Clarksons In Dubai

Clarkson PLC
01 December 2004

                                CLARKSONS IN DUBAI


Clarkson PLC ('Clarksons') today announces the establishment of a new office in
Dubai as from January 2005.  The Managing Director of the Dubai office will be
Mr Esam Balla, formerly Managing Director of Khedivial London.



Richard Fulford-Smith Chief Executive of Clarksons, commented, 'The Clarksons
group is committed to global expansion.  An office in the Middle East to service
the region is a key part of this strategy.  The location brings hugely exciting
opportunities in all areas of our broking and logistics businesses as a local
presence will bring added value to our important clients in that region'.



Esam Balla commented, 'I have been an enthusiastic supporter of Dubai as a
business service centre for the region for some time.  I am delighted to be
joining Clarksons, with its unrivalled name in the shipping services industry.
The best way to assist shipping companies in this region is to offer them the
benefits of Clarksons expertise locally.  We hope to grow the office rapidly'





For further information:



Nick Collins               Clarkson PLC

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Esam Balla                 Clarkson FZE

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Notes to editors:



Background to Clarkson PLC



Clarkson PLC, (which is listed on the London Stock Exchange) is acknowledged as
the world's leading shipping services group.  Through its unrivalled and
extensive global network of offices it is able to give its clients unique access
to a wide range of shipping services.  Clarksons cover shipbroking, research,
publications, securities and logistics.  Clarksons strategy is to expand and
develop the group around these key activities.



The opening of a new office in Dubai follows similar developments recently in
Athens, Genoa, Paris, Houston and Auckland, all of which add to the group's
global reach.



For further information on Clarkson PLC please visit the company's website at
www.clarksons.co.uk


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