The Scottish Chambers of Commerce network have featured in a motion lodged in the Scottish Parliament which highlights the organisations work to re-establish vital connections between businesses in Scotland and the rest of the world.

The motion, lodged by Michelle Thomson, MSP for Falkirk East, notes that Scottish businesses are being urged to reconnect with the world and discover valuable new opportunities at the World Expo being held in Dubai.

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce network is leading three delegations later this year and into 2022, providing the platform for Scotland to showcase its skills, expertise and innovation across a range of sectors on the global stage.

At what will be one of the first major in-person events as the world emerges from the COVID pandemic, the trade missions give Scottish firms the chance to connect with hundreds of potential new business partners from around the world in a single visit.

Running from October 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, Expo 2020 Dubai is the first World Expo ever hosted in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region.

It will welcome more than 25million visitors and 190 countries with the stated aim of hosting a World Expo that inspires people by showcasing the best examples of collaboration, innovation and cooperation from around the world.

The Scottish Chambers network is organising three delegations that will guide its businesses through the experience, linking them with the right connections and hand-picking events around topics and themes where our national businesses shine.

Along with the support of 30 local Chambers across Scotland, Scottish Chambers will use its global links through the international Chamber network to set up meetings with carefully matched companies from around the world.

The first delegation departs in November and will showcase Scottish luxury products and experiences. Businesses can build on the established and deserved reputation the country already enjoys, as well as gaining an opportunity to get a global overview of how trends are changing.

Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said :

“As we continue towards new normality, it is time to address the longer-term economic crisis that continues to loom large.

“One of the ways the Scottish Chambers of Commerce network is doing that is by helping to re-establish vital connections between businesses in Scotland and the rest of the world.

“With Scotland’s culture so richly steeped in entrepreneurship and invention, there are few places better positioned to remind the world of our world-renowned reputation for enterprise and trade than Dubai.

“It is important that Scottish business takes full advantage of the opportunities to reconnect with the world.”

Interested businesses can find out more and apply to join one of the trade delegations to Dubai 2020 Expo by visiting exporthubscotland.com