Austrade Middle East, Africa and Pakistan | Australian Trade and Investment Commission

We're looking for you! Now is the time for you to join the action-packed and highly rewarding world of global trade and investment, and consular services. We have several exciting positions available across the Middle East and Pakistan region for people wanting to help Australian exporters succeed with their global ambitions, and provide consular support for Australian citizens in the UAE. Business Development Manager, Islamabad: http://bit.ly/48o7zIv Marketing Manager, Dubai: https://bit.ly/3NF7FC1 Business Development Manager, Dubai: https://bit.ly/4hjxAgg Consular and Passport Officer, Dubai: https://bit.ly/3YjrgwD Details on how to apply can be found via the links above. #Australia #Trade #Export #BusinessDevelopment #Dubai #Islamabad

The World Bank has said that over 3 billion tons of minerals and metals will be needed to deploy wind, solar and geothermal power, as well as energy storage, required to achieve a below 2°C future. But before we get to that point, these elements need to be mined out of the ground. Easier said than done. The annual West Africa Mining Security Conference brings together mining companies, security practitioners and government to discuss the rapidly changing regional context across the Sahel and implications for mining and investment. The importance of industry-government partnerships in keeping mining operations safe and sustainable is always a key theme of the conference and provides Austrade Middle East, Africa and Pakistan | Australian Trade and Investment Commission and our clients the chance to talk deeper in how we can support Australian mining companies to continue to succeed. With 50 Australian mining companies operating in South Africa, around 35 in Tanzania and the rest across the Sahel in countries like Guinea and Ghana. Australian mining companies play a constructive role in Africa's rise, bringing Australian innovation, Australian ingenuity and the world-class METS training, services and technology to the African mining industry. For assistance with mining equipment technology or services exports to Africa - please reach out to the team. #mining #ghana #womeninmining #METS

#Australia is a leading global education powerhouse with some of the world’s best facilities and educators, providing local and international students with a range of quality study options. Promoting the nation’s world class education, Australian universities participated in a range of activities in the #UAE supported by Austrade over the last month. Our Consul General and General Manager Bryony Hilless (EMPA. GDip. BA.) highlighted the world class quality of Australian Higher Education at the Destination Western Australia event hosted by Invest and Trade Western Australia. The event brought together educational leaders, experts and representatives from UAE and Australia to discuss on how collaboration in the International Education Sector, unlocks global opportunities. Our education lead Zareen Hussain had the privilege to address distinguished Emirati students at the Hamdan Bin Mohamad Scholarship program orientation day. In collaboration with IDP Education Ltd, the Austrade team engaged with the scholarship awardees and provided an overview of the exciting student life in Australia. The Middle East and Africa education team also supported several education agent roadshows across UAE, #SaudiArabia, #Pakistan and #Africa markets. Agent roadshows are an excellent opportunity to raise Australia’s profile as a study destination and highlight the quality, diversity, visionary teaching and learning systems in Australia. Education is an essential pillar of the growing bilateral relationship between the UAE and Australia. With Australia successfully concluding negotiations on a CEPA with the UAE, there are more opportunities for expanding educational exports and deepening international research engagements in the future. An Australian education sets students apart as future-fit, with an international outlook and perspective, able to make a strong contribution to global leadership roles into the future. Around 20,000 courses and career-oriented programs are available in Australia's 1,100 institutions. To learn more about study options in Australia, visit www.studyaustralia.gov.au/ #intled #StudyAustralia #StudyInAustralia #AustralianEducation #InternationalStudents https://lnkd.in/dZkc_p-K

Introducing our Trade Commissioner Todd Miller. Todd will be sharing his tips on how to successfully do business in the region of Saudi Arabia at the upcoming Aussie Expo in Riyadh! Todd has worked on every continent and has international experience across agribusiness, food, wine and beverage, infrastructure, defence, and health sectors. He’s also well versed in sales, marketing, distribution, supply chain and wholesale/retail strategies. Based in Riyadh, Todd leads the markets of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Bahrain and Egypt, and leads the Agribusiness Food and Infrastructure sectors for the Middle East African region. If you’re already doing business or looking to do business in the Kingdom, make sure you connect with Todd at the Aussie Expo from the 21-22 October at the KAFD, Conference Centre. Todd Miller https://lnkd.in/d7nKafmN    !Aussie Expo تود ميلر، المفوض التجاري الأسترالي في الرياض، سيشارك في   يتطلع تود للتواصل مع المشاركين في الاكسبو و مساعدة الشركات الأسترالية على توسيع أفاق التجارة مع المملكة العربية السعودية    يتمتع تود بخبرةٍ واسعة في الشرق الأوسط و هو المفوض التجاري المسؤول عن المملكة العربية السعودية، الأردن، قطر، الكويت، عمان، البحرين و مصر. تود مسؤول عن قطاع الزراعة و الغذاء و البنية التحتية في المفوضية التجارية في الشرق الأوسط و أفريقيا.لقد عمل تود في جميع القارات في قطاعات الصحة و الغذاء و الصناعات الدفاعية، و البنية التحتية، قبل الإلتحاق بالمفوضية التجارية   توجهوا إلى قاعة مؤتمرات مركز الملك عبدالله المالي، للإجتماع مع تود و العمل على الفرص التجارية للشركات الأسترالية في المملكة العربية السعودية

When accidents happen, it’s comforting to know Medical Rescue can leap into action 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The two-time Australian Export Awards winner has been repatriating injured and critically ill patients back to safety for almost 20 years. ✈🚁⛑ The Queensland company has helped hundreds of people across Australia, the #Pacific and #SoutheastAsia. Now, its services are available in one of the world’s hottest and harshest environments – the deserts of #SaudiArabia. Medical Rescue was recently awarded a contract to provide medical services on a major infrastructure project for Saudi Aramco. The company will set up local medical teams to provide clinical support. And in an Australian-first, Australia-based teams will provide telehealth and perform remote digital diagnostics. 👩🏻⚕️👨🏻⚕️  ‘Recently, I had a meeting that resulted in a fleeting business opportunity. I had just days to act. Within a short period of time, Austrade had arranged an introduction. That led to a new partnership and a new contract. Wherever we go, having the Australian flag behind us makes all the difference.’ - Dr Glenn Mckay, Medical Rescue. Go further, faster with Austrade: https://bit.ly/3zG7CTr  

Inviting all #Australian health companies to join 'Austrade’s Business Program' at #ArabHealth 2025 in Dubai. Participants will have a fabulous opportunity to be part of the Middle East’s largest trade show for the #healthcare industry - raise their profile on an international platform, unlock new export markets and opportunities, and build connections. The Austrade Business Program will take place from 27 January - 4 February 2025 and include tailored business meetings, market briefings, and networking events during Arab Health week. This year, we're excited to extend the program to cover the other GCC markets of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Register your interest and get more information on the participation benefits - https://lnkd.in/dubQSiXg Jasin Thaj Mounir Sankary Bryony Hilless (EMPA. GDip. BA.)

A new trade agreement with the UAE will provide a gateway for Australian exporters to diversify into the Middle East. The Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership (CEPA) is a great deal for Australian exporters. Over 99% of Australian products will enter the UAE tariff free, resulting in estimated tariff savings of A$135 million in the first year, rising to A$160 million per year once the agreement is fully implemented. 🤝 Two-way investment between Australia and the UAE totaled A$20.6 billion in 2023, and this figure is expected to increase significantly. The agreement will deliver real benefits for Australian farmers and food producers, with estimated tariff savings of A$50 million per year for our food and agriculture exports. The agreement is also set to encourage two-way investment, including in sectors that underpin our energy transition, such as critical minerals. Minister for Trade and Tourism, Don Farrell said, "Under this trade agreement, Aussie exports are expected to increase by $678 million per year.” Read the media release: https://lnkd.in/g5cfNZtz Read more on the trade agreement: https://lnkd.in/gSjgJpSG

With #Australia successfully concluding negotiations on a CEPA with the United Arab Emirates this week, it was a bonus for our Consul-General and Ambassador to run into a very key stakeholder in the negotiations - H.E Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi. As the UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani is responsible for overseeing UAE's development of non-oil foreign trade, the expansion of global trade partnerships and increasing UAE exports. The Australia-UAE CEPA will streamline trade processes, eliminate tariffs on a wide range of goods and services, create new opportunities for investment, and encourage private-sector collaboration in priority sectors for both countries.   سعدت بلقاء معالي الدكتور ثاني بن أحمد الزيودي، وزير دولة للتجارة الخارجية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، في هذه المرحلة التاريخية بين استراليا و دولة الإمارات حيث تم إختتام المفاوضات بنجاح لإتفاقية الشراكة الإقتصادية الشاملة تشرفنا العمل مع معالي الوزير لتحقيق هذا الإنجاز ﺣﻴﺚ ﻳُﺸﺮف ﻣﻌﺎﻟﻴﻪ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺗﻄﻮﻳﺮ ﻗﻄﺎﻋﺎت اﻟﺘﺠﺎرة الخارجية ﻏﻴﺮ اﻟﻨﻔﻄﻴﺔ، وﺗﻮﺳﻴﻊ ﻧﻄﺎق اﻟﺸﺮاﻛﺎت اﻻﻗﺘﺼﺎدﻳﺔ اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻤﻴﺔ، وﺗﻌﺰﻳﺰ اﻟﺼﺎدرات اﻹﻣﺎراﺗﻴﺔ إﻟﻰ اﻟﺨﺎرج. إتفاقية الشراكة الاقتصادية الشاملة ستسهل التعاملات التجارية بين البلدين، تلغي التعريفات الجمركية على السلع و الخدمات و تخلق فرص جديدة للإستثمار و التعاون بين القطاع الخاص و العام في استراليا و دولة الإمارات.  Ridwaan Jadwat Bryony Hilless (EMPA. GDip. BA.) Mounir Sankary #Trade #Investment #UnitedArabEmirates

A new trade agreement with the UAE will provide a gateway for Australian exporters to diversify into the Middle East. The Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership (CEPA) is a great deal for Australian exporters.     Over 99% of Australian products will enter the UAE tariff free, resulting in estimated tariff savings of A$135 million in the first year, rising to A$160 million per year once the agreement is fully implemented. 🤝    Two-way investment between Australia and the UAE totalled A$20.6 billion in 2023, and this figure is expected to increase significantly. The agreement will deliver real benefits for Australian farmers and food producers, with estimated tariff savings of A$50 million per year for our food and agriculture exports.    The agreement is also set to encourage two-way investment, including in sectors that underpin our energy transition, such as critical minerals.     Read the media release: Trade deal secured with the United Arab Emirates | Minister for Trade and Tourism (trademinister.gov.au)    https://lnkd.in/eY7JcnPr حققت إستراتيجية توسيع شبكة الشركاء الإستراتيجيين لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة نقلة نوعية بإعلان التوصل إلى البنود النهائية لإتفاقية الشراكة الإقتصادية الشاملة مع استراليا، و هي أول إتفاقية تجارية لأستراليا مع دولة بمنطقة الشرق الأوسط و شمال أفريقيا و توفر ممراً تجارياً و استثماريا واعداً بين منطقتين سرعتي النمو. ستوفر الاتفاقية التجارية الجديدة مع دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة بوابة للمصدرين الأستراليين لتنويع أعمالهم في الشرق الأوسط و المصدرين الإماراتيين إلى استراليا.   وقد بلغ إجمالي الاستثمار المتبادل بين أستراليا و دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة 20.6 مليار دولار أسترالي في عام 2023، ومن المتوقع أن يزداد هذا الإنتاج بشكل ملحوظ.   و تهدف الاتفاقية الى تعزيز الاستثمار المتبادل، بما في ذلك القطاعات الداعمة في مجال الطاقة المتجددة و المعادن الحيوية. Bryony Hilless (EMPA. GDip. BA.) Mounir Sankary Sharooq Khajotia Zareen Hussain Jasin Thaj Preeti Rekhari Jim Lowther Abu Dhabi Investment Office Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) KEZAD Group AD Ports Group Emirates Etihad DP World Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)

Intelligent transport systems and solutions are rapidly changing the way we move, connect and engage across land, water and air! This week the team from Austrade Middle East, Africa and Pakistan | Australian Trade and Investment Commission has been pleased to support the work of ITS Australia as they themselves, have supported over 80 Australian companies to participate at the 30th ITS World Congress in Dubai, showcasing leading Australian capabilities to 20,000 attendees and 300 exhibitors.  Bryony Hilless (EMPA. GDip. BA.) was honored to join ITS as they pitched #Brisbane as the location for the 2029 World Congress. Unfortunately, the pitch was unsuccessful, however the team are ready to welcome the ITS industry to the ITS Australia Summit 2025 being held on the beautiful #GoldCoast. https://lnkd.in/di2D7tsf Mounir Sankary Jasin Thaj