Doing Business in the United Arab Emirates

There are many opportunities for UK Business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). We provide a wealth of information and guidance on doing business in the UAE.

This includes a:

• Doing Business Guide

• Sector Briefings

• FCO Country Updates

• Overseas Business Risk information

What are the Opportunities?

The UAE offers major business opportunities in the Middle East with the following priority sectors identified by the federal government;

• Energy

• Travel and tourism

• Financial services

• Professional services

• Transport and logistic services

• Construction

• Education and healthcare

Looking at this in connection with economic data and fiscal stimulus initiatives, we judge that the main opportunities will be in oil and gas, energy, construction, mass transport, security, health and education.

Guide to Doing Business in the United Arab Emirates

UKTI has produced a guide aimed at companies experienced in overseas trade who are new to doing business with the United Arab Emirates. This guide aims to provide a route map of the way ahead, together with signposts to sources of help.

• Introduction

• Preparing to Export

• How to do Business

• What are the challenges

• Business Etiquette

• How to invest in the UAE

• Contacts

Sector Briefings

For information on your sector in the United Arab Emirates including opportunities and key contacts, please check out the latest sector briefings.