1. دبي
Dubai

2. أهلاً وسهلاً Ahlan Wa Sahlan! Fayha Sultan Marketing Manager Commerce
Gel’s Notes:
Deadline: Noon Friday
- font/image sizing/lining up#
- animations
Fayha – Order of slides and numbering

3. Presentation at a glance
Economic
Overview
Free Zones
Economic
Diversification
Investment Incentives
Investment
Laws
Moving forward
Add logo to every page and keep this slide
[Geraldine Says] Can we make this slide a bit more fun, perhaps remove the numbers and make it less like a list? Can we also remove the section numbers from throughout the presentation.
Ian
Only problem now is that there seems no structure or order to it. I don’t mind not having numbers, but I have lost a sense of order.
We can’t use the Atlantis pic (spa)

4. Dubai
Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Ajman
Umm Al Qaiwain
Ras Al Khaimah
Fujairah
Sharjah
Dubai is one of seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is the tourism, commercial and trading hub
Population 1.93
Active population 3 million

5. Recent news FDI Magazine finds Dubai the city of the future in 2011
Emirates ranked largest airline in 2011 making 23 consecutive years of profit
World Economic Forum 2011 report classified UAE at top of innovation driven economy
IIF finds Dubai a safe haven in the Arab World in 2011
with the best infrastructure
A study by A.T. Kearney found UAE second most attractive Apparel Retail hotspots
Dubai Ranked 9 as top tourist destinations for 2011 London is no 1 New York is no 12
DXB 4th busiest Airport in international passengers according to Airports Council Int
DP World posted 10% increase in cargo volume worldwide this year
Rated no 1 in Foreign Direct Investment in 2009 in the Middle East by FDI magazine
HSBC survey revealed UAE ranks fifth in top financial locations
Law abolishing minimum capital for LLC has been introduced
World Economic Forum Report ranks UAE 3rd in security and 4th in infrastructure

6. Budget for 2011 Balancing Economic & Social
43%
Economic Sector
24%
Social and Public Spending
22%
Security and Justice
11%
Gov Excellence

7. Economic overview Non-oil accounts for 96% of GDP Services sector 74%
GDP £62 Billion in 2010
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

8. Future focus Dubai Strategic Plan (DSP) 2015
Economic
Social
Security, Justice and
Safety
Infrastructure, Land and
Environment
Public Sector Excellence
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

9. Advantages for investment
Zero corporate & income tax
Repatriation of capital
Liberal business laws
5% customs duties on imported goods
Well qualified competitive staff market
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

10. Investment incentives
Aiming for a knowledge
based economy
Economic
diversification
Shopping centre for the
Middle East
State of the art
infrastructure
Gateway for Asia,
Africa & Europe
Conference & Exhibition
Facilities
Political, economic and
social stability
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

11. Investment laws
UAE companies 51% UAE owned and 49% Foreign owned (Law is being revised)
100 % ownership for Professional companies
100% ownership for branches of foreign companies.
Must appoint a UAE service agent
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

12. Simple Application Procedure
Starting a company
Free Zone
Outside Free Zone
Simple Application Procedure
Partnership
with UAE Sponsor
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

13. Outside free zones Licensing Registering
Permission from the relevant ministry
Licence from the Department of Economic Development
Register your company with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

14. Commercial agency law Direct trade Commercial agencies 100% UAE owned
Selling directly to established dealers and distributors
100% UAE owned
Commercial Agency agreement
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

15. Free zone incentives Cities for like-minded people
100% foreign ownership and control
Customs Duty free
Renewable guarantee of no taxation
100% repatriation of capital/profit
Simple setting up procedure
Flexible investment options
Straightforward laws and regulations
Full administrative & recruitment support
Business-enabling physical and technological infrastructure
Rich with networking opportunities
Access to a large pool of skilled workers
Efficient transport & distribution facilities
Housing facilities
Recreational facilities
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

16. Examples of free zones Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai Airport Free Zone
Dubai Car & Automotive Free Zone
Dubai Flower Centre
Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai Healthcare City
Dubai Internet City
Dubai
Media City
Knowledge Village
Dubai Investment Park
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

17. Environment laws Green is mandatory
Regulation 161 issued for green buildings in line with the Dubai Strategic Plan
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

18. Economic diversification
Retail
Tourism
Infrastructure
Trade
Finance
Health
Education
Manufacturing
Construction
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

19. Mall of the Emirates / Mirdiff Mall
Retail
Biggest retail centre in the world
once major retail developments are completed
Dubai Mall
Dubai Marina Mall
Mall of the Emirates / Mirdiff Mall
Mall of Arabia
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

20. Tourism Dubai flagship projects Burj Khalifa Dubailand The World
The Palm Islands
Dubai Marina
Sports City
Festival City
Ski Dubai
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

21. Infrastructure Other allocations Infrastructure
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism
Major aviation and logistic centre
Two major airports
Dubai World Central
Metro system
JAFZA biggest man made port
DP World largest marine terminal

22. Trade - exports Exports 82% of UAE total exports
Dubai exports 82% of UAE’s total exports
Re-exports account for 85%
82%
of UAE total exports
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

23. Dubai imports more than 3/4 of the UAE’s consumable goods
Trade - imports
75%
Of UAE total imports
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism
Imports
Dubai imports more than 3/4 of the UAE’s consumable goods

24. UAE exports to UK saw 47% increase
Trade - statistics
UAE exports to UK saw 47% increase
2009
2010
2010
2009
There was a 22.4% increase in UAE re-exports
Main exports from the UK are:
Telecommunications
Power generating machinery
Electrical goods
Transport
Office machinery
Interior and retail goods
Non-metallic mineral manufacture
UK exports to UAE increased by 9% in 2010
2009
2010
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

25. Future developments The Palm Jumeirah The Palm Jebel Ali
The Palm Deira
The World
Dubai Waterfront
DUBAI WATERFRONT
THE PALM JEBEL ALI
THE PALM JUMEIRAH
THE WORLD
THE PALM DEIRA

26. Dubai International Financial Centre
Financial services
Dubai International Financial Centre
Aiming to become a world-class financial centre
DIFC has attracted top financial services
Companies grew from 744 in 2008 to 859 in 2009
Free zone regulated by the (DSFA) Dubai Financial
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

27. Health Private hospitals & clinics, Moorefield, Mayo
Research Centre, Harvard Medical
Pharmaceutical offices
Spas & rehabilitation
Residential and hotels around a Lake
Health tourism
Dubai Healthcare City
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

28. Education Training Centres HR Companies 32 International Universities
Middlesex University
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

29. Manufacturing Light manufacturing
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism

30. Opportunities for UK companies
Environment / Alternative Energies
Financial Services
Healthcare
Construction
Mass Transport
Education & Training
Power
(Identified by UK Trade & Investment)

31. Moving forward Attend seminars Contact trade associations
Contact your local business link
Government associations (DTCM / UKTI)
Do your own market research
Attend trade shows & exhibitions
Establish an office
Hire a legal firm to carry out the procedure
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism
So how do you actually take the step to do business in the region?
Depending on what particular stage you are at in terms of venturing to Dubai and the Middle East here is what we would recommend:
Attend seminars such as these to gather initial information
Engage the assistance of your trade association or Middle East specific associations like the Arab British Chamber of Commerce, the Middle East Association, the British Business Club etc.
Contact your local business link and/or chamber of commerce to obtain advice.
Obtain further advice from UK trade and investment as well as that of the government covering the market that you are interested in (for example DTCM and the UKTI).
Undertake your own market research by attending relevant trade shows and trade missions in the markets you are interested in. Meet with as many people and businesses as you feasibly can. This includes, would-be clients and suppliers.
Attend sector specific exhibitions of road shows or exhibit at a trade show in the new market to gain a presence and make yourself known – assistance is provided by UKTI for some shows.
All of these preparatory stages should give you a good platform from which to then start trading.
Once you have discovered the market and its potential then you can consider setting up an office etc.

32. Former British Consul General John Martin St Valery CEO
Comments and opinions
Dubai is in a perfect location – right at the crossroads between East and West – with a near to perfect, and ever improving, infrastructure. Logistics, communication and transportation are world-class and the emirate has a hugely beneficial tax regime, all of which combine to make Dubai a desirable hub for UK and international businesses
Dubai continues to be the envy of the Gulf in its ability to expand its non-oil sectors.
The Dubai Mall and Marina Mall are undoubtedly among the most exciting and innovative retail developments in the world. They are set to become important retail centres, building on Dubai's growing reputation as the international shopping destination
Dubai is an open market and competition is tough … [we have seen] more British companies, especially Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to come to Dubai to invest and to use Dubai as the base from which to target the markets of the region
Oliver Cornock
Regional Editor
The potential of this market is huge. Dubai is an investment gold mine with no real disincentives
Remove expect the best and the logo as for tourism
Mark Price
Managing Director
John Hawkins
Former British Consul General
John Martin St Valery CEO
Sean Allison
Technical Director

33. شكرا Thank You! Fayha Sultan Marketing Manager Commerce Gel’s Notes:
Deadline: Noon Friday
- font/image sizing/lining up#
- animations
Fayha – Order of slides and numbering

34. Contact us Commerce Dubai UPdate Setting up business
Government departments
Free zones
Case studies
Government of Dubai
Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM)
4th Floor, Nuffield House
Piccadilly
London, W1J 0DS
Ian
The numbers shouldn’t require a click to come on screen. They should just follow the address
Keep slide the same but use a more exciting image such as Burj Dubai or a city landscape
Ingrid says - Do we really need to have the phone, fax, and website address appear progressively?
Also can we please have as web address
Dubai UPdate website & monthly newsletter
Tel:
Fax:
Web: