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India’s Growth Sectors UK Businesses Should Be Watching in 2026
Learn about which sectors within India UK Businesses should be watching in 2026!
Ash King
Dec 174 min read


The New Eastward Shift: How UK SMEs Can Benefit from Trade Growth in Türkiye, the GCC, and Asia
Learn about how the new Eastward shift and how UK SMEs can benefit from trade growth around the globe.
Ash King
Dec 113 min read


What the 2025 Autumn Budget Means for UK Global Trade and International Expansion
Learn about what the 2025 Autumn Budget means for UK Global Trade and International Expansion...
Ash King
Dec 33 min read


Building a Super ScaleUp Nation: How ISS Is Turning Recommendations into Real World Impact
Our Executive Chair Ammar Mirza CBE speaking at the Scaleup Institute Panel - London The latest ScaleUp Institute Annual Review reinforces something that anyone working with ambitious businesses already knows. The United Kingdom has all the ingredients to become a global leader in scaleup growth. We have exceptional founders, world class research, strong clusters and growing international demand for British innovation. More than forty four thousand scaleups now operate across
Ammar Mirza
Nov 184 min read


Building Bridges Between the United Kingdom and India: ISS Group at the CII Partnerships Summit
The ISS Group is proudly taking part in this years Confederation of Indian Industry Partnerships Summit, a landmark global gathering that brings together senior government leaders, influential policymakers and business innovators. Led by Director of Partnerships India Sharon Jandu OBE , this mission reflects a clear commitment from the ISS Group to strengthen the relationship between the United Kingdom and India and to help activate the United Kingdom India Free Trade Agreeme
Ammar Mirza
Nov 133 min read


Connecting the North East to the World: Behind the Scenes with Emirates at Newcastle International Airport
Ammar Mirza CBE, Umar Chaudhry, Aileen Wallace (Newcastle Airport) & Tracy Chandler (Emirates) At ISS Airview, we believe that the strength of a region lies in its connections. The ability to link people, products and possibilities across borders is what drives innovation, investment and internationalisation — the three pillars of our 3IP model. This week, those connections came vividly to life as our Executive Chair Ammar Mirza CBE and Umar Chaudhry, CEO of ISS Logistics, vi
Ash King
Oct 293 min read


UK–India Summit 2025 at ISS Airview: Shaping a New Era of Trade and Inclusive Growth
Read about how the UK-India Summit 2025 at ISS Airview shaped a new era of trade and inclusive growth in the North East
Ash King
Sep 293 min read


Navigating Global Trade Shifts: Practical Guidance for North East SMEs
Top Tips to Mitigate Trade Tariff Challenges through ISS
Ash King
Sep 223 min read


5 Major International Trade Challenges in 2025: Global Trade Barriers and Supply Chain Resilience
The global marketplace is in a constant state of flux, but recent years have introduced a new level of complexity and disruption. For...
Shirin Nedumannil
Aug 153 min read


How North East Businesses Can Take Off in Global Markets: Key Updates from the UK Department for Business and Trade
As the North East continues to build a reputation for innovation, resilience, and ambition, new updates from the UK Department for...
Shirin Nedumannil
Aug 132 min read


ISS Airview and ISS Freeports Lead Strategic Push to Reinforce UK–Türkiye Trade Links from Istanbul
L-R Ammar Mirza CBE, Chris Gaunt OBE, Tibet Kara Istanbul, July 2025 – In a major step toward strengthening historic trade corridors between the UK and Türkiye, ISS Airview and ISS Freeports led a strategic delegation to Istanbul to advance bilateral cooperation, investment, and innovation-led logistics. Spearheaded by Ammar Mirza CBE, Founder of ISS Group and the SME Centre of Excellence, the visit focused on promoting the ISS vision for high-trust, low-friction internationa
Ash King
Jul 162 min read


UK's New Industrial Strategy: A Game-Changer for Scaleups – Here's What You Need to Know
The UK government's newly unveiled 10-year Industrial Strategy marks a strategic shift in economic policy – and for Scaleups, it’s...
okareshaba
Jun 233 min read


People - The Human Capital Driving Global Scale-up Success Condition
In today's hyper-competitive global marketplace, scale-ups face a critical challenge: 29% of UK scale-ups with international expansion...
okareshaba
Jun 192 min read


Going Global with ISS Airview: Why Smart Scaleups Start Early and Scale Right
29% of UK Scaleups with international expansion prospects failed due to poor market entry strategy and cultural issues before even penetrating the market. Following Executive Chairman Ammar’s Keynote at UK Scaleup Week on the Revolutionary 3IP Model built of the back of 20 years experience scaling globally. The message was clear: going global isn’t cheap, but doing it wrong is even more expensive. The harsh reality? Some examples of failed international expansion include Tesc
okareshaba
Jun 94 min read


200 Trillion Reason Why Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Represents a Golden Opportunity for UK Scaleups
A Strategic Analysis of Recent Trade Developments and Trump's Historic $600 Billion Saudi Investment Deal The North East: Leading the...
okareshaba
Jun 45 min read


International Trade and Recent Statistics: UK, Global Markets, and the North East's Net Positive Post-Brexit Journey
The Current State of UK International Trade The landscape of international trade has undergone significant transformation since Brexit,...
okareshaba
Jun 34 min read


The 3IP Innovation Framework: How Scale-ups Outpace Corporate Giants in 2025
Introduction Did you know that over 50% of Fortune 500 companies from 2000 are no longer on the list today? Meanwhile, scale-ups using...
okareshaba
May 287 min read


ISS Airview Appoints Sharon Jandu OBE as Strategic Partnerships & External Engagements Director for India
Sharon Jandu OBE & Ammar Mirza CBE ISS Airview, the UK’s pioneering international trade, investment, and innovation hub headquartered at...
Ash King
May 202 min read


ISS Airview Expands Global Footprint: Sharon Kaur Jandu OBE Appointed for India
International Space Station (ISS) Airview, the UK's first dedicated International Trade Centre, has appointed Sharon Kaur Jandu OBE as...
okareshaba
May 202 min read


Turnover XXV Heads to South-East Asia to Forge Global Creative and Investment Partnerships
Newcastle, UK – Turnover XXV, the trailblazing independent film and creative enterprise co-founded by acclaimed actor and producer Craig...
Ash King
May 143 min read
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