Official Publication of Arab Healthy Water Association

Official publication of Arab Healthy Water Association

Volume 1, Number 1 www.mgwater.com/arabhwa.shtml Jan./Feb. 2006

Water, Health and Environment Magazine is an initiative to guide, inform and to stimulate interest and research, and to build on its reputation for bringing together the water, health and environment stake- holders from professionals, authorities as well as influential decision makers to explore the key issues affecting the industry.

Editor-in-Chief PROF.MAGHAWRY DIAB, President, Arab Healthy Water Association

Directors DR.RADWAN AL WESHAH UNESCO DR.KHALED ABU ZIED CEDARE

Editorial Board Editorial Consultants PROF. MOHAMAD ABDULRAZZAK DR. NELLY M. ABBOUD AAESS MR. ABDULLATIF I. AL-MUGRIN DR. WILLIAM J. COSGROVE BAPE DR. ADIL A. BUSHNAK MR. ERIC S. HOWARD Fulbright Academy PROF. YOUSEF ABDULRAZZAQ MR. PAUL MASON HWA PROF. OMAR A.K. RIMAWI MR. BARNEY P. POPKIN USAID PROF. MUHAMMAD R. SHATANAWI DR. MOHAMED ABDE-MONEM UNEP DR. MOHAMAD AL FOUZAN PROF. OSMAN GALAL WHO ENGR. MOHAMAD AMIN SAAD DR. HARALD KEHL AGNOS PROF. MOHSEN M SHERIF PROF. ANDRÉ MAÏSSEU WONUC DR. MOHAMMED AMIN TASHKANDI MR. MAHATMA DAVIS ArabMedicare DR. AMEERA. S. A. AL-HADAD DR. GREGOR WOLBRING University of Calgary MR. BILL SARDI Health Journalist PROF. PETER A. WILDERER EASA DR. ION SHARALU WHO

Managing Editor DR. HANI K.DAAS

Assistant Editor

Marketing Coordinator MR. ALY KARAM AL SHAZLY

Database & Web Development MRS. JANET K. MASON

Graphic Designer

Published on a bi-monthly basis. The article is published for free, from 1500 to 4000 words, while the press release is from 300 to 1000 words. Editorial Material including Text and Photos can be sent by mail or E-mail with text as MS Word document accompanied by two or more images having a resolution of 200 Dpi or more. Printed by El-Ahram printing press, Cairo-Egypt General Information

The Water, Health and Environment Magazine is Drinking water treatment and distribution systems published by the Arab Healthy Water Association Magnesium in water (AHWA), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the Potable water advancement of Water, Health and Environment Membrane technology professionals. Since 2003, The Arab Healthy Water Water storage Association has offered its members the opportunity to Groundwater management and protection develop a national network of professional contacts Water resources — development and protection] and to participate actively in efforts to promote Stormwater management cleaner, more healthful water and environment. Infrastructure construction and rehabilitation Water reuse programs In addition to publishing WHE Magazine, AHWA Sewage aeration presents a five-day annual educational conference Water and sewer pipes and a number of traveling workshops each year on a Corrosion control wide variety of topics in Water, Health and Sludge treatment Environment. AHWA also offers nationally recognized Wastewater treatment and collection systems credentials in several specialized fields, continuing- Pumps and valves education opportunities, and a comprehensive Environmental legislation regulations and insurance collection of education and training materials. Environmental health management Hazardous materials and toxic substances Impact of WHE Magazine: WHE Magazine provides Indoor and outdoor air pollution peer-reviewed scientific articles, as well as commen- Gas detection taries, reports, and review articles. WHE Magazine Storage tanks and containment also keeps readers up-to-date on current issues, new Instrumentation and controls research, useful products and services, and Measurement/Metering employment opportunities in the rapidly expanding Water-borne diseases field of environmental health. Animal residuals Controlling invasive species Biological nutrient removal Publication Frequency: 6 times a year. Food safety and protection Emerging pathogens Public/private partnerships Scope of WHE Magazine: WHE Magazine features a Computer and automation technology variety of Water, Health and Environment topics including:

Readership

With such a wide variety of occupations among its readers, the WHE Magazine is the only direct link to the complete spectrum of environmental health professionals.

WHE Magazine reaches more than 9000 mentioned industries throughout the Arab World. Water,Health and Environmental professionals including municipal, county, state, and federal AHE magazine participates in major exhibitions by government agencies; educational institutions; and distributing bonus copies to show visitors and private businesses. Our distribution of WHE exhibitors such as: The Big 4 (Cairo), Wetex (Dubai), Magazine includes paid subscribers as well as AHWA Project Lebanon (Beirut), Water Middle East and HWA members. It is circulated to the desktop of (Bahrain), Qwetex (Doha), The Big 5 Show (Dubai) leading decision makers engaged in the above and Water Middle East(Bahrain) Advertising Rates

One Time Three Times Six Times Size B/W Color B/W Color B/W Color

Full page $1,075 $1,435 $860 $1,150 $770 $1,040 2/3 page $830 $1,185 $660 $950 $600 $855 1/2 page $660 $1,025 $530 $820 $485 $735 1/3 page $530 $880 $425 $710 $390 $635 1/6 page $400 — $320 — $290 —

Covers (color only) Outside back $1,765 — $1,590 — $1,525 Inside front/back $1,600 — $1,280 — $1,215

Classified Advertisements issues is entitled to one free product release in our Classified ads are $1 per word and $2 per phone products and services section, per every 12 months. number and e-mail address. (“P.O. Box” counts as AHWA reserves the right to edit material according to one word.) There is a 10-word minimum for all space and style guidelines. classified ads. Discounts are not applicable to classified ad rates, and payment must accompany Sustaining Membership Discount order. Classified ads can also be posted to AHWA Web site. For more information, Please go to AHWA Sustaining Members receive a 20% discount www.mgwater.com/arabhwa.shtml. off the listed advertising rates. For more information about AHWA Sustaining Membership opportunities, please contact an AHWA service specialist by phone Free Product Release at 999 99999 or by e-mail at Each advertiser who advertisers in three or more [email protected].

Cancellation Policies

All advertising space cancellations must be received campaign advertisers will be short-rated to the earned in writing a minimum of 14 working days prior to the space frequency discount. closing date of the issue involved. Upon cancellation, Digital Specifications

Page Dimensions (in inches)

1/6 page 1 page 2/3 page 1/2 page 1/2 page 1/3 page 1/3 page vertical or (no bleed) vertical horizontal vertical square vertical horizontal

2–1/4 x 9– 3/4 7–1/2 x 9–3/4 7–1/2 x 4–5/8

Graphic Formats and Applications Trim Size and Full Bleed Digital files should include all necessary support docu- Publication trim size is 8-1/2 x 11 inches. Bleed size is 8-3/4 x ments, such as graphics, pictures, images, logos, and 11-1/4 inches. For full bleed, keep vital advertising infor- fonts. mation at least 3/8 inch from trim edge.

Optimal file format for graphics/images is PDF (saved as Proofs described below) or Photoshop TIFF or EPS (at a resolution of 300-350 ppi) in grayscale or CMYK format (never RGB). All digital color ad files should be accompanied by a full Acceptable: color proof, sized at 100% (Fuji, Colormatch, Iris, Fiery, etc.). · Photoshop 6.0 or 7.0 All digital black and white ad files should be accompanied · Illustrator 8.0,9.0,or 10 by a proof (mailed or faxed). · QuarkXPress 4.0,5.0, or 6.0 · InDesign CS Please include contact information with the proofs, such as · JPEG file format (select at 300-350 ppi) advertiser name, contact person, phone number, and e- · PDF documents saved at press quality with all fonts mail address. embedded. Press quality is an automatic setting that can be selected in most programs. If this setting is not Sending Ads available, the PDF should be prepared with the following settings: Please see contact information listed at the bottom of the - - Embed all fonts editorial calendar. - - Color and grayscale images: E-mail: Bicubic downsampling: 300-350 ppi Compression: JPEG maximum Digital files must be accompanied by a proof of the ad. For black and white ads, please fax a copy of the ad. For - - Monochrome images: color ads, please mail a hardcopy of the ad. If the file is Bicubic downsampling: 1200 ppi over 5MB, please send the ad on a CD or disk. Compression: CCITT Group 4 or none - - Compress text and line art: No Acceptable CD and Disk Media: Unacceptable: 100 MB Zip · Microsoft Word graphics CD ROM · PowerPoint files The disk must be clearly marked to indicate the applica- · WMF (Windows Meta File) tion(s) used. Please include a printout of disk contents for · BMP (bitmap) verification. · GIF images Please ensure that the ad is final before sending. Production charges for alterations are billed at $80 per hour. 2005 Editorial Calendar

Issue Date Space Materials

January/February 2006 December 10, 2005 December 17, 2005

March/April 2006 February 10, 2006 February 17, 2006

May/June 2006 April 10, 2006 April 17, 2006

July/August 2006 June 10, 2006 June 17, 2006

September/October 2006 August 10, 2006 August 17, 2006

Contact Information

Editorial office Tel: 202-7606792 / 2748508/5213295 Dr. Hani K. Daas Fax: 202- 2748630/7606792 Mobile:+2012-3252582/+2012- 7348752 Postal Address: Arab Healthy Water Association E mail: [email protected] P.O.Box: xxxxxxxxxx Postal Code: xxxxxxx www.mgwater.com/arabhwa.shtml Cairo, Egypt