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Manchester businesses look to Gulf markets

Businesses in Manchester were introduced to high-growth markets through a ‘Gulf Tour to the UK’ roadshow on Tuesday, where UK Trade and Investment urged firms to look at areas in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait.

Trade Minister, Lord Green, is this week visiting Southeast Asia to seek out opportunities for UK businesses.

Meanwhile, UKTI in the North West in focusing on the Gulf, where they have identified lucrative markets which could be of benefit to UK industries.

The roadshow will travel to Glasgow, Bristol and London this week, as well as heading to Manchester to provide advice, information and contacts to those looking to gain a foothold in the Gulf.

Ian Gibbons, HM deputy consul general and director of UKTI in Dubai, said: “The Gulf contains some of the UK’s biggest trading partners and represents an excellent opportunity for British expertise and products.

“Our panel of experts is made up of Gulf-based trade officers and private sector partners who have first-hand experience of working in the region, making the roadshow a must-attend event for anybody considering doing business there.”

The roadshow was organised in partnership with British Airways, BRitish Offset, HBBC, KPMG and Pinsent Mason.

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