UK hospitality and design suppliers are invited to join the Department for International Trade (DIT) and the British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA) for a spotlight session exploring current and future projects in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. You will hear from industry experts about developments across hospitality in the GCC and set-up and licensing requirements. We will be joined by two leading global hotel chains operating in the Middle East and best practice will be shared by a true British success story in the region. Click here to register your free place onto the webinar.
Date: Wednesday 25th August 2021
Time: 10am-11.15am
Agenda:
Welcome & Introductions
Simon Penney, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan
Jeremy Stein, Managing Director, BCFA
Country Spotlight Sessions:
United Arab Emirates, Laura Bos
Qatar, Amy Sanchez
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Yamish Yakoob
Doing Business in the Gulf: Market Entry
Pro Partners Group, James King and Nazar Musa
Doing Business in the Gulf: Supply Chain Success Story
Burgess Furniture, Baiju Jamaludin
Doing Business in the Gulf: Market Trends
Marriott, David Key
Doing Business in the Gulf: How to Procure with a Leading Hotel Chain
IHG, Matthew Smith
Q&A
Moderated by Laura Bos, Department for International Trade, UAE