Consulate General of the Netherlands, JeddahCommercial Advisor
Oct. 1994 - Oct. 2004Saudi ArabiaEVD, Promoting Dutch Products and services in Saudi Arabia, Trade Promotion: Promoting Dutch trade in General. Develop annual plan for promoting Dutch trade considering visits to Saudi business firms, relevant organizations and participating in trade fairs covering commercial and industrial sectors. Visiting Saudi companies earmarked as possible business partners of Dutch companies to introduce new Dutch products, services, technology and to explore opportunities. Organize and Participate in trade fairs to provide visitors with information and to introduce Dutch suppliers new to the market. Assisting in Organizing trade missions between the two countries. Developing business reports, visit programs, matchmaking programs for all mission members and media covering. Develop and expand network of contacts covering all sectors. Intermediary: Finding suitable contacts for Dutch companies new to the region. Follow up for projects. Assisting Dutch companies to solve disputes with Saudi clients Information: Supplying the Ministry of Economic Affairs in the Hague with information on upcoming tenders for government projects in the region. Reporting on trends and demands for certain products in Saudi Arabia that could be of interest to Dutch Companies. Reporting on trade regulations, taxes, customs etc. Developing sectorial reports covering, current situation, future plan and investment opportunities. Responding to inquiries from Dutch or Saudi companies requesting information about suppliers, products, projects, trade fairs and investment. Developing informative database for the Department covering Dutch and Saudi company profiles, visit reports, trade fairs etc. Administrative: Represent the consulate and maintain excellent relation with Saudi governmental organizations Hajj liaison officer, Translation and interpretation