16 AGENDA

03 welcome Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business,

Innovation and Skills

06 briefi ng a round-up of global investment and export news; plus the latest business, economic and entrepreneurial analysis

32 FORUM

12 revolutionary business

what opportunities lie ahead in the emerging ‘Arab spring’ region?

16 leading the UK’s global business plan UK Trade & Investment CEO, Nick Baird

20 12 innovative exporters

meet the businesses breaking new markets

22 exporting for growth helping SMEs grow

25 all you need to know about... tendering

38 going for green GE shines a light on the UK

43 top of the class a look at education

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35 GLOBAL VIEW

26 our man in... New York

28 fi eld of dreams in-depth report on Poland and Ukraine

32 the lab assistants scientifi c educational apparatus exporter tackles tough markets

35 wind of change a look at the North East’s offshore wind sector

PRIMER

46 get on the map interested in inward investment or looking to export? A guide to UK Trade & Investment services and support

48 diary dates major sector and exporting events

49 great cover up nappies created a business opportunity for an innovative couple

50 great delivery from Penny Black to World Wide Web