NORTH-EAST firms have the chance to win a trip to explore export opportunities in Dubai.

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) is offering the opportunity to three companies.

The prize includes return flights between Newcastle and Dubai, five nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast and up to £2,000 towards market research through UKTI’s Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS).

Companies have until August 1 to submit their entries.

For application forms, contact chris.simpson@uktinortheast.org.

uk or call 0845 0505054.