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GERMANY
Consulate General
of the Federal Republic of Germany
Dubai
editorial by Klaus ranner,
German consul General in dubai
Germany’s HealtHcare
sector at a Glance
second opinion
made in Germany
German participation at
arab HealtH 2012
How to obtain a Visa
for Germany
German Healthcare
Excellence
Photos: fotolia & Hendrik Weber

Words of Welcome
from the
German Consul General
dear emirati friends,
liebe deutscHe landsleute,
Health is essential for all of us. eventually,
the state of health of a country shows in
its life expectancy and demographics. Germany
is an excellent example for that. life
expectancy in Germany increased in recent
years by about a month every three years.
apart from a growing consciousness for a
healthier lifestyle this is certainly due to
the state-of-the-art research and development
and the resulting high quality of
healthcare in Germany. This is a fact very
well known in the arab region, particularly
in the united arab emirates. His Highness
sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum,
ruler of dubai, recently named his
wife, Her royal Highness princess Haya
bint al Hussein, chairperson of the board
of the most important healthcare body of
the emirate. so dubai visibly attaches great
importance to the healthcare of its local
population. The united arab emirates have
meanwhile reached a life expectancy rate
very close to highly developed countries
like ours.
60 % of all patients the Dubai Health Authority
is sending abroad for medical treatment is
going to Germany. Clinics in our country can
offer in most cases “tailor-made“ comprehensive
treatment for all illnesses under one roof
without the need for “clinic hopping“. The
fact that many Emiratis take along their families
when they travel to Germany for medical
treatment is a pleasant by-product for Germany’s
hospitality industry. But Germany is
Consulate General
of the Federal Republic of Germany
Dubai
not only a sought-after destination for Emirati
patients. The number of highly qualified
medical personnel from Germany in the clinics
of Dubai and other emirates is showing
that a continuous transfer of medical knowhow
is taking place. The same applies to the
transfer of technology. The medical equipment
of clinics in the United Arab Emirates
to a large extent originates from Germany.
In this field you find not just the world-renowned
big players, the ones you see e.g.
as German platinum sponsors of Arab Health,
but many so-called small and medium-sized
hidden champions in Germany’s healthcare
equipment industry. Many of them are traditionally
represented at the Arab Health, the
second largest healthcare trade show in the
world, second only to Medica in Düsseldorf.
For Germany Arab Health is one of the most
important trade fairs in Dubai. Like last year
the Federal Minister of Health will be present
to underline the significance of the event.
Several ministers and high-ranking officials
from many German federal states will attend,
not just as visitors, but bringing along experts
for seminars and conferences organized
by them in the framework of Arab Health.
Like in recent years Germany is present at the
37th Arab Health with the largest number
of foreign exhibitors. Let me thank Hamburg
Messe und Congress GmbH, the organizers
of the German pavilion, which were supported
by the Federal Ministry of Economics and
Technology and AUMA - the Association of
German Trade Fair Industry as well as several
related industry associations, GHE – the German
Healthcare Export Group, NuMOV – the
German Near and Middle East Association,
Spectaris – the German Industry Association
for Optical, Medical and Mechatronical Technologies
and ZVEI – the German Electrical
and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association.
But before all let me wish the more than 300
German exhibitors at this year’s edition of
Arab Health lots of success in maintaining,
enlarging and intensifying existing contacts
and explore the opportunities for new contacts
in the region. I think this will create a
real win-win relationship, not just in terms of
both partners in business, but for the people
in general.
Klaus Ranner
German Consul General in Dubai
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Contents
6 Arab Health 2012
8 Germany’s Healthcare Sector
12 Germany at a Glance
14 The Economy
17 Medical Service from Lufthansa
18 Destination Germany
22 Shopping in Germany
23 Useful phrases in German
24 Second Opinion – Get the right
advice
25 Unique Solutions made in Germany
26 Top events
27 Freiburg Medical Laboratory ME
28 How to obtain a visa for Germany
29 Just a few hours away
30 The Standard of Veterinary Services
31 Pullmann Berlin Schweizerhof
32 Healthcare Directories
36 Consulate General of the
Federal Republic of Germany
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Arab Health 2012
German HealtHcare industry is
sHowinG stronG presence aGain
Each year Arab Health becomes an even
more international event, attracting healthcare
and medical professionals from the
region as well as from across the globe. In
2011, more than 65,000 visitors came from
137 countries to Dubai, proving that Arab
Health is truly, where the healthcare world
comes to do business. For this year’s edition,
which is held from 23 to 26 January 2012, the
organizers expect to attract even more exhibitors
and visitors. As in the previous year,
Germany will be the largest exhibitor group
and it will proudly show the latest technological
achievements of “tailor-made solutions
from Germany”.
welcome to tHe German paVilion
The German manufacturers are among
the most valuable brands with a long tradition
and excellent reputation. The quality
mark of “Medtec made in Germany” represents
products designed at the cutting edge
of high technology and innovation. Germany
stands out due to a long tradition in medical
science as well as the development and
manufacturing of innovative medical technology.
This knowledge needs to be reconciled
with the experience and know-how of the
medical professionals from all over the world.
Dubai with its location at the cross-roads of
Asia, Europe and Africa is an excellent business
hub and therefore known as the perfect
place to meet key professionals, distributors
and other visitors.
Medical science is continuously advancing,
leading to new ways of treatment, which
requires continuous medical training and up
to date knowledge about the latest medical
technologies available on the market. Companies
invest an above average amount in
research and development, along with reacting
to the demand for greater efficiency and
improvement in the quality of the healthcare.
Capital is being invested in order to enhance
the capacity for early diagnosis of internal
illnesses, improved therapy procedures, the
replacement of damaged organs, bones and
joints with artificial, partly controllable elements.
The German Pavilion with its 260 German
exhibitors is located in the Zabeel Hall and
the Sheikh Rashid Hall. The German exhibitors
are looking forward to meeting visitors
at the Arab Health show 2012 in Dubai.
marKet bacKGround
In a report released by KFH Research Limited
about the future status of the healthcare
sector in the GCC, industry experts anticipate
the healthcare market to triple within the
coming years to reach USD $55 billion in
2020, a year-on-year growth of 9%.This offers
proof of the immense potential for all
aspects of medical provisioning in the region,
namely in the transfer of know-how, training,
the building of clinics and hospitals and in the
import and export of pharmaceutical products
and medical supplies. The report also
indicates that the estimated value of forthcoming
GCC healthcare projects will reach
USD $10 billion alone. The rapid growth in
population rate and the increment of expenditure
per capita in the GCC on healthcare is
considered to be the most important factors.
These factors have caused governments in
the region to pay closer attention to meeting
the healthcare needs in their respective
countries by putting in place plans for several
large-scale projects in the sector as well as
reforming rules and regulations governing
the industry with the view of attracting more
private sector investment.
HealtHcare deVelopment in
fiGures
• An estimated US$10 billion worth of
healthcare projects are planned or underway
in the GCC.
• Healthcare cost in GCC expected to reach
US$55 billion in 2020.
• The population in the GCC is projected to
double to approximately 80 million over
the next two decades.
• More than 200 hospital projects have
been announced or are under construction
with a cumulative capacity of up to
27,009 beds most of which are due to be
delivered in 2015.
• At present, GCC governments shoulder
more than 75% of healthcare expenditure.
• The UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, will need up
to 102% more doctors over the next decade
alone, a rise from 5,300 to 10,700.
Medical Facilities:
• Anaesthesia
• Gynaecological Endoscopy
• General Neurosurgery
• General-, Visceral-, Vascular Surgery
• Hernia Surgery
• Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
• Otorhinolaryngology
• Proctology and Endoscopy
• Opthalmology
• Plastic Surgery
• Senology and Breast Surgery
• Urology
• Hand and Foot Surgery
• Endocrinology/ Reproductive Medicine
• Physiotherapy – UniReha
• Neurology/ Psychiatry
• Radiology/ Nuclear Medicine
• Dentistry
• Dermatology
• Cardiology/ Internal Medicine
• Holistic Health
• Human Genetics
• Holistic Heath
• Ergo therapy
reasons Visitors attended tHe
sHow:
• Received new product knowledge 66.0%
• Build new business contacts 56.2%
• Ask for a quotation/specification 34.6%
• Appoint a new supplier(s) 34.0%
• Take away technical literature 33.1%
• Request a visit from a sales person 18.5%
• Confirm an order 16.3%
actions taKen by Visitors to arab
HealtH 2011
• Keep up to date with new products/
trends 62.5%
• To establish new business contacts 50.0%
• To source a new supplier 43.8%
• To find/buy a specific product or service
38.8%
• To meet up with industry colleagues 33.2%
• To see a specific business supplier 30.7%
• A colleague suggested I attend 10.3%
• To look for a new job 7.3%
• Other (please state below): 3.7%
Superior quality of medical services
friendly | modern | individual | competent | interdisciplinary | specialized | experienced
Visitor GeoGrapHical breaKdown
• Gulf States 55.27%
o Bahrain 0.97%
o Kuwait 2.12%
o Oman 1.96%
o Qatar 1.64%
o Saudi Arabia 9.38%
o United Arab Emirates 39.20%
• Middle East 18.51%
o Egypt 2.12%
o Iran 7.90%
o Jordan 3.20%
o Lebanon 2.49%
o Syria 2.80%
• Asia 10.20%
• Africa 6.04%
• Europe 6.70%
• Rest of the world 3.28%
Source:
ARAB HEALTH POST-SHOW REPORT 2011
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Germany‘s Healthcare
Sector at a Glance
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until recently, when someone in the Gulf
states asked you where to go in case of a
medical problem, the answer was clear: to
the airport. The lack of up-to-date medical
equipment and qualified human resources
combined with affordability of international
travel played central roles in the boom
of outbound medical tourism. although
some middle eastern countries like Jordan,
lebanon and united arab emirates (uae)
are trying to establish medical clusters in
order to attract regional and international
patients, large numbers of healthcare seekers
from Gulf and arab states are still travelling
to europe, us or asia for treatment.
Germany enjoys an outstanding reputation
when it comes to treating patients from all
over the world. There are over 2,000 hospitals,
including 37 university medical centers offering
the highest level of care. More than 1,200
preventive healthcare and rehabilitation facilities
and over 350 health resorts and spas are
complementing the German healthcare system
and offering attractive packages for both patients
and their escorts. “Made in Germany”
has always been a symbol of best quality in
the Arab world. The country offers some of the
highest standards of medical care in the world,
complemented by outstanding preventive
therapy and rehabilitation. It owes its leading
position to the unparalleled level of collaboration
between science, research and specialist
clinics in different regions of Germany.
Besides caring for German residents, more
than 200 hospitals have established an international
focus and offer additional services
for patients from abroad. Yearly, approximately
71,000 foreign patients seek medical
treatment as inpatients in Germany. On top
of that, there are more than 100,000 international
outpatients every year. That makes
Germany Europe’s number one address for
medical tourism and international patient
management.
Many international patients are coming
from Arab countries, mainly from the UAE,
Kuwait or Saudi Arabia. Numbers of patients
travelling to Germany from UAE have almost
doubled in the last five years, although UAE
citizens only represent about 2% of all international
patients in Germany. Under current
circumstances, numbers of patients from
Arab countries might even increase since the
political situation in several countries has
caused many armed conflicts with injured civilians.
On top of that, foreign patients can
take advantage of a weak Euro. Currently, a
treatment in Germany is about 20% cheaper
compared to last year.
Patients from Arab States seeking treatment
in Germany in 2009
Over the past years, more and more Arab
patients were travelling to German clinics
and hospitals for medical reasons. Because of
their state-of-the-art medical and non-medical
infrastructure, the German federal states
Bavaria, North-Rhine Westphalia, Baden-
Württemberg, Hamburg and Berlin are the
most popular destinations for international
patients from Arab countries. Especially university
hospitals and specialized clinics in cities
like Berlin, Munich, Bonn or Düsseldorf
are observing an increase of demand for medical
services from abroad. Most frequently,
medical services are availed in the fields of
orthopaedics and traumatology, neurology
and neurosurgery, paediatrics, endocrinology
and diabetology, general-, visceral-, and
transplantation surgery, oncology, cardiology,
cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery.
The journeys to Germany are also often
used by patients and their escorts for plastic
or cosmetic surgeries, checkups, as well as
eye and dental treatments.
Distribution of Arab patients in German
federal states in percentage
Arab guests expect top-notch treatments
combined with latest medical technology.
However, the high expectations of Arab
guests towards their journey to Germany are
not only focusing on medical treatments, they
are also expecting best support services and
housing standards like multilingual staff or
medical skilled interpreters, culturally trained
staff, multilingual signage and brochures,
comfortable and appropriate room furniture
and entertainment equipment, prayer rooms,
special food menus, travel support and assistance
for social programs. Without local airports
with direct connections to their countries
of origin and first class hotels for family
members and escorts, it would be impossible
to win Arab patients as guests. Shopping areas,
various possibilities for sightseeing and
leisure time programs on top of that lead to a
very high attractiveness of Germany, because
Arab guests often like to extend their stay for
several weeks and months instead of staying
simply for the duration of the treatment. A
simple reason for that is often the very hot
climate in their native countries during the
summer months. Just like many citizens of
middle European countries love spending the
summer on beaches in countries with high
temperatures, many Arabs like travelling to
countries with cold weather. And they enjoy
shopping: Anything that is expensive, exclusive
and luxurious like antiques, premium
watches, jewellery and exclusive cosmetics.
Luxury goods are often less expensive in
Quality & Design
that make any load bearable.
Unique medical carrier systems made in Germany:
CIM med GmbH presents the latest generation of its
cable integrated mounting solutions.
www.cim-med.com
Meet us at Arab Health in Zabeel Hall, booth ZN 30.
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Germany than in their home countries and
they expect a higher quality from goods purchased
in Germany. On top of that, many
patients purchase medication after their
treatment, often for similar reasons such as
the expectation of higher quality and lower
prices. And in some cases necessary medication
is not available in their home country.
Furthermore, the network of consular
offices in Munich, Berlin or Bonn is also an
important factor when it comes to winning
Arab patients since those institutions are
often used as the first point of contact for a
trip to Germany. The UAE organizes the distribution
of nationals to different local clin-
ics through their General Consulate Office in
Munich, in cooperation with its branch office
in Bonn where the health department of the
institution is located.
Germany is indeed one of the best addresses
worldwide for state-of-the-art healthcare
combined with various leisure activities
in a secure atmosphere. Strong presence of
support agencies, marketing activities and
participation in medical exhibitions like “Arab
Health” in Dubai reflects the increased interest
from Arab patients in Germany as a destination
for medical tourism.
editorial support by:
Germany‘s
Healthcare
Sector at
a Glance
Jens Juszczak
Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences
Department of Business Administration
Grantham-Allee 20, 53757 Sankt Augustin, Germany
jens.juszczak@h-brs.de
www.auslandspatienten.de
Mariam Ozod-Hamad
Operating Manager
German Hospital Partners
Brunnenallee 21, 53177 Bonn, Germany
bonn@hospital-partners.com
www.hospital-partners.com
German Laser High Tech
gives perfect Vision without
Glasses
But there are options to improve quality of
life: Dr. med. Bertram Meyer, ophthalmologist
and specialist for eye laser surgery, is
coming to Dubai as a “visiting doctor” at
regular intervals. He is specialized on eye
laser surgeries (LASIK-Surgery) to correct
refractive errors with the excimer laser and
to present people a life without glasses or
contact lenses after laser treatment. Within
special limits myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism
can be corrected with a predictability of
95% and more. The base for this accuracy is
the use of the latest German laser technology
from Carl Zeiss Meditec Company. The
“VisuMax” femtosecond-laser for preparing
the flap and the “MEL 80” excimer laser for
precise ablation of the cornea are state-ofthe-art
tools, guaranteeing highest precision.
Especially wavefront-guided laser ablations
profils, which take into account the smallest
irregularities (aberrations) of each individual
eye, are part of a modern standard procedure.
LASIK procedures are worldwide accepted
and FDA approved.
The surgery with the high speed laser takes
only couple of seconds, the procedure itself all
in all a few minutes. After a short rest patients
are able to leave the clinic on their own. This
outpatient procedure is totally painless except
for some slight irritation of the eye for the
first few hours. The day after surgery patients
can go back to their daily routine and these
patients are even able to drive on their own
to the follow-up consultations.
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Dr. Bertram Meyer is one of the pioneers in
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he enabled more than 20.000 patients to get
rid of glasses or contact lenses and to enjoy
a better quality of life. Both the “Laser Eye
Centre Cologne” as well as the “Laser Eye
Care & Research Centre” (LERC) in Dubai
are referral centres of Carl Zeiss Meditec
(Germany) for many years. Both centers are
equipped with high-tech technology and
latest diagnostic tools. At regular intervals
ophthalmologic colleagues join both centres
for medical instructions in the newest laser
technique.
In addition to this specialization patients
with “normal” eye problems are welcome at
the “Laser Eye Care & Research Centre”. Routine
check-ups are as important as the evaluation
and treatment of specific eye diseases,
e.g. examinations of the retina when suffering
diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure or age
related macula degeneration. Also aesthetic
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and glaucoma, laser treatments of the
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Germany
at a Glance
The federal republic of Germany lies in
the heart of europe and is a cosmopolitan,
democratic country with a great tradition
and a lively present. Germany has one of
the world’s strongest economies and offers
an innovative research and education landscape.
at the same time it has a strong
creative economy and a dynamic cultural
scene. Germany is the european union’s
most populous nation with 82 million
inhabitants.
tHe country: located in tHe
centre of europe
Germany is surrounded by nine neighbouring
countries. Its territory encompasses
roughly 357,000 square kilometres. It stretches
from the North Sea and the Baltic Sea in
the north to the Alps in the south. Some of
the largest European rivers – the Rhine, the
Danube and the Elbe – flow through Germany.
German landscapes are extraordinarily
varied and attractive: low and high mountain
ranges, extensive lakelands, forests and
roughly 2,390 kilometres of coastline.
History: endinGs and new
beGinninG
Historical schisms mark Germany’s path
towards constitutional democracy and a functioning
parliamentary system: they include
the failure of the March Revolution (1848)
and the Weimar Republic (1919–1933), but,
above all, the upheaval of National Socialism,
Holocaust and the Second World War (1933–
1945). One of the consequences of the Second
World War was the division of Germany
into the Federal Republic of Germany and
the German Democratic Republic (GDR). The
peaceful revolution by the people of the GDR
only brought down the Wall in 1989. The Two
Plus Four Treaty with the victorious powers
of the Second World War cleared the path
for German reunification on 3 October 1990.
politics: democratic partner in
tHe world
Since 1949 the Federal Republic of Germany
has been a democratic parliamentary
federation consisting of 16 Länder (states),
each with its own constitution, parliament
and government. The highest government
authority lies with the federation. In addition
to the German Bundestag (federal
parliament), the Bundesrat (federal council)
of delegates from Länder governments also
participates in the legislative process at the
federal level. The Basic Law forms the legal
and political foundation of government. It
binds legislation to the constitutional order.
Special significance is attached to the basic
rights anchored in the Basic Law. Germany
supports peace, democracy and human rights
as well as environmental and climate protection
worldwide in cooperation with its European
and transatlantic partners. Germany is
a member of important European and other
international organizations. The Federal Republic
of Germany is a founding member
state of the European Union (EU) and has
been a full member of the United Nations
(UN) since 1973. The German Bundeswehr
(armed forces) is engaged in foreign missions
that are mandated by the UN and conducted
by NATO and the EU.
economy: stronG competitor in
tHe world marKet
Germany has the largest economy in the
European Union and the fourth largest in the
world. Germany is the world’s second strongest
exporting nation. German companies enjoy an
excellent international reputation. They stand
for the “Made in Germany” seal of quality, for
innovation, quality and advanced technology.
In addition to well-known global players, Germany’s
industry-driven economy is also characterized
by many world market leaders from
the small and medium-sized business sector.
Important industries include vehicle manufacturing,
mechanical engineering, electrical engineering,
chemicals, environmental technology
and nanotechnology. Germany is an attractive
location for foreign investors. The world’s 500
largest are represented in the country, alongside
some 45,000 foreign businesses.
science and scHolarsHip:
innoVatiVe education and
researcH landscape
Germany is a “land of ideas”. Great significance
is attached to education and learning as
well as research and development. There are
some 370 institutions of higher education in
Germany, which is the world’s most attractive
country for international students after the
USA and the UK. Among European countries,
Germany ranks first when it comes to patent
registrations and is one of the world’s three
most innovative countries alongside Japan and
the USA. A total of 68 of the 80 German Nobel
laureates received the prestigious prize for
achievements in the natural sciences. Organizations
of extra-university research, such as
the Max Planck Society, Fraunhofer Society,
Leibniz Community and Helmholtz Association
with their hundreds of institutes, provide
ideal working conditions for researchers and
are internationally renowned.
society: liVely diVersity
Germany has 82 million inhabitants. They
include roughly 15 million with a migrant
background, some 7 million of whom are foreigners,
while 8 million hold German citizenship.
German society is marked by a pluralism
of lifestyles and a diversity of ethnic and
cultural outlooks. Despite changes in society,
the family remains the most important social
reference group. Most people have good vocation
training, a high standard of living in
international terms and adequate scope for
shaping their own personal lives.
culture and lanGuaGe: ricH
tradition and creatiVe present
Germany is the country of Goethe, Schiller
and Thomas Mann, Bach, Wagner and
Beethoven. Culture traditionally has a high
standing and has many facets: Germany has
some 300 theatres and 130 professional orchestras
as well as 630 art museums with
many internationally renowned collections.
With some 94,000 new books and re-issues
published every year, Germany can also be
counted among the great book nations. Its
young contemporary painting is internationally
sought-after and German cinema is also
celebrating new successes in many countries
around the world. Some 120 million people
speak German as their native language and it
is the most widely spoken mother tongue in
the European Union. Approximately 17 million
people worldwide are currently learning
German as a foreign language in courses at
institutions.
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Düsseldorf
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Dortmund
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Frankfurt/M.
Mannheim
Karlsruhe
Stuttgart
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Hanover
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Mecklenburg-West PoMerania
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Capital: Berlin
Area: 357,021 km 2
Population: 81,799,600 (2010)
Currency: Euro

The Economy
in the international arena German companies
have an excellent reputation. They
represent “made in Germany”, known as a
seal of quality the world over. They represent
innovation, quality and cutting-edge
technology. yet the world’s fourth largest
economy does not consist solely of global
players, but also of many world market
leaders who are actually small and mediumsized
enterprises, the powerhouse of the
German economy. They all benefit from the
sound economic conditions, not to mention
the excellent qualifications of the workforce.
foreign investors also value this.
stronG economic Hub in tHe
Global marKet
Germany is one of the most highly developed
and efficient industrial nations and, after
the USA, Japan, and China, has the world’s
fourth largest national economy. With a population
of 82 million Germany is furthermore
the largest and most important market in the
European Union (EU). The Germany economy
focuses on industrially produced goods and
services. In particular German mechanical engineering
products, vehicles, and chemicals
are highly valued internationally. Around one
euro in four is earned from exports and more
than every fifth job depends directly or indirectly
on foreign trade. Having been “export
world champion” six times in a row between
2003 and 2008, in 2009, with exports worth
US$ 1,121 billion, around one third of the
gross national income, Germany was the second
biggest exporter of goods worldwide after
China (US$ 1,202 billion). Germany’s share
of total world trade is around nine percent.
Given its high focus on exports there is
scarcely any other country than Germany so
intertwined with the world economy and interested
in open markets. The most important
trading partners are France, the Netherlands,
the USA and Great Britain. In 2009,
goods and services worth EUR 82 billion
were exported to France, EUR 54 billion to
the Netherlands and the USA, and EUR 53
billion to Great Britain. In addition to trade
with the original European Union member
states, since the European Union’s expansion
eastwards (in 2004 and 2007) there has been
an increase in trade with the central and east
European EU Member States. A good ten
percent of all exports go to these countries.
Overall the share of total German exports to
the countries in the European Union is 63
percent.
The importance of trade and economic relations
with emerging nations in Asia is growing
continually. Asia is now the second most
important market for goods from Germany.
In 2009 14 percent of German exports went
to this region. China is the most important
partner. Since 1999 Germany has also been
China’s biggest European investor. Some
2,500 German companies have investments
in the country.
successful social marKet
economy model
Germany is a social market economy, in
other words: The state guarantees the free
play of entrepreneurial forces, while at the
same time endeavoring to maintain the social
balance. Also on account of this concept,
made popular in the post-War era by the
Minister of Economics at the time, Ludwig
Erhard, even in economically difficult times
Germany enjoys a high degree of social harmony,
something reflected in the fact that
labor disputes are so rare here. The social
partnership of trade unions and employer associations
is enshrined in the institutionalized
settlement of conflicts as outlined in the collective
labor law. The Basic Law guarantees
employers and trade unions independence in
negotiating wages, and they accordingly have
the right themselves to select the working
conditions.
Like all industrialized nations, since 2008
Germany has been affected by the global
banking, economic and financial market crisis,
which was triggered by speculation on
the real estate market in the United States
and hit Germany in the middle of a strong
growth phase. As an efficient response to the
systemic crisis in the finance sector and to
stabilize the situation on the financial markets,
in the winter of 2008-2009 the Federal
Government, like other countries (the United
States, France, Great Britain), put together
two rescue packages for the banks worth billions
and for business introduced two extensive
economy stimulus packages.
The state programs for repairing roads,
schools, and other public buildings proved to
be a success, as did the internationally highly
regarded efforts to maintain employment levels
despite severe capacity under-utilization
(short-time working) and the environment
incentive for older vehicles (until September
2009). The Growth Acceleration Act passed
in late 2009 brought further tax cuts and
stimuli for domestic demand.
restructurinG of international
financial arcHitecture
In view of the financial market crisis Germany
is strongly pursuing a reform of the
international financial structure at several
levels (European Union, G20, IMF). It envisages
extending the scope of financial market
regulation to all players, products and markets
as well as ensuring that the regulatory
measures are implemented in full and in a
consistent manner. In the banking sector Germany
is hoping for stricter equity capital and
liquidity regulations, internationally valid accounting
rules and a financial supervisory authority
that it more stringent in its controls.
At the same time the remuneration systems
in place in banks and insurance companies are
to be regulated more strictly; inappropriately
high bonuses for managers should be able to
be forbidden. With its economic policy the
Federal Government hopes to overcome the
decline in growth as quickly as possible and
ensure Germany emerges strengthened from
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the crisis. Even before the crisis the government
had improved general conditions for
companies still further by lowering the ancillary
wage costs, making the labor market
more flexible and dismantling bureaucracy.
Furthermore, in 2008 the corporate tax reform
came into power, clearly reducing firms’
tax burden.
stronG sectors in industry and
serVice proViders
It is not only the 30 major corporations
such as Siemens, Volkswagen, Allianz, SAP
and BASF listed on the German share index
(DAX) that make the country competitive internationally,
but ten thousands of small and
medium-sized enterprises (up to 500 employees)
in manufacturing, in particular mechanical
engineering, the supplier industry, as well
as nano and biotechnology, which frequently
form clusters. Small and medium-sized enterprises
employ over 25 million people, making
them the biggest employer. They are regarded
as the backbone of the German economy
and also provide the majority of apprenticeships
for young people. Industry is also an
important pillar of the German economy. In
comparison with other industrial nations such
as Great Britain and the USA it has a broad
basis with a strong workforce – five million
people work in industrial companies. In no
other traditional economy does classic industrial
production play a comparably major role.
It contributes some percent to German economic
output.
Germany specializes in developing and
manufacturing complex industrial goods,
primarily capital goods and innovative production
technologies. The most important
sectors of industry are automotive manufacture,
mechanical engineering, electrical engineering
and chemicals. These four sectors
alone provide work for 2.9 million people,
who generate sales worth in excess of EUR
800 billion. Automotive manufacture is the
innovation engine room: Around 30 percent
of all internal company spending on R&D is in
this sector. With the six manufacturers VW,
Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche (VW) and Opel
(General Motors) Germany, alongside Japan,
China and the USA is one of the largest car
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producers – with a significant share of the upper
mid-range and luxury market segments.
Nevertheless the worldwide crisis in sales has
hit German car manufacturers hard. So as to
be braced for the future all vehicle manufacturers
are now working on environmentally
friendly drives, for example on a new generation
of diesel engines, hybrid drives and
further electrification of the powertrain.
With a share of a good 13 percent, in
terms of sales the almost 6,000 mechanical
engineering companies are in second place
after vehicle manufacture. As the largest
employer in industry (965,000 jobs) and the
leading export sector, mechanical engineering
has a key position in the German economy.
The electronics industry is one of the strongest,
particularly innovative growth sectors.
Over 20 percent of investment by industry in
research and development is in the electronics
industry. The chemical industry, as a result
of takeovers and mergers partially owned by
foreign companies, primarily manufactures
producer goods. In BASF in Ludwigshafen
Germany boasts the world’s largest chemicals
company.
More than 29 million people work in the
service sector – around 12 million in private
and public service providers, ten million in
commerce, hospitality and transport, and
seven million in financing, leasing, and corporate
services. Banking and insurance are a
pillar of the service sector. It is concentrated
in Frankfurt/Main, the leading banking sector
in continental Europe, where the European
Central Bank (ECB), the German central
bank, (the Bundesbank), and Deutsche Börse
are all headquartered.
Cultural and creative industry on the up
The cultural and creative industry is a sector
that is increasingly attracting attention. It
embraces fields such as music, literature, art,
cinema and the stage, as well as radio/TV, the
press, advertising, design and software and
numbers some 238,000 companies employing
almost one million people. The creative industry
has thus not only gained considerable
significance for the national economy, but is
also in itself a model for a modern economy:
It offers above-average employment opportunities,
is playing a pioneering role on the
way to a knowledge-based economy and is a
significant source of original innovative ideas.
The most important economic hubs in Germany
are the Ruhr area (an industrial region
that is being transformed into a center of
high-tech and service provision), the metropolitan
areas of Munich and Stuttgart (hightech,
automotive), Rhine-Neckar (chemicals),
Frankfurt/Main (finance), Cologne, Hamburg
(harbor, Airbus aircraft construction, media).
In the new federal states a small but efficient
industrial sector has now established itself
in various high-tech centers, so-called “beacon
regions”, for example in Dresden, Jena,
Leipzig, Leuna and Berlin-Brandenburg.
International investors rate Germany as
one of the most attractive centers. Direct
investment from outside the country now
stands at EUR 460 billion and includes major
investments from corporations such as General
Electric and AMD from the USA. They
value the central geographic location and
the stability of the law. Furthermore, in comparison
with other countries Germany scores
particularly well with regard to infrastructure
(traffic, telecommunications), the quality of
its higher education institutes and research
facilities, research and development, and the
qualifications of its workforce. More than
three quarters of adults have trained in a profession
and 13 percent of them have a university
degree. Investors also rate the quality
of life in Germany highly.
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Destination
Germany
Great cuisine, relaxing in mother nature,
festivals and celebrations, vacation, design
and fashion, inspiring architecture: Germany
has plenty of all to offer – and is far
removed from all the clichés that might still
abound about lederhosen and sauerkraut.
but the numerous visitors from abroad who
are increasingly discovering that Germany is
an interesting vacation destination already
know this. not just because of the wealth
of German cultural and historical sights, but
also because of the wide-ranging regional
cuisine and the changing landscapes. in
fact, although the Germans are the undisputed
world champions when it comes to
foreign travel, they still prefer to holiday
between the north sea and the alps.
Germany is becoming increasingly popular
as a travel destination: In 2010 the German
Federal Statistical Office recorded 60.3 million
overnights by foreign guests from the
North Sea to the Alps. Despite the economic
crisis Germany succeeded in maintaining its
high level of tourism and in comparison with
other countries was even able to increase
its share of the international market. Berlin,
Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt and Cologne
are the most popular cities with international
visitors. Business travelers in particular value
Germany as a destination. With an 11 percent
market share of all international business
trips Germany is the market leader in
business tourism worldwide.
In Berlin, the number of overnights has
been increasing for years: In 2010 it rose by
more than one million to around 20.8 million.
Most visitors to Germany come from other
European countries, the USA and Asia. With
regard to individual states, Bavaria, North
Rhine-Westphalia and Baden-Württemberg
are the preferred destinations.
In addition to historical sights, top-quality
concert series, art exhibitions, theater performances
as well as major international sports
events, street festivals and atmospheric
Christmas markets are just a few of the attractions
that bring the visitors flocking. The
Germans love to celebrate, and never miss an
opportunity to do so. Many festivals such as
Munich’s renowned Oktoberfest, the Carnival
of the Cultures in Berlin, Fastnacht in Mainz
and Carnival in Cologne have long become an
international synonym for high spirits and a
cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Whereas most foreign visitors are drawn to
the big cities, Germans themselves tend to
visit smaller places and rural regions in their
home country: The coasts of the North and
Baltic Seas, the Black Forest and Lake Constance
are the most popular vacation destinations.
Germany boasts no less than 14
national parks, 101 nature parks and 15 biosphere
reserves. However, for active holiday
makers too coastlines, lakes, as well as low
and high mountain ranges are all becoming
increasingly important. There are all sorts of
opportunities available: There are as many as
nine European long distance trails stretching
for 9,700 kilometers throughout the
country and a total of 190,000 kilometers of
signposted walks. And for cyclists there are
50,000 kilometers of track on which to discover
the country.
wellness Holidays
Feel-good Germany: Wellness and health
have for years been the rage among tourists.
Many German holidaymakers put a relaxation
and wellness vacation at the top of their list.
And an increasing number of foreign guests
choose a relaxing holiday in one of the 330
recognized German spa towns and thermal
springs. Be it classical massage or Qigong,
Chinese energy motion therapy, there are
any number of hotels up and down the country
specialized in offering wellness holidays.
Especially popular are the long-standing
sea spa towns along the Baltic coast, such
as Heiligen damm, the “white town on the
coast” and the oldest and perhaps most refined
German sea spa town, with a famous,
award-winning grand hotel.
South Germany scores highest with a
wholesome climate, thermal springs, and “hay
baths”: Baden-Baden in Baden-Württemberg
and Bavaria’s Allgäu region are the preferred
wellness destinations. However, in Mecklenburg-Western
Pomerania in the north and
Hesse in central Germany there are a particularly
large number of spas.
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Magic Cities:
The Eleven Stars
of Germany
Every year, Germany‘s biggest and most
popular cities attract millions of visitors from
all over the world. Everyone from business
travellers and cultural aficionados to shopaholics
and party animals will find exactly what
they‘re looking for.
berlin
The events of the past have left their mark
on the cityscape - and the city is still changing
today. „Berlin is always in the process of
becoming“, remarked historian Karl Scheffler,
and this is one of the traits that makes it one
of Europe‘s most vibrant, exciting and colourful
capitals. Berlin has a vibe all of its own,
and wherever you go, you can experience the
pulsating life on the boulevards, in the art
galleries, at the flea markets or in the city‘s
clubs, bars and restaurants.
coloGne
Cologne is the oldest among the big German
cities. The city‘s very name bears witness
to its 2000 years old Roman past as the town
of Colonia. As well as the legacy from Roman
times and the Middle Ages, particularly
the world-famous cathedral, UNESCO world
heritage, Cologne has an extremely lively arts
and culture scene. The city is also home of
the oldest fragrances „An Farina“ and „4711“
as well as the Cologne Chocolate Museum.
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dresden
Dresden is one of the most beautiful
baroque cities in Europe – and a bustling
metropolis at the same time. Because of its
wealth of tradition and superb setting in the
Elbe valley, the city was long ago dubbed “the
German Florence”. It has since developed
into a modern city, the attraction of which is
based in equal measure on its many cultural
treasures as well as on its progressive scientific
and industrial prowess.
düsseldorf
The elegant city on the Rhine stands for
fashion, shopping, culture and extraordinary
events. Great international designers present
themselves on Königsallee, one of the most
luxurious shoppers’ paradises in Europe.
From there, it is just a few steps to the old
town with more than 260 pubs and restaurants.
In its narrow lanes with their easy atmosphere,
countless small fashion stores and
avant-garde shops have been established.
franKfurt
A look at the city´s silhouette reveals what
most people already know: Frankfurt am
Main exudes cosmopolitan flair and style. Today,
Frankfurt is home to the German Stock
Exchange, the European Central Bank, the
Deutsche Bundesbank and over 300 financial
institutions from around the world, making
the 1200-year-old trade and commerce city
one of Europe´s foremost finance centres.
HamburG
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The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
truly is a metropolis, but with an abundance
of green areas and countless canals Hamburg
also ranks as one of Germany’s greenest and
most attractive cities. Trade always played an
important role in Hamburg’s economy, most
outstandingly visible in Hamburg’s impressive
harbour and Europe’s most significant urban
development district – the HafenCity.
HanoVer
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The Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen with
their baroque Great Garden have remained
unchanged for more than 300 years. The
grotto designed by the artist Niki de Saint
Phalle is a major attraction here. The world‘s
foremost trade fair venue has a very cosmopolitan
feel at its atmospheric festivals,
celebrations and concerts, as well as a lively
cultural scene.
leipziG
Photo: Schmidt, Leipzig Tourismus & Marketing GmbH
According to an EU-wide study, Leipzig’s
more than 500,000 inhabitants are the most
satisfied in Germany when it comes to their
hometown. Be it the theatre, the opera or
the over 50 museums, the zoo, the abundant
green spaces or the newly created lakes to
the north and south of the city, Leipzig offers
countless opportunities for making your
event something to remember.
municH
„Munich nestles between art and beer like
a village between hills.“ Originally written by
Heinrich Heine some 150 years ago, these
words remain true today. With the Oktoberfest
and Opera, Hofbräuhaus beer hall and
Pinakothek art galleries, BMW and Bayern
Munich, the city manages to marry old Bavarian
tradition with vibrant modern life.
nuremberG
Nuremberg boasts a surprising number
of superlatives: it has the largest pedestrian
shopping area in Germany, it is the safest city
in Bavaria and it is one of Europe‘s foremost
regions for technology. The huge numbers of
research and educational institutions have
secured the city its place among the leading
locations for business and research.
stuttGart
A vibrant city with top-class art and culture,
appealing leisure activities and fantastic
shops, Stuttgart is at the centre of one
of Germany‘s foremost economic regions.
What’s more, the people of Stuttgart really
do know how to throw a party – the lively
Stuttgart Beer Festival, the traditional Wine
Festival and the atmospheric Stuttgart Christmas
market are just three of its popular
events.
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Germany’s
Places to be
bamberG
One thousand years of history have
shaped the Franconian imperial and episcopal
town of Bamberg, leaving behind many
valuable architectural monuments such as
medieval churches and baroque town houses.
The magic of the past hangs like a veil over
the town.
brandenburG Gate
No other landmark better symbolizes German
history than Berlin‘s signature attraction.
When the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, thousands
of East and West Germans celebrated
the opening of the borders and reunification
of Germany in its shadow. The Brandenburg
Gate has a magical appeal for all visitors to
Berlin, from heads of state to tourists.
bremen’s Historical old Quarter
Bremen‘s old town is packed with interesting
and historical sights: the UNESCO world
heritage town hall and Roland statue on
the market square, the bronze statue of the
Bremen Town Musicians from the fairytale by
the Brothers Grimm, and the Schnoor quarter,
a maze of narrow lanes and little gabled
houses.
catHedral of coloGne
The Cathedral of Cologne is the third tallest
cathedral in the world and one of Germany‘s
most important architectural monuments.
It took over 600 years to construct
this masterpiece of Gothic architecture, and
it was finally finished in 1880.
cHurcH of our lady
Dresden‘s most famous attraction is a
masterpiece of baroque architecture. The destruction
and rebuilding of the Church of Our
Lady symbolises the history of the city like no
other building. After falling victim to the intense
bombing raids of 1945, its remarkable
ruins became a powerful reminder of the destructive
effects of war. Following its reconstruction,
which was supported by donations
from all over the world, the building is now a
symbol for reconciliation and peace.
HamburG’s port
An impressive labyrinth of canals, basins,
quays and bridges, Hamburg‘s port is one of
the foremost sea freight centres in the world,
and – with its harbour tours, promenade
and fish market – it is also the city‘s number
one attraction. Harbour tours start from
the Landungsbrücken jetties, the arrival and
departure points for Hamburg‘s waterways.
A walk along the harbour promenade leads
past fish stands and souvenir stalls to the two
museum ships Cap San Diego and Rickmer
Rickmers.
HeidelberG castle
One of the most important cultural
monuments in Germany towers high above
the town of Heidelberg on a terrace jutting
out from Mount Königstuhl. Ever since the
19th century, these castle ruins have been
the epitome of German Romanticism and the
subject of countless poems and paintings.
mainau and reicHenau island on
laKe constance
These two islands are surrounded by the
emerald-green waters of Lake Constance.
Reichenau Island is well-known for its abbey
of the same name, a UNESCO World Heritage
site. Mainau‘s reputation as an „island of
flowers“ is due to its stunning range of parks
and gardens.
neuscHwanstein, baVaria
King Ludwig II‘s world-famous castle
stands proudly against the spectacular backdrop
of the Alps. The fairytale castle is the
most-visited and most photographed building
in Germany, and was designed to resemble a
medieval German knight‘s castle.
rüGen‘s cHalK cliffs
The dazzling white chalk cliffs on the
coast of the Jasmund peninsula are Rügen‘s
most famous landmark – towering cliffs with
a sheer drop down to the sea. Their white
chalky layers are a dramatic contrast with the
green of the beech forests and the turquoise
of the sea.
tHe reicHstaG
Seat of the German parliament and a firm
favourite with visitors. The Reichstag building
with its publicly accessible glass dome
by leading architect Sir Norman Foster sym-
bolises Berlin‘s role as the new capital of a
reunified Germany. The building once housed
the parliament of the German Empire and
subsequently the Weimar Republic. Situated
in the heart of the newly created government
quarter, it is where the German Bundestag
has convened since reunification.
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Neuschwanstein
tHe German national tourist
board – your expert for tHe
traVel destination Germany
The German National Tourist Board (GNTB)
based in Frankfurt, Germany works on behalf
of the Federal Ministry of Economy and
Technology and is the national organisation
responsible for promoting the travel destination
Germany. Around the world the GNTB
has 29 permanent foreign offices. The GNTB
pursues two main objectives: to enhance the
positive image of German towns, cities & regions
and to promote travel to and within
Germany.
From its office in Dubai the German
National Tourist Office (GNTO) promotes
through various activities the travel destination
Germany within the Gulf Cooperation
Council (GCC). In 2010 around 970,000 overnight
stays were generated by GCC nationals
in Germany, and the Gulf Countries are
among the Top 20 source markets of the
country. For 2020, the GNTB forecasts 2.3
millions overnight stays of GCC nationals in
Germany.
For further information on the travel destination
Germany and the German National Tourist
Board, please visit www.germany.travel or
send an email to the local office in Dubai:
gnto.team@dlh.de
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Shopping in Germany
shopping made in Germany is a wonderful
experience. Germany has a huge range of
different places to shop, from the traditional
atmosphere of its town centres to more
than 400 shopping malls, each like a world
of its own. The one thing they all have in
common is a colourful mix of shops, boutiques,
restaurants and cafés. and nearly
all German towns and cities have pedestrian
areas with large department stores and
shopping arcades.
shopping is fun, especially when you
have a huge variety of top-quality goods
to choose from. and there are so many
things that make a shopping tour around
cities like munich, Hamburg or berlin particularly
special: German “originals”, for
example, such as boss, meissen porcelain,
faber-castell and adidas.
Shopping Tips
boss outlet stores
Since the opening of the Hugo Boss factory
outlet store in Metzingen in the 1970s, a
number of other factory outlets have opened
in the town. The Boss factory outlet store is
so busy that it even operates a shuttle bus.
An increasing number of international labels
such as Bogner, Escada and Jil Sander have
opened outlets around the Boss store.
centro oberHausen
On a square kilometre of ground on the
site of a disused steel factory, a spectacular
project was born - the CentrO in Oberhausen
is the largest shopping and leisure complex
in Europe. With 200 shops and a wide range
of cafés and restaurants surrounded by steel,
marble and palm trees, it attracts more than
20 million visitors every year.
HamburG‘s möncKeberGstrasse
Along the „Mö“, as the people of Hamburg
like to call their favourite shopping street,
the old merchant‘s villas are now home to a
wide variety of huge department stores. Ever
since it was built at the beginning of the 20 th
century, this magnificent boulevard between
the main train station and the town hall has
embodied the economic power of the Hanseatic
city and today welcomes visitors from all
over the world.
HeidelberG old town
In the Hauptstraße that runs parallel to
the Neckar river, there is more than one
kilometre of shopping heaven between Bismarckplatz
and the Karlstor arch, with enchanting
side-streets, historical surroundings
and modern living. This is where the heart of
the old town beats.
Kadewe department store berlin
KaDeWe is one of Germany‘s pioneering
department stores. As early as 1907, it provided
its customers with a staggering range
of goods across five huge floors. Today, the
allure of the finest quality goods is as strong
as it ever was. The food hall on the top floor
is legendary.
„KöniGsallee“ in düsseldorf
Several times a year the world‘s most
prestigious fashion designers congregate in
this city on the Rhine. Shortly afterwards
their collections are showcased in the elegant
window displays of the „Kö“. Stroll around
and enjoy the exclusive ambience of this
renowned boulevard with its exquisite designer-label
boutiques and shopping arcades,
stopping off for a delicious treat in one of
the cafés.
lübecK marzipan
Surrounded by water, Lübeck‘s town centre
is perfect for a stroll in the exclusive ambience
of Hüxstraße, the vibrant pedestrian
zone, its romantic side-streets or to the renowned
Cafe Niederegger. Here visitors can
relax, enjoy a bite of marzipan, and find out
how this almond-based delicacy has developed
through the centuries from its oriental
origins. Take home the perfect gift for a
sweet tooth!
state porcelain factory in
meissen
As the story goes, King Augustus the
Strong ordered his subjects to find a way to
manufacture gold. After much experimenting,
scholars finally discovered the next best thing
- „white gold“ or porcelain, which proved a
blessing for both the King and Meissen.
wertHeim VillaGe
In Wertheim, culture and shopping go
hand in hand. The outlet centre Wertheim
Village, located between Frankfurt and Würzburg,
sells last season‘s collections by top
designers at prices up to 60% cheaper than
the recommended retail price, the whole year
round.
© German National Tourist Board (GNTB)
www.germany-tourism.de
Photo: J. G. Niederegger GmbH & Co. KG
Photo l.: KaDeWe
Photo m.: Rainer Kiedrowski, GNTB
Photo r.: Lothar Sprenger, Staatliche
Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen GmbH
Useful phrases
in German
face-to-face
Hello! Hallo!
Welcome! Herzlich willkommen!
How are you? Wie geht es dir?
I am fine, thank you. Gut, danke.
Happy birthday! Herzlichen Glückwunsch
zum Geburtstag!
Congratulations! Herzlichen Glückwunsch!
Happy new year! Frohes neues Jahr!
Have a good trip! Gute Reise!
Goodbye! Auf Wiedersehen!
basics
Yes Ja
No Nein
Please Bitte
Thank you Danke
Excuse me Entschuldigung
Do you speak English? Sprichst du Englisch?
I do not speak German. Ich spreche kein Deutsch.
Do you have…? Hast du…?
Where is…? Wo ist…?
How far is…? Wie weit ist es bis…?
Düsseldorf University Hospital
Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf
maKinG friends
What is your name? Wie heißt du?
My name is… Mein Name ist…
Where are you from? Woher kommst du?
Where do you live? Wo wohnst du?
I live in… Ich wohne in…
How old are you? Wie alt bist du?
What are your hobbies? Was sind deine Hobbys?
Nice to meet you. Schön, dich kennen zu
lernen.
sHoppinG
Do you sell…? Verkaufst du…?
How much is this…? Wie viel kostet das…?
That is expensive. Das ist teuer.
I want to buy… Ich möchte … kaufen.
I want to pay. Ich möchte bezahlen.
traVellinG
Where is the closest Wo ist die nächste
bus station? Bushaltestelle?
I would like to go to… Ich möchte nach …
fahren.
Please tell me where Bitte sag mir, wo ich
to get off. aussteigen muss.
How can I find a taxi? Wie kann ich ein Taxi finden?
How much is the ticket? Wie viel kostet die
Fahrkarte?
Here is my passport. Hier ist mein Pass.
eatinG out
The menu, please. Die Speisekarte, bitte.
I would like to order. Ich möchte bestellen.
Please hurry up. Bitte beeil dich.
Some more, please. Etwas mehr, bitte.
The bill, please. Die Rechnung, bitte.
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international top quality in patient care and
medical research. We offer advanced care to
patients in more than 60 clinics and clinical
institutes.
These units work together in a close network.
Our key treatment areas include interdisciplinary oncology
with haematology and stem cell transplantation,
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obstetrics, hepatology, kidney transplants, cardiovascular
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By the close integration between patient care, research
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latest results in medical research.
Please contact our office:
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Düsseldorf

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Second Opinion – Unique Solutions
Get the right advice
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by definition “second opinion“ is a relevant
medical judgment from a highly
qualified medical specialist for patients
concerning diagnosis and treatment over
and above the existing medical status. This
is a more and more accepted medical service
for patients, insurance companies and
governmental institutions with the goal of
obtaining decision guidance when it comes
to complex or rare medical conditions. and
eventually, the right advice followed by tailor-made
treatment will strengthen trust in
the healthcare system and may even save
money. beyond that, second opinion is a
further training tool for treating doctors.
Hence, this is a very important topic for the
whole Gulf region.
Even though teaching in conventional medicine
is broadly standardized and practiced
based on evidence, taking the right decisions
for an optimal treatment might be difficult
in particular cases. Sometimes there are uncertainties
regarding diagnosis and adequate
therapy. This uncertainty is often even bigger
if the disease is very complex. Not uncommonly
diseases overlap and influence one
another. For this reason in severe cases that
require a risky treatment as well as in cases
with various therapeutical options, Second
Opinions should be taken into consideration.
And some patients might just have doubts
about the diagnosis of their disease, especially
if curing measures have failed so far.
“A qualified Second Opinion from a renowned
expert can free patients from inner
and external pressure, stabilize them psychologically
and keep them from being prone to
speculative and often pecuniary based promises
of healing”, explains Prof. Joern Treuner,
Managing Director of GMC. Second Opinion
is also a sensitive topic in the relation between
the patient and the doctor. If the patient asks
the doctor to obtain a Second Opinion, the
latter might feel criticized and occasionally react
offended because he sees his competence
doubted. But luckily most doctors are confident.
Especially if they are sure about their
competence they don’t mind and welcome ad-
ditional opinions in severe cases of illness and
will suggest them themselves.
A Second Opinion assessment has the advantage
of a neutral and objective statement.
The treating doctor is not completely free
of a subjective view on his patient. German
insurance companies already take account of
that by bearing all costs for a Second Opinion.
If a cost-intensive treatment according to
international medical standards is indicated,
Second Opinion becomes of increasing importance
for insurance companies, governmental
institutions or charity organizations. Those
usually have to decide on expensive treatments
and need a reference that is neutral
and competent on the subject.
Of course a Second Opinion is only justifiable
if it is qualified and consulted in accordance
with the patient. For an assessment of a
disease all relevant records must be revised.
When appropriate, further diagnostic inquiries
can be necessary to get a profound expert
opinion. “Apart from medical expertise, a Second
Opinion procedure requires a network of
well-recognized and serious experts. Only a
professional organization can provide reliable
expertise”, states Prof. Guenther Kieninger,
Medical Director at CEDARS J.A. International
Hospital. The hospital is part of GMC
network and has started cooperation with
renowned German partners in 2005. CEDARS
J.A. International Hospital aims at extending
the existing facility with a 70 bed hospital
in 2013. Another GMC partner is Klinikum
Stuttgart – one of the biggest and most ef-
ficient hospitals in Germany. More than 50
clinics and institutes enable high level of
specialization and comprehensive business
activities in almost all medical faculties. Annually
they have around 80,000 inpatients.
And 1,000 patients come from abroad, out
of which almost two-thirds are from the
UAE. “Stuttgart is a safe city and offers highperformance
medicine on a world-level. For
patients of the gulf states, for adults as well
as children, the major indications are neurosurgery,
orthopedics and oncology”, says
Andreas Braun, head of the International
Unit at Klinikum Stuttgart. Nevertheless, in
many cases medical reports prepared in the
home countries of foreign patients are either
incomplete, inadequate or give a wrong
diagnosis. In these cases Second Opinion
could help to assess cases correctly, reassure
patients and avoid unnecessary costs. So far
neither in Egypt nor in the Gulf region or in
other Arab states, there was a professional
organization with interconnected medical experts
of various medical specialties.
German medical consultants
The Consultant Company „German Medical
Consultants“ (GMC) now offers Second
Opinion services within the scope of a
spectrum of medical consultant services for
Egypt, UAE and the Gulf region. GMC has
established a network of medical experts at
the university level in Germany and at the
local level in the home countries of Arab
patients. GMC wants to help patients who
need the advice of an expert due to illness
or health complaints. Insurance companies,
governmental institutions as well as charity
organizations can benefit from GMC. Getting
an expert opinion via GMC can alleviate the
treatment and offers a further training character
to the treating physician.
“A good advice may be expensive. But no advice may be even more expensive.”
professor Joern treuner
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Top events
ralswieK: störtebeKer festiVal
Pirates ahoy! Every summer Ralswiek, on the
island of Rügen, goes into a state of emergency
as the most notorious of the Victual
Brothers, Klaus Störtebeker, takes over this
peaceful town with his band of pirates. Watch
out for pirates and buccaneers - Störtebeker
is in town! Each year plays about the famous
pirate, based on real historical events, are
performed on the charming waterside stage.
More than 120 members of cast and crew,
four ships, several horses and special effects
make this festival a real treat. The highlight
of every evening is the firework display over
the „Great Jasmund Lagoons“.
GarmiscH-partenKircHen:
four Hills tournament
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is the second
of four towns which host the ski jumping
world championships known as the Four Hills
Tournament. The venue for the event, which
traditionally takes place on New Years Day,
is the Olympic Ski Stadium. Kicking off in
Oberstdorf, the championships then move on
to the New Year ski jumping competition in
Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Innsbruck is up next,
while the fourth and final leg takes place in
Bischofshofen.
bonn: rHine in flames
When 2,000 red Bengal lights bathe the
famous sights of the Rhine and the riverside
promenades between Bonn and Linz in a festive
glow on the first Saturday in May, the
illusion of the „Rhine in Flames“ is created.
On land or on board one of the 60 cruise
boats, the spectacular firework event in Linz,
Remagen, Bad Honnef and Bonn captivates
tens of thousands of people every year. The
Rhine is transformed by a frenzy of fireworks,
and there is also a kaleidoscopic program of
entertainment and other events. Come along
and experience the spectacle for yourself!
municH: oKtoberfest
Year after year the Oktoberfest attracts
millions of visitors from all over the world
to the Theresienwiese. Beer tents and fairground
rides as far as the eye can see guarantee
an exuberant atmosphere for a whole
two weeks. Experience the real Germany of
traditional music and costumes, wurst, pretzels,
and an inexhaustible supply of the finest
beer in the world
coloGne: carniVal
Carnival is the first thing that springs to
mind when Germans think about Cologne,
where it is celebrated in a particularly lavish
and traditional fashion. „Kölle Alaaf“ –
a cheer for the city of Cologne – is the cry
that rings out at the opening of the carnival
season. Over five fun-packed days it is the
Jecken (carnival jesters) that hold court at
the carnival festivities. This spectacular event
culminates in a crazy Rose Monday parade,
when people call on the passing floats to
throw them sweets and bunches of flowers.
Come along and get swept up in the Rheinish
carnival atmosphere!
HanoVer‘s „scHützenfest“ fair
The Schützenfest fair in Hanover can
rightly claim to be the largest of its kind in
the world. For ten days the city‘s Schützenplatz
fairground turns into a huge stage for
the festivities – just as it has done since the
17 th century and visitors can expect a festival
of superlatives. Electrifying, ultra-modern
rides sit happily alongside their more traditional
counterparts, and the place is packed
with stalls, beer gardens and party marquees.
Despite all this, the highlight of this longestablished
festival is the riflemen‘s parade,
the longest procession in Europe.
berlin: berlinale
The international film festival has blossomed
to become the most acclaimed event
in the city‘s cultural calendar. Every year this
huge two-week event attracts over 16,000
visitors from all over the world to Berlin.
With around 350 films covering all genres,
lengths and formats, the Berlinale boasts
an eclectic program that includes countless
European and world premières. The line-up
ranges from major productions with stellar
casts to lesser-known independent pictures.
An unashamedly public festival, the Berlinale
is not just an event for industry insiders.
rostocK: Hanse sail
Hanse Sail, the Baltic region‘s biggest
regatta for traditional sailing boats, attracts
around half a million people to the Hanseatic
town of Rostock every year. It is not only
the largest maritime event in Mecklenburg-
Western Pomerania, but also a huge public
festival with an eclectic mix of entertainment
and cultural attractions. Everywhere you look
there are tall ships, museum ships and vintage
boats. The traditional sailing vessels are
a particular highlight of the regatta.
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We are a private independent provider of
clinical laboratory diagnostic services, offering
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How to obtain
a visa for Germany
all united arab emirates (uae) nationals
and residents of the northern emirates, as
in dubai, sharjah, ras al Khaimah, fujairah,
ajman or umm al Quwain, can apply
for a visa at the Visa service center located
in al Hudaiba road, next to the capitol Hotel
in dubai. a personal interview can then
be requested at the visa section of the German
consulate General in dubai.
Once the Schengen visa has been delivered,
the holder is entitled to visit the other countries
that are part of the Schengen zone. According
to the Schengen agreement signed in
1985, there are no internal border controls
inside the Schengen Area and so transiting
from one country to another is possible
without further formalities. Please take note
that applicants for a Schengen visa from the
German Consulate or Embassy must be planning
to spend the major part of their stay in
Germany. In case the applicant plans to travel
and stay the same amount of days in every
country, Germany must be the point of entrance
into the Schengen Area.
Visa application forms and detailed information
are accessible on the following website:
www.vfsglobal-de-ae.com. Before submitting
an application to the Visa Application
Center, it is strongly recommended to book
an appointment. Applications accepted at the
Germany Visa Application Center will be submitted
on the next working day to the Embassy
of the Republic of Germany for a decision.
The applicant’s passport should be valid
for at least six months beyond the intended
stay in Germany and should have at least two
empty pages available. The applicant must
also have a valid UAE residence visa entitling
the holder to return to the UAE.
Information for Non-German Citizens
Visa fees
For each visa application the visa fees are
AED 320 or AED 190 for children between
6 and 12 years, plus service fees of AED 70.
Short term visas for a stay of less than 90
days will be processed in a minimum of 2
to 14 working days. For a long term stay of
more than 90 days, the processing time may
take several months.
reQuired documents
Applicants must prepare the following
documents to be submitted with the completed
application form for all short term
visas and long term visas:
• 2 sets of passport copies
• Previous Schengen Visa copy or UK visa
copy
• 2 passport photographs
• Overseas Medical Insurance valid for the
duration of the requested visa and all
Schengen countries
• A confirmed return air ticket to UAE
• the required instruction forms according to
the nationality and visa applied for
to obtain a business Visa, tHe
followinG additional documents
must be submitted
• Letter from the local employer or sponsor
stating purpose of travel, position,
salary and begin date of employment in
the UAE
• Invitation letter from a German company
or a confirmed hotel booking
• Copy of the valid Trade License of the company
to obtain a tourist Visa, tHe
followinG documents must be
submitted
• Liability Letter from the host in Germany
or confirmed hotel booking
• Proof of adequate financial guarantees
uae and Gcc nationals must
submit one of tHe followinG
documents:
• Appointment letter from a German
Hospital or Doctor
• Confirmed Hotel booking
• Invitation letter from a host in Germany
or a German Company
to obtain an employment Visa,
tHe applicant must submit
• Employment contract and support letter
from your future employer in Germany
and two copies
to obtain a student Visa, tHe
followinG documents must be
submitted:
• Confirmation of admission to a German
University
• Proof of proficiency in the German language
or that an intensive language course
is planned
• Liability declaration of a sponsor
• Proof of sufficient funds for the first year
of study
Residents of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi can
submit their application to the Visa Application
Center located in Al Khaldiya Tower, Office
Number 8, Level O2 in Khaldiya Street in
Abu Dhabi. Further information:
http://de.vfsglobal.ae
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airberlin
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2012. Four times a week, on Tuesday,
Thursday, Friday and Sunday, airberlin operates
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The Standard of
Veterinary Services
in the UAE
The largest healthcare exhibition in the
middle east, the arab Health, is a good opportunity
to look into the standards of the
human medical sector and available equipment
as well as into the field of veterinary
medicine.
The veterinary field can be clearly divided into
two different areas: First of all the veterinary
facilities of the Sheikhs and other very rich
private persons mostly from the Arab World,
who run their own clinics and hospitals mainly
for their race horses, race camels, falcons and
their private collections of wild animals. The
equipment and the spacious facilities reflect
clearly that money is no issue – whatever is
state of the art will be bought and will be
available for the above mentioned animals, as
long as it makes sense. The veterinarians who
run and work in these facilities are on the
payroll of these families. Prestige comes before
profit – profitability is not the main aim.
On the other hand there are public veterinary
clinics. These clinics deal mainly with
private owned horses and pets – dogs, cats,
rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, pet birds like
parrots and many more. These institutions
have to calculate hard and have to run in a
profitable manner, otherwise invoices cannot
be paid, salaries cannot be transferred and,
most important now, the equipment cannot
be renewed and kept up to the latest Western
standard.
The Blue Oasis Veterinary Clinic is a good
example of a privately owned and run small
animal veterinary clinic in the Middle East.
Dr. Wolf Ofner
The clinic is looking after pets from the expat
population and locals in the Green Community
in Dubai Investments Park since 2008.
Any pet owner should expect that the veterinary
clinic he is choosing for his pet has
at least the following equipment on site,
serviced and running: The range of diagnostic
tools start with simple things like an
ophthalmoscope/otoscope to examine eyes
and ears, a microscope for parasite diagnostic
and cytology of different smears and samples
of fine needle aspiration biopsies (FNAB) or
equipment to check different body fluids like
urine and blood. The in-house laboratory can
analyse urine, stool and of course blood samples.
Haematology and the blood chemistry
are vital for quick and efficient diagnostic
without losing important time to get reliable
results in minimal time. After the diagnostic
is done, in-house care in the cage room is
often needed. The highly trained and qualified
veterinary nurses are now looking after
the beloved pets and treat them under the
instructions of the Austrian/German veterinary
team with state-of-the-art veterinary
products mostly imported from Europe, US
and/or Australia. The surgical equipment includes
not only soft tissue surgical tools for
spays, neuters or tumour resections, but also
the whole range of orthopaedic/bone tissue
surgical tools to fix broken bones after car accidents
or torn ligament after “sport injuries”
from the weekend trips into the wadis or
the desert. All these surgical procedures are
done under the permanent monitoring of the
heart, oxygen partial pressure and breathing
Dr. Dieter Mallaczek
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rate. If needed, the heated intensive care
oxygen cage is used in the wake-up phase.
The digital x-ray unit and the ultrasound are
rounding up the spectrum of high end diagnostic
tools in the clinic.
An additional part of the one-key-solution
is the well sorted pet accessory shop, the pet
groomer, who provides medical haircuts and
baths as well was beauty haircuts and the cat
boarding unit, where they look after your cat
during your vacation or your weekend trip.
So compared to the Western World there
is no big difference. The only equipment
which is not available for pets in the Middle
East is the big high maintenance machines
like CT and/or MRT. However, in the Western
World these units are mainly available at
University clinics and do not belong to the
normal set-up of equipment in a small animal
clinic.
We hope that this short overview of
equipment standards together with diagnostic
and medical services is helpful for considering
the right clinic for your pet.
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potsdamer platz, can be reached by foot or
by car within a few minutes.
The elegant and spacious design of the hotel
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presidential suite. The elegant rooms offer
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German-Speaking Doctors
Hospital / Clinic Contact Specialty Phone No. Hospital / Clinic Contact Specialty Phone No. Hospital / Clinic Contact Specialty Phone No.
abu dHabi
Cosmesurge & Emirates Pegah
Dermatologist, Laser 04-447 1777
Al Noor Hospital Dr. Stephan von Orthopedist 02-626 5265 Hospital Marina
Ceric-Dehdari Specialist
Gumppenberg
Dental Art Clinic Dr. Cedric Coucke Dental Implant 04-395 2524
Al Noor Hospital Dr. Issam Khoury Neurosurgeon 050-641 3133
Specialist
Al Rawdah German Medical Dr. Richard Internist, Diabetolo- 02-658 1315 Dental Art Clinic Dr.Michael Trijan Dentist 04-395 2524
Center
Stangier
gist
Dr. Leilah Soudah Clinic Dr. Leilah Soudah Obstetrician-
04-395 5591
Al Rawdah German Medical Dr. Thomas Berger Dermatologist, 02-658 1315
Gynecologist
Center
Allergist, Cosmetic
Dr. Nicholas & Asp Dr. Christa Krämer General Practitioner 04-360 9977
Dermatologist
Dubai Herbal & Treatment Dr. Maria Ridao Traditional Chinese 04-335 1200
Al Rawdah German Medical Dr. Sabine General Practitioner 02-658 1315 Centre
Alonso
Medicine Specialist
Center
Bellmann
Dubai Herbal & Treatment Dr. Suzanne Salihi Obstetrician-
04-335 1200
Al Rawdah German Medical Dr. Hans-Joachim Orthopedist 02-658 1315 Centre
Gynecologist
Center
Poessel
Dubai Homeopathy Health Daniela Kratz Occupational
04-395 3333
Al Rawdah German Medical Dr. Gabriele Sobek General Practitioner 02-658 1315 Centre
Therapist
Center
Dubai Homeopathy Health Annett Becker Speech-language 04-395 3333
Al Rawdah German Medical Dr. Elsa Loseva Obstetrician-Gynecol- 02-658 1315 Centre
Pathologist
Center
ogist
Dubai Homeopathy Health Dr. Javed Abuba- Homeopathic Doctor 04-395 3333
Al Rawdah German Medical Dr. Peter Matchev Trauma Surgeon 02-658 1315 Centre
kar Hingora
Center
Dubai Sky Clinic Dr. Maximilian Dentist 04-355 8808
Al Rawdah German Medical Eva Hoffmann Physiotherapist 02-658 1315
Riewer
Center
Dubai Sky Clinic Dr. Thomas Dentist 04-355 8808
Dr. Alissar Khoury Clinic Dr. Alissar Khoury Dermatologist 02-627 5275
Schneider
Gulf Diagnostic Center Dr. Georg Meyer Urologist 02-665 8090 Dubai Sky Clinic Dr. Marlies Odontologist 04-355 8808
Gulf Diagnostic Center Dr. Barbara Dohrn Anesthesiologist 02-665 8090
Christel Homann
Modern German Dental Dr. Kerstin Manni Dentist 02-667 3235 Dubai Sky Clinic Dr. Monika Rasch Dentist 04-355 8808
Clinic
Freiburg Medical
Dr. Michaela Laboratory Medicine 04-396 2227
Optic Studio Ulrich Koch Ophthalmologist 02-676 0088 Laboratory
Jaksch
Specialist
Zayed Military Hospital Prof. Dr. Stefan
Schumacher
Professor of Urology 02-405 5051 General Medical Centre Dr. Jens Kempf Specialist in Pediatrics
and Youth Medicine
04-349 5959
Zayed Military Hospital Prof. Toni Hau Visceral, Thoracic and
Vascular Surgeon
02-405 5051 German Clinic Gynecology
& Obstetrics
Dr. med.
Muhammad Jaber
Zayed Military Hospital Prof. Juraj
Klacansky
Professor of
Otolaryngology
02-405 5051
Zayed Military Hospital Dr. Norbert Dreier Internist, Specialist
in Oncology and
02-405 5051
Hematology
Zayed Military Hospital Dr. Wolfgang Specialist in Internal 02-405 5051
Johannson and Rescue Medicine
Zayed Military Hospital Dr. Costas Neurosurgeon 02-405 5051
Shamtanis
al ain
Tawam Hospital
Tawam Hospital
Dr. Christina
Sander
Dr. Olaf Sander
Dermatologist
Anesthesiologist
03-767 7444
03-767 7444
Tawam Hospital Dr. Thomas Berger Dermatologist,
Allergist
03-767 7444
dubai
Abbara Polyclinic Dr. Ismail Abbara Urologist, Androlo- 04-268 5333
gist, Surgeon
Abdul Rahman Dr. Abdul Shihabi Internist, Cardiologist 04-352 1444
Al Wasl Clinic
Al Wasl Hospital
Al Wasl Hospital
American Academy of
Cosmetic Surgery Hospital
American Hospital
American Hospital
American Hospital
American Hospital
Dr. Isabella Tausz
Dr. Abdul
Mostafawi
Dr. Otto Boeger
Dr. Wolf-Gunter
Steinmetz
Dr. Harold
Vanderschmidt
Prof. Dr. Uwe
Klima
Dr. Ihab Ali
Dr. Volker
Henning
General Practitioner
General Practitioner,
Anesthesiologist,
Pediatrist
Anesthesiologist
Plastic surgeon
General and Trauma
Surgeon
Professor of Surgery
Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation
Specialist
Trauma surgeon
04-395 5448
04-324 1111
0 4 - 2 1 6 3 6 6 6
04-423 7600
04-336 7777
04-336 7777
04-309 65 92
04-336 7777
American Hospital Dr. Amro Al-Astal Internist 04-336 7777
American Hospital Dr. Jochen
Bongardt
Anesthesiologist 04-336 7777
American Hospital
American Hospital
American Hospital
American Hospital
Bavaria Optics
Belhoul European Hospital
Blue Dental Clinic
British Medical Consulting
Centre
CEDARS J. A. International
Hospital
CEDARS J. A. International
Hospital
Clinic for Cosmetic
Dentistry
Clinic for Cosmetic
Dentistry
Cooper Dermatology Clinic
Cosmesurge & Emirates
Hospital Jumeirah
Dr. Karsten Lau
Dr. Manaf
Kandakji
Dr. Regina Carla
Will
Dr. Stefan Diez
Ulrich Koch
Dr. Bahar Celen
Dr. Stefan Klingenberg
Dr. Hans Laslop
Dr. Ali Hassan
Prof. Dr. Günther
Kieninger
Dr. Yunson Denise
On
Dr. Heson On
Dr. med. Ralf
Söhnchen
Pegah
Ceric-Dehdari
Radiologist
Urologist
Gastroenterologist
Neurologist
Ophthalmologist
Psychiatrist
Dentist
Dentist
Surgeon
Surgeon
Dentist, Orthodontist
Dentist, Dental
Implant Specialist
Dermatologist, Allergist,
Laser Specialist
Dermatologist, Laser
Specialist
04-336 7777
04-336 7777
04-336 7777
04-336 7777
04-345 1919
04-345 4000
04-394 4233
04-344 2633
04-881 4000
0 4 - 8 8 1 4 0 0 0
04-429 8400
04-429 8400
04-346 6671
04-344 5915
Obstetrician-
Gynecologist
050-778 1460
German Clinic Gynecology
& Obstetrics
Dr. Kathrin Föhe Pediatrician 04-429 8578
German Clinic Gynecology
& Obstetrics
Dr. Gabor
Zimmermann
Obstetrician-
Gynecologist
04-429 8346
German Dental Clinic Dr. Abdolreza Dentist, Specialist for 04-332 4499
Nasouti
gum treatment
German Dental Clinic Dr. Geert de Orthodontist 04-332 4499
Zutter
German Dental Clinic Dr. Michael Orthodontist 04-332 4499
Sostmann
German Dental Oasis Dr. Hans van
der Elst
Clinic Director,
Specialist in Dental
Implantology and
Cosmetic Dentistry
04-363 5367
German Dental Oasis Dr. Peter Weiss Specialist in Cosmetic
Dentistry
04-363 5367
German Heart Centre Dr. Klaus
Internist, Cardiologist 04-362 4797
Bremen
Kallmayer
German Heart Centre Dr. Beate Wild Internist, Cardiologist 04-362 4797
Bremen
German Heart Centre
Bremen
German Medical Center
FZ-LLC
German Medical Center
FZ-LLC
German Medical Center
FZ-LLC
German Medical Center
FZ-LLC
German Medical Center
FZ-LLC
Dr. Caspar Internist, Cardiologist
Boerner
Dr. Achim Lueth Orthopedist, Specialist
for Spinal and
Intervertebral Disk
Diseases
Dr. Ashraf Kamel Urologist,
Andrologist
Dr. Diethart Bayer Specialist in Surgery,
Proctology and
Phlebology
Dr. Elena Rajda Neurologist, Psychiatrist
Dr. Gerd Graebner Orthopedist, Specialist
for Spinal and
Intervertebral Disk
04-362 4797
04-362 2929
04-362 2929
04-362 2929
04-362 2929
04-362 2929
Diseases
German Medical Center
FZ-LLC
Dr. Hanspeter
Augustin
Internist, Cardiologist 04-362 2929
German Medical Center
FZ-LLC
German Medical Center
FZ-LLC
German Medical Center
FZ-LLC
German Medical Center
FZ-LLC
German Medical Center
FZ-LLC
German Medical Center
FZ-LLC
German Medical Center
FZ-LLC
German Medical Center
Dubai
German Neuroscience
Center
German Neuroscience
Center
German Neuroscience
Center
German Neuroscience
Center
German Neuroscience
Dr. Martin Petsch Urologist,
Andrologist
Dr. Wael Sammur Obstetrician-
Gynecologist
Priv.-Doz. Dr. G. Orthopedic and
Zimmermann Trauma Surgeon
Prof. J. Altwein Urologist,
Andrologist
Prof. L. Mettler Obstetrician-
Gynecologist
Darya
Alternative
Homayounfar Practitioner
K. Eisinger Physiotherapist
Dr. Jörg Martin Specialist in
Implantology
Dr. Jutta Mar- Neurologist
quardt
Dr. Hartmut Neurologist and
Kollikowski Psychiatrist
Dr. Ali
Neurologist
Hosseinkhah
Dr. Firas El Khatib Neurologist
Ms. Christina Psychologist
04-362 2929
04-362 2929
04-362 2929
04-362 2929
04-362 2929
04-362 2929
04-362 2929
04-344 9700
04-429 8578
04-429 8578
04-429 8578
04-429 8578
04-429 8578
Center
Burmeister
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Health Bay Policlinic Dr. Michael Klein,
M.D.
Internist, Specialist
in Hepatology,
Gastroenterology and
Endoscopy
800-4272
Health Bay Policlinic Dr. Ursula Rolef Internist, Specialist in
Gastroenterology and
Endoscopy
800-4272
Health Bay Policlinic Dr. Juliane Reuter Specialist in Dermatology,Allergology
and Laser and
Cosmetic Medicine
800-4272
Health Bay Policlinic Dr. Christian Jozsa Obstetrician-Gynecologist,
Laparoscopic
Surgeon
800-4272
Health Call Dr. Margesigarib General Practitioner 04-363 5343
International Modern Dr. Andrea Obstetrician-
04-398 8888
Hospital
Christiane Farhat Gynecologist
Isis – The French Pediatric Dr. Thomas Specialist in Pediatrics 04-429 8450
Clinic
Troester
and Youth Medicine
Isis – The French Pediatric
Clinic
Dr. Kathrin Fohi Pediatrician 04-429 8450
Laser Eye Care Dr. Bertram Meyer Ophthalmologist 04-362 2955
Laser Eye Care Dr. Christian
Kleczka
Ophthalmologist 04-362 2955
MedCare Hospital LLC Dr. Herwig
Friedmann
Medical Specialist in
Traumatology and
Orthopedic Surgery
04-407 9100
New Dubai Hospital Dr. Abdul Madani Internist 04-271 4444
New Dubai Hospital Dr. Adnan Bahra Anesthesiologist 04-271 4444
New Dubai Hospital Dr. Hussein Abdul
Rahman
Otolaryngologist 04-271 4444
New Dubai Hospital Dr. Mhd.
Mouawadh
Otolaryngologist 04-271 4444
New Dubai Hospital Dr. Rolf Hartung Surgeon 04-271 4444
Nicolas & Asp Dental Clinic Dr. Tanja Nakovics Orthodontist 04-394 7777
Nicolas & Asp Dental Clinic Dr. Thomas Peters Dentist 04-394 7777
Nicolas & Asp Dental Clinic Dr. Pigan Barferez Dentist 04-394 7777
Rashid Hospital Dr. Mansour
Nadhari
Anesthesiologist 04-337 1111
Rashid Hospital Dr. Luis Virreira Vascular Surgeon 04-219 2690
Rashid Hospital Dr. Michael
Potulski
Orthopedist 04-219 1047
Scandinavian Dental Clinic Dr. Eivind Linge Dentist 04-349 3202
Swiss Academy Acupuncture Prof. Dr. Sandi Acupuncture and 04-363 5358
Suwanda
Chinese Medicine
Specialist
Swiss Academy Acupuncture Dr. Luitgard Held General Practitioner 04-363 5358
Swiss Academy Acupuncture Lucia Siegel Physiotherapist 04-363 5358
Swiss Dental Clinic Dr. Marco Fedele Dentist, Cosmetic
Dental Surgeon,
Dental Implantology
Specialist
04-332 1444
Swiss Dental Clinic Isabelle Grier Orthodontist 04-332 1444
The City Hospital Dr. Annett Al-
Hamadi
Surgeon 04-435 9999
Towerclinic Dentists Clinic Dr. Günther Neumann
Zahnarzt,
Orthodontist 04-330 0220
Welcare Hospital Dr. Ulrich
Obstetrician-
04-282 7788
Honemeyer
sHarJaH
Gynecologist
Dr. Zafer Barakat Clinic Dr. Zafer Barakat Internist 06-556 1125
German Medical Clinic Dr. Christian
Heidenreich
Internist 06-575 0280
German Medical Clinic Dr. Barbara Jahns Obstetrician-
Gynecologist
06-575 0280
German Medical Clinic Dr. Winni Skupin Dentist 06-575 0280
German Medical Clinic Dr. Kurt Lemberger
General Practitioner 06-575 0280
Marijeh Medical Center Dr. Susan Jose Obstetrician-
Gynecologist
06-569 1400
Veterinary
abu dHabi
German Veterinary Clinic Dr. Katrin Jahn
dubai
Veterinarian,
Anesthesiologist
02-556 2024
Blue Oasis Veterinary Clinic Dr. Dieter Veterinarian,
04-884 8580
Mallaczek Radiologist
Blue Oasis Veterinary Clinic Dr. Wolf Olfner Veterinarian 04-884 8580
Blue Oasis Veterinary Clinic Dr. Sabine
Schadler
Veterinarian 04-884 8580
Central Veterinary
Priv. Doz. Dr. Dr. Scientific Director 04-337 5165
Research Laboratory habil U. Wernery
Central Veterinary
Dr. Jörg Kinne Veterinarian, Specia- 04-337 5165
Research Laboratory
list in Pathologies
Central Veterinary
Prof. Dr. Ralf Veterinarian, Specia- 04-337 5165
Research Laboratory Schuster
list in Parasitology
Energetic Panacea Hilke Meyer- Alternative Practi- 04-344 7812
Reumann
tioner for animals
Pet Connection Veterinart
Clinic, Al Barsha
Dr. Doreen
Succow
Veterinary Specialist
for pets and small
animals
04-447 5307
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KliniKum stuttGart
Kriegsbergstraße 60
70174 Stuttgart, Germany
Andreas Braun / International Unit
Tel: +49 (0) 711 278 32 060
international-unit@klinikum-stuttgart.de
www.klinikum-stuttgart.de
• Medical and surgical oncology, orthopedics
with endoprosthetic surgery
and restorative surgery
• Cardiology and heart surgery, abdominal
and vascular surgery, neurosurgery,
neurology
• All specialties in paediatrics
nuremberG Hospital
Prof.-Ernst-Nathan Str. 1
90419 Nuremberg, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 911 398 70 71
Ms. Tanya Porter / Head of Intt’l Depart.
tanya.porter@klinikum-nuremberg.de
www.klinikum-nuernberg.de
• All common diseases, including complex,
rare and chronic diseases
• Heart Center, urology and prostate
center, children and women center,
breast center
• High performance medicine such as
3D ultrasound, PET, greenlight laser
for prostate diseases
uni-KliniKum düsseldorf
Moorenstr. 5
40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 211 811 80 63
Coordinating Office for Int’l Patients
Marlies von Borries
coip@med.uni-duesseldorf.de
www.uniklinik-duesseldorf.de
• interdisciplinary oncology with haematology
and stem cell transplantation
• neurosurgery and neurology
• gynecology and obstetrics
• hepatology
• kidney transplants
• cardiovascular diseases
• pediatric centre including pediatric
surgery and pediatric oncology
pan KliniK am neumarKt
betriebsGesellscHaft mbH
Zeppelinstr. 1
50667 Köln, Neumarkt-Galerie, Germany
+49 (0) 221 277 61 00
Eugen Spitkowski / Clinical Management
info@pan-klinik.de
www.pan-klinik.de
• 19 different medical clinics
• Outpatient, inpatient and minimally
invasive surgery
• Modern and highly specialized therapeutic
methods
• Every medical specialist is on stand-by
in order to help in case of emergencies
uniVersity medical center of
scHleswiG–Holstein
Arnold-Heller-Straße 3
24105 Kiel, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 431 597 57 00
international.department@uk-sh.de
www.uk-sh.de
• Family medicine: fertility treatment,
pediatrics and neuropediatrics
• Cardiology and heart surgery
• Neurology and neurosurgery, especially
alternative forms of treatment for
Parkinson’s disease and neurological
movement disorders
• Oncology, stem cell therapy and immunotherapy
• Transplantation medicine
Verbund KatHoliscHer KliniKen
düsseldorf GGmbH
Amalienstraße 9
40472 Düsseldorf, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 211 904 36 01
info@vkkd-kliniken.de
www.vkkd-kliniken.de
• 5 emergency hospitals and a rehabilitation
clinic, impatient and ambulant
rehabilitation
• nine specialist medical center for
diseases as pain orapoplexia
bG trauma center ludwiGs-
Hafen
Ludwig-Guttmann-Str. 1
67071 Ludwigshafen, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 621 68 10 0
info@bgu-ludwigshafen.de
www.bgu-ludwigshafen.de
• Trauma surgery, plastic surgery, hand
and tumor surgery, burn victims
• Europe’s most modern center for
surgical treatment of serious burns
• Interdisciplinary center for treatment
of spinal diseases
• Competence center for complications
relating to infections in the bones,
joints and prostheses
municH municipal Hospital
Group
Barbara Walsh-Hanratty
Klinikum Bogenhausen
Englschalkinger Straße 77
81925 München, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 89 9270 29 62
Ms. Barbara Walsh / Int’l Department
barbara.walsh@klinikum-muenchen.de
www.klinikum-muenchen.de
• Largest comprehensive care provider in
Southern Germany
• Oncology, gastroenterology, cardiology,
vascular diseases, urology,
pneumology, diabetes/endocrinology,
dermatology, and other medical fields
Helios KliniKen GmbH
Friedrichstr. 136
10117 Berlin
Germany
Tel: +49 (0)30 521 321 0
postmaster@helios-kliniken.de
www.helios-kliniken.de
• Network of 65 clinics, 45 emergency
hospitals and 20 rehabilitation clinics
• Offers a wide range of inpatient
health care and ambulant patient care
• All scopes of medical treatment are
offered under perfect and high quality
standards
municHdoctors
Lochhamer Str. 29
82152 Martinsried, Germany
Tel: +49 (0)89 89 55 78 690
Katharina Stahl, PhD / Project
Management
katharina.stahl@munichdoctors.de
www.munichdoctors.de
• Network of private practitioners
(specializations: Dermatology - ENT,
Phoniatrics, Pedaudiology - Genetics
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Surgery, Neurosurgery - Pediatric
Dentistry - Pharmacy)
• State-of-the-art medical treatment and
consultations for patients from abroad
• Organization of travel arrangements,
hotel accommodations, shuttle
services, interpreters and recreational
activities
uniVersity medical center
HamburG-eppendorf
Martinistr. 52
20246 Hamburg, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 40 7410 51 690
patients@uke.de
www.uke.de
• Oncology, tumor surgery, transplants,
heart disease, urology, systematic
pediatric diseases
• more than 160 clinics for complex,
rare and chronic syndromes - e.g. the
treatment of muscle diseases, blood
coagulatory disorders, heart rhythm
disorders, impaired vision or obsessivecompulsive
disorders
medical parK aG
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Freiberger-Platz 1
83123 Amerang, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 8075/913 11-130
Fax: +49 (0) 8075/913 11-116
j.portisch@medicalpark.de
www.medicalpark.de
• medical and therapeutic services for
rehabilitation and prevention
• neurology, orthopedics, traumatology,
sports medicine, internal medicine,
cardiology and psychosomatic medicine
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