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16 March 2023
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Retail & Consumer Meet the Supplier/Buyer: Dubai 2023

The Department for International Trade invites you to join our Meet the Supplier event, where you'll be able to discover innovative and exciting British Retail & Consumer brands looking to enter the UAE market.


The event takes place on Thursday 16th March 2023 at The Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach from 09:00 - 17:30.

Please note, we only require 1 registration per company on the booking portal for specialists who are participating in the Meet the Supplier event. You are more than welcome to bring colleagues to attend the meetings with you on the day, however they do not need to register.

Agenda

    • 09:00 – 09:30: Opening and welcome
    • 09:30 – 12:00: Presentations from market experts on doing business in the UAE
    • 12:00 – 13:00: Networking lunch
    • 13:00 - 17:00: Meet the Supplier event

    Why take part?

    UK products are synonymous with premium quality, heritage and innovation, making this a unique opportunity for you to arrange 1-2-1 meetings with retail and consumer brands who are looking to expand into the Middle East region.

    The event is organised by The Department for International Trade (DIT), a UK government department which provides support to help UK businesses export overseas. DIT's global network of advisers and commercial staff are located in British Embassies, Consulates and High Commissions across the world, providing UK companies with extensive sector and market expertise that helps build international success.

    All UK brands attending this event have been pre-qualified by DIT, giving all buyers peace of mind that they can book meetings with the very best companies the UK has to offer. The opportunity to book 1-2-1 meetings with UK brands will allow you to forge new international business partnerships for the future.

    UK brands will be supplying the following sectors:

    • Beauty & Cosmetics
    • Fashion, Footwear & Accessories 
    • Homeware

    What will you experience?

    To make sure that you get the most out of the day we have set up this booking portal to allow you to meet with UK sellers taking part in the event. The system will allow all participants to request and receive meeting invitations. Meetings will be approved or rejected based on whether your product is relevant. This will ensure the day is optimised, allowing you to meet with the right companies that are interested in your products and services.

    If you have any further questions, please contact us on jennifer.fleming@trade.gov.uk

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    Registration
    Closed since 15 March 2023
    Location Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach
    Organised by
    Participants
    United Arab Emirates 88
    United Kingdom 28
    Germany 1
    Pakistan 1
    Total 118