The Australian Trade Commission has kicked off its regional road show to promote bilateral trade, investment and cultural ties. According to the Australian Consul-General in Dubai, Gerard Seeber, the UAE is Australia’s 10th biggest foreign investor and 18th largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching $6 billion (AED 22 billion) last year. He says this year’s trade mission is focused on the health and medical sector.
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Today also marked the first official outing for Australia’s Ambassador-designate to the UAE, Arthur Spiro.

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