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1990 - U.S. Aerospace and Defense Trade Mission to the UAE

Theme

US Aerospace and Defense Trade Mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Event Number
1990

Event Date
10/2/2010 to 10/7/2010

Event Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Event Contact
Miss Alexis Larkin at alarkin@ndia.org or (703)247-9463

Sponsorship Information

Contact Info/Inquiries/Questions

Introduction

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) in conjunction with the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates Trade and Commercial Office is leading a delegation of US aerospace, defense and IT security/infrastructure companies on a trade mission to the UAE. This highly specialized and exclusive opportunity will enable your company to:

Assess the market opportunities for your products and services in the region
Understand the legal and regulatory framework of doing business in the UAE
Meet with established Tier 1 aerospace & defense contractors
Develop relationships with UAE companies as potential partners and/or customers

Take advantage of this trade mission to explore how your company can develop a successful business venture in the UAE. Acquire critical information for establishing your business in the UAE and becoming a part of an over $270 billion economy. Learn how your company can join other US companies who have already received part of the over $15B that the UAE has spent over the past two years on defense goods and services. According to the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, over the next five years the UAE is expected to significantly increase the level of its defense and aerospace procurements and investments, as well as greatly expand the level of spending in homeland security and critical national infrastructure related services and capabilities. Do not miss this opportunity to meet with Senior UAE officials, the US Embassy and executives from UAE companies to develop the contacts necessary to establish your company's operations in the UAE.

The UAE is an excellent destination in the Middle East to set up your operations due to its logistical infrastructure and central location in the region. In the UAE, your employees can access quality education, community oriented neighborhoods within urban environments, and modern transportation options, affording your employees a lifestyle that they are accustomed to in the United States. Most companies will also discover a highly qualified local UAE workforce which can add local contacts and expertise to your company.

Tier 2-4 companies with products/services in the following areas are well-positioned to take advantage of this exclusive business expansion opportunity:

Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Aerospace & Defense Services
IT Security Services & Infrastructure

Tentative Itinerary

Friday, October 1st
•7:45pm                    Defense Trade Mission Delegation Arrives into Abu Dhabi (time is
                                 indicative of Etihad Airways daily flight arrival time)
•20 minutes               Transit to Emirates Palace Hotel

Saturday, October 2nd – Welcome Reception
•5:30pm to 6:00pm    Welcome by (NDIA or US-UAE Business Council)
                                 Remarks by Laurie Farris, US Commercial Counselor in Abu Dhabi
                                 Remarks by Saud Al Nowais, UAE Commercial Counselor in
                                 Washington DC.
•6:30pm to 8:00pm     Welcome Reception
                                 Keynote Speech by HE Sheikha Lubna Bint Khaled Al Qassimi, UAE
                                 Minister of Foreign Trade.
                                 Recognition of Representatives from the UAE Companies
                                 participating as hosts for the delegation.
                                 Location: Emirates Palace Hotel
Dinner on own

Sunday, October 3rd – DED, EAA, and Mubadala Aerospace (at Emirates Palace Hotel)
•9:00am to 10:15am   Briefing by Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
                                 (DED) on Abu Dhabi 2030 Economic Plan.
•10:15am to 10:45am Break
•10:45am to 12:00pm Briefing by The Executive Affairs Authority of Abu Dhabi (EAA). •12:00pm to 1:30pm   Hosted Lunch (by Mubadala or EAA)
•1:30pm to 4:00pm     Briefings by Mubadala Aerospace on current and future projects
Hosted Dinner

Monday, October 4th – Offsets, Tawazan, ADSB
•8:30am to 9:00am     Transit to Military City
•9:15am to 12:00pm   Meeting with Offset and Tawazan representatives for briefings on
                                 UAE defense industry. Tour of the Military City.
•12:15pm to 1:00 pm  Transit to Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding (ADSB) Facilities
                                 Location: Musafah Industrial City
•1:00pm to 2:00pm     Lunch served at ADSB
•2:00pm to 2:30pm     Overview Presentation on ADSB
•2:45pm to 4:30pm     Tour of ADSB facilities and manufacturing assembly line
•4:30pm to 5:00pm     Return to Emirates Palace Hotel
Dinner on own

Tuesday, October 5th – CNIA, EAI, IGG
•9:00am to 9:20am     Transit to Officers Club
•9:30am to 11:00am   Meeting with Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA)
•11:00am to 11:30am Break
•11:30am to 1:00pm   International Golden Group (IGG) briefing
•1:00pm to 2:30pm     Hosted Lunch
•2:30pm to 4:00pm     Briefing by Emirates Advanced Investments (EAI)
•4:30pm to 5:00pm     Return to Emirates Palace Hotel
•6:00pm to 6:30 pm    Transit to Ambassador’s Residence
•6:30pm to 9:00 pm    Reception and Dinner – US Ambassador’s Residence
•9:00pm to 9:30 pm   Return to Emirates Palace Hotel

Wednesday, October 6th – Al Ain visit STRATA and ADAC
•8:30am to 10:30am   Travel to Al Ain City
•11:00am to 12:00pm Welcome, and briefing by ADAC & STRATA
•12:15pm to 1:30pm   Hosted Lunch
•2:00pm to 4:00pm     Tour of facilities
•4:15pm to 6:00pm     Return to Emirates Palace Hotel
Dinner on own

Thursday, October 7th- GHQ, US Business Roundtable, US Ambassador Dinner
•9:00am to 12:00pm   General Head Quarters (GHQ) Briefing and Discussion of Top
                                 Priorities – Emirates Palace Hotel
•12:00pm to 1:30 pm  Hosted Lunch at GHQ
•1:30 pm to 3:00 pm   Doing Business and Living in the UAE – AMCHAM
•3:00pm to 4:00 pm    Briefings by US Promotional Sponsors
•4:15pm to 6:00pm     Return to Emirates Palace Hotel

Friday, October 8th- Delegation Departs to the UAE
•7:00am to 8:00am     Transit to Abu Dhabi National Airport
•10:00am                   Return Flight (time is indicative of Etihad Airways daily flight
                                 departure time to JFK)

Location

This U.S. A&D Trade Mission will be conducted at various sites and locations in and around Abu Dhabi. The Mission's base of operation will be a To Be Determined Hotel at which trade mission participants will be lodged.

Abu Dhabi is the second largest city and capital of the United Arab Emirates. The city lies on a T-shaped island in the Persian Gulf. Abu Dhabi is the seat of and houses the UAE's federal government offices. It is also the home of the Emirati Royal Family.

Lodging

Hotel Information: Participants on the trade mission will make hotel reservations through Entilaq, an Abu Dhabi, UAE-based Business Development Service Company that connects qualified foreign companies with qualified business opportunities in the UAE. Participants will be staying at the Emirates Palace Hotel for a rate of $390 per night. This rate includes breakfast, taxes and services charges. If you wish to book a room with this negotiated rate, please contact:

Ms. Jan Hibaler
Executive Secretary & Logistics Coordinator
Email: jan@entilaq.net
Fax: +971-2-6354470
Tel: +971-2-6354460

Flight Information: Etihad Airways have dedicated a special discounted fare for delegations that are part of the UAE Embassy Trade Mission office and the US-UAE Business Council. Economy travelers will get 8%-10% off regular fare prices, while Business Class and First Class will be offered 15%-20% off. If you wish to book with this discount, you should contact:

Ms.Nora Pena, Etihad Airways
P: +1.212.554.1305
Nperez@Etihad.ae

Contact Ms. Larkin at ALarkin@ndia.org with any questions.

Registration

Registration is a two step process.

Download/Print/View (PDF) the application, complete, and return to Ms. Alexis Larkin at alarkin@ndia.org or fax to her attention at (703) 522-1885.
Once your complete registration packet is received, NDIA, the U.S.-U.A.E Business Council and the UAE Trade and Commercial Office will review the information submitted and either accept or decline participation. Upon acceptance, you will be notified and your credit card will be charged.

The deadline for submitting applications for participation is COB September 15, 2010.

The cost to participate in the trade mission is $2000 per delegate. This fee includes:

Access to all briefings and tours with leading UAE defense, aerospace, and IT security/infrastructure companies
5 hosted networking lunches
2 hosted networking dinners
Reception and dinner at US Ambassador's residence
In country transportation
Special "Doing Business and Living in the UAE" Session sponsored by the American Chamber of Commerce
Conference materials

Additional costs to attendees include air transportation (about $7000 business class or $2000 economy fare from the US), lodging (approximately $3000 total for 7 nights), 3 dinner meals, and miscellaneous personal expenses.

Contact Ms. Larkin at alarkin@ndia.org with any questions.

Attendee Information

All parties interested in participating in the U.S. Aerospace and Defense Trade Mission to the United Arab Emirates must complete and submit an application package. A maximum of 50 participants will be selected to participate in the mission from the applicant pool. US companies already doing business with the UAE as well as US companies seeking to enter the UAE for the first time are encouraged to apply. Due to mission constraints, no more than two representatives per company will be selected for participation.

Participants will be selected on the basis of "best fit" to the following desired characteristics:

Relevance of a company’s business line to trade mission goals and objectives
Company’s potential for establishing business operations in the UAE
2nd Tier or below & small businesses are encouraged to apply
In business for at least 5 years
Currently producing a part, component or other material product for aerospace, defense or IT security/infrastructure
Currently performing a field service related to aerospace, defense or IT security/infrastructure
Technology, manufacturing, machining, assembly oriented operations
Performing a service or producing a product of value to an aerospace/defense industrial complex
Currently has more than one operating location

Participants must be an executive level representative employed by a US company.

The deadline for submitting applications for participation is COB September 15, 2010.

Registration application forms are currently under construction and will be available soon for download. If you would like to be notified upon its availability, please contact Ms. Alexis Larkin at alarkin@ndia.org.

Cost: Cost per participant is $2000 US. This fee includes access to all briefings and tours with leading UAE defense, aerospace, and IT security/infrastructure companies, networking lunches and dinners, reception and dinner at US Ambassador's residence, in-country airport transfers, and ground transportation. Additional costs to attendees include air transportation (approximately $7000 for a business class ticket from the US) and lodging (approximately $2500 - $3000 total for 7 nights).

Ms. Bouchra Atir
Reservation & Ticketing Agent
Etihad Airways
E-mail: Batir@etihad.ae
Tel: 866 6 ETIHAD
Direct: 212 554 1304
Fax: 212 554 1326
www.etihadairways.com

Ms. Jan Hibaler
Executive Secretary & Logistics Coordinator
Email: jan@entilaq.net
Fax: +971-2-6354470
Tel: +971-2-6354460

Travel Documentation Information: For information on the visa/passport requirements, please visit the US State department travel website for the UAE by selecting this link. You may also visit the website for the UAE's Embassy in the US by selecting this link. Both sites explain the process for visiting Abu Dhabi and both have useful information for planning your trip.