Winston Taylor partner Ronnie Graham appointed as UAE trade envoy

Scotland has appointed Dubai-based lawyer Ronnie Graham as its new trade envoy to the United Arab Emirates.

Graham, managing partner of Winston Taylor’s Dubai office and head of the firm’s Middle East practice, joins Scotland’s global network of trade envoys, which supports Scottish businesses seeking opportunities in international markets.

The appointment was announced by Scotland’s cabinet secretary for economy, tourism and transport, Stephen Flynn, ahead of a two-day visit to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. During the trip, Flynn is due to meet government officials, investors and business leaders, and attend Investopia, the UAE government’s investment forum.

The visit will also be used to confirm plans for Scotland Week 2027, which is scheduled to take place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in March and will feature a programme of trade and cultural engagements.

Stephen Flynn said, “My engagement with government ministers, investors and business leaders in the UAE will open doors for Scottish businesses in a region with huge potential for growth. I congratulate Ronnie on his appointment as our new Trade and Investment Envoy to the UAE. His experience and standing across the region’s business and investment community make him ideally placed to help Scottish companies build the relationships they need to succeed in this market. The successful Investopia Global investment event in Edinburgh last December built momentum for deeper collaboration with UAE partners, and this visit will strengthen those relationships further – helping with access new markets, win contracts and creating Scottish jobs. Our plans for Scotland Week 2027 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in March will build on this momentum, giving us a platform to deepen ties with the UAE for years to come.”