ABU DHABI — The Scottish government has appointed its first Scottish trade envoy to the UAE and in the MENA region, reflecting the significance of the UAE to Scotland and the UK.
Nick Maclean will serve in the position as part of Scotland’s plans to extend its worldwide business reach with the appointment of a team of trade envoys to champion international trading, as well as promote and represent Scotland’s export interests, and strengthen local market knowledge. 
The team of overseas and Scotland-based envoys will help to identify specific business opportunities in new overseas markets where there is currently untapped potential. They will also support Scottish exporting interests more generally through trade-related visits and events. A particular opportunity includes supporting preparations for Scotland’s participation in the Expo 2020 Dubai. (WAM)