RE: Minister of trade

["PITA" <abudaka@pita-palestine.org>]

The aim is zero cost for all participants.

Will add to the list

Regards
Mashhour Abudaka

-----Original Message-----
From: Bassem [mailto:belwazir@hally.net]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 11:30 PM
To: abudaka@pita-palestine.org; Board
Subject: RE: Minister of trade

This is good because we are out of the min of industry conflict for the same
topic.

I agree we need to look for sponsors.

I recall Alta3awoun expressed interest. We can also contact Sam Bahour as
rep of Al-Aqqad group and see if they are willing to pinch in.

It would be great if space expenses are subsidized 100% and participants
could spend their money on printed material and promotions, etc, and pay
nothing for the space.

a lot of work needs to be done.

Please add me to the Gitex committee email list if it is created. If not, we
need to establish one.


Regards

Bassem

-----Original Message-----
From: PITA Mashhour [mailto:abudaka@pita-palestine.org]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 3:08 AM
To: Board
Subject: RE: Minister of trade


We know nothing about protocol of this nature. It is about time that the
ministry gets their hands in the work and start doing something for their
industry. In case something is missing they will start blaming us. The
Embassy and the Ministry belong to the same institution and have their
communication lines.
I did not see why the minister should reject opening the pavilion. I think
is his lucky day! I would even suggest that they start looking with us for
sponsors for the Palestine Pavilion; it's their duty to do so. Normally
government does these initiatives and the private sector contributes and
participates. What I see here are the opposites.
Do we need to pamper him and find him a nice escort as well?
I simply do not share you the excitement.
When are we going to tell the Minister that he has to do more for us while
me do all things for him and he has to show us something in return?
If this matter is left to me, I simply do the following:
1- Contact the Minister office let him know that we are glad that he is
coming to open the Palestine Pavilion and meantime let him feel that we did
this job for him since the Pavilion will be Palestine Pavilion.
2- Ask the Ministry at least to sponsor the reception, part of the space
rental and Palestinian giveaways which can have the Ministry name
3- On our behave the Ministry contact international donors to sponsor
advertising and publication
4- If they refuse I recommend PITA look for someone else more profitable. (I
think this is how all of you run your business)

Regards
Mashhour Abudaka

-----Original Message-----
From: Bassem [mailto:belwazir@hally.net]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 10:29 PM
To: Ibrahim Barham; Board
Cc: PITA
Subject: RE: Minister of trade

Excellent news.

Who will contact Dubai, I think Mashhour should, or Khalid.

Regards

Bassem


-----Original Message-----
From: Ibrahim Barham [mailto:ibrahim_barham@safad.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 3:04 AM
To: Board
Cc: PITA
Subject: Minister of trade


Dear All

I would like to inform you the Mr. Masri the Minister of Economy and Trade
accepted to open our Palestinian Pavilion in Gitex. We have to work hard to
make his visit official participation, for example it might be a good idea
to start contact our embassy in Dubai and see what they suggest.

Keep the good news and work for more.

Regards,

Ibrahim