Welsh Government would like to invite your company to participate in its export market visit to Dubai & Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Why United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates is a vibrant and dynamic market, and is consistently in the top 10 markets for Welsh Exports, with Dubai being the main focus for businesses.
United Arab Emirates continues to grow and diversify, and is not only a major entry route to the Gulf region but is now a commercial hub for the wider Middle East and North Africa.
United Arab Emirates offers good export opportunities for Welsh businesses in all priority sectors; high value manufacturing, tech, life science, consumer products, clean energy and food & drink.
Why attend?
This visit will provide you with the opportunity to showcase your company, gain valuable contacts and build your exports in this market.
By participating in this visit, you will benefit from:
- Cost effective means of visiting the market.
- Network and engage with key businesses and decision makers in the market.
- Sharing knowledge and information with other mission participants.
- Assistance with travel arrangements through appointed travel agent
- Attend networking Events.
- Inclusion in any marketing material for the mission.
The Cost
The Welsh Government is supporting* companies to take part in this export market visit. This offer is available to one representative per company and the cost is £1,600. This includes:
- Return flights
- In-market transfers
- 6 night’s accommodation with breakfast (Saturday – Friday)
- Attendance at in-market events
- Inclusion in any marketing material
This offer is available for one representative per company.
Event Details
When – 25 -31 January 2025
Sectors – Multi-sector
Where – Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Itinerary
25 January - Depart for Dubai
25-28 January – Opportunity for companies to have their own meetings / pre-arranged meetings Programme in Dubai
28-30 January – Opportunity for companies to have their own meetings / pre-arranged meetings in Abu Dhabi
31 January – Return to Wales
Arrangement of Meetings Service
If you would like maximise your time at the event, we can offer support for a programme of 3-4 meetings to be arranged for you by one of our business consultants. This service is available from £500.
Please note, if you would like this support, then you must submit your application 10-12 weeks before the export market visit or exhibition departs.
If your application is submitted after 15 November 2024 then we cannot guarantee that there is there is sufficient time to effectively provide this additional support.
Deadline for applications:
15 November 2025 (Travel and pre-arranged meetings)
29 November 2025 (Travel only)
Once you have submitted an application you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours – if you do not receive this or if you have any questions about the trade mission, please contact our International Trade box - internationaltrade@llyw.cymru
*Subject to eligibility