January 2012 Newsletter

The parliamentary elections have finally concluded with the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) taking the overall majority with a 38% share of seats on the People’s Assembly.

Presidential elections are planned for June 2012.
January 25 brings the first anniversary of the uprising that sparked the revolution with special celebrations taking place across Egypt to mark this momentous day.

The Vanquish business development programme has resulted in excellent success for Kent based company Systems AV.  They have been awarded a contract at the British Embassy in Cairo for the installation of audio-visual equipment and control systems. Work begins in February and once complete will be a showcase for the latest ‘smart’ technology available from the UK.  Systems AV will, in addition, be creating a bespoke, state of the art ‘smart system’ for the Hurghada Raceway Centre which plans to open in April 2012.The Vanquish team will be working alongside Systems AV to take their products and services across Egypt. For more details of our Business Development Programme please visit click here

We were delighted to collect the keys to our new quad centre at the beginning of January. Work begins next month and the first stage of the development will offer quad-biking experiences, including desert safaris,  full leisure facilities and state of the art equipment. Phase 2 of the development will see the introduction of extreme-sport facilities such as Dune buggies, MX and freestyle biking and the installation of a pool and entertainment area. 

The on-site workshops will eventually be utilised to initiate the first education programmes to be provided to Egyptian and UK students. Holiday packages are currently being designed for activity trips to our centre and the Red Sea Riviera and will be available shortly. For more information please contact Katherine@vanquishdevelopments.com

Vanquish has been asked to present a case study at this major conference organised by UKTI, which will showcase our business achievements in Egypt to over 300 British companies and key trade bodies.  Vanquish will be talking about its projects in Sinai and Hurghada as well as our role in helping British businesses set up and get work in Egypt to date and how we have taken advantage of new opportunities in the region post-Arab Spring conflicts. The event takes place on Thursday 8 March 2012 at the Kia Oval Cricket Ground, London and will outline the potential growth markets available to UK businesses. To register your interest for this event please email arabspring@uktieventstream.com

We kicked off January with another round of business presentations at Buckmore Park and at our new offices at The Oast Business Centre in Sittingbourne.  In conjunction with UKTI we are able to show Kent businesses the opportunities that are currently available in Egypt.  We now believe we are market leaders in this area and provide an excellent service for fast track business set up in Egypt.  Our next trade mission is set for February where UK companies get the opportunity to meet partners in business, the UKTI team and senior staff at the British Embassy.   If you are struggling here in the UK and would like the chance to look at new, emerging markets then the three-day trade mission tailored to your sector could be the next step in your company’s development.  Our business opportunities featured in the Kent Invicta Chamber magazine “Thinking Business”.  Please follow the link for the full article http://headley.co.uk/headturner/ThinkBus1211 for more information or to register your interest please email Katherine@vanquishdevelopments.com

Please note our new office is Suite 3, The Oast Business Centre, Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4HE