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The Afghanistan Summit (TAS)

Location of Event: Dubai, UAE

Event Date: Monday, January 16, 2012

Country Wide Investment (CWI) events division are proud to announce The Afghanistan
Summit (TAS), to be held at the Hyatt Regency Dubai hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The Afghanistan Summit will welcome key figures and leaders in the efforts to reconstruct
Afghanistan and enjoy great support from the Government of Afghanistan, senior members
of U.S. and Coalition Forces and Trade & Industry Associations active in the region.

The summit objective is to allow each individual Ministry, Military Branch, International
Agency and NGO the opportunity to present their current challenges, detail the help and
assistance they need, and inform attendees how the international commercial sector can
help them achieve their goals.

During the Summit, investors and businesses wishing to begin or expand their operations in
Afghanistan will have the opportunity to meet with these senior decision makers on a
private one‐to‐one basis. There will also be the opportunity to meet with participating
international organisations and other donor agencies. These afternoon meetings, requested
in advance using our scheduling website, will be dedicated to finding solutions to those
requirements and entering into possible contractual agreements and MOUs.
Bpeace Fast Runners Applications due for Mazar Program

Location of Event: Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan

Event Date: Friday, November 11, 2011

Bpeace is now accepting applications from business men and women in Mazar-e-Sharif for its Fast Runners program. Bpeace is a U.S.-based NGO also registered in Afghanistan. Since 2002 they have been providing capacity development services and business advisory to Afghan entrepreneurs. Their goal is to help existing Afghan businesses create jobs for other Afghans. Businesspeople who are accepted into the Bpeace program will receive two years of business guidance from our staff in Afghanistan. Applications are due on November 11th, 2011. Contact afghanistan@pdtglobal.org or race@bpeace.org for an application form.
Regional Open Source Conference- Central Asia

Location of Event: Kabul, Afghanistan

Event Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011

The Regional Open Source Conference (ROSCCA) 2011 exhibition brings high-tech industries under one platform. Senior executives, leading researchers, practitioners, academics, representatives of donor communities, and top government officials willconverge at ROSCCA 2011 to exchange ideas, share knowledge and create awareness on Free/Open Source Software technologies.
Application Period Open for Trade Mission to Kabul, Afghanistan

Location of Event: Kabul, Afghanistan

Event Date: Thursday, September 1, 2011

Join a Senior Commerce Department official on this business development trade mission to Kabul, Afghanistan, in September 2011.

The mission will assist U.S. participants in positioning themselves to enter or expand their presence in Afghanistan. The targeted sectors include, but are not limited to: Construction (including engineering, architecture, transportation and logistics, and infrastructure); Mining (including equipment, technology, and services); Agribusiness; and Information and communications technology.

Participants will meet with Afghan leaders in the public and private sector, learn about the market by participating in Embassy briefings, and explore additional opportunities at networking receptions. Activities will include one-on-one meetings with pre-screened business prospects.

Applications for U.S. business participants will be accepted through June 24, 2011.

Visit the website to learn more.

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Dried Fruit and Nut Exhibition

Location of Event: Kabul, Afghanistan

Event Date: Friday, August 26, 2011

The Afghan Pride Association has organized a dried fruits and nuts exhibition for Eid. The event will take place on the 26th and 27th of August, 2011, at the Kabul Women's Garden (Baghe Zanana) from 9:30am to 4pm each day. The event will strengthen relations with partners and assist women farmers to find markets for their products. Organizations interested in advertising at the event may contact the Afghan Pride Association and/or PDT to learn about the sponsorship packages.
Save the Date: Afghanistan International Marble Conference III

Location of Event: Herat, Afghanistan

Event Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Hosted by the Afghanistan Marble Industry Association (AMIA) and the Afghanistan Ministry of Mines, the Afghanistan International Marble Conference has been scheduled for May 25-27, 2011, in Herat, Afghanistan.

• Join international investors, Afghan quarry and processing operators, industry experts, local and international business and government leaders.

• Discover investment and partnership opportunities and learn about important trends in Afghanistan's fast-growing marble sector.

• Get the latest information on significant improvements in the regulatory environment; meet the key producers and potential joint-venture partners.

• The conference will bring together resources on the latest technology, equipment and training innovations, as well as available financing and investment support.

• Afghanistan offers hundreds of varieties of high quality stone and marble from one of the richest asset bases in the world!

Contact Arezo Kohistany at info@amia.org.af or +93 0 77 330 5211 to learn more. Updated information will be shared via this email alert system as it becomes available.
Entico Corporation's Pakistan and Afghanistan Summit (PAS)

Location of Event: Dubai, UAE

Event Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2011

The inaugural Pakistan & Afghanistan Summit (PAS) will be held on 24th & 25th May 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dubai, UAE. The purpose of the summit is to allow each individual ministry and/or NGO the opportunity to present in detail what their current challenges are, what help and assistance they need, and how the international commercial sector can help them achieve their goals.

During the Summit, investors and businesses wishing to operate in the region will have the opportunity to meet and discuss with senior decision makers from Pakistan and Afghanistan, government officials on a private one-to-one basis, International organisations and other donor agencies will also be outlining their requirements to the audience. The afternoon meetings will be dedicated to finding solutions to those requirements and entering into possible contractual agreements and MOUs.
Invitation to Participate in the 2011 ATVI Career Fair

Location of Event: Kabul, Afghanistan

Event Date: Sunday, May 22, 2011

The Afghanistan Technical Vocational Institute (ATVI) is delighted to announce the Career Fair for its 2011 graduate students. ATVI's 2011 graduating class is now preparing to embark on their journey into the job market. We would like to ask for your help in placing these work-ready graduates in available positions with your company.

The ATVI curriculum provides extensive training for students in five study fields:

ICT - Information Communication Technology

Business Management

Construction

Horticulture and

Vehicle Maintenance

We place a lot of emphasis on the value these students can bring to your company and also on the support that you, as an important member of the business community, can provide by hiring ATVI graduates. You may have available positions open for these work-ready candidates right now. We can help place the most qualified candidates with your project.

ATVI’s first Career Fair and Graduation Ceremony took place in April/May 2008 where over 450 graduates began their career path by visiting with 58 booth holders. This was the first ever Career Fair in Afghanistan and it exclusively featured the ATVI graduates. Planning for the 2011 Career Fair and Graduation Ceremony is now underway.

We would like to invite you to participate in this historical event: The 2011 ATVI Career Fair. Your participation can make a big difference in the lives of these graduates by placing them in jobs within your organization.

Your participation will:

 Give recognition to the graduates’ achievements,

 Showcase graduates as work ready candidates, and

 Provide high-level public relations credit to booth holders such as you for their support.

Enclosed is a registration form and other details pertaining to the Career Fair. One of our ATVI representatives will call you to answer any questions you may have or schedule a meeting with you to discuss the features/benefits of your participation. Or, just complete your registration today and send it back to me at this email address zameer.qader@gmail.com. I will then follow up with you.

In the meantime, feel free to call me directly at 0700244532 if you have any questions.
USAID Award Compliance for Development Professionals & Management Of USAID's Cooperative Agreements--RFA/APS To Closeout

Location of Event: Kabul, Afghanistan

Event Date: Sunday, May 8, 2011

CDE, the Center for Development Excellence, a professional services business and wholly owned subsidiary of DAI

, will be hosting 2 seminars on how to do business with USAID in Kabul on May 8 – 12. We would like to offer this information to the readers of your website. Below is a brief description of the courses, and attached is a detailed description of the seminar contents which will be sent to interested participants.

The Center for Development Excellence (CDE), is now accepting registrations for the following seminars, “USAID Award Compliance for Development Professionals” (May 8-10, 2011) and “Management Of USAID's Cooperative Agreements--RFA/APS To Closeout” (May 11-12, 2011) in Kabul, Afghanistan.

These seminars will prepare you to bid on and manage prospective awards and subawards funded by the United States Agency for International Development. In particular, they will help your organization understand and manage the complex regulations associated with USAID awards and avoid audit disallowances. For more information about the courses and to register, please visit our website www.cpmhome.org or email: cpm@cpmhome.org
Afghan Pride Association Exhibition

Location of Event: Kabul, Afghanistan

Event Date: Saturday, March 19, 2011

Afghan Pride Association would like to congratulate the New Year by exhibiting fruit dishes in celebration of Naw Roz. Afghan Pride is planning to display the dried fruits and nuts from Kabul and other provinces. It will be held at the AWBF compound in Tamani Watt (street 7) from 9:30am to 4pm.

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