How does the BBG promote Dubai as a destination for UK construction firms?
We do have various sectors, but our remit or the way we attract members is not industry specific. Mainly we get ourselves known through the Chamber of Commerce in the UK and through various trade ministers that come out as well as through advertising. We have 850 members representing 550 companies in the UAE and some overseas members in the UK. What we try and do is encourage people looking to come out to the region to join as overseas members initially, so they get access to the network, can talk to people in the industry, and can understand what it’s about. Then once they come in, they become full members. What tends to happen is if a company is interested in coming out to the region, they will contact the local Chamber of Commerce to find out about that market, in which case we catch them there or alternatively, if they come through the trade commission, then we will contact them through our contacts at the embassy. Story continues below Advertisement –> COMMENT Comment on this art
