Executive-Led Aerospace & Defense Trade Mission to the Middle East

 

Join the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration for an executive led business development mission to the Middle East. This Executive-Led (Under Secretary or Deputy Under Secretary) Mission will introduce U.S. companies to the aerospace and defense ecosystem in key Middle Eastern countries and assist delegate companies to find business partners and to export their products and services to the region. Why You Should Join: Learn about Israeli, Saudi Arabian, and Bahrain market priorities, policy and regulatory changes, projects, and business opportunities, as well as strategies to navigate the business climate in these markets. Participate in customized one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors, and joint venture partners. Meet with central, state, and local government officials and industry leaders who can address questions in areas such as procurements, projects, policies, regulations, tariff rates, and incentives. Participate in Networking Receptions. Attend Bahrain International Airshow. Regional Aerospace/Defense Opportunities in the Middle East Each trade mission stop is positioned to support U.S. aerospace/defense firms. Visit https://www.trade.gov/executive-led-middle-east-aerospace-and-defense-trade-mission to read more about each market’s aerospace/defense sector growth, industry priorities, and business opportunities: Israel’s military and commercial activities with the U.S. defense industry are strong and include commercial contracts with major U.S. companies. The local industry is sourcing quality components and sub-systems, presenting export opportunities to U.S. suppliers of high-quality components that can be integrated into Israeli systems. Saudi Arabia’s aviation industry has continued to flourish in recent years thanks in large part to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 economic diversification initiative which aims to transform the country into a regional and international super hub for tourism, transportation, and logistics. The Saudi Arabian government plans to invest $147 billion in transport and logistics by 2030 and has allocated $12.26 billion for its Infrastructure and Transportation sector (including aviation) in its fiscal year 2022 budget. Bahrain has prioritized the transportation and logistics sector, including aviation, as a key driver of post-pandemic economic growth and a critical component of the broader Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 plan to diversify away from hydrocarbon production and grow national prosperity through a globally integrated competitive economy. As a result, new business and investment opportunities in Bahrain’s aviation market are growing. Since 2017, the United States has exported nearly $2 billion of aircraft, equipment, and spare parts to Bahrain, aided by a Boeing contract to supply Bahrain’s state-owned carrier Gulf Air with 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.   Mission Stops: Tel Aviv, Israel Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Manama, Bahrain Deadline to Register: September 1, 2022 Cost: ** $6,800 for small to medium sized enterprises $7,800 for large firms or trade associations $1,000 for each additional firm representative. ***Expenses for travel, lodging, meals and incidentals will be the responsibility of each mission participant. Apply Now! Space is Limited! For more detailed information, please visit: https://www.trade.gov/executive-led-middle-east-aerospace-and-defense-trade-mission Questions? Contact: Melissa Grosso Tel: 860.638.6955 Melissa.Grosso@trade.gov Fernando Jimenez Tel: 623.377.9641 Fernando.Jimenez@trade.gov Shirreef Loza 919.695.6365 Shirreef.Loza@trade.gov

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