25 years of Curated Access. Measurable Results.
Since 1999, Sesam Connect has served as a trusted partner to governments, trade bodies, and international organizations seeking structured access to the Middle East.
For over two decades, we have enabled organizations to reduce uncertainty, accelerate entry, and engage key stakeholders with confidence.
Proven Market Entry Support
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (Ontario)
Appointed as “GCC Trade Development Representative” for the Ontario Ministry of International Trade.
Support GCC export opportunities for Ontario SMEs through market intelligence, trade fair participation and B2B programs.
Basque Trade & Investment (Spain)
Appointed as Trade Consultant for Basque Trade and Investment, the export branch of the Basque Government in the GCC.
Support individual Basque SMEs and government entities in multiple industrial sectors with trade partner/distributor research, market studies, sectorial reports, outbound & inbound Government trade missions, B2B contact building and product launching.
US Commercial Service (USA)
Appointed an Alternative Service Provider for the US Commercial Service, the export branch of US Department of Commerce covering the Middle Eastern market.
Support individual American SMEs in multiple sectors, trade partner/distributor research, due diligence reports, in country contact follow up and B2B sector-specific programs.
Aragón Exterior Foreign Trade & Investment Promotion Agency (Spain)
Project objective: Increase visibility, first market entry guidance and B2B program for Spanish exhibitors at Arab Health and Medlab Exhibitions in Dubai (UAE). Identify potential UAE buyers and Government Authorities in order to create awareness on disruptive healthcare products in the following healthcare fields: Mortuary Equipment, Molecular Biology, Hospital Furniture & Ward Accessories.
Switzerland Global Enterprise
Ministry of Economy and Innovation of Quebec (Canada)
Project objective: Increase visibility and B2B program for Quebec exhibitors at 3 consecutive editions of the annual Arab Health from 2018-2020. Organize a delegation visit to a local private hospital, schedule B2B meetings (on-and offsite) and commercial support in meetings to Quebec healthcare manufacturers specialized in Pharmaceuticals, Telemedicine, Health-Tec (Patient monitoring), Hospital Furniture, Neurology and Home Care products.
German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Project objective: Planning and executing a 4-day trade delegation of German food and agri-tech manufacturers to the UAE. Organize an industry briefing workshop, identify UAE expert speakers in the agriculture and food sub-sectors (incl. poultry, milk production and aquaculture) company presentation event, schedule visits to local food manufacturing plants, open field crop growing & hydroponic system tours as well as visits to animal research & veterinary centers and agriculture research centers.
German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Project objective: Planning and execution of a 5-day trade delegation of German food manufacturers to the UAE.
Organize an industry briefing workshop, product presentation event and individual B2B program per exporter.
Apex Brazil
Trade consultancy for Apex Brazil and related Brazilian Trade Promotion Agencies.
Our services included research and identifying GCC companies interested in buying Brazilian products with potential buyers and “multipliers” (associations and media) invited to visit Brazil as part of Hosted Buyer Programs.
Istanbul Chamber of Commerce
Project objective: increase visibility and B2B program for Turkish exhibitors at the annual SIAL Middle East food exhibitions in Abu Dhabi since 2010.
Organize industry briefing seminars and hosted buyers sessions, B2B meetings (on- and offsite) for Turkish food exporters during the annual SIAL Middle East show.
Pilz (Germany -Safety Automation)
Project objective: Develop a pipeline for distributorship representation of Pilz for the GCC markets.
Research, contact and verify leading automation system integrators of the UAE in order to prepare talks and pipeline for distributorship and regional representation.
Istanbul Textile and Apparel Exporters Association (IHKIB)
Project objective: Organize a Hosted Buyers Mission from UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to attend the biannual “Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Istanbul”.
Research and identify companies and “influencers” interested in buying Turkish fashion products to visit Turkey as part of two separate Hosted Buyer programs.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Portugal)
Trade consultancy for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Portugal:
Our services included the individual support to Portuguese SMEs by researching and identifying contractors and building materials traders in the UAE’s construction sector and developing a 3-day B2B program to assist SMEs with their first entry market strategies and product promotion.
Structured, Insight-Led Engagement
Deep Regional Expertise
Decades of institutional and market engagement across the GCC
Trusted Networks
Strategic Execution
Partnership Mindset
Structured Engagement. Measurable Outcomes.
We represent foreign governments and economic development organizations seeking structured engagement across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and neighboring GCC countries.
Trade mission design, FDI facilitation, and B2B matchmaking are delivered under performance mandates with verified outcomes.
Two decades of continuous regional presence means relationships built at the senior level across government and private sector leadership.
Trade Mission Design & Execution
Foreign Direct Investment Facilitation
B2B Matchmaking & Executive Briefings
Government & Economic Development Representation
Enabling Confident Regional Engagement
Entering the Middle East requires structured engagement with policymakers, institutional partners, and qualified commercial stakeholders.
Sesam Connect designs market access programs that create these connections through curated introductions, trade missions, and executive-level briefings.
Our focus is on building long-term institutional relationships rather than one-off activities.
Our Engagement Framework
Strategic Alignment
Program Architecture
Market Engagement
Continuity & Development
