Enterprise Ireland MENA

𝐄𝐢𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤 to all our clients, partners, and local stakeholders across the region. As #Ramadan comes to a close, we wish you and your families peace, prosperity, and blessings during this special time. From all of us at Enterprise Ireland, thank you for your continued collaboration. We look forward to supporting opportunities and growth across the region in the months ahead. Stephen Twomey|Sara Assmann| Teresa Quinn|Cara Edwards|Matthew Greene|Ciarán Breslin|Abbie Walsh|Helen P.|Alaa Atwan|Hani Belbaisi|Wissam Charaf| Embassy of Ireland, Saudi Arabia| Embassy of Ireland Abu Dhabi| Helena Nolan|Marianne Bolger| Alison Milton|Gerry Cunningham|Embassy of Ireland Cairo|Embassy of Ireland Türkiye - İrlanda Büyükelçiliği Türkiye.

🌍 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! We are delighted to welcome Amit Raje to the Enterprise Ireland MENA team as our new Senior Market Advisor for the #Fintech and #EnterpriseSolutions sector. Amit is already a valued part of Enterprise Ireland, having previously worked with our Mumbai team, where he supported Irish companies with commitment, insight, and strong relationship-building. He now brings that experience and perspective to the #MENA region, continuing to guide many of the same clients as they explore new markets and pursue fresh opportunities across this dynamic landscape. With over 25 years of diverse experience across Manufacturing, Banking, IT, Foreign Direct Investment, and his prior Enterprise Ireland role, Amit brings deep expertise and a global perspective to our MENA team. Please join us in welcoming Amit to the team. 👏

On the occasion of the holy month of #Ramadan, Enterprise Ireland extends its sincere wishes to our valued partners, clients, and friends across the Middle East and North Africa. May this blessed month bring peace, prosperity, and continued success to you and your families. 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦.🌙 بمناسبة حلول شهر رمضان المبارك، تتقدم إنتربرايز آيرلند بأصدق التهاني وأطيب التمنيات إلى شركائنا وعملائنا وأصدقائنا في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا. نسأل الله أن يحمل هذا الشهر الفضيل السلام والازدهار ودوام النجاح لكم ولعائلاتكم. رمضان كريم. � Stephen Twomey | Sara Assmann |Teresa Quinn| Wissam Charaf |Ciarán Breslin |Hani Belbaisi |Alaa Atwan |Matthew Greene |Cara Edwards |Helen Parangat |Abbie Walsh | Giles O'Neill. Embassy of Ireland, Saudi Arabia |Embassy of Ireland Abu Dhabi |Alison Milton |Gerry Cunningham |Embassy of Ireland Türkiye - İrlanda Büyükelçiliği Türkiye |Embassy of Ireland Cairo |Embassy of Ireland, Jordan Marianne Bolger |Clare Brosnan |Helena Nolan|Seán O Regan |Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland| Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment. Irish Business Network Saudi Arabia |Irish Business Network Dubai.

Enterprise Ireland MENA was delighted to support the inaugural Irish Business Network Saudi Arabia gathering held last Thursday at Embassy of Ireland, Saudi Arabia, with a special focus on the rapidly evolving #aviation sector in the Kingdom. The event opened with warm remarks from the Irish Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Gerry Cunningham, whose support helped set the tone for an insightful and forward‑looking session. IBN‑KSA Chair Ray Gammell led the discussion, bringing together leading voices from across the aviation ecosystem to explore the Kingdom’s ambitious growth trajectory and emerging opportunities for collaboration. A number of industry leaders contributed informed perspectives on the future direction of Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector: Cassidy Lyon, Market Intelligence, Emir Intelligence Moataz Al Sagri, Managing Director, Avilease George Davies, Chief Sustainability Officer, KSIA Ian Bradley, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Riyadh Air Brian Drain, Managing Partner, DAAI Jeddah A sincere thank you to the Ambassador, the speakers, and the Irish Business Network Saudi Arabia for an excellent start to this new forum—one that will play an important role in strengthening Irish‑Saudi partnerships in aviation and beyond.

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐔𝐀𝐄 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐫: 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐦 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩   Enterprise Ireland is proud to facilitate the formalization of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Full Health Medical, a leader in Irish clinical data analytics, and Smart Salem, the UAE’s premium visa medical and wellness centre.    This partnership represents a significant advancement in bilateral trade relations between Ireland and the UAE, specifically within the high-growth MedTech and Digital Health sectors. By integrating Full Health Medical’s clinical reporting technology with Smart Salem’s AI-driven diagnostic infrastructure, this collaboration sets a new international benchmark for preventative healthcare and population health management.     The signing reinforces Ireland’s position as a global hub for MedTech innovation and underscores the UAE’s commitment to world-class healthcare digital transformation, in alignment with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ national vision.     The MOU was signed in the presence of key stakeholders driving the Ireland-UAE economic partnership:     ·                Amanda Gravitis – CEO, Smart Salem     ·                Paul Mc Carthy – Co-founder, Full Health Medical     ·                John Forde – Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Ireland UAE     ·                Pascal Zuerrer – Senior Business Analyst, Smart Salem     ·                Teresa Quinn – Senior Market Advisor, Enterprise Ireland       With three state-of-the-art facilities across Dubai, Smart Salem provides the fastest medical visa tests in the UAE, with results guaranteed in under 30 minutes, as well as a range of advanced, AI-powered preventative health screening and wellness tests. By applying the most advanced automation, robotics and smart technologies Smart Salem aims to empower people and communities to live better, healthier and longer lives.   Full Health Medical provides a platform that transforms complex medical data into clear, actionable health insights. Built by doctors, their technology is already trusted by leading healthcare providers across Ireland and the UK to deliver scalable, consultant-led medical reports. We congratulate both organizations on this milestone and look forward to the continued expansion of Irish clinical excellence across the MENA region.     This is Enterprise Ireland delivering on our mission — connecting exceptional Irish companies with global opportunities.     #EnterpriseIreland #IrelandInUAE #MedTech #DigitalHealth #SmartSalem #FullHealthMedical #TradeMission #HealthcareInnovation #UAEHealthcare #BilateralTrade #DubaiHealth 

It was a highly productive morning at the Embassy of Ireland, Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, where Enterprise Ireland MENA was delighted to welcome an #Education delegation representing University College Dublin, University of Limerick, and Dublin City University. It was an honor to meet with H.E. Ambassador Gerry Cunningham and Deputy Head of Mission Harriet Sexton Morel to explore key opportunities to strengthen and grow the Irish education sector in Saudi Arabia. Our discussions centered on advancing international education, as well as deepening strategic collaborations with K–12 and higher education institutions across the Kingdom. Throughout the visit, the delegation will engage with students, counsellors and school leaders from schools in Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah, and will also connect with valued agent partners. We look forward to continued collaboration and expanding Ireland’s educational footprint in Saudi Arabia. 🇮🇪🇸🇦

𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐇𝐗 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐢 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 & 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 🇮🇪🇦🇪 Over the past few days, our team at Enterprise Ireland MENA has been busy on the ground at WHX Dubai 2026, walking the show and meeting with key stakeholders, healthcare leaders, and industry partners from across the region. Our mission remains clear: to connect the UAE’s most forward‑thinking healthcare organisations with Ireland’s world‑class innovators. We were proud to support and highlight the fantastic Irish companies exhibiting and walking the show — each showcasing cutting‑edge solutions across medtech, digital health, diagnostics, pharma, and life sciences. Their ambition, creativity, and commitment to transforming patient care truly reflect the strength of Ireland’s fast‑growing health and science ecosystem. A highlight of the week was certainly our evening networking reception, where we welcomed clients and partners from both the UAE and Ireland. We were honoured to have Deputy Head of Mission, John Forde from Embassy of Ireland Abu Dhabi, join us and share a few words on the deepening ties between our two countries. It was a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships, spark new collaborations, and celebrate what has been our largest-ever delegation of Irish companies participating at WHX Dubai. As we wrap up a successful week, we are reminded once again why Ireland continues to stand out as a global hub for healthcare and scientific innovation. From breakthrough technologies to agile, partnership‑driven companies, Ireland offers exceptional potential for organisations in the UAE seeking trusted, innovative, and future‑focused collaborators. Here’s to new partnerships, continued growth, and building the future of healthcare together🤝🌍 Enterprise Ireland Teresa Quinn Abbie Walsh #EnterpriseIreland #WHXDubai2026 #IrishInnovation #UAE #HealthcareInnovation #LifeSciences #Medtech #MENA #StrongerTogether #IrishCompaniesInUAE

𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝟏 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐝𝐡. A particular thank you to Marco Herbst CEO & Co-Founder of Evercam, for joining us and sharing the growth journey of one of Ireland’s most exciting construction technology companies. Marco’s insights on scaling disruptive tech, digitising project oversight, and driving transparency across global construction markets sparked a rich and practical discussion with the group. What stood out most was the quality of dialogue — senior industry leaders openly exchanging market intelligence, identifying opportunities, and shaping how Irish innovation can better align with the ambitions of #Vision2030 #Expo2030 and #WorldCup2034. A sincere thank you to the Embassy of Ireland, Saudi Arabia and Ambassador Gerry Cunningham for hosting us and supporting the continued deepening of Ireland–Saudi commercial ties. The strength of partnership between government, advisory leaders and client companies is what enables meaningful market impact. Great to have Abdulaziz Alsuhaim also in attendance and build on the strategic partnership signed last November between Enterprise Ireland and Federation of Saudi Chambers. We now look forward to continuing the momentum at the Irish Business Network Saudi Arabia kick-off this evening — strengthening connections across our growing Irish-Saudi ecosystem. Stephen Twomey | Wissam Charaf | Ray Gammell | Niall Clancy | Donal McElwee | Rory Gallagher |Padraig Fitzpatrick| Nóirín Hegarty| Michael Brennan| Jack MacGowan| Enterprise Ireland | Caroline McGroary | #IrelandInSaudi #EnterpriseIreland #Vision2030 #IrishInnovation #KSA #AdvisoryLeadership #Evercam #IrishBusinessNetwork

🌍 A Strong Start to Enterprise Ireland’s Presence at WHX Dubai 2026 🇮🇪✨🇦🇪 We were proud to kick off Enterprise Ireland MENA's first event of this year’s WHX Dubai with an exceptional programme designed to equip our largest-ever delegation of Irish client companies with a deep, practical understanding of the UAE healthcare landscape. The event was formally opened by the Irish Ambassador to the UAE, Alison Milton, whose remarks highlighted the strength of Ireland–UAE collaboration and the growing opportunities for innovative Irish companies across the region. Our session featured a series of high‑value fireside discussions: 🔥 Andrea Tithecott, Al Tamimi & Company delivered a comprehensive overview of the UAE regulatory environment, with a particular focus on developments surrounding the Emirates Drug Establishment — critical insights for any company seeking market entry or expansion. 🔥 Winston Piddington, Department of Health Abu Dhabi outlined the key health priorities shaping Abu Dhabi’s strategy and provided clear guidance on how Irish innovators can align with and successfully operate within this strategic framework. We then moved into a panel discussion hosted by Teresa Quinn, joined by: • Dr Fiona Kiernan MD, PhD(Econ), CDir, Zeumed • Dr. Osama Elhassan, Ph.D., FIAHSI, Dubai Health Authority • Dr. Ed Cody, Mediclinic Middle East Their collective insights focused on what the local health ecosystem truly needs, and crucially how international companies can meaningfully engage to meet those needs. From clinical priorities to partnership pathways, the message was clear: informed, collaborative, and value‑driven engagement is the key to success in this region. As the week continues, our client companies will be visiting WHX Dubai, exploring opportunities, and meeting partners across the healthcare ecosystem. 🤝 If you would like to connect with them while they are in Dubai, please feel free to reach out to Teresa Quinn and Abbie Walsh. #EnterpriseIreland #WHXDubai #IrishInnovation #HealthcareLeadership #MedTech #LifeSciences #IrelandInTheUAE #GlobalCollaboration #MarketInsights