May. 15 2024
Source Page: Open general export licence export for exhibition: military goodsFound: North Korea, Pakistan, Palestinian Authority, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi
Mentions:
1: Andrew Mitchell (Con - Sutton Coldfield) achieve a permanent ceasefire, and we welcome plans to restart talks in Jeddah, jointly led by the US and Saudi - Speech Link
Report May. 15 2024
Committee: Public Accounts CommitteeFound: With global competition from other countries with massive investment projects such as Saudi Arabia,
Asked by: Lord Bishop of Leeds (Bishops - Bishops)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what diplomatic action they are taking, along with international partners, to secure a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Sudan; and what consideration they have given to appointing a dedicated envoy for Sudan.
Answered by Lord Benyon - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The UK is working with a wide range of partners, including Gulf and African countries, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the African Union and the UN, to urge the parties to agree a permanent ceasefire, to allow unfettered humanitarian access, to protect civilians and to commit to a sustained and meaningful peace process. We welcome reported plans to restart talks in Jeddah, jointly led by the US and Saudi Arabia. The UK Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea spends a significant amount of time on efforts to secure peace in Sudan, working closely with other envoys covering Sudan.
May. 14 2024
Source Page: Deputy Prime Minister speech at GREAT FUTURES eventFound: Back in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and back with my good friend His Excellency Minister Al-Qasabi.
May. 14 2024
Source Page: Culture Secretary speech at GREAT FuturesFound: Because, like Saudi Arabia, we too are unapologetically ambitious in capitalising on our strengths to
May. 14 2024
Source Page: Student visa: Views of students and higher education institutionsFound: 0.04 0.04 0.2 0.07 0.0 0.0 0.04 0.0 0.0 0.07 0.0 0.03 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.04 0.0 0.05 0.02 0.07 0.0 0.03 Saudi
May. 14 2024
Source Page: Student visa: Views of students and higher education institutionsFound: % 0.0 *% *% 0.0 *% 0.01 0.0 0.0 *% 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 *% *% *% 0.0 0.0 0.0 *% *% 0.0 *% 0.0 *% *% 0.0 Saudi
Oral Evidence May. 14 2024
Inquiry: The UK’s engagement with the Middle East and North AfricaFound: Arabia, you are bringing.
Asked by: Lord Kempsell (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to expand their GREAT campaign, and whether they have evaluated options for additional or alternative international brand marketing campaigns for the United Kingdom.
Answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe - Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
The GREAT brand has proved to be highly effective. On average for every £1 spent GREAT returns £15 to the UK economy. In the last year we estimate that GREAT has helped to generate over £900 million of foreign direct investment, £548 million of additional expenditure from international students, £210 million of additional expenditure from international tourism and over £90 million of export wins for UK companies.
The GREAT brand was successfully refreshed in Summer 2021 to better reflect the diversity of the UK and update our offer to the world. It is designed to promote the UK as dynamic, outward-looking, confident and collaborative and is used in 164 countries by 26 government departments and ALBs.
The GREAT Ministerial Programme Board meets quarterly to agree the strategic direction of the campaign, including new markets and sectors. As well as continuing to drive economic growth for the UK through existing campaigns, in 2024/25 the GREAT campaign looks forward to delivering new initiatives such as a GREAT FUTURES event in Saudi Arabia and a new marketing campaign in the US.