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WATER DELEGATION TOÂ IRAN AND DUBAI Fact Finding Mission / 13-17 November, 2016

OFFICIAL PROGRAM

Overview Why should you join the water delegation?

Switzerland Global Enterprise and the Swiss Business Hub Middle East are organising a Water services and Products mission to UAE and Iran, introducing Swiss water companies to leading local main players in the water sector.

Visiting Tehran and Dubai will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the chances and challenges for Swiss companies in these markets.

The delegates will be introduced to leading

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governmental entities and local companies in water engineering and consultancy and water companies who are seeking to cooperate with Swiss companies in water technologies. Participants will have the opportunity to meet key contacts in the UAE and Iran water industry, learn how to sell in the local market and network with globally-renowned engineering integrators who deliver large–scale infrastructure projects in these countries.

It is potentially the biggest new water market that we will see over the next decade – The National Water and Wastewater Engineering Company – which is the unit of the Ministry of Energy responsible for regional utilities – has 13 BOT (build-operate-transfer) projects ready to be awarded in the short term. A further ten contracts are structured as “buy-backs”, where an industrial water user commits to a long term off-take agreement for treated sewage effluent, whereupon the NWWEC then uses this contract as the basis for financing a municipal wastewater treatment system and relevant supply lines to meet the industrial user’s needs. Many more contracts are set to come to the market in the future.

The market is undergoing tremendous changes marked by innovation and transformation in business and technology. Ever-evolving needs are demanding a renewed focus on go-to-market strategies and value creation. In response, the industry is leveraging new marketing strategies and technologies throughout the product lifecycle. The industry’s shift to digital has set the stage for connected and smart technologies.

Now is the right time for Swiss companies to not only leverage these understandings and opportunities to grow, but also to tap into the power of new technologies and continue to stay relevant in a competitive environment.

There are several possibilities for Switzerland to collaborate with Iran in the field of water.

UAE / DUBAI With average water consumption of over 500 liters a day per capita, the water demand of the UAE is around three times higher compared to European Union countries. Taking Dubai, as an example, with only 1.2 percent of the demand covered by ground water, the dependency on desalination as the major source for potable water in is highly significant. In order to cope with the 6.8 per cent annual growth in water demand, structural changes are necessary and several projects are planned.

In the beginning of 2016, the Dubai state utility company DEWA announced plans to build new water transmission networks across the emirate.

At a total cost of CHF173 million, this plans include renovating the network, replacing old connections to houses, increasing operational efficiency, strengthening the water supply network and increasing water flow capacity.

Based on the demand for highest international standards, Swiss technology and products are highly of interest.

While looking beyond, DEWA is planning CHF16 billion worth of projects over the next five years to enhance the energy and water infrastructure in preparation for Expo 2020. The annually growing demand for water and especially the activities being undertaken related to the Expo 2020 will create a significant number of projects and potentials for Swiss companies to participate in.

In addition, with the UAE, mainly Dubai, acting as a regional hub for a significant amount of business done in the Middle East and stretching even further to Africa and the near East, it offers opportunities reaching far beyond its borders and acts as an ideal stepping stone for businesses. Dubai is home to most major Exhibitions in its region and hosts regional representations to all kind of businesses from around the globe.

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Program

TEHRAN SUNDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2016

Arrival

MONDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2016

Ministry of Energy ·· Information about the big projects: dams, irrigation and drainage networks, water and wastewater transmission lines ·· General regulatory and investment opportunities ·· International project definition and support Tehran Province Water and Wastewater Company ·· Insights on the organization of Water and Waste Water of Tehran ·· Clean water supply ·· Hygienic disposal of sewage of the urban districts of Tehran Province Organization of Environment ·· Discussion on the environmental water issues and the impact of projects on the environment and the water resources Municipality of Tehran ·· Water Channels and Water Transport for surface water in the city Networking apero with guests from the water sector and Swiss companies

TUESDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2016

Company visit ·· Visit of a water-related company in Tehran ·· Presentation and experience-sharing from a Swiss company already active in the water sector in Iran 1 on 1 Meetings ·· Opportunity to meet selected companies as potential partners, customers and stakeholders on an individual Basis Flight to Dubai Transfer to Tehran Khomeini International Airport We recommend to book flight EK980 (Emirates)

DUBAI TUESDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 16

Evening individual arrival, transfer to hotel and check in

WEDNESDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2016

Conference This conference aims to connect different stakeholders within the UAE and Switzerland by having speeches covering the topics such like: ·· how the water market in the UAE is structured, ·· which are the important stakeholders to consider and ·· what is the potential of the market at present and on the road to Expo 2020.

Participants are expected to be from local authorities, engineers, consultants, developers and experts with various backgrounds from local companies.

1 on 1 Meetings Companies will have the opportunity for an extensive exchange during the 1on1 sessions to cover questions around market potential, market access, potential demand, regulations and requirements as well as to discuss opportunities for cooperation. Participants are similar to the ones of the conference.

Meeting with the Swiss Business Hub Middle East and Environmental Group The Swiss Business Hub Middle East (SBH ME) and the SBC Environmental Group (SBC EG) will share their market knowledge and experience about potentials and challenges of the Middle East market, including a presentation of a research study done in 2016 among the Swiss community of the UAE in cooperation with the EPFL Middle East.

In the addition, the SBH ME and SBC ME and SBC EG will report about their activities and future plans in the field of Cleantech including Water Management in order to discuss the potential involvement for Swiss companies.

Speeches and Q&A with Regional Experts Following topics with focus on Water will be covered: ·· Dubai as Hub for doing business in the Middle East including Iran ·· Doing Business in the Middle East – What to consider ·· Expo 2020 – Roadmap and Opportunities

THURSDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2016

Company Visit - Desalination Plant Mai Dubai or similar; Mai Dubai (Link: http://www.maidubaiwater.com/) Subsidiary of the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) Background: The primary source of water in the UAE is coming from desalination plants.

Being the starting point of the distribution network, it connects the whole of Dubai and other Emirates. In Dubai, the whole water distribution network is controlled directly by DEWA.

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Participant information

CONTACT

SUHAIL EL OBEID Senior Consultant Africa, Middle East, Iran & Turkey selobeid@s-ge.com T +41 44 365 54 72

RUEDI BÜCHI Senior Consultant Middle East rbuechi@s-ge.com T +41 44 365 53 63

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LANGUAGE

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PARTICIPATION COSTS Included in the Price, Iran ·· Organization of mission ·· Support and coordination during the mission ·· Transportation for 2 days ·· Two lunches and one dinner ·· 4 star hotel for two nights in standard single room with breakfast included Included in the Price, Dubai ·· Organization of mission ·· Support and coordination during the mission ·· Transportation for 2 days ·· Two lunches and one dinner at the residence ·· 5 star hotel for two nights in standard single room with breakfast included Not included ·· Flight Switzerland-Tehran/Dubai-Switzerland ·· Flight Tehran-Dubai with Emirates EK980 (flight recommended) ·· Transfer to airport in Dubai Optional ·· Visa Handling Service in Tehran: 270 CHF (CIP-Service: Visa application and delivery, document service, luggage transportation, lounge service, hotel transfer) please bring 60 Euro cash for the passport policy even though you do not want tro take advantage of the Visa Handling Service* Price per person CHF 4’490.– Switzerland Global Enterprise gold members CHF 4'790.Switzerland Global Enterprise silver members CHF 4’990.– Non-members

*VISA

Important: Swiss citizens require a visa to enter Iran. Please follow the instructions on the following link or check with your travel agent: http://iranembassy. ch/en/ Make sure to check the visa requirements well in advance.

Visa Handling Service optional: 270 CHF (CIP-Service: check in, luggage registration, passport & visa control); please bring 60 Euro cash for the passport policy even though you do not want to take advantage of the Visa Handling

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Registration Deadline «Water Delegation to Iran and Dubai»: October 13, 2016 For further questions please contact: Suhail El Obeid Stampfenbachstrasse 85 8006 Zürich T +41 44 365 54 72 selobeid@s-ge.com or Ruedi Büchi Stampfenbachstrasse 85 8006 Zürich T +41 44 365 53 63 rbuechi@s-ge.com

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