The UAE Singapore Business Council (UAESBC), in collaboration with the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA), is excited to announce our upcoming fintech delegation to Abu Dhabi and Dubai! The UAE is rapidly becoming a global fintech hub, thanks to its strategic location, supportive government policies, advanced technological infrastructure, and dynamic market demand. For fintech ventures, the UAE offers unique growth potential, access to substantial capital, and a robust ecosy

29th June:  The UAE Singapore Business Council (UAESBC) and the UAE Embassy were graciously invited by Tabung Amal Aidilfitri (TAA) to their charity event to launch two new charitable initiatives, Sinar Harapan and Sinar Bakti. Both initiatives are designed to empower TAA aid recipients, ease their financial burdens, and foster a spirit of volunteerism among the youth. At least 600 students from 400 families are expected to benefit from these initiatives. The UAESBC was delig

20 June:  The UAE Singapore Business Council (UAESBC) in collaboration with the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) held a fintech webinar entitled, "Introduction to the UAE Market". Supported by the UAE Embassy in Singapore, the webinar showcased the opportunities available in the UAE for Singapore fintech companies. Read on to find out more about our upcoming business mission to the UAE and register! A total of 49 attendees from the fintech industry signed up for the webina

The UAE Singapore Business Council (UAESBC), in collaboration with the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) is excited to announce an upcoming webinar supported by the UAE Embassy in Singapore. This webinar will focus on the exciting opportunities for Singapore fintech companies to explore the UAE market, and will serve as a prelude to a trade mission to the nation in mid-September 2024. The UAE is rapidly becoming a global fintech hub, thanks to its strategic location, suppor

In partnership with Image credit: Redhill Thursday, 30 May: The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has successfully launched the exclusive Future of Trade 2024 Report in Singapore for the very first time. In partnership with the UAE Singapore Business Council (UAESBC), this fifth edition of DMCC's biennial flagship report explores the evolving power dynamics shaping the global trade landscape amidst significant changes. Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)  is the larges

In partnership with We are pleased to extend an exclusive invitation to you for the unveiling of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre's (DMCC)  first ever Singapore launch of the Future of Trade report , presented in partnership with the UAE Singapore Business Council! This event will unveil DMCC's much-anticipated Future of Trade 2024 report titled, 'Future of Trade: Decoupled and Reconfigured' . Date:  Thursday, 30 May 2024 Time:  9:00am - 11:00am Location:  Garden Suite, Lev

24 April: On Wednesday afternoon, the UAESBC held its 6th Annual General Meeting. We were graced by the presence of our Patron, His Excellency Jamal Abdulla Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to Singapore. In attendance were members: First Abu Dhabi Bank, GlobalFoundries, Olam Agri International, Arab Bank PLC, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Global Schools Foundation, DBS Bank, Masdar APAC, Rotary Engineering, Emirates NBD, ENOC, Etisalat, Witthal International, Singapore Medtech Acceler

4 April 2024:  Dr Brian Shegar, President of UAESBC, was kindy invited by the UAE Embassy to speak to UAE’s Future 100 Companies on Singapore as an attractive business destination. Future 100 is a list of the UAE’s best upcoming enterprises, an initiative launched by the Ministry of Economy in partnership with the Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, Her Excellency Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi. This initiative aims to celebrate and support SMEs making

18 March 2024: The UAESBC was delighted to gather our Muslim EXCO members, Patron, His Excellency  Jamal Alsuwaidi , and Guest of Honor Minister Dr Maliki Osman for our annual iftar on Monday, graciously hosted by our fellow EXCO member,  dnata . In attendance were members from the following companies: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Olam Group, Emirates, ADNOC, and ENOC. Fruitful conversations surrounding trade between Singapore and UAE, over Mediterranean cuisine prepared by dn

19th February 2024, Monday night was truly a night to remember! The UAESBC held its first ever networking event for our esteemed members. A big thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening filled with delightful connections, delicious Middle Eastern cuisine and the charming ambiance of Kazbar restaurant. Special gratitude goes to our Patron, His Excellency Jamal Alsuwaidi , for gracing us with his presence and reconnecting with our incredible members. It was a joy to se

From left to right: Mr P R Thakore (IFFCO), Mr Prashant Pillai (FAB), Mr Dino Civitarese (Etisalat) and Dr Brian Shegar (UAESBC) receiving a gift from delegates of the NAFIS Leadership Programme. 24 January 2024:  In a partnership between NUS Business School and the UAE Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the NUS hosted a delegation from the NAFIS Leadership Programme, a federal initiative created to increase the competitiveness of Emirati human resources and empower them to occup

16th January 2024, Tuesday:   The UAESBC held its first EXCO gathering since 2019, bringing together and introducing both old and new members. The Council would like to extend our gratitude to UAESBC Patron and UAE Ambassador, His Excellency  Jamal Alsuwaidi , for gracing us with his presence and commitment to the Council's efforts. Graciously hosted by UAESBC President  Dr Brian Shegar  at his residence, our EXCO members wined and dined at an intimate dinner of delicious Ind

21 December, 2023:  UAESBC President, Dr Brian Shegar, was interviewed LIVE on Asharq Business News with Bloomberg (ABN) in their 'Morning News with Cyba' segment today. ABN Senior News Anchor, Ms Cyba Audi, posed questions to Dr Shegar surrounding the 2024 outlook for trade and investments between the UAE and Singapore as well as his perspective on plans to facilitate trade and strengthen business relationships between the two countries. In his reply, Dr Shegar mentioned Pri

2023 was the year when Singaporeans welcomed back pre-Covid face-to-face functions and gatherings, having mastered self-tests and self-assessment of symptoms prior to attending large events. This allowed the Council to return to organising in-person events this year where UAESBC members and other target audience could fully benefit from impactful face-to-face interactions and networking. At the same time, we also made full use of video-conferencing tools when it was necessar

Wednesday, 14 December 2023:  Following the Charity Gala Dinner on 8 November, the UAESBC together with SNPC held a cheque-presenting ceremony for the $80,000 raised. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the UAE Embassy for their donation of $20,000 to the fundraiser, and to Minister of State Alvin Tan for his invaluable assistance in facilitating this donation.   In attendance were Silver medalist T13 400m runner James Ethan Ang, World Champion archer Nur Syahid

Wednesday, 8th November: The UAESBC was honoured to host its 5th Anniversary Charity Gala Dinner in support of the Singapore National Paralympic Council (SNPC) at the Parkroyal Hotel on Beach Road. The event was marked by the presence of our Guest of Honour, Minister of State Alvin Tan and President of the SNPC, Dr Teo-Koh Sock Miang.  We were graced by the presence of our Team SG para-athletes, World Champion archer Nur Syahidah Alim and Gold medalist boccia player Aloysius

The UAE Corporate Tax (CT) regime came into effect for the first time from June this year. Businesses activities in the UAE will need to consider the implications of the introduction of the UAE Corporate Tax on their transactions including cross border transactions and entity structure and ensure that they are ready to comply with these new requirements. It would be a crucial time for all types of businesses who are or will be operating in UAE to plan for the required Corpora

The UAE Singapore Business Council is proud to present our 6th annual flagship event the UAE Investment Workshop 2023. This year’s topic is “Dubai as a Global Trading Hub”. The event will feature renowned agencies and companies from both the UAE and Singapore who provide key services for Singapore companies to conduct a trading business in Dubai. The workshop will also feature a panel discussion with Singapore companies who have extensive trading experience in the Emirate of

The UAE Singapore Business Council cordially invites you to join and support us for the UAESBC's 5th Anniversary Charity Gala Dinner to be held on Wednesday, 8th November at the Grand Ballroom of the Parkroyal On Beach Road . The dinner will be graced by Guest of Honour, Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Trade & Industry and Culture, Community & Youth. Our specially chosen beneficiary for the charity dinner is the Singapore National Paralympic Council (SNPC) , an Institu

Wednesday, 21 September 2023 : The UAESBC would like to thank our Esteemed Guest Speaker, Mohamed Abbas Fayed , for a thoroughly informative and insightful discussion on the topic of “Gateway to Egypt, Land of opportunities” held at the iconic landmark, the Singapore Cricket Club. Our sincere appreciation also goes to VIPs and all attendees of the talk including His Excellency Mohamed Maamoun Elsayed, Counsellor for the Egyptian Embassy in Singapore. We received positive feed