March 2021   #89

 
 

The FBC Link - March 2021

 
 

EDITORIAL

 

Dear Members, Partners and Friends,

In collaboration with the French Business Group Abu Dhabi, with the kind support of Chalhoub Group, EngieAlstom and Enova, we are pleased to offer a three-day, first-of-its-kind event, combining online, live and hybrid formats: the UAE-France Business Days.

This unique event will tackle the 3 pillars of Expo  (Sustainability, Mobility and Opportunity) and will be held under the patronage of H.E. Xavier Chatel, Ambassador of France to the UAE.

Several guests speakers already confirmed their attendance, including H.E. Helal Saeed Almarri - Director General of the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), Sébastien Bazin, CEO of Accor, Cécile Beliot-Zind, Group Executive VP for BELJessica Préalpato, French Pavilion's Ambassador and ‘World’s Best Pastry Chef’ 2019 and Dina Storey, Head of Sustainability Operations at Expo 2020.

Don't miss this unique event, registrations are now open !

 
 
 

- Monday 22 March to Wednesday 24 March 2021 • EVÈNEMENTS

UAE-France Business Days

Paving the Road to Expo2020

Schedule : - 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Registration deadline : Sunday 21 March 2021

 
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Thursday 27 August 2026 • COMMITTEE

Executive Breakfast | Agentic AI in the UAE

Agentic AI in the UAE: From Strategy to Real-World Applications in Energy and Defence

 
 
 

Monday 7 September 2026 • RH

[In French] Conférence - L'engagement des équipes dans un monde du travail en transformation

Conférence exclusive avec Jean-François Bertholet, spécialiste reconnu du monde du travail.

 
 
 

Tuesday 8 September 2026 • NETWORKING

French Tuesday - Back to Business

Join us for a 100% networking evening!

 
 
 

Thursday 10 September 2026 • COMMITTEE

Construction Committee: Presentation & Panel Discussion

Can the UAE meet the growing demand for new construction while modernizing and retrofitting its existing building stock?

 
 
 

Friday 11 September 2026 • MEETING & EXCHANGE

[In French] Club Synergy Dubai

Le "Club Synergy" rassemble des membres entrepreneurs et représentants de petites et moyennes entreprises présentes aux Emirats.

 
 
 

Wednesday 16 September 2026 • NETWORKING

French Wednesday - Back to business

Join us for a 100% networking evening!

 
 
 

Tuesday 22 September 2026 • EXCEPTIONAL EVENT

Voices of AI Forum 2026

Following the success of our first edition, we are back to further strengthen the strategic AI ties between France and the UAE.

 
 
 

Thursday 8 October 2026 • EXCEPTIONAL EVENT

UAE France Energy Forum: Powering Tomorrow Together

 
 
 

Wednesday 14 October 2026 • NETWORKING

[Limited Seats] New Joiners Breakfast

We're delighted to organize a new session of our New Joiners Breakfast: the new monthly get-together dedicated to our new members.

 
 
 

Thursday 5 November 2026 • EXCEPTIONAL EVENT

GCC-France Business Forum | Moving Forward Together, Shaping the Future

We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2nd edition of the GCC-France Business Forum.

 
 
 

- Friday 6 November to Saturday 7 November 2026 • EXCEPTIONAL EVENT

Annual Gala Dinner 2026

 
 
 

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Managing Director | Agnès Lopez Cruz | agnes.lopezcruz@fbcdubai.com

Business Consulting | Milena Chemin | milena.chemin@fbcdubai.com

Membership & Events | Julia Carré | julia.carre@fbcdubai.com

Communication| Claire-Anne Russelle | claireanne.russelle@fbcdubai.com

General Enquiries | fbc@fbcdubai.com

 
 

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