, etc. Our Herbals Products division manufactures Herbal Oils, Shampoos, Conditioner, Soaps, Moisturiser to suit different hair and body types. One of Kairali Ayurvedic Groups most sort after products is the Orange Blossom Shampoo. The use of herbal extracts makes dull hair healthy and lustres. The Kairali’s Ayurvedic Oils are well known to treat arthritis, reduce pigmentation, for bone setting, for body ache, etc. Amongst the various oils the most appreciated product is KAIRCIN. It is a natural oil based Ayurvedic face ‘Serum’ made up of natural ingredients that rejuvenates the skin and improves its texture.

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Spa Guide-n-Light Mumbai, India Phone : +91 98195-61806 lovina@spaguidenlight.com, info@spaguidenlight.com www.spaguidenlight.com

A true visionary, she has over 10 years of global experience as a beauty/spa/wellness consultant. She is a speaker at many international forums and also writer for some European spa magazines besides writing often for Asia Spa and other publications in India. Her strong therapy, operations and management acumen has helped many investors successfully start new ventures and also helped existing companies improve their financial health. Chiva-Som (Thailand), Franck Provost (Paris), Ainhoa (Spain) Yelo (USA) and Myrah(Mumbai) to name a few. A University topper in Human Psychology, she has used her education to create unique operational protocols to get a deep, nuanced understanding of her spa guests so as to deliver truly transformational experiences to them. An avid Yoga and Meditation practitioner, CIBTAC qualified and also a Theta, Crystal, Chakra and sound healer-all her signature spa therapies incorporate subtle energetic healing elements.

Lovina Gidwani Jha Founder and Creative Strategist

Lovina’s vision is to bring calm, healing and nutritive health to as many and help people re-discover their inner light.

Narmada Health Home & Ayurveda Research Center New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal 014469792 narmada.health@gmail.com www.narmadahealth.com.np

Narmada Health Home & Ayurveda Research Centre is a pioneer organization in Nepal to provide traditional ayurveda services while incorporating modern scientific accessories therapies. It was established by a group of dedicated professional that includes doctors and business professionals. The main objective of this organization is to create a healthy society by using the age old time-tested philosophies and technique of Ayurveda.

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Kurotel Longevity Medical Center & Spa RuaNacoesUnidas, 533 - Bavaria - RS, Brazil - 95670-000 Phone: (55) (54) 3295 9393 Mobile: (55) (51) 9901 3701 akinzel@kurotel.com.br www.kurotel.com

Kurotel is proud of its 32-year history built on helping clients to live longer, healthier and meaningful lives. Inspired by the European Kur tradition which focuses on preventive and rehabilitative medicine, the Medical Center offers personalised treatments, therapies, healing programmes, assessments and pampering sessions that includes everything from stress to sleep problems, smoking addiction, cancer recovery, brain health, pre-surgery and weight control. Kurotel has established a mark of excellence by achieving top honors in spa and travel awards. Learn more at www.kurotel.com.

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Terme della Versilia Viale Marina angolo Viale Gramsci – 54038 Cinquale di Montignoso, MS, Italy Phone: +39 0585 807255 Fax: +39 0585 807791 natali@termedellaversilia.com www.termedellaversilia.com

A wellness spot between the Apuan Alps and the sea. Nature offers unique occasions of well being and health just to make your body and spirit feel good, nature is there for everyone. Our hotel and resort are located by the beach where the Mediterranean sea is called Tirreno and where the English poet Shelley sailed during his Italian stay over 2 centuries ago. Forte dei Marmi with its fascinating villas and fashion designers shops are at your fingertips. This is the environment you will enjoy while trying our exclusive thermae and beauty treatments based on the purest waters rich in bromine and iodine salts and the therapeutical peat of Lake Massaciuccoli. These precious natural elements are used to cure and prevent arthro-rheumatical, vascular and dermatological diseases as well as to contrast cellulite with relaxing baths and beauty treatments.

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Our icing on the cake is represented by our massages performed by skilled personnel: relaxing, detoxing, tonifying; on the other hand, we perform Shiatsu in the water or in the massage room, Ayurvedic, Hawaiian and Hot (lava) Stones as well.

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Much more than a hotel A holiday at the beach means to relax, practicing sports, having fun but it is also a source of beauty. How is that? While sunbathing duly protected, we get tanned, our eyes sparkle, our smile shines. The sea water performs a revitalizing action which by osmosis facilitates detoxing and elimination of body liquids with beneficial effects for cellulite. This treasure of opportunities can be enriched by choosing a place where beauty and wellness treatments are included. If this place possesses natural spring waters, the vacation by the sea is transformed into a fundamental regenerating experience for both the body and mind. With the sole exception of Ischia in Southern Italy, few spas (acronym for salus per aqua) offer four star hotels by the seashore and that is represented by Villa Undulna Hotel along with its spring waters of Versilia in Cinquale di Montignoso. The hotel refined and elegant distances 50 m from the shore and 3 km from Forte dei Marmi and is surrounded by a 30,000 sq.mt. tree park where you can find the most modern thermae facilities. Its pure waters rich in bromine iodine and sodium took millions of years to form in the depths of the earth when the waters of the mountains subsequently came together with the salt deposits of the ancient sea of this area. Moreover, you will also have the chance to appreciate our own beauty line products which blend wonderfully the virtues of our water and the peat from Lake Massaciuccoli. Peat is an extremely complex natural resource about 3,000 years old that benefits your whole body since it works on different levels. It cleanses and purifies your skin; it has antiseptic and healing qualities. Your skin balances its PH and it is renewed; peat also acts on, tonifies and gives vigour to your tissues. Therapeutic water stimulates response from your immune system and from determined enzymes helping the metabolism of subcutaneous tissue; this action leads to an improvement of nutritional exchanges that has positive effects on both cellulite and arthrosis. Applications of peat on your skin, peels containing peat or marine salts leave your skin smooth and radiant due to cell renewal. You can find specific treatments for every skin type and bodywork in the pool to detox yourself; but don’t forget the Mediterranean sea is right across the street where you can swim or stroll by the shore. Sea water has a composition similar to that of human plasma -a chemical analogy linking man to the sea from the beginning of it all- as if floating among the waves could trace back a relationship lost in time but still a pleasure for our ancestral memory. It is an unbeatable combination of health and nature that regenarates body and mind. You won’t forget your holidays at Villa Undulna. Our health resort is the answer to the neverending quest for peace of the soul but at the same time a modern response to a request for professional skills, up to date facilities and refined setting mixed with the concept of well being and good shape.

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Ti Sana Detox Retreat & Spa Via Fontana, 5, 23885, Calco, Italy Mobile: +393475014866 Phone: +390399920979 erica.dangelo@1711.it www.1711.it - www.tisanadetoxretreat.com

Wanting to live at optimum weight, improve aging and reduce risk of various diseases? Become a Healtheatarian! Optimize your energy levels, enjoy greater vitality and a better quality of life, reduce the risk of cancer, cardiovascular and degenerative diseases with Ti Sana’s new Healtheatarian Active Life programme designed to help you learn to set up and manage your own lifestyle. Ti Sana Spa & Detox Retreat located outside Milan has designed a brand new health programme which includes a scientific-based nutrition combined with medical Spa treatments and gentle activities, guaranteed to give you the results you desire or your money back!

Erica D’Angelo Owner and General Manager

According to Ti Sana, being a Healtheatarian is optimizing one's energy and using it to heal our body and mind. Taking the first step can be hard, that is why the Healtheatarian Active Life programme is designed to give you the kick start you need! Over the course of 10 days, you will be given a tailor-made, scientifically-based nutritional programme combining raw and cooked plant-based ingredients with a gourmet touch to inspire and treat your body in a holistic way. The activity programme is tailored to revitalise and re-energise you and includes a variety of medical Spa treatments including a Bioimpedance test, body therapies such as Dead Sea mud wrap, Draining facial Massage and infrared sauna, and physical activities programme including power walking, fitness and yoga amongst others. Make use of extra activities such as cooking lessons, Ayurvedic presentations, and lectures on creating your personal nutritional plan to boost your knowledge of maintaining your own health & wellbeing. Ti Sana Spa & Detox Retreatis an 18th century dwelling in the Lombardy region of Italy. It has been restored and revived by the D'Angelo family and become an award winning retreat and Spa for those who are serious about their wellbeing. Incorporating holistic therapies, gentle and therapeutic physical activity and nurturing nutrition, Ti Sana offers you to chance to listen to your body's natural signals amidst an enchanting local environment.

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Aksaray University Yerleşkesi E-90 Karayolu 7. Km 68100, Aksaray, Turkey Phone: +90 382 288 2897 asuerasmus@gmail.com www.aksaray.edu.tr (turkish) iso.aksaray.edu.tr (english)

Founded on March 17, 2006 Aksaray University offers education with 104 programmes at four faculties, five schools, five vocational schools and two institutes. The main goal of our university is to provide education on the basis of contemporary and universal values in accordance with Atatürk’s principles and revolutions with its young, qualified, and dynamic academic staff. Accordingly, the mission of our university is to bring up individuals who research, investigate, are participative and aware of cultural values by utilizing universal science, arts, and technology deposition and to serve humanity by contributing to the development of its region and country with its researches and publishings. Maintaining educational and academic tasks with its academic staff consisting of well-educated young and qualified academicians and assistants, Aksaray University has acknowledged being a university praised for both a member and a rival of science, arts, and technology world with its researches, education and publishings as a vision.

Prof. Mustafa Acar Rector

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Apollonia University of IASI Muzicii Street, No.2, Iasi, Romania Phone: +40232 210 310 Fax: +40232 210 310 secretariat@univapollonia.ro www.univapollonia.ro

Vasile Burlui President

‘Apollonia’ University as an institution of higher education and scientific research that operates under the Romanian Constitution and legislation in education is working in full autonomy and academic freedom and operates under responsibility and public liability for the education offered. The mission that ‘Apollonia’ University assumes as sized on three main areas: culture, education and formative. Through cultural component, the university is committed to promote science in the spirit of democracy, academic freedom and integration in the international scientific community. Education department engages university through its structural components (Faculty of Medical Dentistry contains Medical Dentistry, Dental Technique, Balneophysiokinetotherapy and Recovery, General Nursing study programs and Faculty of Communication Science consists Journalism, Communication and Public Relations study programmes). The University also provides 2 research institutes (‘Ioan Haulica’ and Modern Languages Institute). Apollonia University offers a practical training platform and a clinical training platform. All these structural components provide academic facilities in order to satisfy a wide range of educational requirements. Formative side insists on creating elite specialists, active citizens, responsible and tolerant, to the quality of the knowledge-based society, culture and continuing education. Apollonia University was founded in February 1990, going through several steps in accordance with law 88/1990 on accreditation of higher education institution. - In 1990-1991 school years, according to the law 54/1990 and the approval of the Ministry of National Education, no.82799/18 July 1990, in the Apollonia University of Iasi began operating the Faculty of Medical Dentistry, University College af Dental Technology and University College of nurses. - By Law 481 of 11 July 2002 was accredited the Faculty of Medical Dentistry – dental studies program; institutional accreditation. - By G.D. no. 966 of 29 September 2011 it is settled the structure of Faculty of Medical Dentistry: Medical Dentistry, Dental Technique, General Nursing, Balneokinetotherapy, Balneophysiokinetotherapy and Recovery and the Faculty of Communication Sciences including Communication and Public Relations, Journalism. Apollonia Universities shares ‘The Lima Declaration on Academic Freedom and Autonomy of Institutions of Higher education’(1988), ‘The Magna Charta of European Universities’ (Bologna, 1988) and ‘Academic Freedom and University Autonomy’ (Sinaia,1992) and adhere to university organizations that recognize these documents.

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JIS Group Educational Initiatives 7 Sarat Bose Road, 1st Floor, Kolkata 700 020, India Phone: +033 22893944 Fax: +033 22893945 md@jisgroup.org www.jisgroup.org

JIS Group is born out of Sardar Jodh Singh’s entrepreneurial zeal and vision, which through the years have spanned in the fields of dairy business, telecommunication, transportation, infrastructure, logistics, education, healthcare and social service. However, his aspiration to serve society by imparting knowledge, education and employment culminated into JIS Group Educational Initiatives. It all started with a joint venture project in 1998 namely Asansol Engineering College, at Kanyapur, Asansol.

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JIS Group Educational Initiatives is a premier education service provider in West Bengal, having 22 Institutions, 21,000 students offering a spectrum of 58 academic programmes. Spread across several sprawling campuses, JIS Group Educational Initiatives then resumed its journey towards fulfilling its mission – Igniting Minds, Empowering Lives from the year 2000, with JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani. Presently, JIS College of Engineering is an Autonomous Institution, the only self financed college in West Bengal with NAAC accreditation, NBA accredited streams and has also been selected to participate in World Bank assisted, and MHRD sponsored Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP, Phase II). Narula Institute of Technology (NIT) (2001) has also procured TEQIP Grant and is on its way to gaining Autonomous status shortly. In the year 2002 a Centre for Management Studies was launched at JISCE followed by a separate School for Management Studies at NIT. Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT) was established in the year 2003, and then the Group’s initiatives continued to extend its boundaries and forayed into health education with the first private dental college in West Bengal – Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences & Research (2003) and Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology in the year 2005. The Group also ventured into hospitality education in 2005 through its speciality institute Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management.

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The year 2008 was a momentous year for us, as the foundation stone for the private Medical College & Hospital- Guru Nanak Institute of Medical Sciences & Research has been laid. In 2009, a new technical college - Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Degree Engineering College (DSCSDEC), Dumdum was established. Other Joint Ventures of JIS Group includes- Greater Kolkata College of Engineering and Management (GKCEM) at Baruipur and ABACUS Institute of Engineering & Management (AIEM) at Mogra. In 2012, the Group has collaborated with Konkan Gyanpeeth in Maharashtra which comprises four colleges in the fields of Engineering, Pharmacy, Science, Commerce and Humanities. Our students have time and again proven their academic excellence by topping the chart in University Exams achieving more than 8 CGPA as an average track record. They have also qualified in reputed institutes pan India like IIM, ISI, IIT and also abroad in countries like UK, US & Germany. We have placed our students with major national and multinational brands likeTCS, Capgemini, L&T, Infosys, IBM, Cognizant, Ranbaxy, Glaxo, L&G, and Google. Students have also procured esteemed placements in Govt. Organizations’ like ISRO and BARC. The United Bank of India recruited our students from both Management and BTech streams. Further, many have joined illustrious careers inUK, USA and Germany. In the year 2012,

the highest salary package received by our students was Rs.10 lakhs per anum. The students aspiring to study in JIS Group can choose from a wide gamut of courses and study courses accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi, and approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Dental Council of India (DCI), and Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and also enjoy sprawling campuses with all technological conveniences. Moreover, JIS College of Engineering and Narula Institute of Technology have been selected to participate in World Bank assisted; Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) sponsored Technical Education Quality Improvement Programmes (TEQIP) 2011-12. JIS College of Engineering has received TEQIP Grant, Phase II, subcomponent 1.2 and Narula Institute of Technology has received the same grant under subcomponent 1.1. The Group’s IndustryAlliance with IIPC (Industry-Institute Partnership Cell) as well as EDC (Entrepreneurship Development Cell) helps drive business initiatives for the society. This apart, the colleges have prestigious and strategic collaborations with Volkswagen, Texas Instruments, IBM, Infosys, MSME, and ICICI amongst several others to equip the students with cutting edge skill.

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Vitebsk State Medical University Frunze Avenue, 27, 210023, Vitebsk, Republic of Belarus Phone: +375 (212)601449 Fax: +375 (212)601449 Interdep.vitmed@gmail.com www.vsmu.by

The Present State of the University Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University is one of the most distinguished higher medical educational establishments in the Republic of Belarus. The foundation history of Vitebsk State Medical Institute dates back to November, 1934. In the beginning of 1999 it was accredited to a University status. For the large merits in training of physicians for foreign Public Health Services Vitebsk State Medical Institute was awarded with the Order of Peoples’ Friendship and nowadays still keeps leading position in medical education.

Valery Deikalo Rector

At present more than 9 thousand students are studying here. High standards of quality accepted at the university are confirmed by the Certificate of Conformity to Requirements ISO 9001. Vitebsk State Medical University is rated high in the world-rating systems. Its Degrees awarded after graduation are recognized by World Health Organization (WHO), Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG, Philadelphia, US), Lithuanian Center for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (Lithuania), Ministry of Education and Higher Learning (Republic of Lebanon), Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS, Dallas, US), Medical Councils of India, Sri-Lanka, Ireland, California, Republic of Maldives etc.

Infrastructure of VSMU The educational departments of the university are equipped with modern automatic apparatuses for training, sets of plastic models and phantoms, complex medical-diagnostic equipment. To improve the quality of teaching educative-industrial pharmacy, dental clinic, and control-analytic laboratory were created where students are able to put the accepted knowledge into practice.

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Clinical bases of the University are the majority of city clinics containing necessary modern medical-diagnostic equipment. Total bed fund of clinical departments is 4 200 beds. There is a perfect library at the University, available to each student and having a large number of books in all branches of knowledge in Russian and foreign languages. The majority of books are educational and scientific - methodical literature, unique editions of lectures, recommendations, monographs, scientific works and materials of conferences issued by various chairs. The unique electronic library in the Republic of Belarus was founded in VSMU in 2003. The centre is equipped with new computer equipment with high speed Internet connections. Teaching staff and students are given access to materials of scientific medical information department, databases ‘Medicine’ (Russia), ‘Medline’ (the USA), ‘International Pharmaceutical Abstracts’ (the USA) etc. Accommodation. After being admitted to the University students are provided with a place in a comfortable hostel, consisting of dwelling blocks. Each of them includes 2 double-occupancy rooms, an attached kitchen, a bathroom and WC. There are gyms, concert halls, international club, canteens, cafés, rooms for rest, computer clubs with high-speed Internet connections, etc. in the hostels. The leading goals of the University are training of specialists in accordance with modern needs of state and society; organization and conduct of scientific research, innovative and productive activities in the actual spheres of science, technology and manufacturing, development of logistical and experimental bases of educational process and scientific research. Innovative approaches are most clearly seen in the organization of educational process and research activities performed at the university.

Innovation in Educational Process Today educational process is carried out at 7 faculties: Faculty of Career Guidance and Preparatory Training; General Medicine Faculty; Pharmaceutical Faculty; Stomatological Faculty; Overseas Students’ Training Faculty; Faculty of Advanced Training and Retraining; Faculty of Advanced Training in Pedagogy and Psychology. The Management of VSMU pays much attention to introduction of actual innovations into educational process. Innovative education - is a system of educational processes, based on the active use of theoretical, organizational and pedagogical techniques and innovations. The main criterion of the effectiveness of innovative technologies in higher education is providing training that can bridge the gap between the results of biomedical research and clinical practice. In this connection scholars of VSMU try to create new academic disciplines that can reflect the main scientific achievements and put them into practice. The bright example is Translational/ Broadcasting Medicine - an interdisciplinary science able to put advances in molecular biology and medicine into medical practice. All the aspects of this discipline are being elaborated and taught at the university. The teachers developed new educational-methodical complexes based on innovative model of ‘bench-to-bedside training’, combining professional competence of ‘clinician’ and ‘physician-researcher’. Such integrated multi-disciplinary approach proves its efficiency in university practice. The specialized course ‘Molecular and Translational Medicine’ was worked out in Russian and English by the tutors of VSMU for students of General Medicine of senior courses. The course is supported by interactive electronic manuals produced by faculty staff.

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The following innovative technologies are implemented into educational process: ·· distance learning ·· portfolios ·· cooperative learning

created. It includes academic, teaching, research and innovation blocks on the basis of new information technologies.Introduction of innovations into educational process in coordinated by Laboratory of innovative pedagogic. The following events were organized by this centre in 2013/2014 academic year: Meeting of excellent students ‘Student Olympus’; Contests of student projects: ‘Badge of Honors’; ‘Presentations for Entrants’; ‘The Best Students are Helping Those Lagging Behind’; ‘Student Government: Reloading’; Board of Honor Online; Table-debate with young teachers.

·· training in small groups ·· students project activities ·· disciplinary - modular technology ·· multimedia technology ·· technology of controlled self-study ·· individual and differentiated approach to learning ·· reflection opportunities. Distance learning system based on communication technologies, network and case-based technologies is actively being implanted at the university. It provides a flexible combination of independent cognitive activity of students with the usage of various sources of electronic information. Distance learning system is extremely useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students, students of the faculties of qualification improvement and re-training, career guidance and pre-university training. To implement innovative technologies in educational process unified educational and information space of the university was

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Innovation in Research Activities Scientific research conducted at the University is directed in order to solve the main problems of practical health care system: development of actual methods of prevention, diagnostics and treatment of diseases, recovery of health lost, increasing of active period of man’s life ; receiving new knowledge and increasing knowledge about different states of human body, its vital activity and adaptation to the surrounding world; working-out of new ways of medical aid organization and health care system management. Scientific work at the University is conducted on the main scientific directions: Surgical diseases. Field and Extremal Medicine; Medical aids; Infection; Prophylaxis and treatment of heart-vascular system; Traumas; Oncology; Healthy mother – healthy child; Prophylaxis of man’s addiction to psychoactive substances; Internal diseases; Organization, management and economy of health care system. There are 14 scientific-pedagogical schools in medical-biological, clinical, pharmaceutical disciplines at VSMU which make a valuable contribution into contemporary medical and pharmaceutical science and practice development in the Republic of Belarus and CIS countries. Students’ scientific society has rich traditions and wide experience in the field of young scientists’ preparation. The

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University edits scientific practical magazines ‘News of Surgery’, ‘Bulletin of Pharmacy’, ‘Immunology, Allergology, Infectology’, ‘Bulletin of VSMU’, ‘Maternity and Childhood Protection’, published in large editions newspaper ‘Medvuzovets’. Researchers of the university are the authors of progressive method of diagnostics and treatment in various spheres of medical science. Here is the short list of the main innovative methods worked out and invented by our academic staff in 2013:

·· New algorithms for diagnosis of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy and after childbirth using the ambulatory blood pressure monitoring ·· Methods of diagnosis and treatment of pelvic organ prolapse in conjunction with women urinary incontinence ·· Combined treatment of opistorchosis ·· Combined method of trichinosis treatment

·· Method of individual drug choice for substitution hormone replacement therapy ·· Method of estimating the severity of inflammatory changes in the pancreas in chronic pancreatitis ·· Method placental disorders diagnostics in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, according to the 3D dopplerometry

·· Determination of the place of taking biopsies for the diagnosis of esophageal mucosal metaplasia. VSMU is involved into implementation of international project ‘Improving the quality of medical care through the use of information technologies for diagnostics of skin cancer and lung cancer’(Reg.No. LLB- 2- 242) in the framework of cross-border cooperation programs of the European Neighborhood and Partnership.

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Baghdad Pharmacy College Bab Al-Muadam, Baghdad Medical City Center Baghdad, Iraq Phone: +9647801610185 dr_abdulmutalibagm@yahoo.com www.bpc.edu.iq

On 14th Sept. 2000 the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research issued its agreement, due to provisions of article (38) of the private universities and colleges law numbered (13) of the year 1996. The college is private institution of public interest and of significantly and of financial and administration independent. The college has its on resources from the student fees and from serves to the pharmacy industry. The college now owns 3 pieces of land in a busy street near the Medical City which is used for training of our student to build its on buildings. The land mentioned which is about 1500m2 needs to build multistory building. In the future we prepared to open our Human Medical College, and ask investors to build a hospital of 400 beds.

Abdulmuttaleb Abdul Ghani Naser Dean

The college is not owned to private sector but it was established by syndicate of pharmacist to serve the Iraqi community and it has independent administrative and financially. The college of Medicine still needs the agreement of Ministry of Higher education, it needs investment in 400 beds to be an educational and training hospital to the university and give services to community. We ask investor to study our intention to build a hospital with 400 beds to be used commercially and for the University purposes. The college depends on the designated approaches and scholastic themes that the formal universities are depending on. The certifications and scientific degrees that the college is giving them are brought under the bases of evaluating the certifications which is depending by the ministry of higher education and scientific researches. Also the activities of the college is brought under the monitoring of the ministry of higher education and scientific researches, through the meetings of the college council and the annual reports that is taking care of the college’s financial and scholastic situation. The college aims to develop the pharmaceutical education in order to serve the society through prepared well qualified pharmaceutical staff that are depending on the modern drug’s industry and clinical pharmacy. We are doing all these things to enrich the country with these staff, and to help the other colleges of pharmacy in the country, and to achieve the scientific and industrial renascence. The college’s building contains 9 modern studying halls and 13 typical modern labs including computer lab, library, and internet services, in addition to the deanship rooms, and offices of the heads of the scientific branches, professors’ rooms, examinations committee, administration, registration, accounting, drug store, sport activities, sport club, and other administrative and service offices.

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LEADING MEDICAL SCHOOLS

The United Kingdom Established:1995 Location: London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.smd.qmul.ac.uk/

Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry

Established:1825 Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom Website: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/

University of Birmingham Medical School Established:1726 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Website: http://www.ed.ac.uk/

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Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (previously St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry) was formed in 1995 by a merger of St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical College and the London Hospital Medical College with Queen Mary and Westfield College, now known as Queen Mary, University of London. In the 2008 government Research Assessment Exercise, the school was ranked first for the quality of its medical research in London and fourth overall nationally; the dental school was ranked joint first. As of 2008 the school accepted 277 British medical students per annum and an additional 17 from overseas, making it one of the largest medical schools in the United Kingdom. It is one of Britain’s largest and oldest medical schools with over: 400 Medics, 90 Medical Scientists, 70 Pharmacists and 104 Nurses graduating each year. It is based at the University of Birmingham in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. Since 2008, and following a departmental restructure, the school became an entity within The College of Medical and Dental Sciences.

The University of Edinburgh Medical School also known as Edinburgh Medical School or Edinburgh University Medical School is part of the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine of the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. It is one of the oldest medical schools in the English-speaking world and today is widely regarded as one of the best medical schools in the UK. In 2013 and 2014, it ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK by the Guardian University Guide, The Times Good University Guide and the Complete University Guide.

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Established:1497 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/smd/

University of Aberdeen School of Medicine

Aberdeen University Medical School is a school of the College of Life Sciences and Medicine at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Medicine has been taught at the university since the founding of King’s College in 1495. Indeed, the university has been described as the first medical school in Scotland and even the English speaking world. Nevertheless, this assertion has been called into question as medical teaching already existed at St. Andrews, Oxford and London and even as late as 1787 there were calls ‘for the establishment of a medical school’ in Aberdeen.As of 2008 the Medical School takes 162 British students per year and an additional 13 from overseas

Germany Established:1710 Location: Berlin,Germany Website: http://www.charite.de/en/charite

It is the oldest and most prominent hospital in Berlin. Acting today as the medical school for both the Humboldt University and Freie Universität Berlin, Charité is one of the largest university hospitals in Europe. Charité is one of Germany’s most researchintensive medical institutions.

The Charite – Universitatsmedizin Berlin Established: 1964 Location: Lübeck, Germany Website: http://www.uni-luebeck.de/

It is a research university in Northern Germany which focuses almost entirely on medicine and sciences with applications in medicine. In both 2006 and 2009, the University of Lübeck was ranked No. 1 in medicine among all universities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland according to the CHE Hochschulranking.

University of Lubeck

Poland Established: 1809 Location: Warsaw, Poland Website: http://www.wum.edu.pl/ english/

Medical University of Warsaw

The Medical University of Warsaw is one of the oldest medical schools in Poland. For over 200 years it has provided education and training in medicine and pharmacy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The university’s programs meet the highest international standards of university-level education and are based on the principles of good clinical and pharmaceutical practice. The academic staff at the Medical University of Warsaw has gained national and international reputations for their contributions to the science and practice of medicine.

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Romania Established: 1857 Location: Bucharest, Romania Website: http://www.umfcaroldavila.ro/

Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy

It is the largest institution of its kind in Romania with over 2.865 employees, 1.654 teachers and over 4.800 students. The University is using the facilities of over 20 clinical hospitals all over Bucharest. The Faculty of Pharmacy of Carol Davila University is the place where insulin was isolated for the first time by Nicolae Paulescu in 1921.

Austria Established: March 12,1365 Location: Vienna, Austria Website: http://www.meduniwien.ac.at/

Medical University of Vienna

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The Medical University of Vienna is a university located in Vienna, Austria. It is the direct successor of the faculty of medicine of the University of Vienna, founded in 1365 by Rudolf IV, Duke of Austria. Thus it is the oldest medical school in the German–speaking world. The Medical University of Vienna is the largest medical organisation in Austria, as well as one of the toplevel research institutions in Europe and provides Europe’s largest hospital, the Vienna General Hospital, with all of its medical staff.

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Bulgaria Established: 1917 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Website: http://www.mu-sofia.bg/en

Sofia Medical University

It is the oldest institution for higher medical education in Bulgaria. Today Medical University has leading positions as educational, scientific, and health care institution in Bulgaria and its level corresponds to the world medical standards. High level of theoretical and practical training of students, post-graduate students and specialists is organized according to the requirements of government standards of education and health care politics but with a sufficient academic independence.

Ukraine Established:1805 Location: Kharkiv, Ukraine Website: http://www.ksmu.kharkov.ua/

Kharkiv National Medical University

Kharkiv National Medical University (KNMU) is one of the oldest higher educational establishments of Ukraine. At present, over 700 teachers work at the departments of the university. Staff capacity is 5 corresponding members NAMN Ukraine, 17 Honoured Scientist of Ukraine, 2 Honored high school Ukraine, 13 distinguished doctors of Ukraine, 8 winners of the State Prize of Ukraine in Science and Engineering, 28 academicians of the public academies of Ukraine, 28 employees - Member of International Medical Associations. Since 1951, the University has been training medical personnel for countries of the Eastern Europe, China and Mongolia, and since 1961 it has been training students from other countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Saudi Arabia Established: April 25, 2005 Location: Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Ahsa,Saudi Arabia Website: http://www.ksau-hs.edu.sa/

It is the first public university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region specialized in health sciences. Its headquarters is in the main campus in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. It has two other campuses both in Jeddah and Al-Ahsa. All of the campuses are located inside the parameters of King Abdulaziz Medical cities accordingly, and they will be officially opened soon.

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

Iraq Established: 1927 Location: Baghdad, Iraq Website: http://www.en.uobaghdad.edu.iq/

College of Medicine, University of Baghdad

College of Medicine, the first medical college in Iraq remains the leading college of medical schools in Iraq and maintains its position among the advanced scientific medical schools in the Arab and international academic and research fields. The basic mission of the Faculty of Medicine - University of Baghdad, is to prepare students to practice medicine according to medical standards, quality of life throughout the global scientific.

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Russia Established:1758 Location: Moscow, Russia Website: http://www.mma.ru/

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

Ii is the oldest and the largest national medical higher educational institution in the Russian Federation. For more than 250 years I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, previous name - I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Institute of Medicine (before 1990) and I.M. Sechenov Moscow Medical Academy (1990 to 2010) - has been playing the leading role in the development of medical science and training of medical and scientific personnel. More than 2,500 academic staff members at 9 faculties with over 150 chairs provide training in 14 specialties for more than 14,000 students at graduate and more than 13,000 specialists at postgraduate level with fulltime, part-time and evening attendance, as well as distant learning. About 30 doctoral and 100 PhD theses are defended annually.

Egypt Established: 1928 Location: Cairo, Egypt Website: http://med.asu.edu.eg/

Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine

Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine or School of Medicine, is a public Egyptian graduate school and one of the faculties of Ain Shams University. Now, it is one of the largest educational medical institutions in Africa and the Middle East. It has promoted numerous programs of medical care to serve society, in addition to environmental development and continuous scientific research for local and international health. Each year the faculty holds an annual conference dedicated to the recent advances in medical science.

India Established: 1956 Location: Delhi, India Website: http://www.aiims.edu/

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi

All-India Institute of Medical Sciences is a group of autonomous public medical colleges of higher education. AIIMS New Delhi, the fore-runner parent excellence institution, was established in 1956. It was established as an institution of national importance by an Act of Parliament with the objects to develop patterns of teaching in Undergraduate and Post-graduate Medical Education in all its branches so as to demonstrate a high standard of Medical Education in India; to bring together in one place educational facilities.

Turkey Established: 1945 Location: Ankara, Turkey Website: http://medicine.en.ankara.edu.tr/

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The name of Ankara School of Medicine has changed to Ankara University School of Medicine following the establishment of Ankara University in 1946. With it’s dynamic nature, Ankara University School of Medicine has developed fast and became the leader in terms of medical education and health service in Turkey in a very short period. Furthermore the University has made great worldwide contribution to science by medical research programmes.

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Malaysia Established: 1968 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory, Malaysia Website: http://www.ummc.edu.my/

University Malaya Medical Centre

University Malaya Medical Center (UMMC) is a governmentfunded medical institution located in Pantai Dalam, southwest corner of Kuala Lumpur. It is part of the University of Malaya. The University motto, ‘Ilmu Punca Kemajuan’ (Knowledge is the Key to Success) reflects that both UMMC and the Faculty of Medicine strive to live up to this ideal. UMMC is one of the organisations in the Ministry of Higher Education. The main objectives of UMMC are health services, learning and research.

Japan Established: 1973 Location: Mibu, Tochigi, Japan Website: http://www.dokkyomed. ac.jp/en.html

Dokkyo Medical University

It is one of the top leading medical schools in Japan. The University has three hospitals attached to it: the University Hospital, Koshigaya Hospital, and Nikko Medical Center. In 1994 the University Hospital was certified as a technologically advanced hospital. Dokkyo Medical University has produced 3,400 students with a bachelor’s degree in medicine. About 600 doctors of medicine have graduated from the Graduate School of Medicine.

United Arab Emirates Established: 1998 Location: Al Jurf, Ajman, UAE Website: http://www.gmu.ac.ae/

Gulf Medical University, formerly known as Gulf Medical College, established in 1998, is a private university in the United Arab Emirates. It offers undergraduate and post graduate education in various fields of medicine. It is the first medical school in the U.A.E to offer admission to both males and females of all nationalities.

Gulf Medical University

Oman Established: 1986 Location: Muscat, Oman Website: http://www.squ.edu.om/ Default.aspx?alias=www.squ.edu. om/med

Sultan Qaboos University, Faculty of Medicine

Sultan Qaboos University and the College of Medicine & Health Sciences were established in 1986, and since then have undergone impressive development and growth. Construction of the buildings started in 1982 and the first batch of SQU students was enrolled in 1986. Almost all the College departments are represented in the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. The Dean chairs the Hospital Board and thus forms the administrative link between the College and SQUH.

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Ghana Established: 1948 Location: Legon, Greater Accra Region, Ghana Website: http://www.ugms.edu.gh/

University of Ghana Medical School

The University of Ghana is one of the most prestigious universities in West Africa. It is located in Accra, the capital on the southern coast of Ghana. The University was founded in 1948 as an affiliate of University of London. It gained full university status in 1961 as a public university, and currently it has over 42,000 students. The University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS) is an accredited sixyear medical program based on the British school system. Currently UGMS has 984 medical students, as well as faculty and staff that comprise of local and foreign trained doctors, many of whom hold advanced degrees from institutions in the United Kingdom, USA, France and Japan.

Nigeria Established: 1962 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Website: http://cmul.unilag.edu.ng/

College of Medicine of the University of Lagos

Over the past 50 years, successive leadership of the College had worked tirelessly towards the realization of the lofty goals of making the Medical School the foremost College of Medicine located in the University of first Choice and the Nations pride. The College has grown remarkably. It now has three faculties: Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences and Dental Sciences. The Faculty of Dental Sciences is today the center of Excellence for Dentistry in Nigeria. The College consists of 32 departments with a student population of almost 2000 students and staff strength of 1,850.

Sudan Established: 1902 Location: Khartoum State, Sudan Website: http://med.uofk.edu/

University of Khartoum

As an educational institution, the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Khartoum is aware of its role as the oldest school of medicine in the Sudan; which emphasizes its position as an institutional model for newer & developing schools. It shall continue to provide education which aims at scientific excellence, professionalism and social responsibility. The graduates of this Faculty shall set high standards of leadership in provision of health care, education, research and development of effective & equitable Health Services in partnership with the health care delivery system.

South Africa Established: 1829 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Website: http://www.health.uct.ac.za/

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The Faculty of Health Sciences at UCT has the oldest medical school in Southern Africa. Its core business is research in medical and allied fields, as well as teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students over a wide range of healthcare-related disciplines.

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Thailand Established: 1889 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Website: http://www.si.mahidol. ac.th/en/

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

It is the oldest and largest Medical School and oldest of any kind of university faculty in Thailand. The faculty is now part of Mahidol University. Founded in 1889, the faculty was run in co-operation with Siriraj Hospital, the first public hospital in Thailand, which provided the students the clinical experiences. The medical school accepted about 250 students for the undergraduate education and more than 100 to postgraduate studies each year.

Kuwait Established: 1973 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Website: http://www.kuniv.edu/ku/ Colleges/CollegeofMedicine/index.htm

The Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University

The Faculty of Medicine was established in 1973, and has since developed into an internationally recognized medical school, serving Kuwait and the Gulf region. Its student strength has grown from 48 in 1976, to the current enrolment level of 90 students per year. The first batch of students graduated in 1983, and so far 1524 students have successfully completed the program, and have been awarded the B.M.B.Ch. degree. The faculty offers a seven year medical program, and currently has 655 students on roll, in addition to 500 academic technical and administrative staff.

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Mexico Established: 1935 Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Website: http://www.uag.edu/ medicine/about/school.php

UAG SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

It is the oldest private medical school in Mexico. The first class was taught on June 5, 1935, the same year of the school’s birthdate and its first residency quarters were located on Tolsa Avenue (current Enrique Diaz de Leon Ave.) in Guadalajara, in an area donated by Ramón Garibay which later became the university’s hospital. Later the hospital was named Hospital Ramón Garibay in honor of its patron. The UAG Faculty of Medicine has over 14,000 graduates practicing medicine in all 50 states of the USAA.

Australia Established: 1856 Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Website: http://sydney.edu.au/ medicine/

Sydney Medical School

Sydney Medical School (SMS) is the graduate medical school of the University of Sydney. On an international level, it is currently ranked among the top 25 clinical, pre-clinical and health institutions by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. It is the oldest medical school in Australia. It has a large and diverse faculty to support its missions in education, research, and health care. Each year, it has over 1,100 medical students and 2,000 postgraduate students undertaking coursework and researchtraining programs.

Singapore Established: 1905 Location: Singapore Website: https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/

Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School

The Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore is collaboration between Duke University in North Carolina, USA and the National University of Singapore. It follows the American model of postbaccalaureate medical education. Students begin their medical studies after earning a bachelor’s degree. In this way, Duke-NUS is able to offer an opportunity for students with the potential to excel in the field of medicine and biomedical sciences.

Qatar Established: 2001 Location: Education City, Al Rayyan, Qatar Website: http://qatar-weill.cornell.edu/

Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar

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The Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q) was established on April 9, 2001, when Cornell University signed an agreement with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development to bring a branch of its medical school to Education City, Qatar, near the capital of Doha. The medical college maintains the same standards for admission and education as the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, but offers both undergraduate and graduate courses of study, each with separate admission: a two-year non-degree pre-medical program followed by a four-year M.D. program. The pre-medical program opened in the fall of 2002, and was apparently the first coeducational institute of higher education in Qatar .

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Adana Municipality Adana Metropolitan Municipality Reşatbey Mah. Atatürk Cad.Seyhan, Adana, Turkey Phone: +90322 458 58 31 Fax: +90322 454 37 87 - 455 36 35 adana@adana.bel.tr www.adana.bel.tr

Adana is the center of a region called ‘Cukurova", the agricultural coastal lowlands. It is said that the history of the city dates back to 8000 years, hosting more than 40 civilizations. In fact, throughout the history, the city itself and its surroundings have been highly attractive places for several reasons beyond the rich flora, such as for instance, the mild weather, rich underground and running water resources, its position to take place at the only passway to Mesopotamia on South Anatolia, broad possibilities of mining including rich silver mines. Adana, one of the large towns of Asia Minor, about 40 kilometers from the sea, is ranking the fourth largest city of Turkey with its nearly 1,500.000 inhabitants. It is the center of the province called by its name, Adana, the territories of which go up from the south to north. The Taurus Mountains form the northern border-lines of the province.

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Up to 700-800 meters, land is mostly covered with maquis and fruit trees of many kinds and species. Al-most all the fruits and vegetables of Adana are famous with their taste and regarded in general to be the ‘most delicious ever tested". Adana is now inhabitating about 1.600.000 (including the immediate suburbs receiving municipal services), whereas the Provincial Population is about 2.050.000. Adana has at all the times been a center of attraction for its mild climate, fertile lands and ample natural resources. The city has, throughout its 8000-year history, been attracted by the peoples and the individuals who were not happy with the conditions they used to live in and therefore migration has registered itself to be a usual phenomenon. The same persists today. The city is still receiving a great number of migrants mostly from the rural areas of both the province and the country.

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Capricorn District Municipality 41 Biccard Street, 000700, South Africa Phone: (015) 294 1000 Fax: (015) 291 4297 info@cdm.org.za www.cdm.org.za

Capricorn District Municipality is a region with diverse local economic development opportunities in different sectors such as Tourism, Agriculture, Mining and Manufacturing. It is a ‘Capricorn region", which is predominantly rural in nature.

Cllr Makgabo Lawrence Mapoulo The Executive Mayor

The Capricorn District is the third largest district economy in Limpopo Province. The largest and second largest district economies in Limpopo are Waterberg DM and Mopani DM, respectively. Polokwane, Limpopo’s capital city, lies in the heart of the Capricorn region. Polokwane is the tourism Mecca of the district. The City of Polokwane is endowed with a casino, museums, shopping facilities, art gallery, cultural village facilities, and nature reserves. The Polokwane LM also boasts a good supply of accommodation establishments and an inter-modal transportation system. The City of Polokwane was also one of only a few host cities of the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup held in South Africa. Capricorn District is equipped with an International Airport and is linked to Gauteng. Capricorn DM is made up of five local municipalities namely, Aganang Local Municipality (LM), Blouberg LM, Lepelle-Nkumpi LM, Molemole LM and Polokwane LM.

Competitive advantage The competitive advantage of the Capricorn DM is in the agriculture and community services sectors, which have a high level of specialisation in the District compared to the national economy. At the same time, the trade, energy and financial services sectors, which contributes a relatively large percentage towards local employment, needs to be prioritised for an investment.

Road infrastructure - Easy access due to the N1 national road that links the Limpopo Province with the Gauteng Province. - A rail line running parallel to the N1 highway traverses the Province providing railway transportation to the City Deep Industrial Zone in Johannesburg and SADC countries. - The four main corridors/linkages i.e. East-West Corridor, the Trans-Limpopo Corridor, Dilokong SDI and Phalaborwa Corridor converges in Capricorn, providing easily accessible transportation for trade to various locations. An Investment and Marketing Strategy was formulated in October 2009 for Capricorn District, with a focus of promoting integrated and sustainable development in the local economy. All the economic sectors in the area were analysed and selected catalytic projects were packaged as feasibility studies to enable efficient and effective facilitation of the implementation of the selected projects. The projects were within the Agriculture, Manufacturing, Tourism and Mining sectors.

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Alor Setar City Jalan Kolam Air, 05675 Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia Phone: 604-7332499 Fax: 604-7334377 matnoh@mbas.gov.my www.mbas.gov.my

Alor Setar was founded in 1735 by Kedah’s 19th Ruler, Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Adilin Mu’azzam Shah and is the state’s eighth administrative centre since the establishment of the Kedah Sultanate in 1136. The earlier administrative centres were located in Kota Bukit Meriam, Kota Sungai Emas, Kota Siputeh, Kota Naga, Kota Sena, Kota Indera Kayangan and Kota Bukit Pinang. “Alor’ or more correctly, ‘alur’ is Malay for a groove, furrow or main stream of a channel. In Tamil ‘alur’ means drain. ‘Setar’ is a tree with small, sour fruit (Bouea macrophylla) also known as either ‘kundang’ or ‘remia’ in Malay. The uniqueness of these fruits is that when you split the seed, each part is purple in colour. The city had been sacked twice when Kedah was attacked by the Bugis in 1770 and the Siamese in 1821.

His Honourable Dato’ Haji Mat Noh Bin Ahmad Mayor

Significant events held here included the handing back of Perlis and Setul (now Satun) to Kedah by the Siamese in May 1897 (both provinces were separated from Kedah since 1821) and a 90-day festival from June to September 1904 to celebrate the wedding of the five children of Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah. From ‘Sanitary Board’ in 1945, Alor Star City administration changed into ‘Alor Star Municipal Board’ in year 1958 and then was upgraded to ‘Local Government District Council’ on 1 March 1974, once again upgraded to ‘Kota Setar Municipal Council’ on 1 February 1978. Alor Setar had been officially granted as a city – the ninth in Malaysia, on 28 November 2003, during which the spelling of its name was officially changed to Alor Star from the prior Alor Setar. Fortunately, 28 November 2003 is the birthday to His Highness Royal of Kedah, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah. The proclamation ceremony to declare the Kedah capital a city was held at Dataran Tunku, Alor Setar. Among those present at the historic ceremony were the Kedah’s Sultan Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah and his consort Che’ Puan Haminah Hamidun, the Raja Muda of Kedah and Raja Puan Muda (Heir Apparent of Kedah State and his consort), members of the Kedah royalty, ambassador, parliament members and state exco members. The ceremony was also witnessed by civilians and tourists over the world. The name was returned back to Alor Setar on January 15, 2009. Alor Star beginning as a ‘City’ in the month of December 2003, complete its age of 268 years since it was established on 31 December 1735. With this, it is proved that Alor Setar City is one of the oldest cities in this region.

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Bitola Municipality Bulevard 1of May, 61 Bitola, 7 000, Republic of Macedonia Phone: +389 47 234 234 Fax: +389 47 208 307 bitola@t-home.mk, contact@bitola.gov.mk www.bitola.gov.mk

Bitola is the second largest administrative, political, cultural, educational and health center in the Republic of Macedonia. The city is situated on both sides of the Dragor River in the Pelagonia Plain, at the foothill of the mountain ‘Pelister’. The city of Bitola is an administrative center of the Municipality of Bitola which covers area of 78.795 ha and has 66 populated places with more than 100.000 inhabitants. Today Bitola can again proudly carry its second name – The City of Consuls, since it again has13 consulates from the neighboring and major European countries.

Vladimir Taleski Mayor

In the educational area, today Bitola has 23 kindergartens, 12 primary and 6 secondary schools. Since 1979 in Bitola exist the University ‘St. Clement Ohridski’ which is consisted of several faculties and research institutions. Municipality of Bitola is responsible for 22 institutions, Five Public Enterprises, city ZOO, Elderly Health Center etc.The major national institutions from the cultural area which are settled in Bitola are: the Centre of Culture, The University library St. Clement Ohridski, Institute for protection of cultural monuments and Bitola Museum, National Theatre, Historical archive and others. The most visited attractions in Bitola are: the ancient city Heraclea Lyncestis, National Museum, the church St. Dimitrie, Catholic church, AjdarKadi mosque, IsakCelebi mosque, Bezisten (the covered bazaar), The Clock tower, Old Bazar etc. With the other parts of Macedonia, Bitola is connected with the M5 Road (Ohrid – Bitola - Prilep) and the train station in Bitola, which through Prilep and Veles, connects Bitola with the capital city Skopje. By air, Bitola is connected with the world through the Ohrid and Skopje airport. The Ohrid airport is at a distance of 75 (46.6 miles) km from Bitola and the SkopjeAirport at 160 km (99.4 miles). The Industrial Zone ‘Zhabeni’ is a long term project that is started by the Municipality of Bitola, and is directly focused on local economic development. Besides the investment in infrastructure, in the Industrial Zone Zhabeni 49 plots are sold to 29 investors, besides domestic investors in the Industrial Zone ‘Zhabeni’ are going to be built factories by investors from Germany, Italy, Greece, Australia and the Netherlands. In the zone for more than a year the Factory of the international brand ‘Kromberg& Schubert’ from Germany is already in operation and employs around 700 workers.

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Vladimir Taleski completed Primary and High School in Bitola, Republic of Macedonia. By profession he is an actor and director, and since 2005 he has been successfully exercising all powers of Mayor of the Municipality of Bitola. Ph.D. in Historical Sciences - Institute of National History (August 2013) Master of Arts in Theater directing – University of Audiovisual Arts – European Film Academy ESRA Paris – Skopje – New York, Department – Theater directing (August 2011) Faculty of Drama arts – Skopje – Graduated actor (May 1983) National Academy on Theater and Film Arts NAT FIZ – Sofia, Republic of Bulgaria – specialization in theater directing (May 2000)

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Cauayan City 107 Rizal Avenue Cauayan City, Isabela, 003305, Philippines Phone: 0917 766 8038, 0918-922-1952 cityofcauayanisabela@yahoo.com www.cityofcauayan.gov.ph

Cauayan City: The Ideal City Of The North It is the thrust of Cauayan City to make it the ideal place where everything you are looking for can possibly be found; the center for business, education, career opportunities, leisure and recreation; the best place for building a family life, a God-centered community of empowered citizenry with rich culture, living in a healthy, clean and peaceful environment, under the leadership of an honest, innovative, and citizen-oriented government.

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Hon. Bernard Faustino M. Dy Mayor

The Cauayan City Hall, grandly standing at the center is the representation of a unified, transparent, accountable, steadfast, and compassionate administration that governs Cauayan City. The City Government is in strong cooperation with the officials of the Liga ng mga Barangay, the Barangay Councilors League, Federation of Student Government Council, city departments and other organizations in programs with respect to nutrition, education, security, tourism, social welfare, local governance, environment and sanitary management, and economic development. Cauayan City is the first city in the Northern Philippines to adopt the Public-Private Partnership Code to involve the private sector in the implementation of projects and social services. The City Mayor, Hon. Bernard Faustino M. Dy, with the support of our City Vice-Mayor, Hon. Bartolome Mallillin, together with the members of the city council, commits himself with great enthusiasm to take into account every concern of every sector, in the crafting of policies and decision-making processes, thus, serving as the medium in building the city a home to a progressive and vibrant economy with empowered citizenry.

Economic Environment At present, there are a total of 2,515 existing business establishments in the city; 77 banks and financial institutions, 25 hotels, 33 restaurants, 26 amusement, 10 agricultural retails, 157 wholesalers and manufacturers, to name a few. SM City Cauayan and Robinson’s Place, some of the multi-national corporations in the Philippines, have expanded their investment in the city. The Cauayan City Public Market will be upgraded as Greenway Market for an improved and more convenient market center. The entry of these companies is made accessible with the institutionalization of the Business Permit and Licensing Office. We also created an Entrepreneurship Office to cater the needs of entrepreneurs, thus, enhancing the city’s potential as the business hub and financial center in Northern Philippines. We are dedicated in enhancing one of the identities of Cauayan City as the core of Bamboo Industry in the valley. We have recently constructed our own Bamboo Arch whose design is inspired by the tale ‘Ang Alamat ni Malakas at Maganda,’ inaugurated the Bamboo Propagation Activity where we encouraged every household to plant bamboo seedlings in every backyard, and implemented the bamboo-colored tricycles. We have the Cauayan City Nursery, a plantation of high breed vegetables made available for all our constituents, a step to support agricultural programs and projects for the production of rice, corn, vegetables, and livestock.

Socio-cultural Development and Supporting Programs Cauayan City has a rich and diverse culture, inhabited by cultural groups such as the Ybanags, Gaddangs, Ilocanos, and Itawis. One of our most-awaited events is the Gawagaway-yan Festival, which is a celebration of the city’s bountiful harvest and the merriment for the ethno-linguistic groups in the city. We like to maintain a balance on how we enhance our socio-cultural and economic vitality towards modernization on one hand and advancing our capability as a fast-growing agro-industrial hub on the other.

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Education Infrastructure Cauayan City has competitive and highly institutionalized schools and universities which offer complete academic programs, as well as postgraduate studies. We have a total of 8 tertiary schools, 21 secondary schools, 81 elementary schools, and 18 preparatory schools. We also have the Isabela School for the Blind and Special Education (SPED) Center. Moreover, we grant scholarships to underprivileged yet deserving college students and participate in the distribution of school supplies to elementary students from different public schools. It is our pride to have launched the Cauayan City Mobile Library, aside from the Cauayan City Public Library, through which information and education are made accessible even to the farthest barrio in the city.

Healthcare and Social Guaranties We actively participate in health programs and activities such as feeding and nutrition programs, risk management and first-aid, national disability prevention and rehabilitation, Elderly Week, Alay Lakad, and the Senior Citizens’ Affair, as well as the conduct of free medical, dental, and optical missions at least thrice a month, to truly promote a healthy citizenry in Cauayan City. We have a total of 7 hospitals, 37 medical clinics, 15 dental clinics, 4 dermatology clinics, 4 EENT clinics, 3 orthopedic clinics, and 8 optical clinics, with complete and modern medical facilities enough to provide medical care. We have constructed additional buildings for Rural Health Units and allotted funds for the Phil Health coverage of indigents for immunization, anti-rabies, and dengue prevention programs. We also implemented the ‘Alkansiya Para sa

Buntis’ program to give financial assistance to pregnant women. We are the only city which has a Mobile Clinic which travels even in the barrios to provide medical services.

Public Services and Transport Strategically located at the heart of Region2, Cauayan City is very accessible in terms of transportation. The Cauayan City Domestic Airport, which is the only airport in the province of Isabela, makes the city the region’s international cargo port and the springboard to the coastal towns’ rich tourist attractions. Jeepneys, vans, buses, and tricycles are the main means of transportation. The city is fully energized through the presence of the Isabela Electric Cooperative and has abundant water supply through the Cauayan City Water District. Expansion and development of transport links, road construction projects with drainages, and bridge component, are among the priorities of the LGU to improve road accessibility.

Recreation and Entertainment Cauayan City is indeed a destination in Region 2 with tourism potentials; the Our Lady of the Pillar Church, a Hispanic Church beautifully designed with the ruins of its grandeur past; the Mushroom Center where fresh and processed mushrooms can be found; Gulayan ng Bayan, plantation of fresh and organic vegetables. Coffee shops and resto-bars are among the trending businesses. Cauayan City has its own high-end hotels for the accommodation of visitors such as the Isabela Hotel, JAPI Traveller’s Hotel, Hotel Andrea and Restaurant, Amity Hotel, and Queen Jennifer Hotel.

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One of the newest attractions in the city is the Cagayan River Cruise, the first-ever initiated activity in Cagayan Valley, the longest river in the Philippines. We are initiating efforts to utilize the potential of the Cagayan River for recreation and water activities such as zip line, boat-river cruise, jetski, and the like, thus creating the Eco-Tourism Park. More infrastructures are to be awaited in the city such as the Cauayan City Green Park, City Museum, City Sports and Recreation Arena, and the Olympics-sized public swimming pool.

Natural Environment Support We actively participate in the National Greening Program Activity where we plant trees in different barrios. We also support and join in the Liter of Light Program of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) which provided eco-friendly solar bottle bulbs to some barangays and barrios. Privatization of our garbage collection is also our top priority in order to solve our challenges in solid waste disposal. Recently, we have implemented the waste segregation scheme starting in the urban barangays towards the goal of having a clean and green environment.

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International Cooperation With the aim of creating sisterhood for the expansion of our network as well as the advancement of our economic vitality, Cauayan City had discussions with countries such as Fangchenggang City, China and Yamagata, Japan. We even took part in the China-ASEAN Exposition where we showcased how economically competitive Cauayan City has become.

Progressive Municipal Administration Solutions The inclusion of information systems in the different departments is one of the efforts of the LGU in order to prevent red-tape transactions, as well as the upgrading of our official website to allow online transactions for the payment of taxes, fees, and other city charges, hence, we created the City Information Technology and Communications Office. We also implemented the Cauayan City Identification System to allow all Cauayenos to have priority access to the facilities and services of the LGU, especially the disabled and the senior citizens.

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Among the plans that we prioritize in our City Development Plan and City Land Use Plan are Industrialization Program, Socialized Housing Program, Rural Side Development, Investment Programs outside Isabela, School/ Education Institution Partnerships, SM Partnership Program, Investment Incentives, Business Commerce, and Income-generating Projects. For institutional, these include Market Development, Traffic Regulations, Adoption of National Programs for LGU’s, and Cemetery Regulations. For physical plans, these are the Underground Power lines and Road Expansion.

The efforts that have been initiated are just the start in bringing fundamental changes and the stepping stone towards the coming remarkable years of making Cauayan City the Ideal City of the North, the goal which in the process would make each one of us a PROUD CAUAYENO!

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Colina Municipality Santiago, Chile Phone: 7073300 molavarria@corpcolina.cl www.colina.cl

Hill Commune is located in north-eastern sector of the metropolitan area, 14 kms. north of Santiago (center). It belongs to the province of Chacabuco, where Hill is the Provincial Capital. It is bounded by latitudes 32° 21 minutes and 32° 57' S., and longitudes 70° and 70° 24 minutes 10 minutes West. The administrative boundaries of the Municipality are: North: V Valparaíso Region (Communes of Calle Larga, and Los Andes). South: Communes of Huechuraba and Quilicura. East: Commune Barnstaple. West: Communes of Lampa and Til Til.

Mario Olavarria Rodriguez

Hill has a total area of 985 km2, of which 1% is equivalent to urban land and 99% in rural area. The surface of the Commune Hill occupies 47.25% of the provincial extension.

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Kumluka Municipality Merkez Mah. Halil Çivgin Cad. No 5, 007350, Turkey Phone: 0090–242–8872700 Fax: 0090–242–8871098 belediye@kumluca-bld.gov.tr www.kumluca-bld.gov.tr

Kumluca is a town and district of Antalya Province on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, part of the Turkish Riviera. Kumluca is located 90 km west of the city of Antalya, on the Teke Peninsula, (between the bays of Antalya and Fethiye). Its neighbour towns are Korkuteli, Elmalı, Finike, Kemer and Antalya. The first record of the name ‘Kumluca’ was nearly 500 years ago. The Kumluca Municipality has been The First Public Institution having Customer Satisfaction And Complaint Management System Certificate in Turkey. The Kumluca Municipality has been 32nd municipality having Quality System Management Certificate in Turkey. Our certificates have been approved by Turkish Standards Institute in Ankara

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Second Place Award for the ‘Best Management’ by Association of Local Governments

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Municipality has been rewarded on its ‘Green Energy Project’ “The Successful Mayor on Environmental Projects’ in a project named Green Valley in Leading’, Kumluca Municipality and Kumluca’s wealthy citizens provide material and spiritual supports for the activity. Dinners for 1.000 poor people during Ramadan and a dinner for 15.000 people on ‘Kadir Gecesi’ (a religious holyday for one day) were organized. There are also some additional services for poor people.

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Laoag City City Hall, Tupaz St., Brgy. 10, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, 002900, Philippines Phone: 0063077-772-1100 mvflaoag@hotmail.com www.laoagcity.gov.ph

Laoag City is the oldest town of Ilocos Norte established by the Agustinians in 1586. It is located at the west central part of the province of Ilocos Norte and is along the Manila North Road. The actual year when Laoag was first organized as a Parish cannot be ascertained. Some Historical records, however, mentioned 1585 and 1586 as the date of the organization of Laoag as a Parish under the patronage of Saint William the Hermit, whose feast is celebrated on the 10th of February of every year. In 1818, Laoag takes over from Sarrat as capital of Ilocos Norte. It was converted into a city in 1965 through a plebiscite, leaving its municipal status, and remained the capital of Ilocos Norte.

Hon. Michael V. Farinas Mayor

Laoag, the ‘Sunshine City and the Northern Gateway of the Philippines’, embarks on its bid to be globally competitive due to the presence of the Laoag International Airport, the only international airport in the northern part of the Philippines, its strategic location, the availability of utilities as well as tourist-related facilities, i.e. a 5-star hotel which is the Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel and Casino, Plaza del Norte and Convention Center and Java Hotel. A vibrant and dynamic growth center in the North, Laoag City is a truly unique destination offering surprises: panoramic sand dunes, lush vegetation, scenic beaches, highland lures, as well as historical and heritage sites. It prides itself as a multi-awarded local government unit: 2012 Silver Seal of Good Housekeeping Award and ISO Certification 9001:2008 (Government Quality Management Systems). Its Pamulinawen Festival was recognized as the No. 2 top festival in the Philippines by the Department of Tourism and the Association of Tourism Officers in the Philippines. It is also recognized as Top 5 (out of 45 cities) in the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project by the Asian Institute of Management. Laoag City was also awarded as 2012 Most Business Friendly Local Government Unit in the Philippines by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The trend in the city is its unstoppable growth. The establishment of the new Laoag City General Hospital with its state-of-the-art building and medical equipment; housing developments such as Camella Homes Laoag and Robinson’s Homes; the influx of malls such as SM Savemore, SM Hypermarket, Puregold Supermarket, Robinson’s Department Store and Wilcon Depot; 24-hour food and convenience stores; business process outsourcing (BPO) sites; and CCTV cameras at strategic places just to name a few.

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Mejillones Municipality Dirección Francisco Antonio Pinto Nº 200, Región de Antofagasta, Chile Phone: +055-557342-557300 jmlatorre@mejillones.cl www.mejillones.cl

As stated in its history, Mejillones is a term given by Spanish, meaning ‘choro’ (small mollusk that abounds in their costs). This idea of abundance which refers to the origin of the name of the Commune, is the same idea we want to develop and enhance growth motto. Furthermore we note that mussels are characterized by a quiet commune that offers visitors varied tourist attractions, which include beaches, viewpoints, its history and its architecture, true witnesses of Community Development.

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With an excellent location, just 65 kilometers northwest of Ottawa, the Commune opens as a large and beautiful bay, with funds and requeríos free beaches and dangers, with calm waters and warm, suitable for all kinds of sports. With this location, Mussels also makes a major commitment for future development, with the construction of the new port complex will become the natural outlet to other countries. This will encourage integration with neighboring countries, promoting the development of their products and thereby contributing to the entire region of Antofagasta. Mussels, has started to build the future with determination and seriousness. This commune is growing and developing at a rapid pace. There are various initiatives that have driven the Municipality to make this possible. Considering the large increase in population over the past years has been achieved Twinning Agreements signed with the city of Loreto, Paraguay, Jeans and Tilcara in Argentina. Mejillones Port Complex project and active participation in promoting the project, which has become part of several caravans of integration with Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Bolivia.

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Sanliurfa Municipality Ataturk Mah. Ataturk Bulvarı No: 66, Sanlıurfa, Turkey Phone: +90-414-3131040 fakibaba@sanliurfa.bel.tr www.sanliurfa.bel.tr

Sanliufa is a city in south-eastern Turkey, and the capital of Şanlıurfa Province. It is a city with a mixed Kurdish, Turkish and Arab population. Urfa is situated on a plain about eighty kilometres east of the Euphrates River. Urfa's climate features extremely hot, dry summers and cool, moist winters Şanlıurfa has a rish history dating from the 4th century BC. The climate of the region being mostly arid, the plains of Urfa and Harran are hot and dry. However, since the early 1990s Şanlıurfa has made huge leaps of development thanks to the Southeastern Anatolia Project that provided a reliable supply of water for local farmers and fostered a real agricultural boom in every cultivar, but especially organic cotton production. This in turn is driving the development of medium and light industry in the city itself. As a result the amount of unemployment and poverty is much less than in other Eastern Turkish cities.

Celalettin Guvenc Mayor

The huge reservoir is also a spectacular sight, hosting regular water-sports tournaments, also offering the commodity of many waterfront restaurants. The main project is the Southeastern Anatolia Development Project (GAP, which is one of the largest development projects in the world. The Municipality offers social support programs to disadvantaged groups and especially women. Mikro Kredi (micro credit) program has accessed around 2000 women so far; the municipality provides loan to women, who wish to set up their own business.

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Municipal Council of Penang Island George Town, Penang, Malaysia Phone: +604-2592111, +604-2592020 hiyah@mppp.gov.my www.mppp.gov.my

Penang is one of the thirteen states of Malaysia and is situated in the north of the Peninsular. Local Government is the third tier in the administrative structure of the Malaysian Government. In Penang, local government has been in existence since 1856. The Municipal Council of Penang Island administers an area of approximately 299.65 sq. kilometres with a multi-racial population of about 660,000. The Municipal Council of Penang Island was established on 15 December 1976 under the Local Government Act, 1976. The Council is an organisation that provides local government services on the island. The Council's activities and operation have direct bearing on the quality of life of the people.

Patahiyah Ismail

George Town was founded on 11 August 1786 by Captain Francis Light, a trader for the British East India Company, as base for the company in the Malay States. He obtained the island of Penang from the Sultan of Kedah and built Fort Cornwallis on the north-eastern corner of the island. The fort became the nexus of a growing trading post and the island's population reached 12,000 by 1804. The town was built on swampy land that had to be cleared of vegetation, levelled and filled. The original commercial town was laid out between Light Street, Beach Street (then running close to the seashore), Malabar Street (subsequently called Chulia Street) and Pitt Street (now called Masjid Kapitan Keling Street).

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Dato’ Patahiyah Ismail is the first woman president of the Municipal Council of Penang Island. Graduated with Bachelor of Science (Housing, Building & Planning) degree majoring in Architecture from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 1980. Started her career at the Municipal Council of Penang Island in 1985 as an Architect in the Building Department and later promoted as a Chief Architect. In June 2009 she became the first woman to hold the post of Municipal Secretary, Municipal Council of Penang Island and on 1st March 2010 was appointed to head the Council’s administration as the President of the Municipal Council of Penang Island until today. Despite her responsibilities as the Municipal President, Dato’ Patahiyah binti Ismail also held several posts at the state level where she is a member of the Board of Directors of the Penang Hill Corporation, member of the Board of the Penang World Heritage Incorporated, member of the Penang Islamic Religious Council’s Development, Investment and Property Management Committee, member of the Penang Halal Certification Panel and member of Penang IMT-GT( Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand Growth Triangle). At the international level, she served as a Member of the World Heritage Cities Organisation, Tourism Promotion Organisation for Asia Pacific and CityNet. As President of the Municipal Council of Penang Island she is now promoting the Penang Municipal Park as an icon of the Eco and Agro Tourism. The Municipal Park is the most active Park and was recognized as one of the best Parks in Malaysia.

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Municipality of Vlora Sheshi ‘4 Heronjtë’ / Square ‘4 Heronjtë’, Vlora, 9401, Albania Phone: +355 33 421 421/422 info@vlora.gov.al www.vlora.gov.al

Vlora lies in the southwestern region of Albania, at the southern end of the Adriatic Sea and the northern part the Ionian Sea. The Vlora coastline accounts for about 30% of the entire coast of Albania. It is 135 km from the capital city, Tirana, separated by only 72 km from Italy (Channel of Otranto) and 123 km from Greece (the island of Corfu). The surface area of Vlora includes 4 cities; Vlora, Selenica, Himara and Orikum. It has a climate typical of Mediterranean Sea, with mild winters that are generally wet, and summers that are dry. Vlora is one of the largest and most populous cities in Albania. It is 130 km from the capital, 120 km from Mother Teresa International Airport, and is home to the second largest port in Albania.

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Lepenica Cave is situated on the mountain and village of the same name, which has a height of 800 meters above the sea level. Pictures found in this cave represent post-Paleolithic art, which is known as the oldest in all Europe. In the cave there are found 19 anthropomorphic figures and 8 geometrical pictures.

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Muradie Mosque is located in the very heart of the city of Vlora. It is a sultan style mosque, with a dome built in the second half of the 16th century CE. It consists of a prayer hall and a minaret built of carved stone. This monument has a harmonious distribution of its windows. Mimar Sinan Aga the Great, an architect of Albanian origin who was one of the most important mosque builders in the Ottoman Empire, carried out the design and construction of this mosque. He is considered the greatest architect of the classical period of Ottoman architecture, often compared to Michelangelo. Muradie Mosque is the only structure that has remained from this master in Albania. Gjipea beach has a beautiful form. After the beach, there is a stream that has made a canyon with 70 m high walls. Located near the beach of Dhërmiu is the Cave of Pirates, which tourists can access by ferry. There are also some hotels, restaurants, and summer discos located here. Throughout this entire area, ‘familiarity tourism’ has been developed, where tourists can choose to rent a house as their accommodation instead of staying in a hotel. Zvërneci Island is one of the two islands in Narta Lagoon in Vlora. It is very picturesque and its landscape is dotted with beautiful cypress trees. The island is also home to the historically significant Santa Maria Church. Access to the island is via a wooden bridge, which offers spectacular views of the lagoon. Himara is the central area of the over littoral Jonian sea, It is a touristic place that comes very animated in the summer season by the youth generation and relatives.There are part of this beach Spilea, Potami, Llamani dhe Livadhja. All of them shine for the deeply water, navigability and rocky characteristic. After the Borsh is located the beach of Qeparosit and the small tectonic gulf of Porto Palermo where is located the castle of ‘Ali Pashait". Borshi is one of the longer littoral of Albanian Riviera with 6 kilometers. This beach is girded by massive Mediterranean vegetation. (Citrus and Olive's plantation). Here is very developed the familiar tourism. Socrates Almanac ‘Health and Wellness Tourism’

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Municipal Council of Seberang Perai Jalan Perda Utama, Bandar Perda 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang Malaysia Phone: 006405497402 ydp@mpsp.go.my www.mpsp.go.my

Penang State is located in the northern part of the Peninsular Malaysia within the equatorial region where it experiences warm and sunny weather together with plentiful rainfall, especially during the southwest monsoon from April to September. The State is geographically divided into two sections, Penang Island and a strip of land on the mainland which was earlier named Province Wellesley by the British and later changed to Seberang Perai. Seberang Perai which covers an area of 740 sq. km. is divided into three districts and has a total population of 818,200 persons. Most of its population is concentrated along the coastal and metropolitan areas especially in the northern and central parts of Seberang Perai. Major land uses in Seberang Perai are agriculture and residential followed by industry. On December 15, 1976, the territory received a Municipal Council status to be known as Municipal Council of Seberang Perai.

Maimunah Mohd Sharif President

Municipal Council of Seberang Perai is run by a management body whose members consist of the President and 24 Councilors who are nominated by the State Government. Six Council Committees are established to enforce existing policies and to make new policies. The Council Committees’ members are appointed by the President.

The organizational structure is made up of 16 functional departments and headed by the Council Secretary. With an approximate area of 740 sq. km. under its jurisdiction, Municipal Council of Seberang Perai (MPSP) is one of the largest local authorities in Malaysia. MPSP is tasked with such a big responsibility in ensuring the cleanliness of Seberang Perai, enhancing the quality of its services delivered to the people as well as attract investment and tourism to the Seberang Perai District. In order to fulfill the high expectations of the customers and to meet the demands of its residents, MPSP came out with the Transformation Programme that moves towards making a drastic change in improving and enhancing the quality of life of the whole community residing in Seberang Perai. With the theme, ‘Sustainability Is Our Commitment’, MPSP engages the community in an effort to reduce the carbon footprint and to maintain the cleanliness in Seberang Perai. This is in line with the concept of Cleaner, Healthier and Safer Penang introduced by Penang State Government. MPSP has also set short term action plan which is known as ‘Focus’ for the organization on a yearly basis. The total achievement for Focus 2013 is 89.66% from 224 activities implemented within internal department of MPSP, which outlines in depth the focuses on clean environment, flood mitigation, community participation and well being, beautification and enhance the greenery, integrated enforcement, strengthening financial capability and capacity building.

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Based on these results, MPSP is intended to continue this effort in 2014. Nine focuses that will be emphasized on cleanliness, safety and traffic, law enforcement, flood mitigation, beautification, greenery and public facilities, community participation, capacity building, fiscal strengthening and work process efficiency. These focuses in place, it is hope that the MPSP will continue towards Penang State’s dream to be as the International and intelligent city. Besides, MPSP is currently putting an effort in developing a system called ‘Smart Monitoring System’. This system was introduced to improve on the quality of services to Seberang Perai residents especially on: flood monitoring and responding, earth works monitoring and enforcement, building monitoring and enforcement, illegal dumping and environmental issues, mode of monitoring. For all the efforts and passion, here are the achievements during last year 2013: ·· MPSP website was awarded 5 stars by the National Government ·· Penang Green Office (April 2013 – April 2015) By Penang State Green Council ·· Green Initiative Award by the National Government ·· Sustaining ISO Certificate awarded since 1999 until 2014 by SIRIM ·· Member of CITINET ·· Established Friendship City with GwangJu Metropolitan City Council

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Semarang Municipality Jl. Pemuda 148 Semarang 50132, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia Phone: +62 24 3562421 bagpde@semarangkota.go.id www.semarangkota.go.id

Semarang City is the Capital City of Central Java Province. It is located on the north coast of the island of Java, Indonesia with an area of 373.70 square kilometers (144.29 sq mi) which consists of 16 Districts and 177 Subdistricts with a population of approximately 2 million people, making it Indonesia's sixth most populous city and the fifth largest Indonesian city after Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, and Medan. The location of Semarang City is very strategic; it is the hub of national transportation. It has Potential sea port, airport, railway network, and primary arterial roads that make it become a dynamic city. The year of 2013 had been proclaimed by The Government of Central Java Province as Visit Jateng Year. As The Capital of Central Java Province, Semarang City commits to support and success it by declaring a program Ayo Wisata ke Semarang (Let’s Have a Picnic to Semarang) as one promotion effort to raise tourism sector in Semarang.

Hendrar Prihadi Mayor

There are many tourists’ attractions in Semarang City such as Lawang Sewu (Thousand Doors), Masjid Agung jawa Tengah (Central Java Great Mousque), Sam Poo Kong, Blenduk Church, Pagoda Avalokiteswara. Semarang City is now leading by Honourable Mayor Hendrar Prihadi who has lead Semarang since October 2013 to July 2015 with the vision: ‘to make Semarang City as Trade and Service city which cultured towards the prosperous community’.

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Sungai Petani Municipal Council Patani Road, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah State, Malaysia Phone: 6044296669 Fax: 6044296655 admin@mpspk.gov.my www.mpspk.gov.my

Sungai Petani was opened in 1912, and officiated in 1915, by George Maxwell, the first British Adviser to Kedah. Now, it is the largest town in the state of Kedah, Malaysia. It is much bigger compared to the Alor Setar, the capital of Kedah. It is one of the oldest cities in the history of Malaya. It is under the sultanate of The Sultan of Kedah, His Royal Highness Al-Sultan Almu'tasimu Billahi Muhibbuddin Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Badlishah, and under the administration of The Chief Minister of Kedah, His Excellency Dato’ Seri Haji Mukhriz bin Tun Mahathir. Sungai Petani is about 75 km to Butterworth (mainland) and Penang Island, a state under the Straits Settlements during the British reign in the Malay States during the 18th century. Penang Island was also a part of Kedah territory then. His Royal Highness, the present King of Malaysia is also the present Sultan of Kedah.

The Honourable Datuk Haji Ismail bin Haji Said

Kuala Muda District covers about 925.25 square km with 13 towns and 16 sub-districts or ‘mukim’. The rate of development here is the highest in Kedah. The affordable property market here has caused an infiltration of buyers from outside the state. Sungai Petani is a haven for property owners because of the modest prices in comparison to Penang Island (about an hour’s drive away) where the property market is among the highest in Malaysia.

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The population of the district is almost 500,000 comprising of a majority of Malays, secondly Chinese and the rest Indians and also Siamese. Although there are about 300 modern housing estates here, the older generation still prefers to live in kampongs or villages, tending to their paddy fields, rubber estates, orchards or livestock. Sungai Petani is unique in the sense that one can live comfortably with the modest cost of living but with modern living standards and yet experience country life. Sungai Petani Municipal Council provides all municipal service within its jurisdiction for 9 sub-districts and 13 towns in the District of Kuala Muda. Sungai Petani is a fast moving town in terms of development especially in the economic sector. There are 1 335 industrial buildings, 13 714 commercial buildings (including 11 shopping complexes like, TESCO, PARKSON and The Store) and 300 housing estates (almost 110 000 houses). There are more than 20 hotels and numerous homestays. A government hospital, four private hospitals, and numerous clinics and pharmacies cater for the residents’ medical needs. The infrastructure in Sungai Petani is modern and up to date. The modern road system provides a jam free traffic and no hustle bustle of city life. The proper modern drainage and street lighting provides a comfortable living atmosphere for its residents. There are bus, electric train and taxi service for the residents. The Council has plans to build a new bus station in the very near future. Sungai Petani holds the highest number of industrial estates in Kedah State. Many investors visit Sungai Petani. The fast paced development here is a plus for Sungai Petani as it attracts many tourists, local and abroad. Sungai Petani has high and medium sized business communities. Small and medium industries also play a part in the local economy, producing numerous products, from semi conductors to television tubes and from textile to wood products. Besides the locals, there are many imported labour from Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, India and Myanmmar. There is a wide selection of franchise restaurants, eateries and cafes, serving Chinese, Indian, Siamese, Malay and western cuisines.The local food such as tom yam (a spicy soup – a speciality from neighbouring Thailand), ‘gedung cak’ (a glutinous paste packed in nipah leaves and roasted over charcoal) and ‘karas’ a spiral cookie made with a special instrument and fried in deep coconut oil) are always a popular treat with the tourists. Other favourites are nasi kandar mamak and mee goreng mamak, Indian dishes which are also famous in Penang Island. Sungai Petani is also famous for its flea markets at night. There are numerous flea markets especially in the housing estates. The main one called SP Walk is in the town centre opened during the weekends from 9:00 pm until 2:00 am. There is a wide variety of clothes, equipment, food and household stuff sold here. A recognisable icon of the town is the clock tower built in 1918 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee Reign of King George V. Located along Jalan Ibrahim, the clock tower was erected by an early 20th century Socrates Almanac ‘Health and Wellness Tourism’

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Penang millionnaire Lim Lean Teng with the cost of RM 7 000, to commemorate the Silver Jubilee (25th anniversary) of the marriage of King George V, then Prince George Frederick Ernest Albert the Duke of York, to Princess Victoria Mary of Teck, who became his consort with the title Queen Mary. It was completed in 1920, over a year after the jubilee celebrations. Beside it is the historical Hongkong Bank built in 1921, the second oldest bank in Kedah State. There is a public park in the town centre, The Jubilee Park built in 1983 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee Reign of the Sultan of Kedah. There are a few animals for the public to view, a few bird species, deer, and a pond of fish and tortoises. The Carnival is a water park in Sungai Petani within the grounds of Cinta Sayang Golf and Country Resort. The Carnivall is the first water park in Kedah. It was opened on 25 December 2006 and it is a favourite spot for family outings. A valuable asset of Sungai Petani is the historical Bujang Valley, which is one of the oldest settlements in the world. The Bujang historical site is now a major archeo-tourism attraction and has contributed to the increase in tourists from around the world , especially archaeologists from France and England who had helped out in the search for artifacts which could shine a different light on the early history here (please see attachments). This historical site has proven that this district was very much involved in international trade as early as the 4th Century AD. This

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archaeological area was the site of an ancient Hindu-Buddhist kingdom that ruled the region from the 4th century There is also an archaeological museum situated here which is known as The Lembah Bujang Archaeological Museum , the only museum in Malaysia to display archeological artifacts proving the existence of international trade here as early as early as the 2nd or 3rd century A.D. (please refer attachments). Another tourist attraction is the Mangrove Forests at Semeling, having among the most number of mangrove species in the world. Many tourists from across the world come to have a look at the untouched forests as they cruise along the the Merbok River. The mangroves species here are considered the highest in Malaysia and among the richest in the world There are about 30 mangrove species, 80 bird species and 50 fish species. The Council has plans to build chalets here to cater for those who love to experience the calm and serene atmosphere by the river and those who love to explore the untouched flora and fauna here. Next, there is Tanjung Dawai , a fishing village known as a seafood spot in Sungai Petani. It is located 20 minutes from Sungai Petani. It has about twenty seafood restaurants. There are many stalls and shops selling a variety of dried seafood like shrimp paste, dried anchovies and ‘keropok’, a kind of seafood chips.

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The Tupah Recreational Forest is a popular picnic spot, with its natural cooling waterfalls, about 18 km from Sungai Petani. There is a wide range of plant species here in the untouched forests. The Tupah River flows from atop Jerai Mountain (the historical navigational landmark used by the early traders from east and west as early as the 3rd century AD). Those who are adventurous might want to explore and experience the 10km jungle trails to the Lembah Bujang Museum nearby. Basic facilities are provider for visitors like, camping sites, picnic spots, food stalls and toilets. The Tupah reservoir Dam Reservoir provides clean fresh water. Gunung Jerai (Kedah Peak) is a limestone peak near Sungai Petani. It is one of the most conspicuous peaks in Kedah as seen from the sea. Gunung Jerai is 1380m (4140ft) tall, and is visible for miles around on a clear day. The height of Gunung Jerai provided ancient seafarers and traders a visible landmark to navigate. This resulted in an ancient settlement in the Bujang Valley. There is a hill resort atop the hill. The British army built trenches close to the peak of Gunung Jerai during the Second World War. These trenches, which are still in existence, snakes its way along the slope. There is a hilltop hotel for tourists.

Merdeka Beach is the only beach in mainland Kedah. Located about 26 km from Sungai Petani, it is the perfect destination for one to relax and enjoy the sea breeze. It is a famous seaside spot for the locals and the neighbouring states of Penang and north Perak. The sea here is also excellent for swimming at high tide. There is a wide range of watersport activities available and boats are available for island marooning and island hopping to the three islands nearby, Bunting Island, Song-Song island and Bidan island. Boat service is available for tourist to get across to Tanjung Dawai from the Merdeka Beach. There is a historical remnant, a bunker built in 1941 by the British to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs and other dangers during the Japanese invasion. There are more than five golf courses around Sungai Petani as well as various streams and rivers. The oldest recreational venue for the residents of Sungai Petani is the Sungai Petani Club, or SP Club as it is fondly called. Situated in the middle of the town, it is the oldest golf club in the State of Kedah. Many tourists who are avid golfers come here at least once a year to play golf and enjoy the peaceful village atmosphere surrounding the golf resorts.

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Viana do Castelo Municipality Passeio das Mordomas da Romaria 4904 – 877, Portugal Phone: (00351) 258 – 809667, (00351) 258 – 809118 jmcosta@cm-viana-castelo.pt, cmviana@cm-viana-castelo.pt www.cm-viana-castelo.pt

Date of foundation 1258 Population 90.000 The origins of Viana do Castelo date back to iron age as confirmed by the Citânia lifted on that time in Monte de Santa Luzia.But its history always linked to seas, accounts for a collection of happenings that made of Viana one the main commercial ports of the country.In 1258 , Alphonzo II gave to the city its first Charter, calling it Viana da Foz do Lima, anticipating this way its seaport vocation.Later on January, 20 thh, 1848 by a decree of Mary II, Viana is lifted to city and adopts the name by which is still known today – Viana do Castelo.

Jose Maria Costa Mayor

The municipality of Viana do Castelo, with 314 square kilometres, has forty parish councils and more than 90 000 inhabitants, of which 40 000 live in the city, which has undergone a major urban renewal and a progressive environmental enhancement. Viana do Castelo is an essential ‘nodal point" in the consolidation of the urban system of the North and Euro-Region (Galicia – Northern Portugal). Following its mission Viana do Castelo wishes to continue to attract investment oriented to the consolidation of existing dynamics (economy of the sea, renewable energy, regional products, territorial cohesion) aiming at innovation, in a framework of increasing cohesion and sustainability. The municipality provides to investors and entrepreneurs, who find in the area of Viana do Castelo an opportunity to carry out their initiatives, several measures for business hosting and promotion. Viana do Castelo is developing an ambitious Strategic Plan for the next ten years, based on fundamental pillars: urban renewal, environmental excellence, territorial cohesion, new maritime culture and attracting businesses.

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Viseu Municipality Praça da República, 3514-501, Viseu, Portugal Phone: +351 96 482 61 43 claudia.vazpinto@cmviseu.pt www.cm-viseu.pt

Viseu, founded 1123, situated in the heart of Portugal, is without doubt a city with a promising future. Considered The Best City to Live, classification awarded for the second consecutive time, in an international study, by Deco – Protest Magazine, is the result of multiple variables that influence the ‘score’ of the quality of life of a community. Viseu has registered a great progress, keeping always the union with the past. Capital of the vineyard and wine, where the Dão wine is raised in toasts to its visitors, who encounter great and hospitable people, and many points of interest from times gone by: the historical centre topped by the ancient Cathedral and the Grão Vasco Museum, old streets and churches along all the city, green parks, and the traditional delicatessen.

Almeida Henriques Mayor

Rooted in this proud past, new points of interest have appeared. Resulting of public Institutions, private enterprises, and extraordinarily dynamic. Viseu is a reference as a leader of development in the interior center of Portugal and considered as one of the regions with greater force enterprise. The municipality action of the bureau has contributed to the affirmation of Viseu as a city and bureau with great territorial dynamic. The high level of access as well as the quality of life in habitation domain, culture, sports and teaching put Viseu as a first plan bureau in what concerns to the quality of live and image making it attractive and capable of making population stay and develop here their lives. The presence of enterprises in this region has contributed for industrialized the city, that has created advantages for them, and that has created more richness and employment. Viseu it’s a territory where the activity sectors are balanced: sufficient agriculture, specially developed in vineyard area, industrial sector well developed. The service sector represents 80% of all the activity. The last sector, the environment, having Viseu has pioneer in this area, with the implementation of several projects linked to environment namely, in the area of Tourism and Leisure.

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Abdel Hadi Abdullah Al-Qahtani & Sons Co. 9th Street Adama (Main Post Office Street) P.O. Box 20 Dammam 31411 Saudi Arabia Phone: +966-3-826-1477 Ext. 326/324 Fax: +966-3-826-9894 afattah@ahqfood.com, info@ahqfood.com www.ahqsons.com

Originally founded by Sheikh Abdel Hadi Abdullah Al-Qahtani in the 1940’s as a wholesaler and supplier of food products and materials, the business has grown and diversified into supplying other industries including petrochemicals and the oil & gas industries. As the need grew for local manufacturing and local products, the Group diversified its activities in the 1950’s to include manufacturing, contracting and services. Huge investment and facilities in pipe corrosion services, manufacturing of spiral weld steel pipes, water treatment chemicals, nails, galvanized wire manufacturing, industrial and medical gases, water bottling, engineering and construction and bulk food packaging now make up a large portion of the Group’s activities. Not overlooking the services side of its activities, the Group has ventured into areas such as insurance, travel, tourism, transportation and custom clearance. In order to diversify its investment portfolio in the early 1970’s the Group established an office in Houston Texas to assist the Group in support and business development. Thereafter with the expansion in business activities, other offices were established in Europe and other major Middle East countries. Pipe Inspection, Environmental Protection Services, exploration of mineral resources, vehicles and machinery and real estate Investment are other areas where the Group has expanded its services and investments. The Group owns vast areas of agricultural land used for farming and raising of various types of livestock and in particular, prized pure bred Arabian horses. The Group represents major international manufacturers and suppliers and is involved in joint venture investment projects. A staff of highly qualified and dedicated professionals oversees this area of the business with customer service being a priority. We are focusing our activities to achieve sustainable improvements in the earning power and value of the Group. With five decades of experience the Group has established itself as a reliable supplier of materials, equipment, engineering services and other products to the major players in the oil, gas, construction, petrochemical, water and power industries in Saudi Arabia and the other GCC member countries. The skills and talents of our management and employees coupled with our strategy to date, gives me confidence that we will further develop new opportunities for the Group which is proud of its history, but looks forward to a great future.

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Al-Balagh Trading & Contracting Co. WLL D Ring Road, Al-Hilal Area, P O Box 5777, Doha, State of Qatar Phone: +974 44667714/15/16 Fax: +974 44660040 sherida@albalagh.com www.albalagh.com

Al-Balagh - Since it first opened its doors for business in 1976, Al Balagh’s successful execution of a vast array of major projects has forged its reputation as one of the industry’s most respected players.

Sherida Saad Jubran Al-Kaabi Chairman

Over the years, the company has expanded itself and diversified into different divisions each operating independently. Our main divisions are Construction Division, Trading Division, Oil & Gas Division, Medical & Scientific Equipment Division and IT Solutions Division. Construction Division is the flagship of the company which is one of the most respected and best construction companies in Qatar with an ‘A’ grade classification, the highest grade by State of Qatar. The Oil & Gas Division deals with serving the construction and maintenance needs of onshore/offshore oil & gas industry. Our Trading Division deals in a wide range of products in the field of engineering, industrial consumables, equipment, electrical, safety & security, building hardware, tools and chemicals. Our Medical & Scientific Equipment Division deals in variety of medical equipment, dental equipment and laboratory products of international repute. IT Solutions is the youngest division with a motto to serve the IT industry. Further, we provide sponsorship/ local support services to different international companies operating in Qatar. Teamwork is an essential part of the Al Balagh culture, Our success is based on the commitment of our people. We, at Al-Balagh, value our human resources the most. We believe that our employees are the main pillar behind our ever-growing expansion and success. We offer our employees a conducive work environment by providing the resources, facilities and state-of-the-art equipment required for the successful execution of projects and services.

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Bangladesh Center for Communication Programs (BCCP) House # 8, Road # 3, Block- A, Section- 11, Mirpur, Dhaka- 1216, Bangladesh Phone: (8802) 9020329, 9012685 Fax: (8802) 9002342 mshahjahan@bangladesh-ccp.org www.bangladesh-ccp.org Bangladesh Center for Communication Programs (BCCP), a successor to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health/Center for Communication Programs (JHU/CCP), Baltimore, USA, is a non-profit, non-government organization operating since 1996 in Bangladesh. Over the years, BCCP has emerged as a leading strategic communication organization with international reputation and standard having extensive technical expertise and experience in social communication. BCCP makes a difference in people’s lives, bringing a unique set of skills, approaches and experience that produce results.

Areas of activity

Mohammad Shahjahan Director and CEO

Although BCCP is a recognized leader in the field of health communication, its work spans a broad spectrum of development issues and related other areas including: education, gender, violence against woman, anti-trafficking, agriculture, democracy and good governance, local government, anti-terrorism, public procurement reform, anti-tobacco etc. offering package of diversified services.

What We Do BCCP designs, manages and implements large-scale communication programs and supports development initiatives of the government, NGOs, public and private sector agencies providing the services mentioned below. BCCP relies on its technical strengths, but is guided by its core values of developing result- oriented multi-sectoral collaboration and efficiency both at global and national levels.

Communication Strategy Development BCCP has developed numerous Behavior Change Communication (BCC) strategies for health, population and nutrition as well as other sectors like public procurement, education, local government etc. These strategies have been proven effective because BCCP uses established communication and behavior change models or frameworks as its foundation, applies relevant data and existing evidence, and consistently addresses individual, familial, community, societal and environmental factors that affect the issue.

Media Campaign BCCP designs, implements and evaluates both large and small scale media campaigns in every imaginable format and approach and was honored with the 25th Global Media Award for the Best Combined Media Effort in 2004 by the Population Institute _an international educational and non-profit organization. Based on campaign goal, audience and context mapping data, BCCP uses traditional or digital media format or media mix and develops stand-alone or comprehensive media campaigns that are linked with other interventions. The application of theoretical framework and research analysis, innovativeness and cost efficient planning make BCCP’s media campaign unique and more effective.

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BNI, BANK (National Investment Bank) Sciam Bulding, Plateau, 01 BP 670 Abidjan, Ivory Coast Phone: +225 20 20 98 00 Fax: +225 20 20 99 14 info@bni.ci www.bni.ci

Eugene Kassi N’DA is an experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) achieved in the U.S. system in Michigan (USA). He is currently in the process of obtaining his certification in Diagnostic of Business Assessment. In addition, he is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) achieved at ‘Institute of Internal Auditor’ in the U.S. after graduating from Ecole Superieure de Commerce d’Abidjan (ESCA) in Cote d’Ivoire. He started his career as auditor in Africa and France in 1986. Audit Manager in a national firm (ECR), then Audit Senior Manager at Coopers & Lybrand and PricewaterhouseCoopers in Cote d’Ivoire, Eugene KASSI N’DA was in charge of planning, supervising and finalizing audit missions and consulting. In his capacity as Audit Manager, he experienced several economic sectors such as trade, agribusiness, finance and above all (commercial, business and investment) banks.

’ Kassi N’Da Eugene Chief Executive Officer

He joined on February 1, 1999 former CAA which then became BNI, as Administrative and Financial Manager (AFM), with an extensive experience in bank auditing. At the same time, he was in charge of managing the Human Resources (until end 2001) and Cash flow departments and he was the portfolio Analyst and accounting manager of the Sectorial and Social Funds as well. Together with his duties as Administrative and Financial Manager of BNI, Eugene KASSI N’DA was a trustee in two companies in which BNI held financial interests. He was also the representative of the bank to the World Bank, IMF, government authorities and the Association of African Institutions for Financing Development (AAIFD) Since April 2011, Eugene KASSI N’DA took on the position of Acting Chief Executive Officer of Banque Nationale d’Investissement (BNI). With a wide experience in Finance, he was already aware of the major projects of this bank which has intended to be the oldest and largest among national banks by displaying its sovereign values of quality, convenience and professionalism. When Cote d’Ivoire shifted resolutely towards the future by choosing the way to emergence by 2020, BNI reiterates its commitment to play a key role. Its CEO, Eugene KASSI N’DA took the full extent of these new challenges and initiated many reforms in order to effectively support the development of Cote d’Ivoire. This approach to building a strong institution caused Eugene KASSI N’DA to be awarded in July 2013 in Paris (France) by Conseil International des Managers Africains (CIMA) the Leadership Oscar of African Managers. The institution was also awarded twice in July 2013 in Madrid (Spain) by the Global Trade Leader’s Club (GLTC), The International Award for Business Excellence and in November in Geneva by Otherways International Research & Consultants, The Majestic five continents Award of quality and excellence.

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BNI was created in 1959 under the name Caisse Autonome d’Amortissement (CAA); it then changed name in 2004. BNI’s main missions are: 1. Equalization of savings, 2. Financing of the agricultural sector’s investments, 3. Refinancing of banks financial institutions, 4. Public-private partnership in the financing of profitable public investments and of SMEs, 5. Raising funds on the capital markets, 6. Contractual public service missions. The BNI practices its different missions through the 4 banking jobs which were assigned to it: investment, Refinancing, Consulting bank and Asset management.

To support its 4 main banking jobs, BNI set up two subsidiaries: BNI-FINANACES SA, is a Management and Intermediation Company (MIC) set up in January 2004, which aims to support BNI activities in capital investment and banking consulting, and BNI GESTION set up in May 2008 which specializes in asset management. Today, BNI deals with: ·· a portfolio made of private individuals, professionals and all sorts of companies, having benefited, in 10 years, of 2 billion Euros of financing, ·· a network of 29 banking agencies and

BNI manages on behalf of the State thirteen sector-specific Funds through which the state supports the operation of certain sector considered as priority in terms of the population’s needs.

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Cempaka International Ladies College Persiaran Timur 1, Bandar Enstek, 71760 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia Phone: +603 90768400 Fax: +603 90761329 freida@cempaka.edu.my www.cempaka.edu.my

Dato’ Freida Pilus Founder/Mentor of Cempaka Schools, Principal of Cempaka International Ladies College Dato’ Freida is an established and renown educator. She pioneered private school education and has been instrumental in its transformation into one of the fastest growing economic sectors of the Malaysian service industry today. She spearheads the Cempaka Group of Schools, which leads through continued innovation in its schools.

CAREER Civil Service — 1971 to 1983

Dato’ Freida Pilus Founder and Mentor

Upon graduation with an Honours Degree from Universiti Malaya in 1971, Freida joined the PTD and was posted as Assistant Secretary, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra). She was placed in the Political Division of the Ministry as Desk Officer with responsibility for the United Nations and the Americas. In 1974 she opted for the Home Sector of the PTD and was posted to the Ministry of Education where she established the Foreign Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Education. In 1975 she was promoted to Superscale ‘G’ as Principal Assistant Secretary in the Finance Division, dealing with planning and resource allocation. In 1979, she was posted to the National Institute for Public Administration (INTAN) as a Lecturer and Chief Research Officer. It was here that she was awarded a scholarship to read for a Master’s Degree in Business Administration at UKM. She received her MBA in 1981, and was immediately posted to the Foreign Investment Committee in the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) of the Prime Minister’s Department, dealing mergers and acquisition. In 1979 she started the first primary private school in the country, Sri Kuala Lumpur, This was for her son who was then too young to go to a government school. In 1983 she started Sri Cempaka. Prior to this she served in the Government for 13 years. In the Foreign Affairs Division of the Ministry of Education she was in charged of the South East Asia Ministers of Education Organization where policies are formulated for a Regional framework. She acted as the secretariat for the Malaysian delegation in SEAMEO conferences. In INTAN in 1976 she headed a team of officers to Negeri Sembilan to implement the Rancangan Pemulihan Kampung. Here the team helped the kampong folks to rebuild their houses. She also trained the village heads and members of the Village Committee on Project identification and evaluation. She worked out a training program for the Administrative and Diplomatic cadets where they carried out Village profiles. Here it was an integration of government officers and villagers to foster a better understanding between the people and the Government. In INTAN she also planned out the training needs of the Medical and Health Services in the country.

OSK Securities, Subang Jaya Securities — 1983 to 1985 Her full involvement in Business started in 1983 when she started Sri Cempaka and worked as a Remisier in OSK Sdn Bhd. Later in 1985 she started her own Stock Broking firm Subang Jaya Securities. She later sold her broking business to devote herself to education.

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Cempaka Schools — 1983 to today Freida’s life and achievement in education is without parallel in the country. Over a period of two decades she took private school education out of the backwaters of an institution for dropouts of the past to what it is today a respected, and highly sought after, alternative to a good Government school. And with courage and entrepreneurial panache, she single-handedly set the tone and cachet of private school education in Malaysia to what it is today. How she achieved this will one day become a case study for MBA courses in universities. Sri Cempaka was born in 1983 as a Primary School in a rented bungalow near the Royal Selangor Golf Club. It was established solely to educate her two young boys. She was determined to provide the best possible education for her sons, and spared to effort to bring this quality of education to her school that started off with thirty students and eight teachers. She was not trained as a teacher, and this worked to her advantage. She had no preconceived ideas to crib, cabin and confine her ideas. Instead she was free to let her mind to soar to bring the best to her pupils. This was a phenomenon that had never before happened in Malaysian education. She relied on her own intelligence, passion and ideas to shape young minds and personalities that is today the imprimatur of a Cempaka education today.

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Cempaka’s beginnings were modest, but its impact on parents in and around the Federal Capital was almost immediate. Parents soon learnt from word of mouth of the care, discipline and academic rigour to be found in the new private school. In 2002, she opened a second campus in Cheras, which includes a national curriculum school, an international school and a preuniversity college, with a total enrolment of 2,300. In 2009, she opened Cempaka International Ladies’ College, a Girls Residential school for 560 girls, the first private one of its kind in the country.

Passion for Community Service Freida has a strong passion for community work, which she has instilled in the students at Cempaka. She launched Persatuan Anak Penyayang Sri Cempaka (PAPS) at Institut Pediatrik, Hospital Kuala Lumpur in 1991, where a partnership between the School and the hospital provides a platform for Cempakans to be involved in community service projects and hospital visits. In 1996, a second chapter was set up with the University Malaya Medical Centre. She is currently planning the third with Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. PAPS also drives various other charity efforts such as the campaign for natural disaster victims (Tsunami, Pakistan Earthquake, Malaysian Floods, etc) as well as awareness/fundraising activities for Down’s Syndrome and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

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Cempaka International Ladies College (CILC, for short) is the latest addition to the small Cempaka stable of fine private schools in Malaysia. Sharing the same founder, Dato Freida Pilus, who is also the CILC founding principal, this International boarding school is exclusively for girls. And can only be understood within the context of Cempaka Schools, its founding principles, and its founder’s vision.

Cempaka Private Schools, Malaysia. The first Cempaka School was founded in 1983, three decades ago, in a rented bungalow near the Royal Selangor Golf Club, in Kuala Lumpur, by Freida Pilus, mother of three little boys at that time. She wanted the best possible education for them, in line with her vision of a fine school. At that time she was a senior official in the Malaysian diplomatic service. What did she do? She resigned from her position in the service. And founded a school. To ‘jump-start’ the founding of the school, she rented a bungalow, obtained a license from the Ministry of Education, a slew of approvals from the local authorities, a credit line from a commercial bank, interviewed and employed teachers, and began enrolling students. Any one of tasks mentioned, by itself, would be challenging but, together and simultaneously, would be exceedingly challenging. These called for entrepreneurial mettle of the highest quality. However, local private school education in Malaysia, thirty years ago, was a wasteland of high school rejects. Experienced bankers and business acquaintances advised her against starting the project. Again, her mettle showed when she followed her instincts and passion. She saw the private school industry in Malaysia lacked

motivation, energy, standards, innovation, and a vision. She brought these in. And thus, single handedly, she established a new platform for private school education in Malaysia. She began an unknown school with half dozen teachers, a few dozen students, and a rented bungalow. Today, three decades later, name ‘Cempaka’ echoes quality private education, here and internationally, with four hundred teachers, and a total enrollment of three thousand students spread over three locations, and managing a private school owned by the Malaysian central bank. The latest addition to the Cempaka stable of fine schools is a boarding school exclusively for girls, the Cempaka International Ladies College (CILC). Located on a 35-acre site just thirty minutes from the Kuala Lumpur International airport, CILC is a haven of learning in the bucolic Enstek Park. It is unrivaled in the country for academic, cocurricular, and sporting facilities, from an Olympic size swimming pool, to its art, music and dance studios.

How did she do it? The media, and education analysts, have asked this same questions in hundreds of news items, feature articles, magazines, documentaries, and television interviews. The answer, in essence, is the same. Be innovative, think the vision through, be brave and just offer the best possible product. The market is smart. It will come to you.

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Chemstar Paints Industry (Nig.) Limited Km 32, Caaso Bus Stop, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Lagos, Nigeria Phone: 234 01 7744066 enquiries@chemstargroup.com www.chemstargroup.com

Chemstar Paints Ind. (Nig.) Ltd is a home of great quality paint products. With a wide variety of colors which comes in different categories, you will always find a product that meets your immediate need. The company was incorporated in 1995 and immediately commenced manufacturing and marketing of good quality paints & allied products. Affordable prices endeared the products to users of paints products. Our customers are at the core of our business and we make it ease for us to receive and service their needs. Documentation include with explanations for most of the options. Our products are widely recognised both within and outside the country.

Emmanuel Aderemi Awode Chief Executive Officer

We provide you with a wide range of colours to choose from. Our multi-million naira office and factory equip with the best human power ensures that our production line never stops. Products are tested in our well-equipped Quality Control Laboratory.

Cozmeditrips PO Box 1500 Runaway Bay, Thailand +61416188441 misha@cozmeditrips.com www.cozmeditrips.com CozMediTrips offer our clients a global medical tourism consultancy. We organise group tours as well as individual surgical holiday packages into Thailand.

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Ghana Commercial Bank P. O. Box 134, Accra, Ghana Phone: +233 30 2663964 ekwarteng@gcb.com.gh www.gcb.com.gh

Ghana Commercial Bank Ltd. started in 1953 as the Bank of the Gold Coast to provide banking services to the emerging nation for socio-economic development. The Bank was to provide special attention to Ghanaian traders, business people and farmers who could not elicit support from the expatriate banks. In 1957, when Ghana attained independence, Bank of Ghana was established as the Central Bank while the Bank of the Gold Coast was renamed Ghana Commercial Bank to focus solely on commercial banking services. Since then GCB branches have been opened across the length and breadth of the nation tapping the potential of the 10 regions that make Ghana. The Bank had been wholly government owned until 1996 when under the economic recovery programme part of the government ownership was divested. Today government ownership stands at 21.36% while institutional and individual holdings add up to 78.64%.

Simon Dornoo Managing Director

From the one branch of the 1950s, GCB now has over 150 branches and 11 agencies throughout the country. The growth of the Bank has been synonymous with its customer base. During the first five years of the Bank’s operations, our customers were mainly small Ghanaian traders (now termed SMEs) and other nationals who were expected to maintain credit balance accounts because the Bank was then not adequately capitalized. From the small trader as customer, GCB now has a customer profile that ranges from salaried workers through small and medium scale entrepreneurs to large trading concerns, quasigovernmental institutions and corporate customers. GCB provides a wide range of products and services for the benefit. of its customers. From the traditional products of the Current/Savings Accounts, GCB now offers specialized products and services including Link2Home for Ghanaians resident abroad, doorstep cash collection, loans and overdrafts. There are also investment products like treasury bills as well as fixed and call deposits. These are cut to suit the individual needs of customers. In addition, GCB has taken advantage of an enhanced information technology system, to introduce Internet Banking (Commernet Plus), Royal Banking, Smart Pay (Fee Payments), Kudi Nkosuo, GCB Inland Express Money Transfer, International Money Remittance Payments, GCB Kidistar Account and MasterCard. All these have been done to increase profits and enhance shareholder value. Today we can boast of being the widest networked Bank in Ghana. To be the established leader in banking, satisfying the expectations of customers and shareholders, providing a full range of cost efficient and high quality services through the optimization of information technology and efficient branch network. For the achievement of this mission, the Bank is committed to: ·· The provision of first class customer service. ·· Focusing on our core business/competencies-commercial banking. ·· Constant improvements in the use of information technology. ·· Ensuring that staff are well motivated and have a conducive work environment. ·· Recruiting and retaining the best human resource to carry out the Bank’s mandate. ·· Applying best practices in internal policies, procedures, processes and service delivery. ·· Constant improvement in shareholder value.

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Сivil Engineering Construction Corporation No.4 No. 243A De La Thanh Str., Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam Phone: +84436420371 Fax: +84436811275 Cienco4na@gmail.com www.cienco4.vn

Le Ngoc Hoa General Director

Sep 1986 – Jun 1991

Full – time Student - Road Construction Major -University of Communication and Transportation

Oct 2001 – Jan 2002

Director of National Highway No.1A Project section Vinh – Dong ha – Cienco 4 - SAM WHAN (South Korea) Joint venture

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Deputy Director of Civil Engineering Construction Company No. 484 – CIENCO4

Jan 2005 – Apr 2006

Vice Secretary of the Party cum Vice President cum CEO of Civil Engineering Construction Company No. 482

May 2006 – Dec 2007

Member ofCienco 4’sExecutive committee of the Party; Vice Secretary of the Party cum Chairman cum CEO of Civil Engineering Construction Company No. 482

Jan 2008 – Dec 2009

Member of Executive board of the Party; Vice Secretary of the Party cum President of Board of Directors of Engineering Construction JSC No. 482

Jan 2010 – Feb 2010

Member of Executive board of the Party cum Vice Secretary of the Party; President of Civil Engineering Construction Company No. 482

Feb 2010 – Aug 2010

Member of Executive board of the Party cum Deputy General Director of CIENCO4; President of Civil Engineering Construction Company No. 482

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Vice Secretary of party, Council Member, General Director of Cienco 4

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Finished the Master of Construction Economic Course

Established in 1962, with 50 - years development and growth, with the human resources of more than eight thousands engineers and staffs, 23 subsidiaries, thank to the creative and dynamic efforts of all leaders and staffs, Civil Engineering Construction Corporation No.4 (CIENCO 4) have a sustainable development in all activities; have become the leading unit in civil engineering construction field and has been gradually developing into a powerful economic corporation in Vietnam. Fields of operating: – Construction of domestic and abroad civil engineering; – Construction of industrial, civil works; – Construction of drainage infrastructure, filling the background, lighting; – Fabrication of steel bridge girders, structural steel, mechanical products; – Investment in transport infrastructure, other infrastructure projects under BOT or BT; – Survey and design of transport, civil, and infrastructure works; – Consulting on investment and construction of traffic, civil and infrastructure works; – Testing of construction materials, Testing and verifying the quality of Civil engineering and works under other branches; – Commercial business, export of goods, supplies and equipment. Considering science and technology as a key breakthrough, CIENCO4 currently has owned many modern and advanced road and bridge construction technologies, and constantly co-operate, do research and get access to new technologies. We are now competent enough to carry out high quality required constructions such as cable-stayed bridge, the tunnel, airports and harbors. 274

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Cienco 4 has completed and handed over several key transportation projects across the country: Da Rang Bridge Construction, Flood protection package FL2, Nam Dinh S2 package,the bridges of Son La hydropower project, Ho Chi Minh Highway Construction, Bridges of N2 Route, Ho Chi Minh – Trung Luong Expressway Construction, Vinh Tuy Bridge Construction, Ben thuy Bridge no.2, Vung Ang Port Construction, National highway No.54, Thieng Duc Bridge Construction, Ham Luong Bridge Construction, Thu Bien Bridge Construction, Pa Uon Bridge Construction, Phung Bridge Construction, Cau Gie – Ninh Binh Expressway, Phu bai International Airport in Thua Thien Hue Province, Vinh Airport in Nghe An province, Da Khai hyroelectric Plant Construction (activating in January/2010). In addition, we have co-operated with foreign contractors in the following projects: Thanh Tri Bridge, Nhat Tan bridge, Hanoi - Hai Phong Expressway, Hanoi - Lao Cai Expressway. Due to effective methods in constructing management, our projects met or early finished before deadline, ensuring quality and are highly appreciated by investors. From early 2013 until now, Cienco 4 were rewarded and commenced many large projects with a total cost of in the tens of millions of dollars from the ODA of World Bank (WB) and JICA funds (Japan). Typically such as: Nguyen Tri Phuong Bridge Construction Project in Danang city, Co Co - Hoa Phuoc bridge Construction project in Da nang city; Hanoi City Ring Road Construction Project; road from Noi Bai airport to Nhat Tan Bridge. With the tradition of ‘Drinking water, remember its source’ and concentrating on green development, Cienco 4 always focused on charity activities and policies, as well as environmental preservation. Every year CIENCO4 spends about 30% of profits to charitable and social contributions. Besides, we develop green environment with the aim of 40,000 planted trees along the routes each year. CIENCO4 is raising ‘Green Vietnam’ fund with national scale with the goal of environmental protection. CIENCO4 also gives preference to use clean technologies with the less environmental effects. Together with outstanding achievements of CIENCO4, our divisions and individuals have been awarded many noble medals by the Party and the State, including Ho Chi Minh Medal, an Independent Medal, Hero of Labor and Hero of Labor force. With the trend of international integration, CIENCO4 also expanded its co-operation. We have associated with South Korea and Japan to implement the projects. Do search, expand the market to neighboring countries as well as call for international capital. And in fact, our efforts have been recognized and highly appreciated by the international partners with the prestigious International Award. Our stability and development originated from oriented policies and steps. We constantly invest and develop science and technology together with the development of human resources and a harmonious combination of benefits. Moreover, we also diversify operating fields, enhance all competition criteria, respect the cultural and spiritual values, and integrate with the international economy in which there is always Cienco 4’s prestige and brand.

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Dubai Duty Free P.O. Box 831, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Phone: + 971-4-6019555 Fax: + 971-4-2857023 colm.mcloughlin@ddf.ae www.dubaidutyfree.com

Dubai Duty Free opened for business on December 20th 1983 and has grown to become one of the leading airport retailers in the world with sales turnover of Dhs 6.65 billion (US$1.8 billion) in 2013. Its founding principal of providing travellers with a first class retail experience in a shopper-friendly environment and a diverse range of products still holds true to this day. Employing 6000 people, the operation has consistently raised the benchmark for airport retailing in the Middle East. Dubai Duty Free now operates some 26,000 square metres of retail space at Dubai International and a further 2,500 square metres with the opening of the passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International in October. The next phase will be the opening of Concourse D at Dubai International Airport which is scheduled for early 2015. This terminal will be for all non-Emirates, Qantas and flydubai flights and will be an important development for the entire airport. Dubai Duty Free will operate around 7,000 square metres of retail space in Concourse D, mainly located around a central atrium.

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Colm McLoughlin was born in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, Ireland in 1943. Colm began his retailing career in London in the 1960’s working for the popular high-street chain of Woolworths, before moving back to Ireland to work for Shannon Duty Free. As General Manager of Shannon Duty Free, Colm was one of a team of ten from AerRianta (the Irish Airport Authority) who moved to Dubai in 1983 at the request of the Dubai Government, to set up Dubai Duty Free. Following the successful opening of Dubai Duty Free in 1983, Colm was asked to remain as General Manager of the start-up operation, which in its opening year had a turnover of US$20 million. Colm later became the Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free, which is one of the leading airport retailers in the world with sales turnover of US$1.8 billion in 2013. Employing 6,000 staff, Dubai Duty Free is widely regarded for having set the benchmark for the duty free industry in the region.

Colm McLoughlin Executive Vice Chairman

In July 2011, Colm was named Executive Vice Chairman of Dubai Duty Free and its subsidiary businesses, which include The Irish Village, The Century Village and the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, home to the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Under Colm’s direction, Dubai Duty Free has become a retailing giant with sales turnover of US$1.8 billion in 2013 and the recipient of some 300 industry awards presented by international, regional and local entities, which bear testimony to the operation’s retail success.

George Horan came to Dubai from Ireland 30 years ago as part of the Aer Rianta consultancy team that set up Dubai Duty Free in 1983. At the end of his consultancy contract, he was asked to join Dubai Duty Free's management team, headed up by Colm McLoughlin, formerly Dubai Duty Free's Managing Director and its present Executive Vice Chairman as of July 2011. After several years in shop floor management, George Horan was appointed General Manager of the operation and later promoted to Deputy Managing Director in 2003. In July 2011, George Horan was named President, with responsibility for the dayto-day running of the operation.

George Horan President

Amongst the major projects undertaken, George has overseen the design, construction and opening of the Dubai Duty Free operations in Terminal 1 in 2000, Emirates Terminal 3 (Concourse B) in 2008 and Concourse A in January 2013. He has also overseen the development of the retail offer of Dubai Duty Free at Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport, which opened its passenger terminal on 27th October 2013.

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ELKA SA Vrisera, Gjirokaster, Albania Phone: + 355 8426 7301 Fax: + 355 884 90099 info@elka.al www.elka-sa.com

ELKA S.A. is operating in Balkans since 1993. Having as initial purpose the import and exclusive distribution of famous brands with Greek and International Presence, soon the company developed its own consumer goods, which easily gained important market share in the Balkan markets. In 2007, the company proceeded to an significant investment. ELKA S.A. acquired a pastry factory, which until then belonged to ION S.A., as well as the brand of the croissant Belino. Afterwards, the company increased its product portfolio with more SKUs of the brand Belino as well as of the 2 new brands. The company target is to provide customers with the highest quality products, which are being produced in one of the most advanced pastry factories in the Balkans, under strict specifications and certified quality. ELKA’s main activity is the distribution of consumer goods. The excellent organization of the distribution process constitutes the competitive advantage. Company guarantees to customers an integrated service for the whole range of our products in a continuous basis. Success and permanent economic growth is the result of the knowledge and long experience in combination with company’s energetic and creative spirit. To offer the customers an integrated service of excellent quality and not just products, managing to have a good geographic coverage of the Balkan market, ELKA S. A. have managed to remain one of the most well-organized companies in terms of distribution in the area.

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Environmental and Humanitarian Institute 12/11, s.2, B. Serpukhovskaya str., 115093, Moscow, Russia Phone: 749 92373288 Fax: +749 92373728 gek-inst@mtu-net.ru www.mgeu.ru

The Institute was founded in 1992 as the answer to the challenge announced at the Global Environmental Forum in Rio de Janeiro – ‘Think globally, act locally’. We live in the epoch of unprecedented technological ascent of the human civilization. But this ascent that seems to be the peak of the power of mind at the same time shows that we are at the threshold of decline that bears the name of ecological disaster. In the process of development mankind has gained such technological capabilities of product, raw materials and energy consumption that for thousands times exceed the natural necessities of all kinds of living beings inhabiting the Earth, however, it has not managed to create mechanisms for protection and preservation of ecological balance that will form an obstacle on the way of never-ending consumption growth.

Anatoly Pikalov President

Students come to Institute to get educated. Knowledge is a two-edged instrument used both for creation and destruction. It‘s necessary not only to give them this knowledge, but also let them understand that every person bears responsibility for the consequences of his own activities under the conditions of an ecological crisis. The fact that our Institute is named as the Institute for Humanities and Ecological Studies is not accidental. It has the key to the solution to many problems. Whatever profession a student chooses for himself – a landscape designer or a clothes designer, a project-manager or a finance manager, alongside the general course he studies Humanities and ecological sciences. This lays foundation for ecological world view, that is, perceptual unity of the outside world and a person as a part of this world. Every student of the Institute does not only practical training, but also ecological one, takes part in scientific projects. It makes them involved in the creating activity and builds up their faith in the power of mind and the good.

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Phuket FantaSea – Thai Cultural Theme Park 99 M3 Kamala Kathu Phuket 83000 Thailand Phone: +66 76 385 000 Fax: +66 76 385 333 info@phuket-fantasea.com www.phuket-fantasea.com Phuket FantaSea, Phuket's most popular tourist destination, is a unique 140-acre Thai cultural theme park offering 3 main attractions: a 3,000 seat theater that houses a spectacular production featuring over 150 cast and 30 elephants; a 4,000 seat buffet restaurant; a shopping village full of fun games and entertaining activities. Created in 1999 with an investment of over USD$100 million, Phuket FantaSea has since welcomed over 15 millions guests and been the recipients of many international awards including UK Thomson's ‘Best Destination Award’ and Thailand Tourism Board's ‘Thailand's Best Attraction’ Award for many consecutive years.

Kittikorn Kewkacha President & CEO

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Housing Development Finance Corporation Plc H. Mialani, 4th Floor, Sosun Magu, Male’, Maldives Phone: (+960)7907924 Fax: (+960)6890888 anildilruk@hdfc.com.mv www.hdfc.com.mv

Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Plc. was incorporated as a state owned enterprise on 28 January 2004 by a Presidential Decree under the Companies Act, with technical assistance from the World Bank, and registered as a public company on the 9th of February 2006. The HDFC Plc. was privatized on July 23, 2008 under a Public Private Partnership agreement with a joint foreign investment in 51% shares by International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and HDFC Investments Ltd of India. The structure of the shareholding in the privatized HDFC Plc.is as follows: Government of the Maldives 49%, International Finance Corporation 18%, Asian Development Bank 18%, HDFC Investments Ltd. (India) 15%

Dr. Anil D. Priyanka Baddevithana Managing Director

Having restructured its capital, and with new lines of long-term multilateral funding, Housing Development Finance Corporation Plc., Maldives (HDFC) re-entered the market for mortgage loans to address the housing stresses in one of the highest population densities in the world with the capital Male’ recording 60,000 per sq. km. HDFC Ltd of India, with over thirty years of experience in mortgage finance, became the technical partner to the company, which was also assisted by IFC’s Advisory Service. HDFC is unique as the only specialized housing finance institution in the Maldives. With six commercial banks operating in the mortgage housing loan market, HDFC’s competitive long repayment terms and income-pooled home loans enabled the achievement of a 30% market share by the end of 2010 and 50% by 2012. The demand for home loans continue at a rate of growth that outstrips the supply of matching funds, and HDFC Plc. became the first to list long-term local currency bonds from January 2013 onwards in order to create a sustainable housing finance solution in the Maldives. The GOM’s policy of improving the infrastructure in focus islands to facilitate economic development through zonal investment opportunities for Public, Private, Partnership (PPP) ventures is viewed as a positive factor in going forward with the development of housing finance. The backlog of housing recorded as 10,000 in 2008 has been reduced by 50% in five years. Focused investment approach by sectors both sectors public and private have assisted sustainable growth in home ownership based on increasing fair value of properties mortgaged,improving the risk profile of the portfolio. This is very important as a market characteristic, especially in the light of the financial crisis faced by developed economies of the world. HDFC’s inclusive business model has developed a range of products and services that involve the cottage industries in the value chain as suppliers of building material such as compressed cement blocks and carpentry work carried out at an island level to reduce the cost of construction. The total number of beneficiaries at the base of the pyramid exceeds 10,000 during the 9-year existence of HDFC. A comprehensive range of products and services have been innovated to serve the customers better. Effective counselling service and CRM have helped in achieving best-fit product development through customer feedback. Total loans approved and disbursed under various product categories serve to profile HDFC’s direct contribution to the housing finance market. Since its inception, total housing finance injected to the market stood at MVR 1.2 billion as at the year ended on December 31, 2012. Approximately 6,000 customers under the pooled application process participated in HDFC’s growth. Maldives has a total population of 350,000 and estimated number of families as 70,000 dispersed over 189 islands covering a surface area of 90,000 sq. km. in the Indian Ocean. Main income sources are tourism, tourism related industries, fishing, fish processing and construction.

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Going down market, serving low income segments with appropriate products is one of the core elements of social performance. The outreach programme of HDFC is intended to go down-market. For this programme, HDFC conducted a market scan to identify potential islands for housing finance. Information (on demographic and economic aspects) for different regions (and the inhabited islands) was collected mainly though secondary sources (websites, government documents). This was cross-checked through phone calls and faxes at the Election Office, Atolls Offices and Island Offices. The staff presented the information collected on 7 provinces including 19 Atolls to the management for further analysis and selection of islands. It is understood that deepening outreach in the Atolls is affected by issues of fair value of property and that in the near term outreach to such areas would continue only as part of the Government Housing Programme. There are certain low-income sections of the population in Male and Hulhumale to whom housing loans were extended. HDFC has also extended its loan tenure from 10 to 15 years and a Flexible Loan Instalment Plan (FLIP) option with a 25 year timeline and a lower Equated Monthly Instalments (EMI) during the first 10 years to make loans more affordable to low income clients. The demand from outer islands comes mainly from low-income households. The Island economies are sustained by industries

related to agriculture, tourism, fishing and fish processing, shipping, boat building, coconut processing, garments, woven mats, rope, handicrafts, coral and sand mining. According to Economic Ministry statistics these outer island economies account for 23% of the GDP while the economic activities of Greater Male’ account for 77% of the GDP. While the average per capita GDP is USD 6,900, in the outer islands this figure goes down to USD 2,525. Given that it is an indicator of the standard of living, the need to create affordable housing has become a national priority. In this regard, Engineered Metal Forming technology has yielded 20% savings on the standard cost of USD 65/ sq. ft. Introduction of HFW (High Frequency Welded) Light Gauged Steel H-Beam and ALC (Autoclaved Lightweight Concrete) Panel & Blocks have yielded 50% economies over the standard cost with a tag of USD 33/ sq. ft. There are many self-employed and low-income segments that have not saved up to the level of 20% of housing project cost. HDFC has designed a pre-sale/construction model where they are given an opportunity to have credit screening with a 10% down payment of equity with approval to save with the HDFC for the balance 10% during the housing construction phase once credit approval is given. Around 5% of current applications fall into this category and with the growth of the Island Outreach Program, this will become an enabler to many low income families to have better housing.

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Hurlag Technologies Limited 7, Ladipo Oluwole Street, Off Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria Phone: +234 8033078078 hurlag@yahoo.com www.hurlag.com

He is a graduate of Harvard Business School OPM-44, USA. He has well over 18 years of experience in handling various projects and rose to the position of Managing Director of the Company. Known for his vast knowledge in Project/Site (Pipe Engineering) management, Mr. Olasoji Olagunju started as Project Engineer and later became Projects Manager of a renowned Industrial Engineering firm in Nigeria between the year 1994 and 1998 where he worked on various sites like shell Projects in Forcados, Kaduna refineries, Nigerian breweries Plc, Guinness Breweries Ogba and Ikeja just to mention a few. He is a member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). He is also a member of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Olasoji R. Olagunju Managing Director/CEO

He has a Post Graduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Federal University of Technologies, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria He had his first degree in Mechanical Engineering (with distinction) from The Polytechnic, Ibadan. Due to his visionary and purposeful leadership, he formed Hurlag Technologies Limited in the year 2000, and today as the Managing Director, he leads with focus and purpose.

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Hurlag Technologies Limited is an industrial engineering servicing company situated and incorporated in Nigeria. Over the years, Hurlag Technologies Limited has evolved to become the market leader in engineering services that ranges from Process pipe installations i.e fitting and welding of pipes using TIG, MIG with Argon gas to certified standards especially for food and pharmaceutical processing companies. Hurlag also specialize in construction and Installation of both stainless and mild steel tanks of various capacities and sizes. Cylindrical, Rectangular and Square Tanks. Our competitive advantage lies on our prompt and quality delivery with best engineering practice and bearing in mind extreme safety practice of at work place all the time. Hurlag is unique in Nigeria and entire Africa because of our experienced, highly qualified and trained Engineers. The TIG welders and fitters in our employment are highly qualified and we ensure periodic review of their certification to ensure constant quality delivery at all times.

Some of the clientele are: 1. Nigerian Bottling Company (Hellenic group) 2. Heineken 3. Guinness Nigeria Plc (Diageo) 4. GlaxoSmithKline 5. Krones Ag (Germany) 6. Nestle Nigeria Plc, 7. Seven-up/Pepsi Co Plc 8. Brasserie Brewery Lome 9. IBK Groep, Netherlands 10. GEA, Germany 11. Waterleu, Belgium 12. Pentair group, Netherlands. To mention a few. Hurlag’s Mission Statement is to be a technically innovative company providing an excellent Industrial Engineering Services to its various customers in an effective and efficient manner. To this mission, all its staffs adhere to ensure the market leadership currently attained.

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Jordan Insurance Federation Phone: +962 65689266 Fax: +962 65689510 Federation.Director@Joif.Org www.joif.org

Jordan Association of Insurance Companies has been established in 1956 as the first commission regulating insurance sector affairs in Jordan, the federation presidency was headed successively by several commissions with the membership of pioneering workers in the field of insurance in that period. Where as in 1987, the unified compulsory insurance office for motor insurance has been established and began to exercise its activities under the supervision of the association while the association remained operating its activities until 1989, when Royal Decree was issued to establish Jordan Insurance Federation and determine its statute to organize and manage insurance sector according to the objectives set by this statute, in addition to work to achieve them in collaboration with the insurance Commission. In 2008 a new statute was issued to replace the one issued in 1989, accordingly restructured the formation of the federation board was issued in addition to the objectives identification and reshaping.

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There are 32 Compulsory Unified Insurance Offices which they perform all works related to the insurance of Jordanian vehicles through its offices in Licensing Departments all over the Governorates of Jordan as well as insuring transit cars at borders centers from civilian liabilities’ risks in accordance to vehicles compulsory insurance regulation. The office also distributes the shares of compulsory insurance of Jordanian vehicles tenders among insurance companies and settles down their accidents as well as settling down the accidents’ claims of Arabian vehicles insured with Orange Cards and Jordanian vehicles insured at unified insurance offices in the Arab countries.

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Joif has launched in 2013 his initiative The new Electronic Traffic Accidents Reporting System (ETARS) in Jordan in cooperation with Public Security Directorate which aims to providing data and photos for insurance companies to settle motor claims and stemming fraud in this branch. This step came after the success of issuing TPL policies online on behalf of insurance companies since 2005 through NEMIS ( Nationwide Electronic Motor Insurance System) which made clear difference in the insurance industry in Jordan in terms of speed, accurateness and online keeping companies updated with the new issued policies up to date.. The Federation has become one of the most prominent entities in the region and is deemed to be the most active one in terms of continuous development and follow up with the industry needs and gained high reputation in the international and local activities and conferences organized by the Federation which attracts the leaders of insurance and reinsurance companies around the world who mark their agendas to participate in the gatherings organized by the Federation. JOIF has also strengthened his relations with both public and private sectors in Jordan and is looked at to be one of the most successful entities .

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Maxidor SA (Pty) Ltd 76 Concorde Road East, cnr Williams Road, Bedfordview, 2008, South Africa Phone: 0860 131 131 sales@maxidor.co.za www.maxidor.co.za

Maxidor SA (Pty) Ltd occupies a call centre in Bedfordveiw and six commercial/industrial buildings in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban and a branch office in Pretoria. The operations include 16 national and international agents and franchises, as well as an extensive export network. Exports are done to all major African countries such as Botswana, Kenya, Ghana, Angola, Madagascar, Nigeria, Zambia, Namibia, Mauritius and Mozambique. Other countries include New Zealand, UK and Israel. Since 2002, Maxidor SA (Pty) Ltd has received nine ‘Top 300 Companies’ awards (In association with the South African Department of Trade and Industry). From 2004, Maxidor SA (Pty) Ltd has consistently been in the Top 50 of the annual ‘Deloitte & Touche’ ‘Best Company to Work For’ survey. Maxidor SA (Pty) Ltd has a mission to provide the best possible security to as many families, individuals and groups as possible. Maxidor’s commitment to that mission is evident in their remarkable growth of over 300% since 2001.

Miklуs Hegyi Chief Executive Officer

Maxidor SA (Pty) Ltd has set the standard in the Physical Security Barrier Industry, (e.g. Slamlock (invented by Maxidor) and Buy-Back Guarantee, are widely recognized by the market as the highest standards available). Maxidor SA (Pty) Ltd today is the product of remarkable vision and the resolute application of business principles. Every resource and infrastructure component listed below forms part of an intricate synergy which continues to achieve dramatic success.

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We Serve Group WLL (Trading and Contracting Company) 1st Floor Arabian Gulf Bldg. Abdulla Bin Omar St., Doha, Qatar Phone: +974-44440969/70 Fax: +974-44440980 weserve@qatar.net.qa www.weservegroup.com We would like to introduce ‘WE SERVE’ as one of the leading ISO Certified Company in Qatar with varied interests in Trading, Contracting, Manpower Supply, Transportation, General Services, Heavy Equipment, Car Rental, Portable Housing, and Logistics. Our warehouse is located in Sanaiya, Doha, Qatar, we will be pleased to provide full range of our Products and Services. Our significant stock levels will ensure that your requirements are met with shortest span of time. You can experience a complete different level of satisfaction with ‘We Serve’. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to remain as one of the most reliable and efficient trading and contracting companies in Qatar with instant service.

Jenny Antony Managing Director

Through dropping name is not something we generally indulge in, the impressive list of our satisfied customers is beyond resistance. Qatar Petroleum, Adcc-Jv Doha Ndia Project, Bilfinger Berger Qatar, Jv Bifinger Berger-Al Hamed, Boskalis Westminster Middle East Ltd., Ras Laffan Jv- Boskalis Westminister Middle East Ltd. & Jan De Nul Dredging Lts., Contrack International Co., Konstructor Engineering, Leighton Contracting (Qatar), Brookfield – Multiplex Medgulf Jv W.L.L., Nurol Machinery & Industry Co., Projects & Plants Co., Fata S.P.A., Dutco Mc Connell Dowell (Qatar) L.L.C., Sarab International W.L.L., Somi Qatar Erection & Engineering Co., Ramco Trading & Contracting Co., Gettco Contracting, Al-Reyami Technical Services, Societe’ D; Enterprise & De Gestion S.A.R.L. (Seg), Black Cat Engineering & Construction,. Debaj, Qatari Diar & French Based Vinci Construction (Qdvc), Red Se Housing Services Company, Descon Engineering Qatar, Tubin Qatar, Terna Qatar L.L.C., Bemo Usa W.L.L., Madina Group W.L.L., Mercury Engineering Company, United Development Company (Udc), Wintershall Holdings Company, Urs Qatar, Construction Development Company (Cdc), Derwind Trading & Contracting Co., Leaders Qatar, Archirodon Construction Overseas Co. Ltd., Sgs Construction, Swissboring Qatar W.L.L., Arabtec Construction Company W.L.L., Dopplemayr Cable Car Gmbh & Co. Kg Qatar (Dcc), Water Master, Inco, Energy City, Thyssenkrupp Elevator Qatar, Lodige System Middle East, Al-Habtor – Leighton Group W.L.L. (Hlg), Masters Engineering Services, Redco International, Novello Qatar, Five Solios, Doosan Engineering, Kentech Qatar, Cimolai S.P.A., Qatar Entertainment City, Carillion Qatar, Middle East Dredging Company (Medco), Auto Z, Butec – Ndia, Exterran Belleli, Mistsubishi Corporation, Toyo –Thai Corporation, Hbk-Rec International, Qd-Sbg Dia, Porr, Gnl, Urbacon General Contracting, Ascott Hotel, Landmark, Aspire Katara Hsopitality, Harinsa And Ceg International, are some of the companies that we dealt with for the past six (6) years in the Qatar Market.

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Merryland International School Pb 73340, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Phone: +971 (2) 5519626 Fax: +971 (2) 5519627 merrylandinternational@gmail.com www.merrylandinternational.net

Merryland was founded in 1978 by Mrs. Susheela George with just three teachers and forty children. Today, after more than three decades, it has taken the shape of Merryland International, recognised by The Ministry of Education, the Abu Dhabi Educational Zone and the Abu Dhabi Education Council. Our Vision is to create world class peace loving citizens, who shall enrich this world with unique aspects of ethos highly empowered with knowledge and respect for all - sans borders. Highly applauded for academic achievements, strong sense of discipline and effective teaching and learning methods over the past thirty one years, Merryland has now developed into an International School located in Mussaffah, ME-9, with cutting edge technological advancements incorporated with modern teaching methods. Since its inception, we at Merryland have successfully strived to create gentlemen and ladies of tomorrow who possess intellectual maturity, emotional stability, moral fibre and strength of character to make the right decisions in life.

Susheela George Founder

‘Changing lives nations wide’ This is the motto of our school. It is the vision of our founder, that not only will our pupils grow up to be world citizens in the truest sense, but they will also make a positive impact in the countries of their origin. This philosophy places the school in an excellent position to cater to individuals from different ethnic backgrounds who are interested in gaining a world class international education. We believe in equipping our pupils not only to earn a respectable living in this competitive world but also to make a positive difference in their individual sphere of influence in immediate society, amidst their peers and carry the values wherever their life continues, to become global citizen in the truest sense. It is true: education is a serious issue. And it is made all the more serious in a nation such as this: where the West blends with the East. So, dare we be complacent enough to treat education as just another way of life, avenue of business or institutionalized system?

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In a day and age which - sad to say - has generated individuals who do exhibit that laissez faire approach toward the growth of human wealth, it is nice to know that there is someone who treats the issue with the respect and care that it deserves: Mrs. Susheela George. She is a remarkable human being whose aim is to foster academic growth and an acute sense of responsibility in the children of this land. An educationist par excellence, her influence on the educational scenario in this nation cannot go unnoticed. It would be unfair if one did not place a proper perspective on the lady’s dedication and determination in serving the citizens of tomorrow an education that will last a lifetime: lessons that can stir them to pen their own words in the book of life. Dignified in her bearing, Mrs. George brooks no pretensions; in fact, such is her work ethic that she ponders not on what was or has been but on what is yet to be. Today, the alumni of Sherwood Academy - and Merryland International - shine with the stamp of the school etched on their manner and bearing. Prominent doctors, engineers, lawyers and teachers carry the banner of their alma mater with dignity and grace in their respective walks of life. Many return to the school, eager to interact with their teachers and to tell them the value that the noble institution added to their lives. They are proud of the school[s] and the education that they gained. In fact, many - knowingly and unknowingly make the school a part of all they meet. With many different nationalities under its wing, Sherwood Academy is a school with a view; a view of ethnic cultures that are forged to form an inimitable blend that is reflected in a unique cultural ethos that the school is reflective of. It is a school that fosters cultural interchange and encourages the individual to create a sense of cultural awareness and belonging in a world that has become a fusion of cultures. Sherwood Academy and Merryland International with strength of 3,000 pupils and 400 staff are testaments of success; concrete proof of the fact that Mrs. George had enough courage to wear the wings of hope and fly into the skies of achievement. Yes, both institutions have come a long way from the dream that was conceived in the remote hills of Southern India and are a tribute to the power of an individual’s dream.

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Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry 70 Al Gamhoria Street, Cairo, Egypt Phone: +202 25971509 Fax: +202 25971670 m.abdsalam@mcsd.com.eg www.mcsd.com.eg

Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR) was established according to the provisions of the Capital Market law # 95 of 1992 and within the framework of the programs adopted by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) for developing the capital market mechanisms and applying the central depository system. This is done based on the French expertise of Paris stock Exchange and SICOVAM; a world leader in the application of the central depository system. The Central Depository and Registry Law was issued on the 18th of May, 2000 to regulate MCDR activities, establish the relevant legal framework and add new activities to help MCDR become a self Regulatory Organization. The activities and structure of the MCDR are regulated by a special law that grants MCDR the authorities required to undertake its functions, perform its duties and develop the services it provides to members according to the best international practices.

Abdel Salam Mohamed Chairman & Managing Director

• The authorized capital was set at EGP 10 million and the issued capital was set at EGP three million distributed on 30,000 shares; the value of each share is EGP 100. • The authorized capital was increased to EGP 15 million and the issued capital was also increased to be EGP 15 million distributed on 150,000 shares; the value of each share is EGP 100. • Another increase was effected on the authorized capital to make it EGP 50 million and the issued capital is also increased to be EGP 18,750,000 distributed on 187,500 shares; with a par value of EGP 100 for each share. • The authorized capital was increased once more to be EGP 100 million and the issued capital was also increased to EGP 40 million distributed on 400,000 shares with a par value of EGP 100 for each share. • In 2009, MCDR authorized capital was increased to EGP250 million and issued capital increased to EGP 154 million distributed on 1,540,000 shares with EGP100 par value for each share.

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Nanopac (M) Sdn Bhd 27 Jalan Rajawali 2, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia Phone: +603-8070 7428 Fax: +603-8076 6487 cheng@nanopac.com.my www.nanopac.com.my

Dato’ Dr. Cheng Kok Leong, is a Malaysian, who also the founder of the company Nanopac Malaysia. He is a technopreneur, with more than 18 years of experience in starting up and managing high end technology companies. Majoring in Computer Science, graduated from RMIT, Australia and obtained his professional degree in Computer Science from a reputable IT professional body in United Kingdom – The British Computer Society. After which, he continued to pursue and obtained his Master of Science in Information Technology and Doctorate in Information Technology from Berkeley International University.

Dato’ Dr. Cheng Kok Leong Chief Executive Officer Malaysia’s pioneer in developing and manufacturing nanotechnology-based products, Nanopac (M) Sdn Bhd is a joint-venture between a Malaysian and South Korean party. The company was established in November 2003 and subsequently granted pioneer status in high technology by Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) a year later. Nanopac is also a certified ISO 9001:2008 company. The products manufactured by Nanopac are developed based on the cutting-edge nanotechnology. Nanopac managed to combine two technologies – nanotechnology and photocatalyst technology – to create a variety of nano solutions that could be applied to any product or surface in highly diversified industries with the purpose of killing bacteria, germs, viruses, biological toxic gases as well as cleaning up the environment against pollutions. Using this powerful hybrid technology, high-end products are developed such as nano-hybrid filtration system, medical masks, hygiene toiletries and personal care products, apparels, construction materials, fertilizer and many more. Nanopac is active in the International Standard Organization (ISO) for Nano- Materials since 2006 and is a committee member of the Malaysian National Defence Research Council since 2009. After more than 10 years of aggressive growing under the management of CEO, Dato’ Dr. Cheng, Nanopac has risen to be a

regional leader in nanotechnology industry. The company now has strong oversea networks covering USA, Europe, Australia, China, Japan, Bangladesh, Middle East and South East Asia region. Among the prominent business partners are Samsung, LG, Hitachi, TCL, 3M, Haier, Electrolux and Khind. With the convergence of nanotechnology and green technology, the renewable energy industry is set to gain greater traction in the mainstream economies worldwide. Relevant to that statement, Nanopac is taking an exemplary and leading role in this sector through its latest nano-based solar cell technology and it is the first Malaysia’s nanotechnology-based renewable energy success story. Nanopac is aiming to harvest Malaysia’s best resources with the commercialization on its new generation solar cells that promise to revolutionize the photovoltaic industry. The whole exercise is estimated to cost USD30 million. The company has successfully created a new generation solar cell, which unlike the conventional solar panels which need to be fitted on rooftops, comes in the form of glass panels suitable to be used as windows. Its technology also allows it to generate electricity under cloudy weather or from artificial light. The application of the newly created solar cells will be able to turn the whole city into a big generator. This will also be more cost effective than solar farms as there would be no land costs involved.

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National Petrochemical Industrial Company - Natpet 7th & 8th Floors, Future Business Center, Ammanah Street adjacent to Hail Street, Opp. Chamber of Commerce, Baghdadiya District, Jeddah 21491, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Phone: +966 12 6048610 Fax: +966 12 652 9376 qsharaf@natpetpp.com www.natpetpp.com National Petrochemical Industrial Co. (NATPET) is a Joint Saudi Stock Company, established in 1999. NATPET is a producer of 400,000 MT/year propylene/polypropylene located at Madinat Yanbu Al-Sina’iya, on the west coast of Saudi Arabia. NATPET is using UOP’s Oleflex technology to convert propane into propylene as a feedstock to produce polypropylene using the prestigious Spheripol technology from LyondellBasell, a world leader in polypropylene business. NATPET has so far marketed its products worldwide including GCC, MENA, Latin America, Asia and Europe. NATPET has sold its products to more than 62 countries.

Jamal Jamil Malaikah President & COO

NATPET is geared to produce a wide range of PP grade mix (Homo-polymers, Random & Heterphasic Copolymers)under the trade name of Teldene® to serve diversified market segments, such as, rigid and flexible packaging, fiber and raffia, consumer goods, automotive, thermoforming, etc. NATPET has invested in downstream projects: The Bonar/NATPET joint venture intends to produce geotextile products for the fast-growing civil engineering markets. NATPET-Schulman Engineering Plastic Compounds joint venture, intends to produce polypropylene compounds for durable goods & transportation products.

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NMR Intercontinental Limited 23, Acme Road, Acme-Nmr House, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria Phone: +2348034767460 franklin.uwalaka@nmr-int.com

NMR Intercontinental Limited is a diversified engineering products, services and solutions company that emerged from the unbundling of the businesses of NEAT APPROACH INVESTMENT LIMITED. NMR Intercontinental Limited was formed as a holding company to co-ordinate the businesses of the three new strategic business units that were created from the unbundling exercise. These business units are: 1. Neat Approach Investment Limited – with focus on procurement and supply of engineering products, spares, accessories etc to the industrial sector. 2. Merlins Logistics – with focus on contract haulages and in-bound / out-bound logistics management to select/dedicated clients. 3. Ralins Technologies Ltd – with focus on engineering services,projects, consultancy and solutions

Franklin Uwalaka

4. Macrofone Telecommunications Limited - with focus on the telecommunication sector, providing solutions and devices to telecom operators in Nigeria of the economy

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Since 1995, the company has had excellent track record in the procurement and supply of quality engineering spares, engineering consultancy and maintenance. NMR Intercontinental Limited is one of the leading engineering solution company in Nigeria. NMR Intercontinental is a go-ahead organization committed to continuous improvement and adoption best practices in all processes and procedures. To remain at the top, company relentlessly pursues innovative solutions, and constantly grows own knowledge base with uncompromising passion for quality service. NMR offers a wide comprehensive range of services including pallets production, leasing of industrial equipment and engineering solutions for the manufacturing, Brewery, Oil and Gas/Utility sectors of the economy.

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Pejoe Development Company Limited KM 1 Asaba / Ibusa Road, Asaba, 000234, Nigeria Phone: +234 8057025566, +234 8033080328 pejoedevcol@yahoo.com www.pejoegroup.ng

PEJOE Development Company Ltd was incorporated in Nigeria on the 18 December 1996, as a 100% privately owned company with registration number RC 304921.The objective is to create a unique service company that will think globally but act locally in providing efficient and competitive service to Nigeria oil and gas sector and the economy in general. PEJOE Development Company Ltd management team is made up of high level professionals. They are experts of repute. They maintain unshakeable integrity when it comes to the issue of corporate governance. They efficiently defend their respectively professional territories. Dr. Joseph Eze Odhomo, the Chairman/CEO of the company is remarkable hardworking entrepreneur. An excellent manager of resources, he is armed with over a decade of experience in the practice of Oil and Gas Operation and construction management. He was educated at the Petroleum Training Institute Warri Nigeria. Our business model focuses on two areas:

Ambassador Dr. Joseph Eze Odhomo Chairman and Managing Director

·· Delivery of maximum value and providing a seamless service to customers and project in Nigeria. ·· Today the company continues to add capacity, diversity its product line, increasing its already strong Business capacity and improve it processes and products. PEJOE takes pride in the number of strategic alliances formed with customers in many markets whereby we work in a team effort with the customer to optimize the functionality, process and cost benefit ratio of product and services to our customers across Nigeria. Our success is based on our ability to understand our client requirements and deliver appropriate economic solutions to get the job done.

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Polycorp Ltd 123 Front St. W. , Suite 905, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2M2, Canada Bus: (416) 364-2241 Fax: (416) 364-9880 Cell: (416) 804-4384 Email: psnucins@aol.com www.poly-corp.com

Peter Snucins, Founder and CEO of Polycorp Ltd. (a leading designer and manufacturer of engineered polymer products), is also a founding industry sponsor and the Chair of GreenCentre Canada, a National Centre of Excellence, as well as founding shareholder of its first spin-off company, Switchable Solutions Inc. Mr. Snucins is the former President of Clairvest Group Inc., a Canadian publicly listed merchant bank. He has created and manages a number of both publicly listed and privately held companies, and serves in various capacities on a number of Boards in a broad range of sectors including investment and finance, including Chairing the Audit and Ethics Committees of a Canadian Chartered Bank, pharmaceutical, transportation, natural resources, communications and media, and advanced technologies.

Peter Snucins Founder, President and CEO Polycorp Ltd. is a privately owned, ISO 9001 Certified, Canadian Company (a successor company of B.F. Goodrich Engineered Products) that specializes in the design and manufacture of engineered elastomeric parts that provides its customers with high quality, cost effective solutions to corrosion, abrasion, impact, noise and vibration problems. Polycorp has built eminence, and a reputation, as a global market leader, in three distinct areas: Mining (Grinding Mill Liners); Industrial (Protective Linings); and Transportation (Track Encapsulation Systems). Polycorp has developed engineering solutions that increase customer productivity, reduce maintenance downtime, and solve complex technical challenges, with its products currently in 34 countries worldwide.

Since its inception, Polycorp has been the beneficiary of the 95 years of experience in manufacturing, research, compounding, and testing of B.F. Goodrich, a base upon which Polycorp has subsequently expanded. Polycorp’s engineers and technicians continually expand the polymer portfolio, simplify the formulations, and work with a variety of laboratories and suppliers to enhance their properties. The emphasis on intellectual property development has resulted in 11 active patents and 11 patent applications pending, many of which have been filed in multiple jurisdictions. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies (2011, 2012 and 2013), and by PROFIT 500 for 2012 and 2013.

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Prodiaman Oil Services Avenida Murtala Mahomed nº 7- Ilha de Luanda, Luanda, Angola Phone: +244 923415560 prodiaman@prodiaman.com www.prodiaman.com

Prodiaman LDA is a diversified Angolan corporation with over 370 employees formed and run by Angolan nationals with extensive experience in the government representative process representing foreign companies seeking to maximize their business opportunities in Angola. Prodiaman has extensive experience in the oil and gas, mining and their respective support services. Prodiaman through its interest in Prodoil Sarl acquired a working interest in Block 1, offshore Angola. Prodiaman including through its joint venture, TEST Angola, is involved in the design and service of control panels (pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical) and systems that monitor and control the production of oil and gas. Additionally, Prodiaman through its joint venture, CLARIANT Angola, is engaged in the sale of specialty chemicals and services to the oil and gas industry.

Pedro Godihno Chairman and President

Prodiaman through its investment in Prodoil Sarl created Paragon Angola with AMEC Paragon, Inc., a leading international engineering consulting company and an affiliate of AMEC plc., an international project management and services company working in over 40 countries. Paragon Angola provides engineering services, including ‘feed’ engineering services, process equipment supply, material and construction management and project control to the major oil companies operating in Angola. Prodiaman through its joint venture with affiliates of Akers Solutions is involved with subsea design, manufacturing and installation activities as well as deepwater well intervention services to the offshore oil and gas industry in Angola. Prodiaman through its joint venture with Krisalis Construction, Inc. established Krisalis Angola to provide manpower solutions including skilled workers and professional engineers to oil & gas companies and contractors. Prodiaman’s logistical divisions provide: 1. Security services to protect individuals, business organizations, and private property located within Angola under the leadership of the highest ranking former leaders of the Angolan military 2. Full automobile and bus rental and leasing services with professional drivers 3. Secure executive office space, furnished or unfurnished, with all related support services Prodiaman is a developer of Futila Sea Breeze, a new oceanfront, gated, residential community located at the southern boundary of the Futila Village outside of Cabinda and a short drive from the Malongo Base. See www.futilaseabreeze.com Prodiaman also owns and operates one of the largest and most successful restaurant operations in Angola: Jango Veleiro, located on the Ilha do Luanda. Pedro Godinho, President of Prodiaman currently serves as Executive Director for Angola of the U.S. Angola Chamber of Commerce located in Luanda and in Washington, D.C. USA. See www.us-angola.org The former U.S Ambassador to Angola and the British Ambassador to Angola each visited the Company’s and its joint venture partner Paragon Angola’s offices on the Ilha in Luanda. Please click on the photographs for further descriptions

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R&M International Pvt Ltd A-3027, Oberoi Garden Estate, Chandivali, Andheri ( E), Mumbai, 400072, India Phone: +91-22-28577810/11/12 Fax: +91- 22-28577812 gr@rminternational.co.in www.rminternational.co.in

R & M International Pvt Ltd is leading Specialised Engineering and Construction Company. We are a rapidly growing solution provider for Improvement/protection/repair of concrete/structures in India. We also take projects on ton key basis providing solutions starting from design to execution and expert consulting. Seeing the current growth and revamping of total Indian infrastructure market which includes Railways, Airports, Roads, Bridges, Hydro Power, the company plans to start offices across major cities and to have a business relationship with various international organizations. We have grown consistently over the past few years.

Dr. Gopal Lalji Rai Chief Executive Officer

Tega Industries Limited 147, Block ‘G’, New Alipore, 700 053, Kolkata, India Phone: +913330019000 Fax: +913323963649 madan.mohanka@tegaindustries.com www.tegaindustries.com

Tega Industries Limited (‘Tega’) is the flagship company of the Tega Group of Companies, a name synonymous with pioneering achievements in the mineral processing, mining, material handling and environment industries. It was promoted by the Mohanka Family in 1976 as ‘Tega India Limited’ in technical and financial collaboration with Skega AB, Sweden with an objective of providing unique products and services for handling complex problems in material handling and mineral processing industries. In 1998, the Mohanka family acquired 100% equity stake in Tega. The name of the Company was changed to Tega Industries Limited in 2002. Headquartered in Kolkata, India, Tega Industries offers a range of abrasion and wear resistant products and services required for mining, mineral processing, screening, grinding, material handling and beneficiation of minerals. Tega’s philosophy is to uphold traditional values through the empowerment of professionals, providing technical and economically unrivalled solutions to complex problems in mining, beneficiation, power, material handling and engineering.

Madan Mohan Mohanka Chairman & Managing Director

With a reputation for product quality and durability as well as after sales service, Tega has established a strong presence in the world and is well positioned to continue its impressive growth in the mining consumables space. Tega has manufacturing facilities in India, South Africa and Chile, with sales and support offices in over 16 countries and a customer base extending to more than 72 countries. Socrates Almanac ‘Health and Wellness Tourism’

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The University of Banking of the National Bank of Ukraine (Kyiv) 1 Andriivska str., Kyiv, Ukraine, 04070 Phone: +380 444625305, 444636945 Fax: +380 444625341 rector@ubs.gov.ua, mz_ubs@ukr.net www.ubs.gov.ua The University of Banking of the National Bank of Ukraine (Kyiv) (hereinafter – the University) is a higher educational establishment of the IV-th level of accreditation (the highest level on the national scale), which is a part (department) of the National Bank of Ukraine. The University of banking is a unique, specialized institution which offers qualitative economic education and prepares specialists for the National Bank of Ukraine, commercial banks and other financial establishments. The University consists of five institutes, 10 faculties, 38 departments, which enrolled more than 4.5 thousands undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students. It has more than 70 years of experience in the educational market. Today the University can be distinguished by education focusing on practical aspects of learning. The structure of the University of banking with its centre in Kyiv and institutes in four regions of the country allows incorporating to the education process leading scientists and professionals to guarantee a high level of education.

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University provides unique opportunities: ·· Student exchanges programs with foreign universities; ·· Training of pedagogical workers and students abroad; ·· Participating in international scientific and educational projects and grants; ·· Internship in financial and credit institutions in Poland, German and Czech Republic. The University is actively developing and expanding range of Master’s programs with regard to labor market requirements; forming variable component qualification characteristics, educational and vocational programs, training programs for bachelors and masters (through roundtables with employers, individual consultations with senior staff leading experts banks).

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Currently preparing for the Masters by 28 master programs, among which only the last was introduced as follows: ·· Financial security management of the bank; ·· Crisis management of the bank; ·· Marketing of the bank; ·· Financial security entities; ·· Management of financial institutions; ·· Financial and accounting analyst; ·· Banking security management. The knowledge obtained at the University allows graduates to achieve professional success not only in banks, but also in business, governors structure and and authorities. Material and technical base of the University – is the complex of scientific and laboratories buildings, student cities (with social and cultural infrastructure, which can host nearly 3000 students and PhD students), libraries’, canteens, sport halls, swimming pool etc. The total area of buildings is more than 126 square meters situated on 19,9 hectares, among them the area of libraries is nearly 2,8 square meters, including 10 reading halls the total area more than 1000 square meters. The University of banking of the National Bank of Ukraine (Kyiv) provides researches, teaching and training using the most of the achievements of the modern national and foreign economic science, and the latest educational technologies are widely applied in the academic process. It pays attention to the quality of various activities to improve the efficiency of research and management.

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The Venture Capital Trust Fund 12th Floor Premier Towers, Ministries, Accra, Ghana Phone: +233 (0) 302 671 459, +233 (0) 302 670 946 Fax: +233 (0) 302 672 590 info@venturecapitalghana.com.gh www.venturecapitalghana.com.gh

The Venture Capital Trust Fund (“the Trust Fund’) was formed by the enactment of the Venture Capital Trust Fund Act 2004, (Act 680) to provide financial resources to small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) thereby presenting a solution to the perennial lack of access to long-term funding for Ghanaian businesses. Act 680 also mandated the Trust Fund to develop a thriving Venture Capital Industry in Ghana and to coordinate the Industry’s operations and by so doing deepen Ghana’s financial services industry. Between 2004 and 2006, 22.4 million Ghana Cedis (at the time, USD22.4 million) was raised for VCTF programs through a 25% commitment of the National Reconstruction Levy (the Levy).

Establishment of Venture Capital Finance Companies

Daniel Duku Chief Executive Officer

Using Levy funds, VCTF invested in market infrastructure by developing intermediaries, known as Venture Capital Finance Companies (Finance Companies). By the end of 2006, the first two venture capital finance Companies were launched - Activity Venture Fund and Gold Venture Capital Fund- seeded with a total of USD6 million from VCTF and USD8 million from other local investors (mainly banks and insurance companies). In 2007 VCTF, Bedrock Venture Capital and Fidelity Equity Fund II were established. By the end of 2007, VCTF raised a total of USD47.2 million including Levy dollars and private investment In 2009, Ebankese Fund Ltd, was setup, bringing the total fund under management to US$57.2 million. By 2014, The Government of Ghana disbursed additional US$10 million bringing the total fund under management US$68.2million.

Achievements Between 2009 and 2012, the Trust Fund, sponsored industry professionals to attend world-class venture capital training programs in US and Europe including UC Berkeley’s Venture Capital Executive Education Program, Harvard Business School Venture Capital and Private Equity Executive Education Program and programs offered by Private Equity International and Euromoney.

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The Trust Fund in April 2012, opened up the nascent Ghanaian Private Equity and Venture Capital Industry to the global Private Equity world by hosting the 9th African Venture Capital Association Conference in Accra, which attracted more than 400 industry players across the globe. In 2011, VCTF established the Ghanaian Angel Investor Network (GAIN) to formally organize wealthy individuals to invest in and mentor entrepreneurs. GAIN is the first angel investor network and is to promote angel investing as an alternative form of financing business start-ups in Ghana. The Trust Fund was instrumental in creating the Ghana Alternative Market (GAX), an alternate listing on Ghana’s stock market specifically established for companies with significant growth potential, scheduled to open in 2013. VCTF collaborated with the Ghana Stock Exchange to promote Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Listing Project and established a fund dedicated to helping SMEs cover the upfront cost required to list on the Market. In 2012 VCTF received a USD 150,000 grant from The Rockefeller Foundation to grow the impact investing market in Ghana. The grant was used to finance policy research environment , organize stakeholder consultation and the establishment of the Ghana Institute for Responsible Investment (GiRI) – an advocacy body to promote impact investing in Ghana leading to the establishment of GIMPA Centre for Impact Investing (GCII). The Trust Fund is working with the Securities and Exchange Commission to develop appropriate regulations and rules for the efficient functioning of the Industry. The Trust initiated discussions with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority, to influence local Pension Funds to direct funds to the industry to support Ghana’s economic development. VCFT financed the first commercial production of Sorghum through the Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) to assist nuclear farmers in the production of Sorghum, an import substitution raw material for Barley for the brewery industry in the three Northern Regions of Ghana. The project has created over 4500 out growers, created several auxiliary jobs and minimise poverty in the region. Additionally, commercial production of Yellow Maize and Soyabeans to feed the poultry and livestock industry has created more jobs since its establishment. Development Assistance Fund (DAF) has also been established to help finance SMEs on the lower ladder of the financial spectrum. The VCTF has placed Ghana as a leader in the African venture capital field with the entry of global players including Aureos (Acquired by Abraaj Capital in 2012.

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Zain Jordan 421, King Abdullah II Street, Amman, 11194, Jordan Phone: +962 79790900 Fax: +962 798510602 info.jo@jo.zain.com www.jo.zain.com

In 1995, Zain Jordan revolutionized telecommunications in Jordan by introducing GSM mobile services into the country. Zain quickly became the foremost telecom company in Jordan, a position that it kept to this day through a far sighted policy of investment in adopting cutting edge technology to provide state of the art services to clients, and investment in community development through the most active and substantive corporate social responsibility (CSR) program in the kingdom. Since its inception, Zain Jordan has tallied subscriber growth at an exceptional rate, with the number of subscribers more than 4.04 million subscribers with a telecom market share of 39% in the kingdom. Through about 3372 2G and 3G cell sites, Zain covers the entire populated area of Jordan. In January 2003, Zain Group acquired Zain Jordan in what was considered the largest single acquisition in the Middle East region, and the largest private sector investment in Jordan.

Ahmad Hanandeh Chief Executive Officer

Zain Jordan pioneered in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), by launching and supporting various national initiatives that go beyond developing the telecom sector, as Zain is considered the main supporter for several sectors: Education, Youth, and Health, Sports, Environment and philanthropy. During the past 18 years, Zain Jordan provided support with a total value of 57 million dollars that was dedicated towards CSR initiatives that target local societies in all the governorates of the kingdom. As a tribute to Zain’s efforts in serving the local community, His Majesty King Abdullah II granted Zain Jordan ‘Al Hussein Decoration for Distinguished Contribution’ of First order, in 2009. Aiming at maintaining its leading position in the marketing, in 2011, Zain launched high -speed Zain Broadband services through modern HSPA+ technology. The new cutting edge and user friendly service will offer unprecedented speed for mobile internet data services across all Jordanian governorates upon its launch. Today, more than 1.783 million subscribers enjoy the fastest Internet connection over the largest Internet coverage across the Kingdom through a range of products and services that specifically meet the needs of individual and home-users. Today, Zain is the leading and largest telecommunication network operator and services provider in the country. Since day one, Zain has deployed an advanced infrastructure and launched its services over a state-of-the-art network, on the most developed networks in the region. Zain will invest 113 million dollars in 2014 to upgrade its network, develop its services and expand the Fiber optics network and Wi-Fi network, and to establish additional 350 3G sites, upgrade the 2G network and develop the Value Added Services (VAS), to enrich the experience of its customers by providing voice and data services, VAS and cloud applications, in addition to several business solutions. As a part of the company’s development that took place in 2013, Zain Jordan activated the new billing system developed by Ericsson, that provides an efficient and flexible mechanism in rating the services provided by the company and considers the variety of convergent as well as integrated telecom solutions, according to a smart pricing system. Zain Jordan introduced several services that match the global development of the technology, whereas Zain launched the global Wi-Fi data roaming service to be offered to its customers to enjoy the Wi-Fi service in more than 1.2 million locations in 120 countries around the world in collaboration with iPass Inc. Stemming from its deep belief in focusing more on the future of the Convergence of Telecom and Media, Zain aims at providing premium valued added services and applications to match the growing demands

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of customers to acquire diverse content and technological development. The company introduced ‘ZainJo Application’, a free self-care application that enables Zain subscribers using smart phones to access their personal accounts and request services, in addition to launching ‘Zain Al-Hayat’, a comprehensive Islamic application that offers a rich library of Islamic content and rituals during Ramadan, and ‘Zain Diet’ application that provides guidance to maintain healthy lifestyle considering the rules and principles of sound in the science of nutrition to reach the ideal weight. Moreover, the company launched ‘Zain track’ service for vehicle tracking and protection from theft, available for vehicles owners of all Zain customers and other network customers as well. This service is introduced for the first time in the Kingdom in cooperation with Traklink Company that provides the technical support for this service. Zain Jordan received five regional awards during three award ceremonies held in Muscat and Dubai during 2013. Zain won the Customer Service Provider of the Year 2013 award; by The CommsMEA Awards, which was held in Dubai, also, received the Best Converged Operator in the SAMENA Region for the year 2013; by The SAMENA Council Awards, during December 2013, while Telecom Review Magazine awarded Zain Jordan with two awards, the Middle East Operator of the Year 2013 award, and the Best Customer Service Provider of the Year 2013; during the CEOs Leaders’ Summit which is organized annually by the magazine. Zain also received the award of Best Operator VAS, during Telecoms World Middle East 2013.

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International contest ‘Stars of Health, Wellness and Tourism’

THE PURPOSE OF THE CONTEST

Main tasks: ·· providing patients with reliable, current and comprehensive information

The international ‘Stars of Health, Wellness and Tourism’ contest highlights new trends in medicine, recreation, tourism and industry infrastructure to the world business community, and uncovers regional leaders in the fields of resort and hotel management, healthcare, travel and health goods.

·· encouraging medical, dental, plastic surgery and wellness providers to supply the highest possible level of services ·· promotion of travel destinations, resorts, leading hospitals and clinics ·· assessment of innovative legal and financial instruments for the healthcare and travel industries Representatives from different sub-sectors of the healthcare and wellness sector will be studied in order to create a database of the best healthcare and travel companies, world leading resorts and holiday cities. Winners will get the opportunity to mark their goods/ services with the contest logo and will be certified as a `Star of Health, Wellness and Tourism`. The logo and mark can be used for PR and image purposes during the first year.

Patrons of the contest: The Programme Committee of the Health and Wellness Tourism Summit of Leaders, and the Socrates Committee (Oxford, UK).

Expert advice: John Netting, Director General, EBA, UK; Jean-Guy de Gabriac, International Spa Consultant, TIP TOUCH CEO, Belgium; Dr. Iain B. McIntosh, Founder member, and Honorary Fellow of the British Global and Travel Health Association, UK; Dr. Burlui Vasile, President, Apollonia University of Iasi, Romania, Dr. Nahi Yousif Yaseen, Director General, Iraqi Centre For Cancer And Medical Genetics Research, Iraq

Frequency: annual

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Evaluation criteria:

Innovation in Medical and Wellness Tourism (open to travel companies, tourist operators, clinics, hospitals, wellness and spa centres)

·· Application of modern promotional, advertising and IT methods ·· Fast response to new market trends ·· New services adaptation ·· Implementation of modern technologies , innovative products and decisions ·· Advanced professional development

Evaluation criteria: ·· Guests' accolades and references

Leadership in Hospitality (open to hotels, hotel chains, resorts owners, wellness and spa centres, restaurants)

·· Company status on international ratings, including booking.com and tripadvisor ·· Original design and architecture decisions ·· High comfort level

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Evaluation criteria: ·· Patients' references and recommendations

Medical Person of the Year

·· Qualification level, degree, research works, certificates and licenses ·· Professional experience

(open to physicians, healthcare scientist and practitioners, heads of healthcare establishments and institutions, rectors of medical universities)

·· Importance of specialisation ·· Professional skills in related medical specialisations

Evaluation criteria:

Excellence in medical management and infrastructure (open to hospitals)

·· Implementation of promising projects and technologies ·· Active participation in social and charity programmes ·· Implementation of innovative management decisions ·· Positive dynamic in services' quality and volume ·· Attracting new client groups

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·· Regions' international image

Best holiday destination/ resort

·· Positive tourist dynamic ·· Travellers' references and recommendations

(open to regional, municipal and city councils, travel authorities)

·· Support of natural and historical sites

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·· High level of tourist infrastructure

·· Geographical position

·· Cultural programmes, festivals, fairs

Evaluation criteria:

Top medical/travel/ hospitality web-site

·· Design ·· Content ·· Navigation ·· Accuracy

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Innovative healthcare products (open to nutrition, health food and goods producers and suppliers)

Evaluation criteria: ·· Enhancing quality of life ·· National and international accreditation, certification, licenses ·· Ecologically safe ·· High quality materials and ingredients

Evaluation criteria:

Healthcare innovation/ programme of the year

·· High academic and practical personnel level ·· High quality and affordability ·· Innovation decision ·· Successful application

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·· National and international accreditation, certification

Leading healthcare provider

·· Wide research base ·· High level of medical equipment

(open to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, diagnostic laboratories, pharmacies, special medical centres)

·· Favourable patients’ reports

Evaluation criteria:

·· Focus on patients and their satisfaction

·· Wide medical staff experience

·· Safety of treatment processes

·· Effectiveness and efficiency

·· Multidisciplinary medical services

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WINNERS OF THE CONTEST

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Certificate of Excellence presented to the winner in the category:

INOVATION IN MEDICAL TOURISM International Medical Center – MMC ODA, Russia Ti Sana Detox Retreat & Spa, Italy

Certificate of Excellence presented to the winner in the category:

LEADERSHIP IN HOSPITALITY De Palma Group of Hotels, Malaysia Hotel by the Red Canal, Mandalay, Myanmar

Certificate of Excellence presented to the winner in the category:

MEDICAL PERSON OF THE YEAR Dina Turakbayeva, Chief Medical Officer, 1st Perinatal Center of Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan Dr. Nahi Yousif Yaseen, Professor of cancer and medical genetics, Iraqi Centre for Cancer and Medical Genetics Research, Al-Mustansiriya University, Baghdad, Iraq Natalia Zemnaya (Zubitskaya), President, Public organization ‘All-Ukrainian organization – Ukrainian society ‘Green Planet’, Ukraine

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W i n n e r s o f t h e C o n t e s t

Certificate of Excellence presented to the winner in the category:

EXCELLENCE IN MEDICAL MANAGEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE International Medical Center – MMC ODA, Russia

Certificate of Excellence presented to the winner in the category:

BEST HOLIDAY DESTINATION/RESORT Municipal Council of Seberang Perai - Ms. Maimunah Mohd Sharif, President, Malaysia Sungai Petani Municipal Council - The Honourable Datuk Haji Ismail bin Haji Said, President, Malaysia Local Government Unit Cauayan City Isabela - Hon. Bernard Faustino M. Dy, Mayor, Philippines

Certificate of Excellence presented to the winner in the category:

TOP MEDICAL/ TRAVEL/ HOSPITALITY WEB-SITE Local Government Unit Cauayan City Isabela, Philippines Medical Center Gajda-Med, Poland

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Certificate of Excellence presented to the winner in the category:

INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS Central Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Bangladesh

Certificate of Excellence presented to the winner in the category:

HEALTHCARE INNOVATION/PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR International Medical Center – MMC ODA, Russia Hospital ‘MediStyle’, Azerbaijan Nikolai Nasikovskyy, President of Ukrainian Association of Manual Therapyis, Ukraine

Certificate of Excellence presented to the winner in the category:

LEADING HEALTHCARE PROVIDER EO Dent Dental Clinic, Bulgaria Medical Center Gajda-Med, Poland Saudi German Hospital Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Table of contents Media Partners ��4 World Health Organization ��8 World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) ��10 International Society of Travel Medicine ��12 The Corporate Health and Wellness Association ��14 International Healthcare Accreditation Organizations ��16 Medical Tourism ��20 Medicine in the Medieval Islamic World (Golden Age) ��22 World leading destinations of medical tourism ��25

Best in healthcare and travel ��43 Top 10 Wellness Resorts ��44 Top 10 World`s Hot Springs ��50 World’s Best Ecotourism Destinations ��56 World’s Best Agritourism Destinations ��62 Top 10 Ski Resorts ��68 Top 10 World Beaches ��74 Top 10 World Spa Resorts ��78 Top 10 Healthcare Providers ��84 Top 10 Leading Travel Agencies ��88 Top 10 Leading Airlines ��90 Top 10 Medical Suppliers ��94 Top 10 Medical Device Manufacturers ��98 Top 10 Leading Pharmaceutical Companies �� 102 Associations �� 105

Scientific articles �� 109 Outstanding medical personalities �� 131 Key players in healthcare, wellness and travel �� 141 Healthcare Providers, Products and Promoters �� 142 Healthcare Furniture and Equipment �� 188 Hotels and Resorts �� 194 Spa and Wellness �� 202 Medical Education �� 212 Travel destinations �� 233

EBA partners �� 263 International contest ‘Stars of Health, Wellness and Tourism’ �� 307 The Purpose of the Contest �� 308 Winners �� 314 Alphabetix index �� 319

Alphabetix index Healthcare providers, products and promoters �� 142 1st Perinatal Center of Astana �� 143 Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital �� 152 Aesthetic Line Clinic �� 142 Bali Royal Hospital �� 144 Blu Skin & Cosmetology Clinic �� 146 Central Pharmaceuticals Ltd �� 147 Chakrapani Ayurveda Clinic & Research Center �� 148 CHC Dr Dragisa Misovic – Dedinje �� 149 EO Dent �� 150 Gentle Dental Abroad �� 153 Ginemed �� 154 Institute of Mental Health �� 155 Iraqi Centre for Cancer and Medical Genetics Research �� 156 ISIDA Women’s Health Clinic �� 156 LLP Medical Center Darus and LLP Medical Center Darus Plus �� 157 Medical Center and Laboratory NADEJDA �� 158 Medical Center Gajda-Med �� 159 National Scientific Medical Research Center JSC �� 160 New Life Global Network �� 160 Noble Smile Dental Care Clinic �� 162 PE PPC ACINUS �� 164 Perfect Beauty Aesthetics and Anti-Aging Centres �� 165 Private clinic SHAPAGAT �� 166 Private Medical Practice Sarclinic �� 166 Saudi German Hospital. Dubai �� 168 Shalash Dental & Implant Center �� 178 Shifa International Hospital �� 167 Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital and Resarch Institute Private Limited �� 170 Special Hospital Sveti Vid, Eye Hospital �� 172 Special Surgery Hospital Filip Vtori �� 174 Swiss Biostadt Limited �� 176 Swiss Health �� 180 Temos International �� 179 Traphaco JSC Company �� 182 Trust Hospital �� 186 University Psychiatric Hospital �� 183 Wellness Center of Massimov LLP �� 186 Wiener Privatklinik AG �� 184

Healthcare furniture and equipment �� 188 Attieh Medico ��189 Futurelabs, University of Nizwa ��190 SHD Italy ��192

Hotels and Resorts �� 194 Al Maha Resort ��196 Hotel by the Red Canal, Mandalay ��198 Meikles Hotel ��194 Symphony Style Hotel ��200

Spa and Wellness �� 202 Kairali Ayurvedic Group ��202 Kurotel Longevity Medical Center & Spa ��206 Narmada Health Home & Ayurveda Research Center ��205 Spa Guide-n-Light ��205 Terme della Versilia ��208 Ti Sana ��210

Medical education �� 212 Aksaray University ��212 Apollonia University of Iasi ��213 Bahdad Pharmacy College ��220 JIS Group Educational Initiatives ��214 Vitebsk State Medical University ��216