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The Libyan market re-opened to foreign investors in 1999 following the restoration of diplomatic relations. Visible UK exports to Libya in 2005 totalled £210.6 million consisting largely of industrial machinery for the oil and gas sector. Invisible exports are estimated to double this amount.
Economic reform is a top priority for Libya and there are ambitious plans to diversify the economy with the development of sectors such as tourism. Business relations with the UK are developing rapidly with numerous cooperative ventures opening up. Now is the time to explore this exciting new market. As the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce ABCC takes an active role in organising and participating in events to promote Arab-British trade, ABCC is organising this event “Opportunities in Libya” on 25th April 2007 at 3.30pm-6.00pm 43 Upper Grosvenor Street, London W1K 2NJ Speakers Professor Alastair Mullis, University of East Anglia and Rapporteur to the UK-Libya Legislative Framework Project, will speak on changes in the country’s commercial and investment laws. Steve Raulston, UK Trade & Investment North Africa Desk, with responsibilities for Libya, will present an overview of the investment opportunities in Libya today. Simon Wood, Middle East & North Africa Directorate Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Michael Hodges, HSBC, will present Banking in Libya, which will cover the banks involvement in the country. What are the opportunities? A range of speakers familiar with the market will address current opportunities for UK companies in: Construction, Education, Skills and Leisure, Financial and Legal Services, Healthcare, Oil and Gas, Mass Transport (Airports, Ports and Logistics) and Telecommunications. ****************************************** 25th April 2007 at 3.30pm-6.00pm 43 Upper Grosvenor Street, London W1K 2NJ ****************************************** ****************************************** To attend the event please complete the Booking Form and return to Ms Layla Derraz, Fax: 020 7659 4877, Tel: 020 7659 4860, Email: layla.derraz@abcc.org.uk |
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