BRITAIN IN THE REGION - Event Sponsors

Shell

Royal Dutch Shell plc is a leading global energy company whose subsidiaries employ 108,000 people and operate in more than 130 countries and territories. Shell engages in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, the refining and marketing of transportation fuels and other oil products, the production of chemicals and the development of renewable energy.

Shell is committed to the Middle East and to developing long-term partnerships with governments and their national oil companies. Today Shell companies are pursuing upstream and/or downstream activities in Algeria, Egypt, Kuwait, Libya, Iran, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria and the UAE. With regional offices in Dubai in the UAE for Shell Exploration & Production, Shell Gas & Power and Shell Global Solutions, Shell companies aim to increase competitiveness through a more focused approach, being closer to the countries in which they operate and to stakeholders, and to run the business more efficiently.

Shell is also a major oil trading partner with many countries in the region and Shell chemicals, lubricants, aviation and marine fuels are widely available across the Middle East. Shell is acutely aware of its responsibilities to the countries and communities in which it operates and is committed to maximising the employment, wealth-creation and technology transfer benefits of all its projects.

For more information, see www.shell.com/aboutshell.

BRITAIN IN THE REGION - Media partner

Financial Times

The FT is renowned for its accuracy, authority and integrity and our world-class brand is now stronger than ever.  This worldwide, elite audience is truly unique.  At work, they’re the senior executives who manage the biggest budgets and decide how to spend them.  Off-duty, they enjoy spending their wealth – and they come to the FT for inspiration.

With the continuous growth in the region, high calibre global talent is highly sought after.  Each week the FT and our online offering of Exec Appointments (www.exec-appointments.com) carry hundreds of the best jobs in finance, technology, banking and management, offering you the opportunity to reach the worlds most senior and fast-rising business people.

BRITAIN IN THE REGION - Event Participants

British Business Group

The British Business Group, Dubai & Northern Emirates, more usually known as the BBG, was set up in 1987 to encourage the development of British business in the UAE. It undertakes a wide range of activities from communicating with decision makers and testing British goods to sharing best business practice and arranging networking events for its members.

The BBG is led by an elected committee of members and operates under the auspices of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry. It is recognised by the UAE authorities as the representative body of British companies and individuals operating in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

Since its inception the BBG has undergone huge growth and now has almost 1,100 members and holds around 70 networking events, forums and seminars each year. It is widely recognised as one of the largest and most active business groups in the Gulf and has recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.

Its activities include a cost-effective Product Testing Service that allows British companies to identify how their product or service would compete in the regional markets. The BBG is also the official body for provision of British Standards in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

The BBG’s events include regular monthly working luncheons, dinner and breakfast meetings and networking sessions, which provide a forum for members and guests to discuss their views and frequently feature guest speakers from the British and UAE business worlds. Its monthly Special Interest Groups provide a forum for members with a common interest and include Banking & Finance, Construction, Education and Real Estate.

For further information, contact:
Doreen Cameron
Office Manager
British Business Group
Tel: 04 3970303
Fax: 04 3970939
Email: Doreen@britbiz-uae.com

For further details please see www.britbiz-uae.com.

Energy Industries Council

The Energy Industries Council (EIC) is the leading Trade Association for UK companies that supply capital goods and services to the energy industries world-wide. Being the largest UK Organisation of its kind headquartered in London, they also have offices in Aberdeen, Billingham, Houston, Singapore, Dubai, Rio de Janeiro.

Their prime objective is to support their subscribed members' efforts to market their products both at home and overseas. An invaluable source of market intelligence, their global Business Opportunities Database provides vital information on the top energy projects located around the world. This is fully searchable and interactive with the membership.

In addition to this, EIC arrange various Commercial events which are held regularly for members to network with potential suppliers and customers in informal surroundings. Projects of interest are discussed and information shared.

On behalf of the UK Government, the EIC also organises trade missions and attendance at major exhibitions across the globe, where members are able to meet many influential figures from the major contractors, operators and other prime end users from the energy sector.

Finally, EIC Market Forums and Technical Committees help members to keep up with the latest developments in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Assurance, Safety & Environment, Materials & Welding, Controls & Instrumentation and Electrical.

For further details please see www.the-eic.com.

Arab British Chamber of Commerce

The Arab-British Chamber of Commerce has been committed to the encouragement of Arab-British trade and economic co-operation since 1975. You will find our motto, 'Friendship through Trade', the distinguishing ethic to our many and varied services. With strong and enduring links with both the Arab and British business communities, through Chambers of Commerce in both countries, trade associations, financial institutions, diplomatic missions and government departments, the Arab-British Chamber of commerce is uniquely positioned to bridge trade between the UK and Arab world. You can learn more about the Chamber, our Arab and British Directors, our Saudi Secretary General Ms Afnan Al Shuaiby, our services and the advantages of membership from our website at www.abcc.org.uk.

For additional information, please contact Dr Lamya Al-Imara on L.Al-imara@abcc.org.uk.

British Expertise

British Expertise is an independent not for profit trade association based in London. Our members may be based in the UK or abroad. They offer a wide range of world class knowledge-based skills, and the role of British Expertise is to help them market these internationally. We do this by introducing members to key contacts and to potential partners and clients, and by supplying market intelligence and training. Our wide range of contacts in the UK and overseas means we can offer excellent networking opportunities, and also effective lobbying in our members’ interests. Although British Expertise maintains very close relations with a range of Government Departments, funding relies entirely on member company subscriptions and fee-based services.

Middle East Association

As the premier organisation for promoting trade and good relations with the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey and Iran, the Middle East Association is uniquely well placed to assist British companies take advantage of the many opportunities on offer in the region. The MEA is an independent and non-profit making Association based in London whose 400 members are drawn from all sectors of commerce, industry and finance and account for an estimated 70% of UK trade with the region.


Membership is open to individuals as well as companies. We are the leading organizer of trade missions to the region and offer a wide range of activities and services including conferences, seminars and high-level networking receptions at our headquarters in London with visiting Ministers, and Arab and UK Ambassadors. We are also engaged in major regional programmes such as the MENA Learning & Leadership Programme launched in the UAE in February 2007, and the 3rd City of London & GCC Conference to be held in London on 19 June 2008.

For further details please visit www.the-mea.co.uk or contact us on info@the-mea.co.uk

Middle East Association,
33 Bury Street,
London SW1Y 6AX
Tel: 00-44-20-7839-2137

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British Embassy, Dubai
PO Box 65
Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 3094445
Fax: +971 4 3094302
Web: www.britishembassy.gov.uk/uae