03/10/2015 International Trade Advice 1 Joy Heatley

UK Trade & Investment  About UK Trade & Investment  Why Internationalise?  Market Research  Support  Routes to Market 2

Middle East Markets – Gulf Corporation Council 3  UAE  Saudi Arabia  Kuwait  Jordan  Bahrain  Oman  Qatar

Neighbouring Markets North  Egypt  Jordan  Lebanon  Syria East  Iran  Indian Subcontinent 4

The Big 5 Show  WhereDubai World Trade Centre  When 23 – 26 November 2009  Why 58,000 key buyers 2,800 exhibiting companies from 53 countries Daily Technical Seminar programme 5

Show Focus  Green & Sustainable Products  Building & Construction  Kitchens, Bathrooms, Ceramics  Building Technologies  Water Technology  AC & Refrigeration  Cleaning  Environmental Technologies  Marble & Stone  Glass & Metal

Value of Active Projects in GCC – June 2009 This yearUS$Millions  Water4,454  Building (UAE)129,160  Infrastructure (UAE)2,495  Transport (KSA)9,861 7

UKTI – What do we do?  Business advice & support  Research & information  Training & development  International business visits  Practical in-market assistance

What to do next  Do you wish to exhibit at The Big 5? If yes, there is UKTI support available through the Construction Products Association who are arranging the UK pavilion at this year’s show. Ask us for details.  Do you wish to visit The Big 5? If yes, there may be financial rebate to assist towards the cost of airfare and hotel accommodation. 9

Question time   The show website will answer many questions  The show website will not give you the chance to see, touch, smell the UAE, Dubai World Trade Centre, experience the madness that is the Sheikh Zayed Road, feel the “can do” attitude that Dubai and the Gulf states exude or meet that businessman and sell your expertise. 10

Contacts Terry WoodJoy Heatley Head of International TradeInternational Trade Advisor Black Country Black Country +44 (0) (0)