Youngju Oh, Minister of SMEs and Startups, during her visit to the Middle East for the BIBAN 2024 event in Saudi Arabia, made her first stop in Dubai, a key gateway for Korean companies entering the Middle East market. In Dubai, she visited the GBC (Global Business Center) and hosted the SME Support Council. The Council will serve as a communication platform for korean companies and trade related agencies in Dubai, allowing them to share information and accumulated experties in establishing their footholds in the Middle East market.  
* BIBAN: The Middle East's largest SMEs and startup festival, hosted annually by Saudi Arabia's Small and Medium Enterprises Authority.