Gulf/Middle East Awareness Event

20th August 2011

Tuesday 13th September 2011 - Eden Court, Inverness

The Gulf/Middle East continues to be one of the most dynamic and potentially rewarding regions in which to do business and presents numerous opportunities for Scottish exports.

This event , organised by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and working in partnership with Scottish Development International (SDI), will target innovative and high growth companies in the Highlands and Islands providing them with a one-stop-shop of expert advice, information and contacts covering the United Arab Emirates (USE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. The focus will be on sectors identified as presenting the best opportunities to UK firms over future years. This includes, but is not limited to: Energy, Food and Drink, Financial and Business Services, Life Sciences, Creative Industries and Textiles.

Following a series of presentations from Scottish Development International and the Export Credit Guarantee Department, you will have an opportunity to meet one to one with country experts to discuss the potential for your business to enter/expand in Middle East markets.

This event is organised as part of Smart Exporter, an ambitious new international trade skills programme designed to increase exporting skills and knowledge amongst Scottish businesses.

To book your place please complete our online booking form.
http://www.hie.co.uk/support-for-business/default/export-registration.html

Agenda

09:30 Coffee and registration

10:00 Welcome and introduction to the Gulf region - Colin Crabbe (International Manager, S.D.I. Dubai)

10:30 Experience of working in the Gulf region - Hadi Fawzy (Middle East & Africa, Senior Executive, Energy, Scottish Development International)

11:00 Coffee

11:20 Case study

11:30 Smart Exporter introduction

11:50 Export Credit Guarantee Department

12:10 Panel Discussion on Opportunities and Challenges in United Arab Emirates Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait

12:40 - 14:00 Lunch with networking opportunities

13:00 - 16:00 Pre-booked one to one clinics with specialist advisers from SDI, Smart Exporter and the Export Credit Guarantee Department

For any queries regarding this event please email laura.robertson[AT]hient.co.uk