European Future Cities trade delegation to provide insight to opportunities in Dubai

The Council of British Chambers of Commerce for Europe (COBCOE) has announced a trade delegation to Dubai, UAE, to provide UK and European businesses with access to decision-makers in the UAE focusing on the theme of Future Cities. Europe is currently active in many of the critical Smart City technologies like IoT, sustainable design, urban mobility and renewable energy, while Dubai is home to an ambitious smart city project, with a pledge to make 25 per cent of all journeys in UAE driverless by 2030.
January 25, 2017 Read time: 2 mins
The Council of British Chambers of Commerce for Europe (COBCOE) has announced a trade delegation to Dubai, UAE, to provide UK and European businesses with access to decision-makers in the UAE focusing on the theme of Future Cities.

The "Future Cities" delegation will be on the 21-22 March 2017.

Europe is currently active in many of the critical Smart City technologies like IoT, sustainable design, urban mobility and renewable energy, while Dubai is home to an ambitious smart city project, with a pledge to make 25 per cent of all journeys in UAE driverless by 2030.

The trade delegation, which is open to urban planning, property development, architecture and engineering companies and others, will allow business from across Europe to gain a first-hand insight into the commercial opportunities in the UAE.

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