WAVTEQ opens Dubai operation and announces roll out of elearning platform 'FDI Certification' in conjunction with Dubai FDI

WAVTEQ is delighted to announce the opening of its first GCC office.

The new operation is located in Dubai Airport Free Zone which provides optimal international accessibility and the highest quality business facilities for our team and clients as well as proximity to over 1,600 existing businesses in the Zone. This is the latest addition to Wavteq’s network of 15 locations in major business and FDI hubs worldwide.

The new operation will be led by Tapan Sahni, Vice President – Gulf, who will oversee the business development and consulting activities for the Gulf region. The key business activities undertaken from our Dubai base include outbound and inbound FDI and trade development services as well as regional capacity building and strategic planning.

Dubai is the gateway to the GCC region and dominates FDI inbound and outbound flows in the region. Our recently published City FDI Performance Index ranks Dubai number one in the world in terms of its performance in attracting foreign investors. Dubai is also the 13th major city in the world for outbound FDI and is an important market for our overseas economic development clients to target. We are delighted to be able announce our new operation at Dubai’s Investment Forum where we’re also participating as a keynote speaker. Dubai is at the forefront of economic development and we’re proud to launch our innovative elearning FDI Certification programme for economic development leaders at the Dubai Investment Forum in conjunction with Dubai FDI. I would like to thank Dubai FDI and DAFZA for all their support in helping us to establish our operations in Dubai, which have greatly assisted our investment

Chris Knight, CCO, Wavteq

Wavteq is a pioneer firm in the FDI industry offering bespoke services and innovative technology solutions. Dubai FDI are glad to welcome Wavteq's Gulf Headquarters in Dubai and look forward to support the company's future growth and expansion into regional markets.

Fahad Al Gergawi Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Investment Development Authority (DUBAI FDI)

The Gulf region is a very important and growing market for Wavteq. The Dubai office is a huge milestone for our Gulf operations, as it enables us to offer our clients a dedicated team within the region to support current and new Product and Solutions. Wavteq is committed to the region and will continue to invest into making relationships stronger with all our clients and partners

Tapan Sahni, Vice President - Gulf, Wavteq