Chief Executive’s comment

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Chief Executive’s comments

As we come out of lockdown there are more face-to-face events taking place and I am delighted to be meeting more of our member companies. Recently I met with Bandar Reda, CEO & Secretary General at the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce, along with Abdeslam El-Idrissi, Deputy CEO & Secretary General, and Karen Cash, International Trade Team Leader at the Chamber. This meeting outlined the evolution of the trading relationship between the UK and the Arab world, the role of the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce in facilitating stronger ties, and how we can work together to host joint events highlighting the benefits of trading with Arab states and how to access markets successfully. If you are considering trading with any of the 22 members of the Arab League States now would be a great time to get in touch with us. I have personally spent three years of my career based in Saudi Arabia and have knowledge and experience from my time there. The Arab-British Chamber of Commerce has a unique function in the promotion of bilateral trade and investment between Britain and the Arab countries. To achieve this they work in close co-operation with government ministries, official trade and investment bodies, Arab diplomatic missions in London, the British Chambers of Commerce, the League of Arab States, leading Arab businesses and Chambers of Commerce in the Arab world. Their services to business include certification and legalisation of trade documents, customised research and advice, visas, seminars, workshops, conferences, networking opportunities, Arabic-English translations, Arabic language and cultural training, venue hire facilities and quality publications. Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce is an agent Chamber for the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce and we work closely with them to arrange the certification and legalisation of your Arab documentation. If you have any questions please contact our International Trade Team on 01223 237414 or email internationaltrade@cambscci.co.uk. Please keep an eye out for our Global updates and event invites announcing these key events to support international trade and the rebuilding of the UK economy.

VIC ANNELLS Chief Executive