events

Opportunities in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon

Chamber Premises

Dates:

11 Feb 2009 - 11 Feb 2009

 Opportunities in Jordan, Lebanon & Syria

Wednesday 11th February
Chamber Premises
2.00pm – 6.00pm followed by a networking reception

This event will focus on opportunities in the emerging markets of Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, the Eastern Mediterranean countries in close proximity to Europe. Their economies are becoming more attractive to investors seeking the benefits of the new investment laws and open economies.

There are many opportunities for UK companies in these countries in a wide range of sectors.

JORDAN:
• Medical & Pharmaceuticals
• Chemical processing
• Water
• Energy
• Telecommunications
• Security
• Construction
• Retailing
• Management consultancy
• Transport
• IT

LEBANON:
• Creative & Media
• Environment
• Healthcare
• Financial Services
• Power
• Construction

SYRIA:
• Banking and financial service
• Education
• Healthcare
• Oil and gas
• Railways
• Tourism and leisure

Guest speakers include:

Sir Roger Tomkys
Chairman of the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce
HE Dr Alia Bouran
Ambassador of Jordan
Sarah Hildersley
Head of UK Trade & Investment, British Embassy, Jordan
Chris Holden
Pricewaterhouse
HE Mrs Inaam Osseiran
Ambassador of Lebanon
Marie-Louise Archer
Head of UK Trade & Investment, British Embassy, Lebanon
HE Dr Sami Khiyami (tbc)
Ambassador of Syria
Ann Petrie
Head of UK Trade & Investment, British Embassy, Syria

Seminars will begin at 2.00pm focusing on Jordan, Lebanon & Syria, each followed by a brief Q & A session, respectively.

The networking reception will take place following the end of the seminars and a general Q & A session at 6.00pm.

For more info please click here: Opportunities in Jordan, Lebanon & Syria