The Middle East Association

UK Roadshow

Gateway to MENA

A multi-city business series helping UK companies do business, assess the opportunities and unlock new growth across the Middle East & North Africa — with a focus on building continuity, resilience and adaptability in a changing region.

Mon 23 NovNewcastle Tue 24 NovManchester Thu 26 NovCambridge Fri 27 NovLondon

Building Bridges. Driving Growth.
Unlocking Opportunities Across MENA.

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Panel
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Networking
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Lunch
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Pre-Bookable
1-to-1
Meetings
The Regional Roadshow

Four Cities · November 2026

The roadshow travels across the UK — four regional business briefings over a single week, each with expert panels, networking lunches and pre-bookable one-to-one meetings. Select a city to see its programme and speakers.

Monday
23 November 2026
Newcastle
Womble Bond Dickinson
Newcastle
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Tuesday
24 November 2026
Manchester
Pendulum Hotel
Manchester
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Thursday
26 November 2026
Cambridge
Price Bailey, Tennyson House
Cambridge Business Park, CB4 0WZ
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Friday
27 November 2026
London
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
London · with International Law Summits
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Gateway to MENA:
Unlocking Business Opportunities

The MEA UK Roadshow is a dynamic multi-city business series focused on doing business and expanding into the Middle East & North Africa — helping UK companies assess the real commercial opportunities on offer and understand how to pursue them.

Each event brings together senior business leaders, investors, Government representatives, professional services firms, and regional experts for a focused programme covering trade, investment, market entry, and commercial growth across the Gulf and wider Middle East.

Running throughout is a subtheme of business continuity, resilience and adaptability — equipping companies to build durable partnerships and adjust their strategies with confidence as the regional landscape evolves.

Whether you are already exploring the region or simply curious to understand the opportunities emerging across MENA, this event offers a unique chance to gain practical insight from organisations actively operating in the market.

What You'll Gain

  • Learn about real commercial opportunities across the Gulf and wider MENA region
  • Gain practical market-entry insights from experienced operators and advisers
  • Understand the legal, financial, cultural and strategic aspects of doing business in the region
  • Build connections with businesses, investors, advisers and Government stakeholders
  • Participate in pre-bookable one-to-one meetings with speakers and partners

Programme

10:00 – 10:30
Registration, Coffee & Networking
Arrival and informal networking with fellow attendees
10:30 – 11:00
Welcome Remarks & Opening Keynote
Introduction from MEA leadership and opening address
11:00 – 12:00
Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A
Expert panel covering trade, investment and market-entry opportunities across MENA
12:00 – 1:00
Networking Lunch
Informal lunch and networking with speakers, partners and attendees
1:00 – 2:30
Pre-Bookable 1-to-1 Meetings
Private scheduled meetings with partners, speakers and sponsors
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Partners & Speakers

Gold Sponsor
Supporting Partners
Department for<br>Business & Trade Department for
Business & Trade UK Export Finance UK Export Finance Womble Bond Dickinson Womble Bond Dickinson AEI Saudi AEI Saudi Sovereign Group Sovereign Group Smart Currency Business Smart Currency Business Global Diplomacy Institute Global Diplomacy Institute JJ Abdullah & Co. JJ Abdullah & Co.
International Law Summits
International Law Summits International Law Summits Albertson International Law & Sovereign Advisory Albertson International Law
& Sovereign Advisory
Supported By
Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) Saudi Awwal Bank North East England<br>Chamber of Commerce North East England
Chamber of Commerce Cambridgeshire<br>Chamber of Commerce Cambridgeshire
Chamber of Commerce British Chambers<br>of Commerce British Chambers
of Commerce
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The Middle East Association

Building bridges between the UK and the Middle East

The Middle East Association (MEA) is a UK organisation dedicated to fostering vital connections and informed dialogue between the UK and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Since 1961, we've served as a trusted bridge, uniting governments, businesses, academic institutions, and civil society across political, economic, and cultural spheres.

Through a diverse and dynamic programme of high-level events, the MEA provides essential platforms for discussion, collaboration, and relationship-building.

Established 1961

Over 60 years of dedicated service

23 Events in 2025

Facilitating crucial dialogue and exchange

Connecting Leaders

Governments, businesses & civil society

Our activities range from flagship receptions and gala dinners to private briefings and cultural events, all designed to facilitate constructive exchange and practical outcomes. By convening senior decision-makers, practitioners, and experts, the MEA creates insightful and impactful spaces, helping our members stay informed, connected, and engaged with one of the world's most strategically important regions.

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the MEA UK Roadshow

Join senior business leaders, investors, and Government representatives for a series of expert briefings, panel discussions, and networking events connecting UK companies with one of the world's most commercially dynamic regions.

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