Business France,the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, launched a new website to keep in touch with the business communities of the region and develop more business partnership opportunities between French and local entities. Aimed to boost commercial bilateral relations and strengthen business ties between France and the countries of the region, this website will be covering news of theFrench economic presence and events in the GCC, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq and Pakistan.

With offices in UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt and two offices in KSA, Business France employsover multiculturalteam members, local or residents, and share their business knowledgeon a daily basiswith high potential French exporters. Willing to bring the best of French innovations and expertise in tremendous sectors to the Middle East, Business France offers a full range of services to assist companies and middle eastern partners in bilateral relations between France and the regional countries. For investors looking to invest in France, Business France also supports their projectsto go global/get closer to the Europeanmarket through the expansion of their existing sites, new investment, or theirindustrial and technology partnerships in order to seamlessly set up in their desired French destination and thus benefit from France’s attractiveness.

Additionally, Business France in the Middle East is involved in developing its HR solution: the V.I.E. (International Internship Program), allowing local companies with French headquarter to hire qualified young Europeans on working assignments in the Middle East to contribute to these vibrant ecosystems for a period varying between 6 and 24 months.