International Forum: Gateway to growth: Middle East expansion

3:00pm - 5:00pm, 10 February 2026
(Europe/London)

Event Details

International Forum

Tuesday 10th February

Registrations and refreshments 2:30pm-3:00pm

Meeting: 3:00pm-5:00pm

Venue: London TBC

Networking drinks from 5:00pm

Key Takeaways

Gain clarity on the most promising sectors and opportunities for staffing businesses in Saudi and UAE.
Key economic metrics you should consider when expanding to the Middle East
Understanding of the legal and tax considerations when expanding to the Middle East – specifically SA & UAE
Key milestones you should specify for the first 12 months of your expansion plan for the Middle East

Meeting Agenda

Welcome and Introduction

Stephen Shorter, Group CEO, Cobalt Recruitment

APSCo Update

Moya Rylands, Commercial Director, APSCo

The economic landscape of The Middle East

Mashary Osman, Head of International Trade, The Arab British Chambers of Commerce

A broader look at the relative economic conditions across the Middle East, with a particular focus on the hiring and employment trends and what opportunities they offer for recruiters looking to expand overseas.

Panel Discussion - How can companies adapt their strategies to succeed in a region with diverse cultural, legal, and economic landscapes?

We’ve brought together a panel of members who are working in the Middle East to discuss their experiences, and give practical insights and strategies based on the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Mashary Osman, Head of International Trade, The Arab British Chambers of Commerce

Chris Griffin, Managing Director, Team Support Healthcare

Facilitated breakout sessions will follow our panel discussions

Q&A and Close

Speakers

Mashary Osman

Head of International Trade

Chris Griffin

Team Support Healthcare, Managing Director