contacts. Event Arabian Markets, «Ahlan Wa Sahlan» ? Welcome

More than 120 personalities of the Swiss economy attended this first event such as: Dr Thomas Borer-Fielding, Dr Urs Leimbacher of osec, Dr Dirk Essmann of Aldi Schweiz, Mohammed Al Habbai of Emirates Airlines, Dieter Krattiger of Qatar Airways, Karl Hoppler of Bison-Systems, Erwin Bach of Emi, Dante Carecci of Grasshoppers, Hans Wartenweiler of HSBC, Fidel Stöhlker of Stöhlker AG, Stefan Angehrn of V.I.P.-Service and many more.

Contacts. presented at its networking platform an exciting evening with different topics of the Arab World: In Dubai, people are not only dreaming, they are realizing their dreams! New development projects and business opportunities such as «The World», «The Waterfront» and «Dubai Land» have been presented by Peter Lichtsteiner, Country Manager DTCM, Government of Dubai.

Other highlights were the exclusive interview of Dr Leimbacher of osec about the opening of the new Swiss Business Hub in Dubai on February 21, 2005 and the presentation by Dr Farhad Aftabroushad displaying investment opportunities in the Middle East.

The set-up involved the audience in an Arabian environment. An original shisha lounge with Arab specialities were offered to the guests by Fata Morgana Events. Furthermore the guests had the possibility to relax at Davidoff Smoker Lounge.

The philosophy of contacts. ? establishing common grounds ? was practiced by charming contacts. ambassadors introducing members to each other. After this successful kick-off event, the makers of contacts are looking forward to the upcoming event highlighting «Luxury» on March 29, 2005.

Nächster Event:
«Art & Design», Montag 30. Mai 2005