A British Pavilion will be included in the 2018 DEAL trade show in Dubai’s World Trade Centre (April 9-11) this year, it has been announced by the organiser of the show, International Expo Consults.

The UK’s Department of Trade and Industry is sponsoring the venture, said Sharif Rahman, chief executive of IEC. “We have in the past had many exhibitors from the UK and we will be happy to welcome an initiative such as this; it can only enhance the size and reputation of the show and increase British presence.”

The largest single contingent at the 2018 event, he added, would be from China.