The interest of foreign companies towards Saudi Arabia is growing in the light of tremendous business opportunities the country is offering: Expo 2030, Football World Cup 2034, and numerous giga-projects going under the Vision 2030 program. Still, many businesses fall short of finding their ways to that market because they don’t know:
I am Kostiantyn Gridin – Partner and Head of CFC Big Ideas’ office in Dubai. Having dealt with the above problems hundreds of times for myself and my clients from IT, tech, manufacturing, professional services, security, real estate and other sectors for over 20 years, I have managed to help a number of international companies enter the Arab Gulf markets, focusing on the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
While you and your company are only at the beginning of your Arabic journey, I am ready to share my experiences and advise you on your first crucial steps in this market that will define the future of your business in the region.
I have my own Youtube channel where I share my advice for international companies willing to enter the Saudi Arabian, the UAE, and other GCC markets. I am a fluent speaker of Arabic a frequent commentator for major Arab TV channels on international relations issues.
The program is designed for B2B owners, CEOs and business development executives who have their own teams and made Saudi Arabia and the GCC region a priority destination for their foreign expansion. It is aimed at providing high-level strategy advice to your expansion to Saudi Arabia, while you and your team are working on its execution.
The program includes
One strategy call per month
Ongoing support by emailCost and availability
Kostiantyn has committed to take a maximum of 20 people per month for this program. To inquire about cost and availability, please leave a message.
C-suites from medium – and large-sized IT companies
Tech investors and entrepreneurs
Directors of Business Development of the IT companies
I am Kostiantyn Gridin – the Head of CFC Big Ideas’ office in Dubai. I have joined the CFC Big Ideas in 2003. Since 2007, I have been leading the company’s business development advisory practice. Also, I helped a number of B2B companies from Europe, the United States, and the GCC open doors for new business opportunities in their target international markets.
I have my own Youtube channel where I share my pieces of advice for international companies willing to enter the Saudi Arabian, the UAE, and other GCC markets.
I am a fluent speaker of Arabic a frequent commentator for major Arab TV channels on international relations issues.
I am a graduate of the Global Village for Future Leaders of Business and Industry program at Iacocca Institute, Lehigh University (USA), and I also hold B. A. and M. A. degrees in International Economic Relations.
CFC Big Ideas is an international business consultancy headquartered in Dubai, UAE, and Kyiv, Ukraine. Since 2003, the company built its network in the GCC countries through organizing public events and country presentations as well as assisting its clients in connecting with potential partners and clients.
CFC Big Ideas opened its office in Dubai, UAE, in 2013, since that time, the company has assisted businesses in the technology, real estate, equipment manufacturing, infrastructure, and security sectors in entering markets of the GCC countries. CFC Big Ideas’ Arabic-speaking team has extensive experience working in the GCC region and maintains a vast network of contacts among local decision-makers, government representatives, and business authorities.
With its presence in the region, CFC Big Ideas has facilitated client connections with local businesses, industry associations, and government bodies. The company helps businesses enter the UAE and Saudi Arabia by coordinating initial meetings, pre-sale pitches, and pilot projects, eliminating the need for office setup, on-site teams, or additional hiring.
