Editorial
Dear member of SGBG,
In our beloved german language, we say "Was lange währt, wird
endlich gut", which means approximately : "what takes a long time to be
worked out, will in the end be very good". Applied to the SGBG
Newsletter, you have been waiting for its first issue for quite some
time now, and we hope that you will be satisfied with the result. We
are very eager to have your feedback about this test number, and we
would especially be very glad if you felt inspired to give us some
input for the following issues.
As you see the table of contents for the first time, some explanations
on what is hidden behind the different headings might come in useful.
Future Events will give you some hints on what is planned for
the coming months, but, please, be aware that dates, locations,
speakers etc. might still change, especially if the announced event is
a little far away.
Highlights of the Past tries to provide comprehensive
summaries on important events of the last 2 or 3 months.
In the Members' Corner, you will find information on:
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how to get your
membership card |
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companies, shops,
restaurants etc. having agreed to give a certain discount to our members |
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how to participate in the
organization of future events |
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eventually some ads by
fellow members |
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For Saudi German Business News, the editors of the
Newsletter would be extremely thankful to receive information from the
members on new contracts or new joint ventures between Saudi and German
companies.
And, of course, every bit of news that does not fit in any of the above
mentioned categories will be safely tucked away under the last heading,
Miscellaneous.
Future Events
Joint event on 4th of May : Saudi Maras Company launching Powerplate
and Bridging for Health + SGBG Ladies Section Workshop
We will meet in al-Bilad Hotel (Sponsor Saudi Maras Company) for an
evaluation of the achievements of the SGBG Ladies Section since it came
into being about 6 months ago. Working methods and organization have
changed and matured, a lot of very interesting projects are in store
for next year.
Computer course
for ladies : May 2004
Our member ladies are offered an introductory course into basic
computer skills, especially how to work the e-mail and the Internet.
This course will take place at the Shobokshi School and consist of 3
sessions of 2 hours each with a qualified and experienced teacher.
Visit to the Japanese Automobile Vocational
Center
For the second half of May a visit to the Japanese Automobile
Vocational Center is envisaged. The center is located on the Makkah
Highway. The visit will be open to all members of our association.
Transport will be offered. More specific information will be given in
due time.
Saudi -German week in Abha : 15-17.06 2004
Abha, one of the major economic hubs in the
kingdom, seeks to attract German tourists and German companies.
Already, German companies such as Siemens and Daimler&Chrysler are
firmly established in the Abha region. Furthermore, Abha is much
interested in Germany as a tourist site and as a country to provide
study opportunities.As a first step, a “German week” in the Abha Palace
Hotel is meant to inform people in Abha about Germany in a very broad
sense. This initiative finds the support of the Governor and the whole
political elite in Abha. The "german week " will consist of
- an exhibition in the premises of the Abha Palace Hotel, with
information material on German culture, tourist hot spots, study
opportunities, German language etc. provided by the German Consulate
General. The German Consul General will be present at the “German
Week“. The exhibition will be opened by the Governor of Abha and will
find a lot of interest. Local decision makers and businessmen will be
invited. We plan to organize a group trip of our interested members to
Abha in order to participate in this Saudi-German week. More detailed
information will follow in due time.
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Highlights of the Past
Saudi - German Healthcare Workshop Jeddah
( 10-12. 01.2004)
The SGBG organised a Saudi-German Workshop on different subjects in the
healthcare field : medical equipment and its marketing in the Kingdom,
treatment of Saudi patients abroad, health insurance etc. A delegation
of German officials and businessmen met their Saudi counterparts for
fruitful discussions and lectures on the above mentioned subjects.
Lecture on water
supply and water waste management ( 21.03.2004 in the
residence of the German Consul General)
A panel discussion with Roger Harrison (Arab News), Dr. Adil Bushnak
(chairman of the Bushnak Group Water&Environment Services), Dr.
Omar Aburizaiza (director of the water research center at Abdulaziz
University Jeddah, Dr. Nahed Taher (senior economist, NCB) was held on
the topic of water supply and water waste management. The challenge and
impact of the water problem in the Kingdom was impressively highlighted
by the panelists. There was a lively discussion following the
introduction to this topic. Roger Harrison was an inspiring moderator.
Roger Harrison promised a summary of the discussion to those members
who in turn would give him their full address. If members are
interested in such a summary please contact our group Coordinator Najwa
Malik .
(najwa-sgbg@eajb.com.sa)
Presentation on study
opportunities in Germany (30.03.2004 in the residence of the German
Consul General)
Representatives of the
German Academic Exchange Service (Dr. Hülshörster, Prof. Dr.
Spyra, Mr. Böhm) gave a very informative presentation on study
opportunities in Germany. The German delegation was in Jeddah for
presenting Germany in the Jeddah Education Fair (MEETES 04). The
presentation on 30th March triggered a lot of questions by the
audience. It has become clear that there is a rising interest in study
opportunities in Germany. The German Academic Exchange Service will
come back to Jeddah for next year’s Jeddah Education Fair and will
think about establishing a permanent information contact address here
in Jeddah. In our future website we will establish a link to the
website of the German Academic Exchange Service and to other useful
websites regardimg studies in Germany.
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Members'
Corner: membership card and discounts
Good news:
Your membership cards are ready and have
begun to be distributed to the attendants of the last social gathering
on the 20th of April.
But be aware, that we must receive your membership fee payment prior to
the establishment of your membership card. If you were not able to
attend the last meeting, you might claim your membership card from our
Coordinator, Mrs. Najwa Malik.
Discounts:
Several companies/shops/restaurants have
agreed to offer substantial discount to our members:
National Company
for gifts and Sweets, shop "Le Bonheur", Prince Abdullah
Street, Jeddah .
25 % on porcelaine, crystal, silverware....
10 % on chocolates and sweets
Lufthansa
10 % on Business Class and 5% on Economy Class flights
Saudi Business Forms,
Industrial City Phase 3 Street, No 401
10 % on all printing jobs
Jeddah Marriott Hotel
Special Corporate Rates 2004; Special meeting packages
Erfan & Bagedo Hospitals
Substantial discounts (50% and 25%) on all medical examens, surgeries
etc. Please ask our Coordinator, Mrs. Najwa Malik for details.
Saudi German Business News
Thanks to contacts provided by SGBG, two Saudi -German projects have
materialized so far, both between Saudi Maras Company and a German
partner :
the marketing of a very
sophisticated gym machine, called Powerplate, and a brand new
project called Bridging for Health - Berlin, which provides all
services for Saudi patients traveling to Germany for health treatment.
Bridging for
health - Berlin is conceived as an agency that serves patients
from Saudi Arabia who wish to take advantage of high medical standards
in Germany or Europe and seek qualified medical consultation and
treatment. It has at its disposal a network of medical specialists,
hospitals etc. and facilities at renowned health resorts in Germany and
Europe in order to suggest appropriate treatment for the individual
patient. Offices are located in Jeddah and Berlin (bfh@saudimaras.com).
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German
Language Center
The German Language Center offers German language
courses for everybody. It has classrooms at the Juffali Training
Center, Bawadi District and at the German Consulate, Al Hamra District.
The German Language Center evolved from the
traditional German language courses offered by the German diplomatic
missions all over the world. (“Botschaftssprachkurse”) It is sponsored
by the Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Saudi
German Business Group.
The German Language Center promotes the German
language and acquaints the students with the German culture. It offers
a chance for high school and university graduates to continue their
education in Germany. Businessmen can obtain a basic knowledge for
further education in Germany. It is also a place for those interested
in brushing up their language skills.
All language courses of the German Language Center
follow the syllabus of the Goethe Institute, Cairo.
Coordinator:
Mrs S.Buchner-Cross
E:mail: sgbg_s_b_c@yahoo.de
Phone: 691 0828 Ext: 1902
Consultation Hours: Sat – Mon 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Assistant:
Mrs. Kamuran
E-mail: sgbg_kamuran@yahoo.ie
Phone: 691 0828 Ext: 4317
Consultation Hours: Tue – Wed 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
