Today, Russian business shows significant interest in entering the markets of the Arab-Muslim world, with a focus on the Persian Gulf monarchies, particularly the UAE. The REC Group, as the main export development institution, is actively promoting Russian products under the "Made in Russia" brand.
In recent years, cooperation with Middle Eastern partners has been strengthening both politically and in trade and economic terms. Trade turnover is growing, tourist flow is increasing, and cultural and educational events are being held. The UAE is considered by domestic businesses as a key partner for operating in the markets of the Middle East and Africa.
During the session, experts will discuss new promising niches in Russia-UAE trade and economic interaction, available support measures for Russian and foreign businesses, as well as the goods and services that businessmen are focusing on.
Moderator: Najibullo Jabbouri, Representative to the United Arab Emirates, JSC Russian Export Center
Speakers: Rushan Abbyasov, First Deputy Chairman, Russian Council of Muftis; Deputy Chairman, Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation Irina Bykhovskaya, Partner, Head of International Business, B1 Konstantin Nikolaev, Head of Export Development and Government Relations, Fitocosmetics Evgeny Elemesov, Head of Representative Office, Dubai Chambers in Russia Alexey Sapozhnikov, General Director, Sapozhnikov & Partners Mohammed Kamil Al-Muaini, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Global Centre for Cultural Communication Andrey Shket, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board for Marketing and Corporate Communications, Skolkovo Foundation Suzanne Watfa, Executive Director, Russian-Emirati Business Council