NEWS RELEASE – SUNDAY 4TH JULY 2004

1.0 The 28th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair enters its fifth day today the 4th July 2004. The fair was officially opened yesterday by H.E. Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein, the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania who also presented awards to winners of various categories. A list of Winners of various categories is attached.

The official opening ceremony was also attended by the Her Royal Highness Madame Inkhosikati la Matsebula the Queen of Swaziland and Her Host Mama Anna Mkapa, the First Lady of the United Republic of Tanzania.

2.0 After the official opening ceremony, H.E. Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania had an opportunity to visit selected pavilions. Her Royal Highness Madame Inkhosikati la Matsebula the Queen of Swaziland and Her Host Mama Anna Mkapa had a similar visit to selected pavilions.

3.0 Today the 28th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair will be visited by the following dignitaries:-

3.1 Honourable Dr. Juma Ngasongwa (MP), Minister for Industry and Trade who is expected to start his visit at 11.00 a.m.;

3.2 The Honourable Members of Parliament, Trade and Investment Committee, are expected to arrive at 10.00 a.m.

A programme of the visit will be circulated accordingly.

4.0 All exhibitors who have not collected their certificates of participation should obtain them from the Directorate of Export Promotion of the Board of External Trade.

5.0 Full co-operation is sought form all exhibitors in filling in and submit the research questionnaire forms which are given to them by the BET research team on a daily basis.

6.0 Exhibitors are reminded to insure their exhibits. BET will not take any responsibility for any loss occurring on individual stands.

7.0 All exhibitors are further reminded that:-
7.1 All direct sales require payment of stamp duty and VAT for VAT registered companies;

7.2 They should maintain fire fighting equipment on their stands. This is a by-law set by the City Council Fire Superintendent;

7.3 Selling of Pharmaceuticals is not allowed unless the exhibitors have special permits form the Pharmacy Board.

8.0 Abu Dhabi business delegation under the leadership of the Exhibitions Corporation of Abu Dhabi and hosted by the Board of External Trade will visit the fair grounds today. The business delegation from Indonesia will also be visiting the fair grounds on the 6th July 2004. Members of the business community interested in meeting with these delegations to explore business opportunities are strongly advised to contact the Board of External Trade protocol office.

9.0 The BET Management is concerned that some of the pavilions operate their musical instruments beyond the acceptable volumes. Kindly note that playing loud music is not permissible by the organizers of the fair. Contravening of this regulation may result in confistication of musical instrument of the concerned exhibitors.

PROGRAMME OF VISIT FOR HON. MEMBERS OF THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE – TRADE AND INVESTMENT OF THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA - MWL. J. K. NYERERE FAIR GROUNDS – 4TH JULY 2004 CLICK HERE

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