Long term investment in the power sector Increasing demand for a wide range of consumer goods English is widely spoken Diverse markets Taken together, the Middle East and Africa represent a vast and diverse market area, encompassing the oil-rich Gulf States, the Mediterranean countries of North Africa, Turkey and the Levant, the developing African states, and the vibrant new South Africa. Diverse opportunities The diverse nature of these markets presents enormous trade and partnership opportunities for Scottish companies, educational establishments and public organisations.
Major opportunities exist in a wide range of sectors.
The nature of the opportunities obviously depends on the specific market, but areas of strong potential include education and training, healthcare, power, oil and gas, electronics and software, agriculture, environment and engineering, whitegoods, food and drink and textiles. There is also huge opportunity in the developing markets of the Middle East and Africa for the provision of expertise, consultancy and project management. STI's resources are focused on developing trade opportunities within these priority markets, for example through the Market Access Programme . From your first call we can provide a contact point through which you can access the advice and services available from STI, as well as from other export support organisations, for all Middle East and African markets.