Focus on the UAE & Expo 2020

In preparation of a regional trade visit to the U.A.E. in Spring 2017, this event will give you an insight into the business climate in the U.A.E., opportunities that exist for UK companies and opportunities related to Expo2020

Hosted by the Master Cutler, Richard Edwards, at the Cutlers' Hall, the Sheffield City Regional Manufacturing Forum and the International Trade Forum are jointly presenting the forthcoming export event

Speakers

Richard Edwards, Master Cutler, The Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire - Welcome  

David Grimes, Head of Sheffield City Region Growth Hub, Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership – Update on the Growth Hub 

William Beckett, Chairman, International Trade Forum Ltd – Introduction to the event and the planned multi-sector trade visit to the U.A.E. 

Mr. Abdeslam El-Idrissi, Director of Trade Services, Arab-British Chamber of Commerce – Insights and Opportunities for UK Exporters 

Case Study - Chris Hudson, Chimo Holdings Our experience in the U.A.E.  

Followed by Registration of Interest for the Trade Visit to the U.A.E.

A fantastic platform for knowledge sharing, networking with other companies, establishing new valuable contacts and exchanging ideas with peers 

To register your interest to attend the event please contact us 

More on Expo 2020

Between its opening day on 20 October 2020, and its closing date on 10 April 2021, we expect Expo to be visited 25 million times.70% of all visitors are expected to come from outside the UAE - the largest proportion of international visitors in Expo history. The Expo site covers a total of 4.38 square kilometres, including a 200 hectare gated area. It is located within the Dubai South District, adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport.