Organised by UKTI, PartnerME 2012 is a three centre initiative involving one-day events in London (5 March), Cambridge (6 March) and Manchester (7 March), offering expert advice on a wealth of business opportunities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Libya and Egypt.

This year's English UK ELT Marketing Conference was a great success and we have already received some very positive feedback. With a lively and engaging list of speakers, the Conference had something for everyone - from a session on effective networking, to a panel discussion on the future trends in ELT marketing.

The English UK Fair, Athens, the first of our 2012 Fairs, has officially sold out and there are now only waiting list spots available. You can still register for Panama, Dead Sea Jordan and Macau - with places filling up fast, early booking is recommended.

The Education and Skills scoping mission to Panama took place in October 2011. This report looks at the current status of education and skills training in Panama with respect to English Language Training and Vocational Training provision.

There is still time to register for The English UK Fair, Panama. This Fair will provide the perfect opportunity for you to network with top quality agents from the regions of Central and South America.

We are delighted to announce that our new Deputy Chief Executive for Professional Services, Huan Japes, will be joining us in February, leading English UK's work on quality assurance and professional development.