Through its mandate to provide support, training, and advice to Quebec businesses in their international market development efforts, the World Trade Centre Montréal (WTCM) is constantly on the look out for the best opportunities that arise around the world.

The Exporting Québec initiative puts forth a strategy of specialization targeting international markets that offer major potential for development for Québec-based SMEs.

Owing to its global economic importance and the many business opportunities it has to offer, the Middle East is one of the key pillars for the international positioning of Québec businesses.

Explore our specialized, turnkey services for this promising market:

2010-2011 SEASON ACTIVITIES:

July 13, 2010 - Hosting of Buyers – Aldar, Masdar, and Danube
Meet 3 of the United Arab Emirates’ largest buyers and investors here in Montréal

 

December 1st, 2010 - Networking – Business opportunities in Saudi Arabia
Explore business opportunities in key sectors in Saudi Arabia

 

Special insert published in La Presse in November 2010. Learn more about this market. In French only

 

May 8 to 12, 2011 - Trade Mission to the Middle East – Major Projects
Meet with the main buyers for major projects in Saudi Arabia and
the United Arab Emirates

Considerable investments have been made in Saudi Arabia. As a member of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (CCASG), it is a priority market for Canada. Canadian businesses offering products and services in the areas of infrastructures, education, health, and petroleum products will find great business opportunities there. Canadian exports to Saudi Arabia increased by 14.9% in 2009 compared to the previous year. In addition, doing business with this country will be increasingly easier, thanks to its recent membership in the World Trade Organization.

Saudi Arabia represents:

• A GDP of $422.16 billion in 2009.
• Average growth of 5% over the last five years.
• A population of approximately 25.4 million inhabitants.
• Ongoing government commitment to invest in infrastructures.
• A development strategy aiming for the construction of economic cities.

Canada / Québec – Saudi Arabia Relations

• Saudi Arabia is the second largest export market in the Middle East.
• Recent membership in the World Trade Organization, which will facilitate exporting
  for Canadian companies.
• A significant increase in Canadian exports to Saudi Arabia, and a potential for high growth.

Export Development Canada
Guide for Canadian businesses, insurance, financing, bonding
http://www.edc.ca/countryinfo/countryinformation.aspx?sLang=e&target=SaudiArabia

Department of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade
Market specs, relevant reading material, trade missions, resource people, and products imported and exported by Québec
http://www.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca/objectifs/exporter/par-pays

Trade Commissioner Service – Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Virtual trade commissioner, market studies, financing opportunities
http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/market-reports-by-country.jsp?cid=30D&rid=13