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The board of the Netherlands Business Council UAE (NBC) is currently looking for a new Treasurer who wishes to elevate NBC to an even higher level. The board consists of five to seven members and the role of the NBC board is to supervise the execution of the strategy throughout the year and to help the NBC Executive director/team when necessary. The election of the board of directors will take ...

We’re excited to announce that our member NAAS Digital and our newest member NOSUCH Creative Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with our Director Tanneke Egbers present to mark the occasion. This collaboration was sparked at a Netherlands Business Council UAE event, where Saad Muhammed Bhatti and Nelleke de Heer, GM of NOSUCH ME, first connected.

The Netherlands Business Council UAE recently held its first-ever Economic Impact Awards to recognize Dutch companies making significant contributions to the UAE economy. The winner of the Award is Godfried Van Oord, Regional Director of Van Oord, who was presented with the prestigious award during a gala ceremony.

Ener.co – Awarded for their innovative and sustainable solutions in energy efficiency for cooling systems.
Out of the three nominees, Hydraloop, Ener.co, and Fclt.e, Ener.co stood out for its groundbreaking work in energy efficiency.

Celebrating Excellence: A Night to Remember at the NBC Gala & Awards Dinner 2024

Air France-KLM has announced the appointment of Stefan Gumuseli as the new General Manager for the India-Middle East stablishment, effective August 1st, 2024. He will be based at the airline’s regional office in Dubai, UAE, succeeding Simon Scholte.

On Thursday 25 April, NBC Board members Rita Jansen and Simon Scholte attended the King’s Day Reception in Abu Dhabi. Ambassador H.E. Gerard Steeghs and Consul-General H.E. Carel Richter invited the Dutch Business community in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to come together at the Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas Abu Dhabi to celebrate the National Day of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. King's Day is the ...

Ras Al Khaimah, 7 March 2024: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) noted a dynamic start to the year, having already hosted a dozen high-profile international delegations and business councils. These visits underscore RAKEZ’s growing appeal as a leading destination for investment and economic collaborations.

Per March 1st, Nienke Gelderloos will be the Agricultural Advisor for the UAE at the Consulate General in Dubai. Nienke is a familiar face, as she worked on bilateral trade promotion and private sector involvement in Expo 2020 and COP28 in the Consulate-General's economic team for the past three years. In her new role, she'll be working on relevant themes for a better world like food security ...

An exclusive dinner at the residence of the Dutch Consul General in Dubai gathered H.E. Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H.E. Vivianne Heijnen, Minister for the Environment of the Netherlands, as well Dutch and UAE leaders in sustainability and climate action from the private and public sector. Attendees discussed key priorities at COP28 and beyond on how to overcome ...