International Trade Workshop on Doing Business in Qatar, United Arab Emirates & Saudi Arabia
Please join us to particpate in a workshop on doing business in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates.
These three Mideast countries comprise one of the world’s fastest growing economic regions. Their booming economies provide Michigan companies with many business opportunities. This workshop provides information and strategies from experts with experience in these countries. The event will conclude with a Question & Answer session.
When: Wednesday, May 13th 2009, 10:00am to 2:00pm
- Registration and Brunch is 10:00 - 10:45 am
- Welcome and Introductions 10:45 - 10:55 am
- Webinar with Qatar, UAE, and Abdul Shaihk on Doing Business in the Arabian Gulf
Where: The Fairlane Club, 5000 Fairlane Woods Dr.,
Dearborn, MI 48126 
Cost: $65 (includes breakfast brunch)
Registration: To register, please click here.
Speakers Presenting Via Teleconference
- Abdul Quader Shaikh, Ph.D. (Sr. Int’l Economist & Regional Coordinator for Africa, Middle East & South Asia, US Dept. of Commerce):"Overview of the Markets"
- Laurie Farris (Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Consulate-Abu Dhabi, UAE)
- Dao Le (Regional Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy-Doha, Qatar)
Speakers Presenting Locally
- Thomas Gross (President, Dynamic Manufacturing Corp.): "Reality of Doing Business in the Gulf"
- Edna Stephens (President, EDCO Publishing, Inc.) "Reality of Doing Business in Qatar"
- Attorney (Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.): "Legal Aspects of Doing Business in the Gulf"
- Alan Whitman, (Partner, Virchow Krause & Company)
Presented by
- U.S. Dept. of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service
- East Michigan District Export Council
- Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
- Virchow Krause & Company
For more information, please contact Anita Walker at 248-975-9600, or at Anita.Walker@mail.doc.gov