NORTHWEST MARKET VISIT TO QATAR & UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

16 – 27 November 2009

QATAR – 17th – 19th November

With the global economy slowing and business in some export markets drying up, the attention of many UK companies is turning towards the Gulf, in particular to countries like Qatar whose economy continues to grow at a significant pace. Revenue flowing from the world’s third largest natural gas reserve is funding major infrastructure and economic diversification projects. Despite the current global economic climate, Qatar faces the very real prospect of double-digit growth in 2009. Numerous opportunities exist across the economy.

Sectors which offer the most opportunities are:- Construction, Oil & Gas, Transport & Logistics, Education, Financial & Legal services, ICT, Sport & Leisure and Healthcare.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – 20th – 27th November

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the UK’s largest export market in the Middle East and with exports at around £3.7 billion.

Dubai, the 2nd largest of the seven Emirates, is now recognised by all as one of the world’s leading trading centres and offers a gateway to a market of more than 1 billion people across the Gulf, Middle East, East Africa and significant parts of the Asian sub-continent. It also offers a route into the more challenging markets of Iran and Iraq. Delegates will also have the opportunity to participate in organised visits to the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi, and to a selected Northern Emirate.

The UAE offers opportunities in a number of sectors:- Tourism & Leisure, Construction, Power, Energy & Environment, Water, Railways, Ports & Airports, Education & Skills, Healthcare and Financial Services

Applications are invited from Northwest companies in all sectors .

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