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Welsh Exports to UAE worth AED 6.7Bn Dubai UAE, November 29, 2015: With Welsh exports of goods to the UAE exceeding AED 6.7Bn in 2014, the delegation from Wales attending this year’s BIG 5 construction trade fair have their sights firmly set on securing some major deals. The official Welsh trade delegation comprised of ten companies exhibiting and a further six companies on the mission, all of which are eager to access the region’s expanding construction industry. With The World Expo being held in Dubai in 2020, a plethora of new construction and infrastructure projects are planned with a special focus on sustainable development, which is expected to boost the local economy by US$23bn. Hydro Industries, with their range of best in class water purification and technology products, are ideally suited to provide much needed sustainable water solutions. With their strong in-market presence through existing projects in the UAE, they are ready to implement their highly innovative electrochemical water purification solutions across the region. The construction industry is a particular strength of Wales which is highlighted by the diversity of products and services exhibiting at the Welsh pavilion. Dafydd Hughes, Head of the Construction Sector in the Welsh Government is leading the delegation, commented “We are extremely proud to be showcasing the unique expertise that Welsh companies have to offer in this sector and look forward to developing opportunities in the UAE and across the region, as the Big 5 attracts trade buyers not only from the Middle East but from across the world.” Exports from Wales to the Middle East have grown steadily and the construction and engineering sector is a key priority. According to Tony Hicks the Welsh Government’s Regional Manager based in the UAE, “Dubai and the UAE is now Wales’ third largest export market globally and the largest regionally”. He added “We have developed a particularly strong relationship with the UAE and are committed to building on these excellent links to deliver greater opportunities for Welsh companies and their local partners, furthermore we intend to play our part in the UAE and UK Government’s commitment in doubling bilateral trade by 2020.” With the 10 exhibitors on show at Big 5, in addition to industry leading water purification solutions, visitors will have the opportunity to meet a variety of engineering and manufacturing firms, specialising in building materials, construction technology and intellectual resources. During the trade mission companies will be given a market briefing by the Welsh Government’s office in Dubai and attend a business reception organised by the Welsh Government and UKTI. In addition, the accompanying trade mission provides opportunities for companies looking at other sectors in the UAE that offer good export prospects, such as life sciences, education, ICT, aerospace and food and drink.
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