Covid-19 vaccines rollout across the region, a three speed picture As COVID-19 vaccines make their way into Aotearoa, New Zealand they are also being made available across the Middle East region. A three speed approach is emerging with some states ramping up world leading vaccination programmes, others are starting, with a number of states that ... Read more

In this issue: FRESH THINKING. NZMEBC UPDATE BREAKFAST, ‘2021 – LOOKING FORWARD’, 7.30AM, 9 DECEMBER 2020, NZTE, LVL 6, 139 QUAY ST, AKL. UAE DECRIMINALISES ALCOHOL & LIFTS BAN ON UNMARRIED COUPLES LIVING TOGETHER. … Read more

In this issue: JOYOUS EID MUBARAK. NZMEBC AGM.SEMINAR – MENA AIR & SEA FREIGHT, 13 AUGUST, 5:00PM. NEW CARE COLLECTIVE SPONSORS ANNOUNCED BY NZTE EXPO 2020. … Read more

In this issue: OPPORTUNITY & CHALLENGES IN THE MIDDLE EAST IN THE COVID-10 ERA. NEW BOARD FOR NZ BUSINESS COUNCIL IN DUBAI. ANDREW SHORT APPOINTED NZTE BEACHHEADS ADVISOR. … Read more

In this issue: EID MUBARAK FROM NZMEBC. COMMERCIAL PANEL SEMINARS. SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS FROM ABU DHABI GOVERNMENT. … Read more

Ramadan Kareem from the NZMEBC to all of our members, partners and followers. Our connections are strong and resilient, our hearts be our guide.  

In this issue: COVID-19 UPDATES. DUBAI 2020 EXPO DELAY. NEW UAE AMBASSADOR APPOINTMENT. … Read more

During this COVID-19 Lockdown phase, we thought it would be useful to arrange a briefing from the key NZ trade and consular figures in the Middle East to brief you on what is happening in their respective countries. … Read more

Following NZTE’s last update of 18 March, there has been a proposal by the Expo 2020 Steering Committee to explore a one-year postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai. … Read more

Following our earlier advice, the situation has changed rapidly in the UAE.  From today (tonight NZ time), there will be a temporary suspension of visas with the only exception being diplomatic visas.   … Read more