Launched by H.E. the President of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf at Sindh Governor's House, the Muslims BIG Business & Investment Gala to be held from 7-13 February 2007 at Karachi Expo Centre aims to provide an ideal platform to businessmen.
Entrepreneurs, international investors & buyers from all parts of the world to explore Joint Venture, Investment and Trade opportunities available in the Muslim Countries as well as the other participating countries.
The International Conference on 'Enlightened Moderation' being organised in conjunction with the Exhibition aims to provide a platform to devolve the President's strategy of "Enlightened Moderation" into short, medium and long-term plans for its implementation.
The Event will gather participants from US, Europe, Central Asian Republics, China, India, Far East and other parts of the world to explore Joint Venture, Investment and Trade opportunities available in the 57 OIC Member Muslim Countries & other participating nations as well.
The objective of Muslims BIG festival is to highlight Pakistan and Karachi as a hub of business, investment and cultural activities for the world. The event is poised to become the biggest international festival in Pakistan that would attract the attention of the West, the Muslim countries and people from all parts of Pakistan to gather in Karachi for taking maximum benefit from the business, trade and joint venture opportunities while enjoying the colorful events of weeklong festivity.
ORGANIZED BY: Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan
Jamal's Yellow Pages of Pakistan
SUPPORTED BY: Government of Pakistan
Islamic Chamber of Commerce & Industry
-- Board of Investment Government of Sindh
-- Ministry of Industries Sindh
-- City District Government Karachi
-- The main events covered in the Muslims BIG festival include:
-- An International Exhibition (February 10-12)
Promoting Pakistan as the Hub for Joint Ventures, Investment and Trade among Muslim countries and the rest of the world by holding Muslims BIG International Exhibition at Karachi Expo Centre.
-- Exhibit Profile:
-- Country Pavilions
-- Government Bodies & Trade Missions Free Zones (Industry - Trade)
Travel & Tourism Promotion
-- Banks, Financial Institutions (Consumer Services)
-- Telecom Service Providers
-- Satellite, Broadcast & Multimedia Eqpt
-- Engineering Industry
-- Oil Exploration & Refinery Services
-- Water Treatment / Desalination
-- Power & Electromechanical Eqpt
-- Textiles & Garments, Medicines & Health Products
-- Garments, Home Textiles, Raw Textile, Artex, Carpets & Rugs, Furs, Leather, Down & related products
-- Consumer Goods
-- Articles of Daily Use, Ceramics & Porcelains, Furniture (Wood, Plastic & Iron), Lamps, Light Fixtures, Houseware, Kitchenware, Tableware, Foodstuff, Fruits & Mushrooms, Cases, Bags, Stones, Stone Carvings, Wood, Wood Carvings, Brass, Iron & Steel Products
-- Gifts
-- Wickerwork Articles, Horticultural Products, Decorations, Toys, Gifts
-- Sporting Goods, Tour Equipments, Casual Goods
-- Watches, Optical Instruments & Hearing Aids
-- Office Supplies
-- Miscellaneous
-- Household Electrical Appliances, Hardware & Metal Products, Medicines, Health - Care Products, Hospital Equipment & Supplies, Vehicles, Motorcycles, Bicycles, Spares Electronics, Communication & Security Products / Equipment, Building & Construction Materials, Chemicals, Mineral Products, Machine Tools & Implements, Construction Machinery
-- Farming and Forestry Machinery
-- Footwear & Headgear
-- International Conference on Enlightened Moderation (February 11)
-- Providing a platform for discussion on how to collaborate and promote the true image of Muslims around the world as peace loving nations.
-- Festival of Nations (February 9-12)
-- Folk performance by troupes from participating countries to present their culture towards promoting Enlightened Moderation.
-- Food and Shopping Festival (February 7-13)
-- A week long food festival in the major food outlets / streets of Karachi and a week long shopping festival in the elite shopping centers of Karachi
-- Muslims BIG International Night Golf Tournament (February 11)
-- A first of its kind event in Pakistan attracting golfers from around the world
-- Muslims BIG Workshops on Bilateral Trade (February 10-12)
-- Organising Workshops to provide a platform for Business Councils of the participating countries to discuss the ways and means for promoting bilateral trade
-- World's Unique Donkey Cart Race (February 11)
-- An enchanting Donkey Cart Race for the entertainment of the delegates and participants of Muslims BIG
MUSLIMS BIG FIREWORK CELEBRATION:
-- A colorful display of firework for creating a mood of festivity and providing enjoyment to the participating guests
-- Muslims BIG Networking Gala Dinner (February 10)
-- A Networking Gala Dinner to be hosted by the Governor Sindh in the honour of delegates and participants of Muslims BIG
MUSLIMS BIG DEBATING COMPETITION:
-- A healthy Debating Competition among School, College and University students for floating innovative ideas on 'How to make Pakistan regional business hub through trade, culture and media?'
MUSLIMS BIG PAINTING COMPETITION:
-- An interactive Painting Competition to project "Pakistan as the Regional Business Hub".
-- Muslims BIG Flower Show (February 7-13)
-- A weeklong flower show in an elite Park to celebrate the spring festival.
-- Promoting Pakistan as the Regional Business Hub and Enlightened Moderate
-- Country through Trade, Culture & Media
-- The details of program composition and activities scheduled as a part of Muslim BIG Festival is listed in the brochure which is available online at www.muslimsbig.com.pk.
TOUR PACKAGE 1 (APPROX 2-3 HRS.)
DAMAN-E-KOH & PIR SOHAWA:
This low hill overlooking Islamabad, known as Daman-e-Koh, offers panoramic view of Islamabad. The place is ideal for afternoon and evening outings with family and friends. It is located at 15 minutes drive from Hotel Marriott.
Continuing uphill from Daman-e-Koh are many lovely picnic spots some 25.8 km deep in the forest of Pir Sohawa gali with an outdoor BBQ restaurant at the top with an exceptional view of the twin cities. It is half an hours drive from town.
SHAH FAISAL MOSQUE:
One of the largest mosques in Asia, about seven kms. from the hotel. Pillar less; centrally air-conditioned dome can accommodate more than one hundred thousand people for prayers
TOUR PACKAGE 2 (APPROX 2-3 HRS.)
LOK VIRSA MUSEUM & HERITAGE LIBRARY:
Situated at 10 minutes drive from Hotel Marriott, The Lok Virsa (National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage) works towards preserving the living folk and traditional culture of Pakistan. Its Folk Heritage Museum, located near Shakarparian Hills, has a large displayof embroidered costumes, jewellery, woodwork, metalwork, block printing, ivory and bone work. Traditional architectural facades exhibiting such skills as fresco, mirror work, marble inlay, tile mosaic and stucco tracery are also displayed. Books on culture, heritage, audio and video cassettes of folk and classical vocal and instrumental music are available for sale at Lok Virsa's Sales Centre.
SHAKARPARIAN:
5 minutes drive from the Lok Virsa Museum Shakarparian's terraced garden offers pleasant and sweeping vistas of Margalla and Murree hills, Rawal Lake, Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
TOUR PACKAGE 3 (APPROX 3 HRS.)
TAXILA MUSEUM:
A museum comprising various sections with rich archaeological finds of Taxila, arranged in chronological order and properly labelled, has been established close to the site. It is one of the best and well-maintained site museums of Pakistan. Summer timings of the museum are from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm with two hours break. Winter timings are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, without break. The museum remains closed on the first Monday of every month and on Muslim religious holidays. Also near the museum are actual Buddhist sites where one could visit. The museum is one hours drive from Islamabad.
TOUR PACKAGE 4 (APPROX 5-6 HRS.)
BHURBAN:
A picturesque tourist resort situated one and a half hours drive from Islamabad in midst of serene mountains of Murree Hills overlooking Kashmir. Staying overnight is recommended.
Distinguished guests are requested to select their preference and consult Economic Affair Division's Facilitation Desk in hotel.