 |
|
|
In this issue
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Edito
- Welcome to our new Members
- FBG Upcoming Events
- Abu Dhabi Upcoming Events
- A Member speaks
- The look-out
- Ask the FBG
- Looking for an office?
- Contact us
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
FBG Upcoming Events
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 February: Conference Dinner with Mr. Pierre Mourlevat, French Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs and Head of the Economic Department for the Middle East - Hilton Abu Dhabi.
7 February: Fiscal advisory panel with Maîtres Philippe Legeais and Sophie Carlei from TAJ law firm (Lyon) - from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at FBG premises (for FBG Members)
February: Breakfast Talk on New Labour Regulations with Mrs. Carine Souaiby from Habib Al Mulla law firm (date and venue to be confirmed).
February: Business After Hours (date and venue to be confirmed).
March: Breakfast Talk on "Corporate insurance : UAE legal framework and risk management" with Dr. Jean-Michel Morinière and Mr. Salim Sehnaoui from Gras Savoye (date and venue to be confirmed).
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Abu Dhabi Upcoming Events
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20-24 February: International Defence Exhibition and Conference - ADNEC Exhibition Center Abu Dhabi
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Looking for an office ?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FBG BUSINESS CENTER
If you are looking for an office in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s business center with all the facilities at hand, the FBG can offer you the perfect solution: a fully-equipped office in a very pleasant work environment and convenient location.
More information: business@fbgabudhabi.com.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ask the FBG
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The FBG offers tailor-made services to its Members. Upon request it can:
o help them find sponsors for their publications or events,
o organize events for them,
o organize roundtables on specific sectors,
o set up commercial meetings,
o help them find the adequate partners
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
| |
Edito |
|
|
| |
 |
|
Dear Members
On behalf of the permanent team and the Managing Committee, allow me first to extend our very best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year.
For the French Business Group, 2011 is of significant importance. With a new Executive Committee the FBG will strive for excellence in its relationship with its members and with the business community in Abu Dhabi. We will carry on our efforts initiated last year and set on meeting our members’ expectations.
We will put a special emphasis on Abu Dhabi 2030 Master Plan by dedicating specific actions aimed at identifying business opportunities for our companies, large and small alike.
The focus will also be on our small and medium companies by providing them with much needed updated and insightful information.
Innovation, creativity and efficiency will drive our actions along with our unwavering commitment to serving the French business community and bridging the French – Emirati relationships.
Happy New Year!
Nadine Bardury - FBG Director
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
A Member speaks |
|
|
| |
Colette Makar -
Founder and General Manager of Scarabée
This month the interview is in French. The English version is available upon request
Quel est votre secteur d'activité ?
Créée en 1993 aux Emirats Arabes Unis, la société Scarabée a connu une progression constante depuis cette date.
Scarabée est spécialisée dans l'importation de cadeaux en argent, en céramique et en verre ainsi que de bijoux en argent et leur distribution locale principalement dans deux boutiques de détail implantées à Abu Dhabi et Dubai. La distribution s'étend également à quelques boutiques phares dans des hôtels de luxe.
L'activité complémentaire consiste en la création de cadeaux personnalisés pour entreprises, hôtels et particuliers.
Un développement récent est la création d'une ligne de bijoux portant notre marque.
Il s'agit d'une société 'locale' dont le capital est détenu, selon la loi émirienne, à 51 % par un partenaire émirien (M. Al Shamsi) et 49 % par l'investisseur français (Colette Makar).
Pourquoi avoir choisi de développer votre activité dans un pays étranger ?
...
Read more
|
|
|
|
|
| |
The look-out |
|
|
| |
Aldar unveils new financial framework, support from Abu Dhabi Government
Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi's leading property development, investment and management company, today unveiled a series of steps designed to solidify the company’s position for long-term, sustainable growth. The measures are focused on addressing current market conditions and on boosting the company’s capital structure.
Read more on bi-me
Dubai overall debt at least US$129.3 billion, says Credit Suisse
Dubai and its state-owned companies carry at least US$129.3 billion of debt, of which US$50.2 billion is owed by Dubai World, the company that completed a loan restructuring in September, Credit Suisse Group AG said.
Read more on bi-me
|
|
|
|
