EXPLORE THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, THE LARGEST MARKET IN MIDDLE EAST, with the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) from 15 - 21 January 2010.

The objectives of the mission are to:

DISCOVER new markets for your products and services

UNDERSTAND the overall market dynamics and emerging sectors

EXPLORE investment and trading opportunities

MEET business partners and official contacts

New Subsidies! Covers up to 60% of air ticket and accommodation!

The delegation will visit both the capital city of Riyadh and second commercial capital of Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

15 - 17 Jan 2010	Riyadh
18 – 21 Jan 2010	Jeddah
*17 Jan 2010	* Singapore – Saudi Arabia Business Council meeting

Highlights of the trip include networking sessions, briefings on doing business in Saudi Arabia, information sessions with the authorities & government agencies & other meetings. This business mission aims to provide first hand understanding of the overall market & emerging sectors and establish useful business and official contacts.

About Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The largest and most powerful economy in the Middle East possesses 25% of the world's proven petroleum reserves, ranks as the largest exporter of petroleum, and plays a leading role in OPEC. With an impressive GDP of US$582.8 billion in 2008 and a sizeable population size of over 28 million, it is a market not to be missed by Singapore companies. The Singapore - Saudi Arabia Business Council meeting would be held in conjunction with this mission. We are also delighted to inform you that Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Manpower would be joining us for the SSBC during the period

Sectors of opportunities:

General Trade

Logistics

Oil and Gas services/equipment

Consumer goods

Infrastructure

Automotive

Healthcare

ICT

Petrochemical

Education

Estimated Costs: (*SBF members will receive preferential rates on common costs)

Air Tickets (Inclusive of both international and domestic taxes)	*SGD$2292
Hotel accommodation (Price per night, incl. buffet breakfast and taxes for twin sharing room)	*Riyadh Marriott Hotel : SGD$335/night Jeddah Le Meridien Hotel : SGD$250/night
Estimated Common Cost (incl. local transfers, meals, networking, brochures and other miscellaneous expenses)	SGD$1979.50 (SBF/MEBG members) SGD$2300.50 (Non member)