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Last month the DTCM hosted a “Doing Business in Dubai” seminar at the Institute of Directors. With guest speakers from both the DTCM and Control Risks presenting their insight on business practices in the emirate.

DTCM director of the UK and Ireland representative office, Ian Scott, introduced the evening and discussed the range of opportunities available for businesses looking to expand their enterprise into the emirate. Fayha Sultan, marketing manager for commerce then followed with a detailed overview of Dubai’s commercial environment.

The event was a huge success with over 140 members of the IoD in attendance, in addition to representatives from participating sponsors, all contributing to a stimulating evening.

The event was kindly supported by Royal Brunei and the Monarch Hotel Group, who jointly provided the prize. The lucky winner will enjoy a luxurious trip to Dubai with return business class tickets courtesy of Royal Brunei, and a three-night stay at the 5-star Monarch hotel.

In promoting Dubai as an investment destination, the DTCM has organised a series of business seminars in partnership with various chambers of commerce and trade organisations in the UK and Ireland. The seminars offer an introduction on both the culture and logistics of how to do business in the emirate. As well as providing the opportunity to network with other businesses who are operating, or wish to operate in Dubai. The DTCM also arranges trade missions to Dubai to facilitate firsthand experience of business practices in the emirate.

If you wish to partner with the DTCM or invite a speaker to your event please email:
Fayha Sultan at fsultan@dubaitourism.co.uk

Lynne Copp

Trade missions

The DTCM recently held a competition with Management Today Magazine offering winners the opportunity to participate on a trade mission to Dubai. The three day trip entailed visits to various governmental organisations and free zones. Lynne Copp, managing director of the Worklife Company, offered the following insight on the trip: www.theworklifecompany.com

Interview

Q. What was your impression of Dubai?
A. Dubai is growing at a tremendous rate in line with the vision and goals of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s strategic plan. The city is modern and vibrant, full of opportunity, safe both for work and play – what more could you want?

Q. How useful was the trip for collecting information on doing business in Dubai?
A. The trip exceeded my expectations. Every visit, interaction and event was well planned and executed. Every aspect was catered for and nothing was too much trouble.

Q. What was your favourite landmark or activity you did?
A. Dubai is a city of contrasts and every corner, mile and aspect provides another ‘wow’ factor.

Q. Did you find the visits organised by DTCM useful for your purposes?
A. Extremely. My interests lay in visiting The Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Knowledge City, Internet City and experiencing the work, culture and lifestyles of Dubai. We certainly covered a good snapshot in the short time we were there.

Q. Would you consider setting up in Dubai and if yes what is your main motive?
A. I have already contacted a number of people at Knowledge Village, Internet City and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. We are evaluating setting up in Dubai because we believe it offers our business, The Worklife Company, a valuable opportunity to deliver our expertise in both creating great places to work, and developing a clear work-life balance into a marketplace that embraces change.

Q. What would be your next move?
A. My next move is to set up strategic meetings and alliances where we can listen to the options and share our business plans with those that can support us.

Q. What would you like to add?