The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is pleased to announce that we will be taking a delegation of Sustainable Infrastructure companies from the English Regions on a Trade Mission to the UAE. The mission is a great opportunity to learn about the developments and opportunities in the wider construction sector in the UAE and across the Middle East region.
Meet the mission leaders
Anya J. M. Novak, MA (Cantab)
Infrastructure Specialist - DBT, Midlands Region
Contact Anya:
Tel: +44 (0)7769 235307
Email: anya.novak@businessandtrade.gov.ukVeronica Dawson
International Trade Adviser - DBT, Northern Powerhouse Region
Contact Veronica:
Tel: +44 (0)7711 579138
Email: veronica.dawson@businessandtrade.gov.ukBrian Dent
Sector Team Manager, Creative Industries & Infrastructure - DBT, Southern England Region
Contact Brian:
Tel: +44 (0)7779 717284
Email: brian.dent@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Note: Brian will not be travelling to the UAE, but is your point of call for information prior to the mission if you are based in Southern England.Your International Trade Adviser should be your first port of call for any enquiries, and to help best prepare for the trip.
Pre Trade Mission Programme
UAE Sustainable Infrastructure Trade Mission: Market Research, Digital Success and Culture Briefing
Please watch the session and view session notes here.UAE Sustainable Infrastructure Trade Mission Final Details Briefing
Please watch the session and view the slides here.
In Market Programme: 3 – 8 December 2023
Date
Activity*
Sun 3 December
Day Mission delegates arrive in Dubai Mon 4 December
08h30-11h00
11h00 onwards
17h30 meet
18h00-21h00Market briefing / Sector Overview and opportunities: Ramada By Wyndham Dubai Deira Hotel , Salahudin Road
Delegates free to visit Dubai Big 5 Global exhibition
*Delegates make own way to the Abu Baker Al Siddique Metro Station and get on the line
to the World Trade Center Metro Station.
N.B. Allow up to 60 minutes each way for your journey
Please allow plenty of time to get back from the exhibition to get the 5.30pm bus to the Evening Networking Reception. Delegates to make own way back.
Networking Reception: Habtoor Polo Resort
Dress Code: Business casual
N.B. We have arranged transportation to and from the Networking Reception from the lobby of the Ramada By Wyndham Dubai Deira Hotel , Salahudin Road, leaving at 5.30pm prompt – please advise if you will be taking advantage of this option. 1 bus seat has been allocated per company.
N.B. We have been allocated one ticket per company for the evening Networking Reception, this will be registered in the name of the person identified in the Mission Brochure. If you want to buy more tickets, please do so here.Tues 4 December 08h30-11h00
08h45-09h30
09h30-09h45
09h45-10h30
11h00 onwards
14h30Meet the Buyer / Commercial Officer
Ramada By Wyndham Dubai Deira Hotel , Salahudin Road
Meet the Buyer/DBT Commercial Officer Meetings (part 1)
Coffee break
Meet the Buyer /DBT Commercial Officer Meetings (part 2)
Visit COP 28 Green Zone (Bring Photo ID – drivers’ licence)
Delegates make own way to the Abu Baker Al Siddique Metro Station and get
on the metro to the EXPO 2020. If people get separated on the Metro, when you get off at EXPO 2020 go down to the main concourse and through the gates. There is a blue art work to the left. We can meet there.
N.B. Allow up to 90 minutes each way for your journey
Presentations and talk from Sustainability Team, Expo City Dubai
Delegates make own way back to hotels for free timeWed 6 December 08h00 - 20h00
10h00-11h30
13h30-15h00
15h00-16h30
17h00Visit to Abu Dhabi
(Transport provided from Ramada by Wyndham Hotel, Deira) NOTE we have arranged transportation to and from Abu Dhabi from the lobby of the Ramada By Wyndham Dubai Deira Hotel , Salahudin Road, leaving at 8.30am prompt – please advise if you will be taking advantage of this option. 1 bus seat has been allocated per company.
Masdar City Walking Tour (meeting point Masdar North Car Park)
Lunch and Networking at Abu Dhabi Residents Office / Department of Economic Development.
Address; Baniyas Towers, Al Falah St, Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Otaiba St, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Our delegates will be offered a networking lunch upon arrival and then receive presentations from: Abu Dhabi Residents Office, Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, Abu Dhabi Investment Office
Delegate free time
Bus returns to Dubai DeiraThurs 7 December
Visit to the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and opportunity to present products / services for future collaboration.
N.B. We have arranged transportation to and from Ras Al Khaimah from the LOBBY of the RAMADA BY WYNDHAM DUBAI DEIRA HOTEL, leaving at 8.00am prompt
N.B. Dress Code: Smart Business (Men, business suits and tie, Ladies cover shoulders and knees)
Arrival at Ras Al Khaimah
Discussions with Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) Government of Ras Al Khaimah
Networking Lunch
Mini tour of Marjan Island (where time allows)
Bus returns to Dubai DeiraFri 8 December Day Big 5 Global Exhibition closed
Delegates leave Dubai (or stay on for any meetings you may have pre arranged )
BIG 5 visitor tickets
Register to visit the Dubai Big 5 Global and print off your free of charge badge.
Review the show’s website to identify competitors and potential partners
Review the supporting programme and identify talks to attend
Ensure you have a bottle of water with you as queues for beverages can be long!Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre. See location
Metro station: ‘World Trade Center’ on the red line.
Exhibition Opening Times for Visitors:
4 December 2023 - 11:00am – 6.00pm
5 December 2023 - 10:00am - 6.00pm
6 December 2023 - 10:00am - 6.00pm
7 December 2023 - 10:00am- 6.00pmDownload the Big 5 Global App
COP28 GREEN ZONE registration
Register free to visit COP28 GREEN ZONE. Please make sure you register for the day of Tuesday 5th December as this is our tour day.
The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly referred to as COP28, will be the 28th United Nations Climate Change conference.
Venue: Expo City, Dubai
Dates: 3rd to 12th December
Opening times: 10.00am-10.00pm
Metro Station: ‘EXPO 2020’ on the red line
COP28 LinkedIn page
Travel information
Please visit the UAE entry requirements page on the www.gov.uk for all up-to-date information on travel to UAE and entry requirements.
Hotel
Anya and Veronica the trade mission leads for the Midlands and the Northern Powerhouse will be staying at the following hotel:Ramada by Wyndham Dubai Deira
Salahudin Road , Deira, Dubai
42222
Tel: 0097142596000
Social Media and PR
If you planning to make any announcements, launching a new product/service or secure an order, or would like to be interviewed about the trade mission and support from DBT please let your trade mission lead know.
DBT will be following the delegation during the mission. Here are the social media handles to be used: -
@Departmentforbusinessandtrade
@tradegovuk_midlands
@tradegovuk_nph
#UAESustainableTrade
#Big5Dubai
#Englishregions
Trade Mission Delegation eBrochure
Please click here to view the trade mission eBrochure
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