The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) has invited participation in an Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Kuwait and Qatar, which is scheduled to take place from 13 to 20 September.
The objective of this mission is to facilitate access for South African value-added products and services into Kuwait and Qatar. Planned activities include business-to-business meetings and site visits to companies.
The deadline for submission of applications forms is 02 July.
The targeted sectors for this mission include:
· Agro-processing (excluding alcoholic beverages)
· Automotives
· Healthcare and pharmaceuticals
· Infrastructure development
· Oil and gas
For the approved companies, the dti will provide:
· Accommodation (bed and breakfast only), and
· An economy-class return airfare up to a maximum of R17,000.
Story by: Riaan de Lange