This is a prestigious opportunity for Members & Guests of BBG Abu Dhabi and BBG Dubai & Northern Emirates to hear an address from Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the UAE, Patrick Moody, and Her Majesty’s Consul General to Dubai & Northern Emirates & Trade Commissioner to the Middle East, Simon Penney. Her Majesty’s representatives will deliver an update on the current economic and commercial climate during COVID-19, as well as wider regional and political impacts affecting UK business in UAE. We will also hear an update on the Department for International Trade’s engagement with UAE government to coordinate support for businesses. We look forward to welcoming the British business community to join the BBGs for the Business Briefing; we encourage you to send in questions to booking@bbgdxb.com

8.45am: Speakers dial in, opportunity to speak to BBG Chairmen

9am: Virtual event goes live. BBG Abu Dhabi Chairman welcomes attendees.

9.10am – 9.25am: HMA Patrick Moody address

9.25am – 9.40am: HMTC/CG Simon Penney address

9.40am – 9.55am: Q & A 

9.55am: Chairman BBG Dubai & Northern Emirates closing remarks