Webinar

Understanding and Unlocking Business Potential in the Middle East

13/11/2024
Virtual event

As first preparatory webinar for our DESIRE mission to Arab Health 2025 we offer you insights into the e-health market Middle East/Dubai from our expert David Raetz. Please find below the programme outline and some information about our speaker:

  1. Personal Introduction
  2. Introduction to the Region: Quick overview of Dubai, the UAE and the broader GCC and MENA regions and opportunities for business growth.
  3. Economic Ecosystem: Exploring the regulatory framework, import, role of distributors, and business free zones.
  4. Innovation: Demonstrating how innovative products and new business models can unlock market potential.
  5. Expansion Strategies: Outlining effective strategies for expanding market reach within the GCC and beyond.
  6. Hands-On: Participants Q&A’s / challenges
  7. Business Culture and Etiquette: Offering key insights into local business customs, common partnership pitfalls, and essential do’s and don’ts.

David Raetz is an accomplished leader with over 25 years of experience driving global business success, including 15 years in the Middle East. His career spans leadership roles across the healthcare industry, including a MedTech pioneer in neuro-implants and a global leader in provision of medical services. Additionally, he successfully established a high-end surgical specialty clinic in Dubai.

David has a proven track record in market development for the medical technology and service field, holding C-level, business development, and strategic roles across both the Middle East and Europe. He excels in Leadership Topics, Product Management, and Sales, with a keen ability to identify new opportunities and build strong partnerships.

As a trusted advisor to established companies and high-tech startups, David brings unique on-the-ground experience and takes a hands-on approach to support executives and business owners in achieving their strategic goals. Through his specialty consultancy, he is following his passion for helping innovative companies achieve optimal product-market fit and guiding them to success in the Middle East.

  • “The Middle East is seeing unprecedented opportunities in the healthcare sector – it’s the perfect moment to capitalize on these and position yourself.”
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