This year's Joint Ramadan Iftar Abu Dhabi was a great testament to the continuous collaboration among business councils and chambers in Abu Dhabi.

CBC Abu Dhabi organized the event, and nine other business councils and chambers participated. In total, 170+ members and guests attended – triple last year's number.

The evening began with a sprawling buffet of traditional delights in a beautiful Al Andalus Tent at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Abu Dhabi, a CBC Abu Dhabi corporate member. Networking among members and guests continued throughout the evening.

We thank His Excellency Kris Panday, the Canadian ambassador to the UAE, for his opening remarks, CBC Chair Dhia Hussain for welcoming the guests, and Lina Hussain for emceeing the evening.

Participating business councils and chambers:

• AmCham Abu Dhabi
• British Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi
• BeNeLux Business Council
• CCI France UAE
• German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK)
• Iraqi Business Council
• Pakistan Business Professional Council
• Palestinian Business Council
• Philippine Business Council of Abu Dhabi

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