ARCADIS is an international company that provides consultancy, design, engineering and management services in the fields of Infrastructure, Water, Environment and Buildings. With more than 15,000 people worldwide and €2.0 billion in revenues the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions.
ARCADIS Vectra is a leading supplier of specialist technical consultancy and implementation services to all highly regulated industries and associated market sectors. ARCADIS Vectra specialise in the provision of risk management and safety engineering consulting services to the nuclear, oil & gas and process and transportation sector. We support our clients in developing risk management and specialised engineering processes.
Founded in 1895 and a University since 1966, Aston is a research-led University known for its world-class teaching quality and strong links to industry, government and commerce.
We are ranked 13th out of 113 UK Universities by the 2010 Complete University Guide, and 19th in the Guardian rankings 2010, confirming our place amongst the elite of UK Universities. We also have an outstanding reputation for helping our graduate secure good jobs, with 82% finding graduate level employment within six months of graduation.
With 9,500 students and a 40-acre campus, Aston offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, as well as tailored continuing Professional Development and Foundation Degree programmes
Since the commencement of operations of ASRY in 1977, the company has undergone various expansions and is now capable of handling repairs of a range of different types and sizes of vessels, including various types of marine and offshore vessels.
ASRY was amoung the first shipyards in the world to receive ISO certifications for Quality, Management, Environment and Health & Safety Systems in addition to the ISPS code for Port Security.
With a multinational workforce and in-house sub-contractors, ASRY are committed to providing only the highly quality services to ensure constant customer satisfaction.
In today’s global market, technology invites a fusion of knowledge between nations. The British Institute of Technology and E-commerce (BITE) is a partner in knowledge acquisition and transfer. We act as a catalyst for governments and businesses by promoting innovative education, equipping future leaders to meet emerging challenges.
The British Offset Office manages the Saudi British Economic Offset Programme on behalf of the UK Government. The Offset Programme is open to companies from around the world and the British Offset team is ready to help plan your joint venture in Saudi Arabia from first concepts through to implementation.
British Expertise is a trade association for professional services
companies looking to develop their international business. We support
our members in identifying potential business partners and clients,
through our network of British and international contacts. We also lobby
the British Government, international financing institutions and others
in our members’ interests, as well as offering a wide range of
interesting and useful networking opportunities, bespoke international
market intelligence and training services.
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), a Government of Dubai Free Zone Authority, was established in 2002.
Member companies licensed by DMCC are offered highly attractive benefits within its free zone ‘Jumeirah Lakes Towers’ (JLT). JLT Free Zone offers companies a guaranteed zero income and corporate tax rate, 100% business ownership, and both leasehold and freehold property options located in the heart of Dubai ‘A city within a city’.
It is the first mixed-use free zone freehold development in Dubai.
Emirates, the award-winning international airline, flies 14 times a day from Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow via Dubai to over 100 destinations worldwide.
With quick and convenient connections through its dedicated terminal in Dubai, Emirates represents the ideal choice for both business and leisure travel.
Emirates operates the revolutionary new Airbus A380 'superjumbo' from Heathrow to Dubai and onwards to destinations including Auckland, Bangkok, Seoul and Sydney. The A380 features an onboard Shower Spa, Lounge and over 1,000 channels of on demand inflight entertainment.
The Federation of GCC Chambers (FGCCC) was founded in September 27, 1979 upon an initiative by the GCC’s private sector represented in chambers of commerce and industry in the Gulf countries. FGCCC is based in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. Primarily, FGCCC is seeking to achieve economic integration between the GCC countries and to remove obstacles hindering trade exchange among GCC countries. FGCCC is also seeking to promote exports and investment opportunities in the GCC countries through opening diversified partnerships with foundations and organizations in the Gulf, Arab and Muslim worlds and the world.
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority is dedicated to creating an affordable yet world class free zone, and has formulated explicit policies and designed special programs to strengthen the small and medium sized enterprise (SME) sector. Our array of business incentives includes 100% ownership, full repatriation of capital and profits, and no taxes or commercial levies.
We offer seven strategic clusters comprising of the Oil & Gas Zone; Timber Land; Maritime City; Petrochemical Zone; Construction World; Perfume Land; and Steel City complemented by E-Office packages. Over 60,000 people across 4,500 companies representing 125 nations have chosen HFZA as a launching pad for their business.
Ras Al Khaimah: a haven of peace and a land of opportunity where age-old traditions and modern life co-exist in harmony. The land comprises beautiful mountains, red sandy deserts and lush green plains indented by a series of creeks, lagoons and man-made islands. It has a rich heritage with numerous historical sites and a history dating back to 5000 BC.
Ras Al Khaimah is the perfect destination for business, shopping or leisure, with excellent hotels, beautiful beaches, year-round sunshine and a range of activities including golf, water sports, mountain climbing, diving and heritage visits. Shopping options are varied with both modern shopping malls and old souks.
Department of Economic Department
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is located on the Arabian Gulf. It covers approximately
2,478 square kilometers and is the most northern emirate. With a population of
around 2.5 million, the coastal line is 40 miles and extends for 80 miles
inland. Ras Al Khaimah’s territory combines coast, fertile agricultural plains,
desert and mountains. The mountain range extends 46 kilometres and rests on a 64
kilometre stretch of beach. These environments have given rise to different
lifestyles including traders, fishermen and pearl divers of the coast. The
Department of Economic Development was founded in 1981. Its vision is to provide
ideal climate to achieve economic prosperity and political stability.
RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry
RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry aims to achieve leadership in serving the Business Community.
We provide services to support Business Community development through resource optimal utilisation.
Our strategic objectives include: creating investment opportunities and building capacity in the private sector; developing and suggesting legislations, laws regulations, policies and programs to materialise the chamber’s visions and objectives; creating a highly developed technological atmosphere; establishing the Emirate as a favoured business and investment destination; building a research and information database on economy and markets for business knowledge enhancement, and innovating and providing services that result in high customer satisfaction.
Ras Al Khaimah of Customs & Ports Department
Ras Al Khaimah of Customs & Ports is one of the most active departments in this region, due to its numerous ongoing projects, aiming to encourage the Emirate’s economical and commercial growth, and diversify the economy away from an oil-based sector.
Since its creation in 1930, the department has provided excellent customer service, with quick and easy Customs clearance, procedures and financial credit facilities.
We aim to provide outstanding Customs services that depend on the latest techniques & operations of international safety criteria's on Customs work, in accordance with the country’s economical development and International trade and through the ideal investment of available and expected human, financial and technical resources.
London Chamber of Commerce
London Chamber of Commerce aims to make your experience of international trade as smooth as possible; whether that’s via our seminar programme where you can hear from experts on an array of countries, or our trade missions where you can travel with other business people and learn from experts in the field. Our Enterprise Europe Network will be able to assist you with any questions concerning doing business in Europe and our Export Documentation Department will be able to help you with all aspects of trade documentation.
George Lewis is an English painter and photographer who has travelled extensively in the Arab world.
His art works are based on Arabic manuscript which acts as his main source of research into life and culture in Arabia.
He sees his work as part of an ongoing dialogue between the West and Islamic Civilzation seeking to correct cultural misunderstandings. His works draws the viewer into the beauty of the Arabic language and its script, which he is currently studying.
RAK Free Trade Zone was founded in 2000 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Faisal Bin Bin Saqr Al Qassimi.
Since opening, the free zone has enjoyed tremendous success. RAK Free Trade Zone has been named Best Emerging Free Zone three years in a row by Middle East Logistics Awards (MELA) and is considered as one of the fastest growing free trade zones in the region, with more than 4,000 companies from 120 countries.
In 2010 RAK Free Trade Zone will celebrate 10 years of success as the SME hub to emerging markets.
RAK Investment Authority (RAKIA) is a one stop shop; Investment arm of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. RAKIA promotes its Industrial Zones & Free Zones to attract manufacturing and business companies across the world to the Emirate.
Ras Al Khaimah offers the following benefits to its investors:
• No Corporate Tax & Income Tax
• No restrictions on capital repatriation
• 100% ownership in Free Zones
• Quality lifestyle at affordable cost compared to other Emirates
• Liberal labour laws
The Saudi Export Program (SEP) of The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) was established in 1420 (H) / 1999(G) as the official Export Credit Agency of Saudi Arabia aiming to assist Saudi exporters and foreign buyers (importers) by providing innovative and competitive financial, insurance and guarantee facilities.
Whether you are an exporter or and importer and you need financing facilities, SEP invites companies, establishments and commercial banks to benefit from our comprehensive services and competitive terms and conditions.
SEP’s objectives include to develop and diversify Saudi non-oil exports, and to provide competitive credit facilities to Saudi Exporters and foreign buyer and/or Banks/institutions.
The Middle East Association
The Middle East Association (MEA) is the UK ’s premier private-sector organisation for promoting trade and good relations with the Middle East, North Africa , Turkey , Iran and Azerbaijan . The MEA is an independent and non-profit making association founded in 1961 and based in London . It represents some 400 large and small companies from all business and industry sectors who together account for an estimated 70% of UK trade with the region. The Patron of the Association is HRH The Duke of York, UK Special Representative for International Trade and Investment.
Membership is open to individuals as well as companies. The Middle East Association organises conferences, seminars, lunches and trade missions as well as receptions with visiting Ministers from the region and Arab and UK Ambassadors.
UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that helps UK-based companies succeed in an increasingly global economy. Its range of expert services are tailored to the needs of individual businesses to maximise their international success. UKTI provides companies with knowledge, advice and practical support.
To support its aim to "enhance the competitiveness of companies in the UK through overseas trade and investments; and attract a continuing high level of quality foreign direct-investment", UK Trade & Investment offer services to:
UK businesses that want to grow their business internationally
(see Trade Services)
Overseas businesses that want to locate in the UK (see Investment Services)
UK Trade & Investment is an international organisation with headquarters in London and Glasgow.
Across its network UK Trade & Investment employs around 2,300 staff and advisers, including overseas in UK embassies, high commissions, consulates and trade offices, and in the nine English regions.
The University of Hull was established in 1927 and is the 14th oldest university in England. It has progressed to become one of the UK’s foremost higher education providers.
The University’s illustrious history includes the pioneering development of liquid-crystals technology and features some of the most inspirational figures of modern times.
With a truly global perspective, the University operates an international strategy encompassing education, enterprise and research. Hull welcomes partnership opportunities with Ministries of Higher Education and Training Departments across the Gulf and Middle East region to support them in offering the best opportunities for training and development to current and future generations.
