His Excellency Hareb Al Mheiri, the executive director of the Abu Dhabi Residents Office, and Dhia Hussain, the chairperson of the Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on January 10 that will help both entities better serve their constituencies. Several CBC Abu Dhabi members attended the ceremony.

“This MoU is the beginning of partnership for both parties and will provide opportunities and positive outcomes for the communities,” said Mr. Dhia. 

The Abu Dhabi Residents Office is dedicated to helping new residents settle into Abu Dhabi by supporting their integration into the emirate’s local culture and society. The office also empowers residents to thrive by offering direct access to information and a diverse range of exclusive services and benefits. These include smart services for visa applications and enquiries, resident guides, and research and engagement programmes that promote life in the emirate.

His Excellency Hareb Al Mheiri said, “At the Abu Dhabi Residents Office, we are committed to ensuring Abu Dhabi is a destination where residents can reimagine and fulfil their potential in a welcoming and inclusive society that is rich in culture and opportunities. This commitment drives our unwavering efforts to develop leading initiatives, services, and partnerships that seek to improve the lives of all residents in the emirate, now and in the future.”

His Excellency added that the agreement with CBC Abu Dhabi will empower the Abu Dhabi Residents Office to better understand the needs of Abu Dhabi’s Canadian community to ensure they continue to develop targeted initiatives and services that meet those needs.