Bulletin No. 20 – Apr 2008

Welcome to this month’s bulletin and I hope you all had a pleasant Easter. Unfortunately the Camel Racing had to be cancelled due to lack of numbers. This may have been an oversight on my part, as many of you where ‘out of Kingdom’ at this time. It will be re-schedule for a later date, so watch this space.

Please do not forget the AGM on 27 Apr 08. It is your chance to have your say or volunteer for a position on the committee.

Tony Mulrain

BTO Events:

Saudi British Business Week – 19 – 22 Apr

It was a huge success last year with some companies’ involved winning business as a direct result, and others setting up agreements to do business.

This year we are pleased to have on board the Eastern Province Chamber of Commerce and the British Council as local partners in delivery. We will have 4 British Trade Delegations visiting with over 40 UK companies. A series of events throughout the week are planned. Events include:

• A conference for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) - attracting Saudi companies eager to develop their business;

• A "table top" networking event with the Chamber of Commerce in Dammam; 

• A trip to the Industrial City of Jubail to meet with SABIC and local business;

• A call on Saudi Aramco;

• A bespoke Women in Business Event;

• A business reception at Le Meridian Hotel, Al Khobar

• World Book day celebration British Council

• Cultural Evening

Social Events:

29 Apr 08 – Quiz Nite

27 April - AGM

05 Jun – Summer Ball (Bahrain)

Camel Racing TBC

Nov – Winter Ball