Welcome to our new FBC member Saga Performance!

Saga Performance is redesigning the concept of high performance for individuals and corporates. A Nordic firm catering clients around the globe through virtual and on-site Performance & Leadership programs, and Advisory services. Science-based transformation journeys for high performing individuals - combining data, analyses, and behavior modifications, leading to sustainable change and optimized top-level performance. Read more here

Don’t miss the chance to join our webinar with Saga Performance on the topic “Leading stress and re-designing high performance” on the 7th of October! Read more about the webinar here

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Three repatriation flights organised by FBC during summer 2020

FBC organised altogether 3 repatriation flights with flydubai during the summer 2020 to bring Finns to and from Finland. Passengers were handed out a face mask with the Finnish flag to keep as a memorabilia of this extraordinarily year and flight. Our flights and hand-made masks were also noticed and will be featured by Aviation museum in their Covid-19 –exhibition – so we made a bit of history in that sense! Read more about the exhibition here.

Below are some of the pictures which will be featured in the exhibition!

Ps. If you have more historic photos of flying during Covid-19 (also without people or the masks), the exhibition welcomes more material. Contact us and we will connect you further.

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FBC organizes more repatriation flights in July and August

As we know that many Finns in the UAE could not take the repatriation flight in early June, we are organizing another flight on the 3rd of July. A Return flight from Helsinki can be booked for 15th of August.

Ticket prices

Economy class 2950 AED

Business class 5900 AED

FBC members will have priority to book these flights, and will receive a 5% discount on the ticket price. Please contact admin@fbcuae.fi to receive your discount code.

As for the GDRFA permit required in order to return to Dubai, we urge everyone to follow the latest information about the application process provided by the airline and authorities, as this might change with short notice. As per the information we have today, Fly Dubai does not require a permit in order to book a return flight, however authorities recommend that you should have a permit before booking any return flight to Dubai.

The repatriation flight is primarily for Finnish citizens, however transit passengers are allowed. Transit passengers and non Finnish citizens can check live updates on entry rules through the link below. (Click Finland on the map and you will see all the latest updates)

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm

Please note: Passengers are expected to have made all necessary travel arrangements directly with Fly Dubai and made enquiries with the applicable authorities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and in Finland with respect to each passenger’s respective entry, exit and transit requirements of each such jurisdiction. Disclaimer. The Finnish Business Council and Business Finland takes no responsibility with respect to the Fly Dubai flight scheduled to depart on Friday 3rd July 2020 from DXB.  

 

Funding Opportunities

Finnish Business Council UAE Stakeholder Survey

Dear Finnish Business Community members,

Finnish Business Council in the UAE is continuously working on improving its’ member services. In the ongoing and foreseeable COVID-19 economic downturn in the coming years, FBC would like to find new and innovative ways to support Finnish companies and Finnish interest in the UAE in the GCC region at large.

For this purpose, we conduct this member survey to map the areas where we can add the most value to your ongoing of planned operations in the region. The results will be used as a part of the FBC strategy renewal process and planning for the service and event roadmap for the coming years. 

The survey is targeted to the 1) existing FBC members, 2) non-member Finnish companies operating in the UAE, as well as 3) Finnish companies seeking for opportunities to enter the market or joining Expo2020. It consists of ten questions and a background question, and takes 5-10 minutes to complete. The answers will be handled anonymously.

Thank you for participating!

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