Back to business with The British Business Group

The event, held at Seville's in Wafi City, Dubai, was organised by the BBG to help its members get back into gear following the end of the slower summer months. It was attended by more than 80 members and guests.

The BBG holds networking evenings every month and they have become an important feature of the Dubai business calendar.

Nick Dutt, chairman of the BBG, said: "These events are highly valued by our members as they provide them with an invaluable opportunity to make new contacts and seek out business opportunities. They are particularly valuable for people new to Dubai.

"The BBG's October networking evening is important as it helps the business community to shift back up into top gear following the summer."

The British Business Group, Dubai & Northern Emirates, more usually known as the BBG, was set up in 1987 to encourage the development of British business in the UAE.

It undertakes a wide range of activities from communicating with decision makers and testing British goods to sharing best business practice and arranging events for members and their guests.

Since its inception the BBG has undergone huge growth and now has more than 850 members and holds around 70 networking events, breakfast meetings, business lunches and special interest groups each year. It is widely recognised as one of the largest and most active business groups in the Gulf and is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary next year.