Food Export 2008: Focus on Dubai

May 1, 2008

9:00 am ~ 12:00 pm

MITC Offices

511 Congress Street , Portland

Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, has become a powerhouse center for the UAE’s financial, commercial, transportation and tourism industries.   

Imported goods total $74.5 billion for the entire country and consist mostly of machinery and transport equipment, chemicals and food. With tourism being one of Dubai’s main industries food imports are an important component to its international trade. Come find out how your food-based company can find success in one of the worlds richest cities, Dubai.

Join us as two representatives from Food Export USA - Northeast discuss the opportunities and obstacles confronting those companies who wish to expand and pursue success in Dubai.

9:15 am      Check in

9:30 am     Introduction and Opening Remarks
                      Janine Bisaillon-Cary
                      Maine International Trade Center

9:45 am     Hovaguim Kizirian
                      Food Export USA - Northeast

10:45 am   Break

11:00 am   Will Smith
                      Food Export USA - Northeast

11:45 am   Conclusion

Meet Your Speakers:

Mr. Hovig Kizirian received a B.Sc. in Agriculture and an M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from the American University of Beirut. Prior to working as a Marketing Specialist for the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Hovig was an Agricultural Economist for the Ministry of Agriculture in Lebanon and an Economist for the Ministry of Economy and Trade in Lebanon.

As of October 2005, Hovig is working as the Middle East Representative for Food Export USA-Northeast and the Food Export Association of the Midwest USA. Since 2007, Hovig is also in charge of the USA Pavilion at Gulfood Show, the largest food show in the Middle East.

Will Smith joined Food Export Association of the Midwest USA as Generic Program Coordinator in January of 2005. In this position, he coordinates over 60 federally funded market entry programs annually, designed to promote US food exports to 18 select markets around the world. Previously, Will interned with the Maine International Trade Center while completing a graduate degree in International Trade at American University, and later held a sales position with a retail frozen food firm in Maine.
In his spare time, Will enjoys kayaking, mountain biking, and volunteering at Chicago's Museum of Science and Technology.

For more information on the program or to register, contact Doug Sanborn at registration@mitc.com or (207) 541-7455.

Food Export 2008: Focus on Dubai

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