Guidance and support for businesses impacted by the current situation in the Middle East
The current situation in the Middle East is very challenging. We've compiled information and resources to help you navigate doing business in the region at this time.
We know Scottish exporters will be concerned about the welfare of their staff in the region. The Scottish Government is working closely with the UK government, with the safety and welfare of British nationals across the Middle East being a top priority.
To ensure the safety of UK national employees, the Scottish Government encourages businesses to ask their employees in the region to register with the UK government.
British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates can register their presence to receive direct updates from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Register your presenceopens in a new window with the UK government.
Useful resources
- Get travel advice updatesopens in a new window from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for the Middle East.
- Find a British embassy, high commission or consulateopens in a new window if you need consular assistance, or contact the FCDO's 24-hour helpline on 0207 008 5000.
- Get GlobalScot supportopens in a new window to access an international community of business leaders and experts who can help guide your business in overseas markets.
- Find export delivery informationopens in a new window from Scottish Enterprise, to help businesses with exporting fulfilment, customs and tariff information.
- Register for a webinaropens in a new window from EY on considerations for UK businesses operating in the Middle East.
If your business has a trade or supply chain issue with a Middle Eastern country, such as goods stuck at a port or supply chain failure, you can:
- contact your supplier and shipper or freight provider to discuss options for rerouting goods and materials
- get export supportopens in a new window from the Department for Business and Trade
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