 |
|
|
In this issue
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Edito
- Welcome to our new Members
- FBG Upcoming Events
- Abu Dhabi Upcoming Events
- FBG Membership Renewal
- FBG in the news
- Looking for an office?
- An eye on our Members
- Contact us
- The look-out
- Ask the FBG
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
FBG Events
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Breakfast Talk: "Corporate Insurance : UAE legal framework and risk management".
Speakers: Dr. Jean-Michel Morinière, Legal Consultant at Ali Al Aidarous International Legal Practice, and Mr. Salim Sehnaoui, General Manager of Gras Savoye Gulf Insurance Broker.
When: 13 March
Where: Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan
Registration 8:15.
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
FBG Directory 2011 Launch
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
You are cordially invited to the FBG DIRECTORY 2011 launch on Wednesday 16th, March 2011.
The New Members who joined the FBG in March will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and speak about their business.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Abu Dhabi Upcoming Events
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* 28-30 March: Arabian Construction Week 2011 at ADNEC
* 28-30 March: World Ports and Trade Summit 2011 at ADNEC
* 17-20 April: Cityscape Abu Dhabi at ADNEC
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FBG Membership Renewal
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dear Members,
Please note that the FBG will modify the membership period policy.
Please click here to learn more about it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At the FBG we offer tailor-made services to our Members. Upon request we can:
o help find sponsors for your publications or events,
o organize events,
o organize round tables,
o set up business meetings,
o help you find the adequate partners.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
| |
Edito |
|
|
| |
 |
|
Dear Members, dear Readers,
The Executive Board and permanent team of the French Business Group are concerned about you, dear members.
We are wondering if our actions are in line with your expectation.
|
|
|
| |
The Board has taken some decision regarding 2011 activities but are they in line with your wishes, are we answering your questions?
In order to be more efficient and to adjust better our activities to suit FBG members expectations we are soon launching a CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY, the feedback of this survey will allow us to know you better and allow us to serve you better.
Please don’t neglect the questionnaire when you receive it.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Jean Pierre Giraud
President - French Business Group
|
|
|
|
|
| |
FBG in the news |
|
|
| |
 |
|
In February FBG and FBC wrote a special feature on "How to succeed in the UAE".
Don't miss this very interesting article in France Monde Express' .
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
An eye on our Members |
|
|
| |
 |
|
Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (PSUAD) is organizing its first Career Forum on May 11th 2011 on its campus in Reem Island, in cooperation with the French Business Group and the French Business Council : Astrolabe 2011.
|
|
|
| |
By participating in Astrolabe 2011 your company will have the unique opportunity to:
* Come and meet face-to-face with PSUAD Students and Alumni
* Create awareness of your respective industry and professions as well as to communicate about the skills required in your activity sector
* Discover and identify potential future talents from the UAE, the region and from more than fifty different countries
* Fill a particular vacancy in your company
* Fulfill the objectives set by the Federal Authorities to bring more young Nationals into the job market
* Position yourself as a proactive employer and promote your career and training opportunities
To associate your company with Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi means to associate your company and brand with a university that makes excellence a priority in its education.
Please contact:
Sylvie Foss
University-Business Cooperation
Senior Project Manager
Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Tel : 02 656 91 04
Mob : 050 310 88 16
Email : sylvie.foss@psuad.ac.ae
|
|
|
|
|
| |
The look-out |
|
|
| |
Khalifa Fund for Enabling Emiratisation
(WAM)
28 February 2011
Abu Dhabi - President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has instructed the establishment of the Khalifa Fund for Enabling Emiratisation in support of the empowerment policy he has launched and in completion of the President’s initiatives seeking to advance socio-economic development plans, provision of decent living means and stability to UAE citizens. The new institution aims to provide financial resources necessary to support programmes and policies for encouraging UAE citizens to enter the private sector labour market, help them to seize job opportunities the private sector offers, and secure required funds for delivering a package of rewards towards achieving that end.
Read more on Khaleej Times
Masdar's Shams 1 solar project secures US$600 million financial close
Shams power company today announced the financial close of Shams 1, one of the world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) projects and the first of its kind in the Middle East.
The US$600 million closing marks the largest solar project transaction to date and combines financing from 10 regional and international lenders.
Demonstrating strong interest from lenders, the financing – a non-recourse 22-year door-to-door fully amortizing structure – was oversubscribed with commitments totalling more than US$900 million.
Shams 1 lenders included BNP Paribas, KfW, Mizuho, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Natixis, Société Générale, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, The Bank of Toyko-Mitsubishi, Union National Bank and WestLB. BNP Paribas acted as financial advisor.
Read more on bi-me
|
|
|
|
