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HRH The Duke of Gloucester Opens GCC Europe Expo
The GCC Europe Expo opened early on 12th November with an enthusiastic ceremony with HRH The Duke of Gloucester formally opening the event with a short address to the VIP audience and a tour of the exhibition stands. Prime Minister Gordon Brown also delivered a personalised video message of support to the efforts of the Expo.
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Welcome remarks at the GCC Europe Expo Opening Ceremony were made by (from left to right): Sir Roger Tomkys, Chairman for the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce, Dr Essam Fakhro, President of the Federation of GCC Chambers, HRH The Duke of Gloucester, Mohammed Bin Obaid Al-Mazroei, Deputy Secretary-General, Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) and Dr Afnan Al-Shuaiby, Secretary-General and Chief Executive of the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce.
HRH The Duke of Gloucester prepares to cut the ribbon marking the official opening of the GCC Europe Expo
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HRH The Duke of Gloucester providing welcome and opening remarks at the GCC Europe Expo
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HE Eng. Salah Salem bin Omeir Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Dr Afnan Al-Shuaiby, Secretary General and Chief Executive of the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce | |
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HRH The Duke of Gloucester with Mr Khaled A Al-Buraik at the Saudi Aramco exhibit stand at the GCC Europe Expo |
HRH The Duke of Gloucester visiting the Business Friendly Bahrain Pavillion at the GCC Europe Expo |
This event has featured more than 150 leading Gulf and European companies and hosted a comprehensive series of educational seminars to highlight investment opportunities in various sectors.
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| A prospective member visits the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce stand at the GCC Europe Expo | Attendees at the Expo visit an exhibitor for more information | |
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| A hot cup of tea and dates from the Qatar Petroleum stand at the GCC Europe Expo |
Many opportunities were available for individuals and companies at the GCC Europe Expo | |
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| A seminar presentation on 'The Prospects for Investment and Trade between Saudi Arabia and the EU Under the Gulf/European Partnership' at the GCC Europe Expo |
A bird's eye view of the stands and visitors at the |
