Online event
ITW 2023: Exporting to Saudi Arabia
Monday 06 November at 11:00AM
Have you considered Saudi Arabia as your next target market? As part of International Trade Week 2023, join this session to find out how to export your goods and services to Saudi Arabia.
What you’ll learn
- the opportunities and benefits of the Saudi Arabian market
- top tips on how to navigate the Saudi Arabia Regulatory environment
- the available DBT support for selling overseas in Saudi Arabia
Description
Saudi Arabia is a high-income country with large population, significant purchasing power and a growing reputation as an important destination for many foreign brands and companies in many different sectors. Known for its large-scale projects and strong UK trade links, UK exports to Saudi Arabia totalled £12.9 billion in the first quarter of 2023 alone.
In this session, we will provide you with an overview of the opportunities of selling your products or goods overseas to the Saudi Arabian market and how to confidently navigate the Saudi Arabia regulatory environment. You'll also hear from an International Trade Adviser with their top tips for success in trading to Saudi Arabia, along with how to overcome any challenges; and you'll be introduced to the Department for Business and Trade support available to assist you when selling to Saudi Arabian customers.
There will also be time for Q&A with our experts, so don't forget to bring along your burning questions for trading in Saudi Arabia!
Speakers
Lana Dajani
Deputy Head of Export Support Services, Middle East & Pakistan, Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
Lana is knowledgeable on Saudi’s regulatory and investment environment, providing guidance to UK SMEs across all sectors, to support their business prospects and market entry into the Kingdom. Lana has 10 years of experience in business development and policy in both public and private sector.
Yazan Shukair
Head of Consulting, AEI Saudi
Yazan supports British businesses within key sectors such as education, healthcare and retail, to enter the Saudi market. Currently based in Riyadh, Yazan has lived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for over a decade and has worked closely with numerous local and international trade bodies such as the UK Department of International Trade, Advantage Austria, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and many others.
Sue Graves
Head of International Business Development, Commercial Interiors UK
Sue advises creative companies on how to enter the Middle Eastern marketplace and organises Department for Business and Trade Creative sector trade missions to Saudi Arabia.
Angela Moore
Country Business Development Manager - KSA & Bahrain, Boss Design
Boss Design is a pioneering furniture manufacturer, designing innovative solutions for the world's workspaces. Angie is currently based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Anya Novak
International Trade Adviser, Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
Anya works closely with businesses to enhance their international business performance and provide companies with useful sources of business help and advice.
Vera Grantham
UK Export Academy Adviser, Department for Business and Trade
Vera has many years of international trade experience working across industry sectors.
Prior to joining the Export Academy team in 2022 she worked as an International Trade Adviser in the North West. And before that Vera was International Trade and Documentation manager at North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce.