The Arab Health 2010 exhibition will provide the biggest ever interface between the visitors and the exhibitors. This year will witness over 2500 exhibitors as against 2205 last year from over 65 countries with 30 dedicated national pavilions. With 4 new halls constructed at the venue this year, the region’s largest healthcare exhibition will woo the visitors with perhaps far greater representation from Canada, East and West Europe, USA, CIS countries as well as India, China, Pakistan and other Asian players.
In the light of the additional halls covering an estimated 20000 square meters of extra area and far greater participation this year, visitors are likely to pour in from the areas of medical staff, educators, policy-setters, healthcare administrators, hospital management staff and of course, dealers and distributors. The Middle East region’s biggest healthcare exhibition and a must-attend on the list of global professionals, Arab Health provides a perfect interactive platform for allied healthcare professionals, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and the visitors.
Medic Clean Air – systems for better air quality in high-care areas
Any kind of ailment affects more than just the physical state of a person. A simple infection such as the influenza is capable of disrupting the social and professional aspects of life immensely. In fact, we would be in agreement with the fact that most infections are air-borne and at times simple precautions like washing hands regularly; cleaning and disinfecting surfaces do not suffice.
Moreover, the paradox lies in the fact that the areas such as intensive care units and operating theatres which are most likely to be engulfed with infectious germs are also those requiring the maximum protection. Medic Clean Air understands this and the fact that in today’s recessionary world it is a distant possibility for hospitals to entirely renovate their high-care departments.
Herein, lies the need for better air quality in ICUs and operation theatres for low immunity and infected patients. Optimal air quality in healthcare settings has become imperative for the protection of patients, medical staff and visitors.
Medic Clean Air seems to play a key role in this area as a producer of such air purification devices. While devising such products certain parameters need to be considered. These include:
• easy installation
• immediate measurable results
• assisting correct airflow
• being patient-friendly with low noise levels
• no reverse airflow
• uninterrupted display of operation, hygiene security and air-pressure
• limited maintenance
• low electrical consumption
• easy to dismantle for implementation in another area
Further, the company is highly careful that the systems are backed by strong medical and scientific research. Thus, better security and efficiency in air quality without chances of a relapse for the patients and their attendants can be achieved successfully and optimally with such products.
Elma GmbH & Co – Steam and ultrasonic cleaning eqiuipment
Cleaning and hygiene have acquired a far greater significance than ever before. This year at Arab Health, Elma GmbH & Co. will present its products from Medica 2009. The most important product on display will be the steam cleaning machine for a pre-cleaning step of medical instruments in CSSD departments of hospitals. The advantage is that steam manages to reach every area of the instrument including holes, corners and narrow tubes. Moreover, with the new accessory set accompanying the Elma Steam machines, the steam will be travel to the exact place where it is needed. Further, one can connect endoscopes with a Luer-Lock interface directly to the steam cleaning machine.
With cleaning enjoying undivided attention, another product on display will be the ultrasonic cleaning machines. The focus is on the issue of the pre-cleaning of the instruments before they are disinfected.
Visitors can expect innovative products and new solutions for serious issues related to hospital life. At their stand, ZD38 in the German Pavilion, ELMA will conduct demonstrations and presentations involving the products.
The company firmly believes that there is a growing demand for proper cleaning solutions. This is because of the growing threat of illnesses like the swine flu or similar pandemics. Medical professionals as well as patients have recognized that cleaning is the best way to fight the transfer of any kind of illness.
Even in the face of the economic downturn, this company is surging ahead with confidence as its product line is very innovative and one of grave importance for maintaining hygiene.
Vokes-Air –Ultra Clean Ventilation Systems (UCVS)
Vokes-Air Group’s latest innovation is the Optima CG, the world’s first round UCVS. The round shape helps to achieve significantly greater unidirectional airflow stability and also air volume savings of up to 30% compared with conventional systems. The way the Optima CG operates is even more clearly demonstrated by visualizing its perfect airflow.
The company with an international presence will be presenting its latest products at Arab Health 2010 in order to introduce the latest developments in the field of Ultra Clean Ventilation Systems (UCVS) to the customers in the Arab world and in the process, seek cooperation and distribution partners for this market.
Vokes-Air GmbH is a 100%-owned subsidiary of the Vokes-Air Group and has been developing “Ultra Clean Ventilation Systems” (UCVS) for operating theatres for more than 30 years.
It is a technological leader in this sector - a position backed by many years of research and development and more than 5,000 references worldwide. Due to the good experience from last year’s exhibition, this entity expects even more interesting contacts due to the growing demand of UCVS worldwide.
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UK’s Care Quality Commission releases report on NHS performance ratings
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Transguard signs housekeeping contract with Radisson Blu Hotel and Park Inn on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
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Total Care Cleaning: Serving the challenging retail environment at Mirdif City Centre
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The Address Downtown Burj Dubai Laundry: a profit centre offering five-star quality service
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Tennant sponsors Climate Action platform
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Technical Chemical Laboratories wins Coral Group Middle East contract
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Tasjeel to test and approve food transport vehicles for Dubai Municipality
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Speed Cleaning Company
Reacting just-in-time to changing
market forces
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Special cleaning equipment designed to clean the world’s tallest skyscraper
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Shamiana becomes UAE’s first Quick Service Restaurant to become Menu-Safe compliant
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Seven Stars-Buzil adopts go-green stance to cleaning
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Serbot launches Gekko robot facade cleaning system
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Saudi Arabia’s King Saud hospital successfully deploys AiroCide air purifying technology
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Saudi Arabia calls for stricter safety and quality standards in juice production
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Sage Sanitizing Wash receives Dubai Municipality’s seal of approval
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Rubbermaid Commercial Products scores big on healthcare
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Ras Al Khaimah’s Food Control Lab increases capacity
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QInvest acquires stake in UAE’s Intercat Hospitality and Butlers Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services
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Prime Automatic Laundry installs Abu Dhabi’s first tunnel washer
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Nilfisk Advance: Advancing technology where green meets clean
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Newmatic launches Girbau’s new 6 Series washers
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Newmatic brings the new PulseFlow technology for tunnel
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New food safety law to come up in Egypt
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New cleaning and hygiene products dominate FM and Hotel Show
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MT Khoory appointed as distributor for Nilfisk-Advance sweepers
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Mobile Gastro Konzepte brings Delabie taps with kitchen applications to the region
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MBM wins massive contracts to clean schools and mosques in Abu Dhabi
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Lower cleaning cost with proper training
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Local HVAC system cleaning contractor achieves NADCA certification
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LG launches new set of air purifiers
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Lack of food safety measures in Algeria leading to health hazards
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Kimberley Clark launches global green initiative
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Kiehl organizes workshop for cleaning professionals
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Kärcher’s cleaning
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Kärcher launches new class of cold and hot water ultra high-pressure cleaners
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January 22 is deadline for Amsterdam ISSA
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International Centre for Food Safety initiates distinctive food safety course with Canadian University of Dubai
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Intercare to supply Taylor Continental waste bins
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Intercare takes on Dubai Metro challenge
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Innovative and ecological cleaning power from Gregomatic
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Hygienilac Middle East opens office to distribute new biocidal range
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Holiday Inn Al Barsha awarded with HACCP system certificate
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Hilton Dubai Jumeirah adopts JohnsonDiversey's Microfibre Cleaning System
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HEALTHCARE
Cost per user is
what matters most
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Heading towards sustainable growth of the laundry industry
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in the grip of market-driven factors,
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HACCP Menu-Safe system arrives in the UAE
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Green Technologies forms tie-up with
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Food safety training in the Middle East can now incorporate certified qualifications by HABC
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Food Safety Conference to deliberate on enhancing food safety culture
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Excel International group launches environment-friendly facade cleaning solutions from Baudoin Wash-Systems, Netherlands
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Epsco to launch Sebo’s Dart 3 vacuum cleaner in the Middle East market
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Epsco organizes campaign to underline
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Emirates Model Building Maintenance opens new headquarters in Abu Dhabi
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Elgin street sweepers deployed to keep Qatar clean
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Economic report lauds hospital cleaners and waste management staff
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Dulsco conducts food hygiene campaign for blue-collar employees
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Dubai’s Professional Housekeepers Group discusses sustainability with Diversey Gulf
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Dubai Taxi Corporation upgrades vehicle cleaning facility
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Dubai Municipality uses GPS for food inspection operations
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Dubai Municipality updates inspection system for food institutions
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Dubai Municipality launches campaign to clean tanks and drinking water coolers
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Dubai Central Laboratory extends scope of accreditation; number of approved tests rise from 93 to 185
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Doctors under fire in Scotland for poor hand-hygiene
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DM launches hygiene campaign for beauty parlours
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Diversey Gulf launches new fruit and vegetable sanitizer
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Diversey Consulting organizes Saudi Arabia’s First International Food Safety Conference and workshops
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Diversey and Intercare launch new generation of Taski floorcare machines
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Danfo pioneering the drive for Multi Automatic Public Toilets in UAE
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CMS Berlin 2009 showcases new and innovative products
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Chr Hansen and Fanar Al KHaleej hold seminar for Sharjah Food Control Department
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Carbonic International introduces 3G Cryogenic blast cleaning technology to the GCC
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Cairo’s growing hotel market reflects positively on Egypt’s professional cleaning industry
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Burnus wins Linencraft laundry contract
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Britain takes the top eight places in a survey of the dirtiest hotels in Europe
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Berkeley Group bags Sunset’s cleaning, laundry and support services contract
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Belhasa Biotek Solutions ties up with Arpal Gulf to market BioSafe in the UAE
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Al Bariq expands service network in Oman
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AiroCide air purifying systems: resulting in food safety
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Abu Dhabi restaurant shut down after
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3M introduces environmentally friendly floor finishing pads
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3M Innovations for cleaning and maintaining facilities
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Meydan Racecourse hosts :Fimap machines spruce up parking area in good time
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