Britain in the Region: 2013

29 January 2013, Raffles Hotel, Dubai

Please be aware that this website has now closed for registration and bookings. If you have not yet registered but would like to attend the event, please send an email to alison.hawkins@necgroup.co.uk with your contact details, and we will register you for the event on the day.

Come and hear expert advice on a wealth of business opportunities in the Middle East and North African markets.

About the Event

Britain in the Region 2013 is a major conference and networking event comprising a mix of business workshops, panel discussions and one to one meetings on opportunities across the Middle East and North Africa.

It will involve experts and representatives from regional agencies responsible for stimulating trade and investment; both local companies and UK companies already established in the region; experts on banking, legal issues, HR and recruitment; and the Directors of UK Trade & Investment and their teams from across the region.

The event’s primary focus will be on those sectors in the Middle East and North Africa which present the best business opportunities to UK firms – both now and over future years: the sectors include Infrastructure, Mass Transport, Energy, Creative Industries, Education and Skills, Healthcare and Water & Environment. There will be opportunities for networking with a wide range of potential partners, clients and other commercial contacts.

The event will allow participants to:

• Stay ahead of the competition – one to one meetings with UK Trade & Investment staff from the Gulf, Turkey and North African markets.

• Learn from experience – A programme of interactive panel discussions on opportunities in the markets of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Oman and Iraq; as well as opportunities in the wider Middle East and North African region. Companies that have succeeded in the Middle East and North African markets will be showcased and share practical information, tips and advice.

• Get practical advice on your next steps – Access to expert advice from a broad range of business support organisations based in or focused on the Middle East and North Africa.

To view a list of visiting officers click here and click on each individual to view their profile.

With 2,400 staff and a presence in over 100 countries, UK Trade & Investment can help UK-based companies every step of the way to international success. As the UK Government’s international business development organisation, we can give you the expert advice and support that you need to help your business expand and prosper. For further details on UKTI’s unique range of services click here.

Event Timings

08:30 – 09:00 Registration & Coffee
09:00 – 09:20 Welcome and Opening address
09:20 – 09:35 Keynote Address: Business in the MENA Region post Arab Spring - MEED
09:40 – 13:20 Country Panel Discussions and one to one meetings
13:30 – 14:30 Networking Lunch
Each one to one meeting will last 20 minutes. To download a PDF of the full programme please click here.

Hotel Information

The hotel's address is Raffles Dubai, Sheikh Rashid Road, Wafi, Dubai. For more information and directions, please visit: http://www.raffles.com/dubai/

The cut off date for registration and bookings is Tuesday 22 January 2013 at 10:00

Require any further assistance?
Please contact Alison Hawkins on +44 (0)121 767 3242 or email alison.hawkins@necgroup.co.uk.