Matthew Smith, Director General of the MEA

“We are the UK’s premier business forum for promoting trade and relations with the Middle East and North Africa.

Founded in 1961 and based in London, the Middle East Association is an independent, not-for-profit membership association, representing around 350 organisations from all business and industry sectors.

Our membership offers a range of benefits and incentives including special members’ rates at MEA events as well as networking opportunities, consultancy advice, and lobbying on behalf of our members.

Join us in the commercial world of the Middle East.”

• Trade & Investment Conferences, featuring government representatives, senior business figures and industry experts, held at prestigious venues.
• Business Briefings, offering our members and contacts high-value commercial and intellectual information on current business affairs.
• VIP Lunches & Receptions, at which Ministers and Ambassadors brief attendees on the latest developments in their country or region.
• Networking Opportunities, putting you in touch with business counterparts in the region and sector-specific UK contacts.
• Trade Missions, led by the MEA in conjunction with UKTI, introducing you to key decision makers, and enabling you to expand your business.
• Consultancy & Advice from our expert team, assisting you and your business objectives in the Middle East and North Africa.
• Publications, including a monthly e-Digest, our quarterly magazine ‘Opportunity Middle East’, and a biennial Members’ Handbook.
• Representation of our members’ needs and interests to governments and other relevant bodies.