The Special Interest Groups, now eight (8) in total are a flourishing success story of the RGBB.  These Special Interest Groups, together with the Business Briefings are at the focal point of business activities for the RGBB. 

With regard to the Special Interest Groups, I would be keen to consider any local speakers, as well as speakers nominated from visitors to the British Embassy, Riyadh, in order that we continue to engage with Saudi Business and promote UK PLC.

Communication with the BBA in Al-Khobar and the BBG in Jeddah will also continue.

Please note that the Sponsorship of both the Special Interest Groups and Business Briefings remains vital and I would therefore request all Members to consider their Company’s ability to sponsor these events, and/or advertise in ‘RGBB News’.

Nicola Quick

Note from Moaz Al Sibaai, RGBB Board Member, SIGs

The RGBB has eight (8) SIGs:

  ·       Aviation

  ·       Construction & Engineering

  ·       Education & Training

  ·       Financial Services

  ·       Healthcare

  ·       IT

  ·       Security

  ·       Service Industry

The objectives of the SIGs are as follows:-

1.      To promote UK plc. and develop opportunities for Members and their Companies in their respective

          field. 

2.      To establish working relationships between RGBB Representatives of Local Companies and  

          Individuals within the respective Sector of Business.

3.      To act as a think-tank for the Business Development Committee (BDC) on all matters relating to

          their specialty.

4.      A medium through which articles of interest to its Members are circulated via email, on a daily,

          weekly or monthly basis.   

5.      A platform upon which to share best practice.

6.      Networking.

Each SIG is headed by an RGBB Member who is not on the Board.

* The Riyadh Branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has been combined with the Aviation SIG in order to share common interests and to further enhance growth and collaboration.  The RAeS website is:- www.raes-riyadh.com.  Membership to the Riyadh Branch of the RAeS may be seen as the first stepping stone to joining the Royal Aeronautical Society, which is based in London.  Membership of the RAeS itself is in various grades, and is a Professional Accreditation; therefore individuals would need to apply personally directly to the Society.  The RAeS website is the UK is:- www.raes.org.uk.   

Membership in SIG groups is open to all RGBB members. To become a SIG member, please complete the form under this link  and email it to RGBB Secretary

Finally, if any Member wishes to participate in the SIGs work, please contact me. sibaai@yahoo.com