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Aerospace, Defense and Security |
Patron | ![]() Gregory Zoughbi Chairman of the Board Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi |
Description | The goal is to connect professionals of all nationalities who are in the Aerospace, Defense and Security sector to discuss and exchange information and create a networking forum. The committee will seek to host round-table discussions with the participation of companies in the Aerospace, Defense and Security sector. |
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Professionals in the Aerospace, Defense and Security sector within the UAE and Canada
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Arts & Culture |
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Description | Arts and culture are the key to a country's identity and the unification of its peoples. This is evident here in the Emirates with strong involvement and encouragement amongst the local and expatriate populations. There are many facets to Canadian arts and culture and the purpose of this committee is to include these to CBC events and to those key stakeholders which support CBC. |
Participants | CBC members who are professionals and enthusiasts and are keen to embrace the cultural values and ideas of Canada and UAE. |
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Social Responsibility |
Patron | ![]() Gregory Zoughbi Chairman of the Board Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi |
Description | The Social Responsibility sector encourages individuals and companies to participate in the activities which are in line with the UAE Year of Zayed. The community seeks to host awareness seminars about the emergency and community development activities focusing on how innovative technologies and other solutions can make a positive difference; as well as the UAE and Canada's contribution to these communities. |
Participants | Individuals and corporate members who can contribute to helping people and communities move forward. |
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Youth and Education |
Patron | ![]() Brij Bali Vice Chairperson of the Board Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi |
Description | Youth and Education are key pillars in the UAE and in Canada. The goal of this committee is to connect key stakeholders and share/advise on relevant highlights on collaboration, innovation, and educational business exchanges between UAE and Canada. The committee will seek to host Youth and Education round - table discussions and aim to be a strategic partner to both UAE and Canadian institutions within Education and Youth sectors. |
Participants | CBC members who are professionals in the Youth and Education sector within UAE and in Canada |
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Advocacy |
Patron | ![]() Hans Fraikin Secretary of the Board Inter-council Liaison-EXPO 2020 Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi |
Description | The aim of this committee is to build civil society capacity and to expand partnerships with a diverse and interconnected private sector in UAE and Canada. Currently the committee seeks to encourage the participation of Canada in the UAE Expo 2020 by gathering a critical mass of Canadian corporation’s commitments to participate at Expo 2020 Dubai. To demonstrate your support kindly send a letter stating that your company is committed to Expo 2020 Dubai to expo2020@cbcabudhabi.com |
Participants | Executives and corporate members interested within UAE and in Canada |