The British Business Group (BBG), Dubai has signed a partnership memorandum of understanding with other Gulf countries.

The members of the BBG from across the Gulf will now be able to enjoy the benefits of membership of each other's groups from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia.

BBG Dubai and northern emirates chairman and chief executive Mark Beer said the signing of the agreement marks a new chapter in the history of the British Business groups in the region.

'In Dubai we have worked hard to develop our links with business organisations such as Young Arab Leaders, Arab Business Angels Network as well the Shaikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding and, with the signing of this MoU, we are now working to strengthen our links with the other regional British Business Groups for the benefit of our members,' he explained.

To further promote collaboration and knowledge transfer, the group's committees will be actively seeking ways to share information about speaker contacts and high level visitors to the region.

They will also meet to discuss opportunities and challenges and work together to share best practice for the benefit of all members and each of the respective Groups.

Beer said, 'The BBG in Dubai has more than 1,450 members. We work closely with the UK trade and investment team in Dubai, as well as local government departments. We have been in existence for over 21 years, making us the longest running registered business group in Dubai and we are the most active, with around 80 events each year.'

'The fact that we are the largest business group in the region is a testament to the commitment and enthusiasm of the British business community to the enhancement of business ties between the UAE and the UK, as well as the community's commitment to continuing to be a part of the success of Dubai and the northern emirates,' he added.-TradeArabia News Service