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Written question asked by Karl Turner (Labour) on Monday, 24 January 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 January 2022 (named day). It was answered by Mike Freer (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 January 2022 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.

World Expo: Dubai

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, how many businesses operating in the UK (a) shipping and (b) ports industry have exhibited in the UK's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai from 1 October 2021 to date.

Answer

The activity at the UK Pavilion is arranged by the UK Government via the Department for International Trade (DIT) and also by sponsors and UK companies/organisations using the space to deliver their own events and messages. The number of UK companies from the Travel and Transport Industries that have taken part in the DIT programme as speakers, panellists and providers of podcasts online and physically to date is 20. The number of companies (UK and Overseas) who participated as audience was in excess of 300 and continues to be counted as our on-demand content is accessible until the end of Expo 2020 Dubai, on 31st March 2022.

The UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is the centre point of a business culture education and tourism programme that promotes the UK and UK companies in a number of different ways. UK expertise and excellence is promoted through the retail of food and drink, physical showcasing, thought leadership sessions, business and networking events and through online podcasts, virtual events and media/communications.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110332
Session
2021-22
Related items
World Expo: Dubai
Monday, 7 February 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Industry Ports Shipping Dubai World Expo
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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