Finland is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2017. As a Finn, I am naturally proud of this fact. Even though we are population-wise only a small nation in the northern corner of Europe, we have maintained our independency for a century already, while building important connections to Western Europe
Message from FBC Chairman 2017
As the new elected Chairman of the Board I want to wish you on behalf of the FBC Board and myself a peaceful and good Holy Month of Ramadan.
The Annual General Meeting of the Finnish Business Council was held on the 23.4.2017 in Ibis Al Barsha and the new Administrative Committee (FBC Board) was elected. I personally am very excited about the fact that we have an extremely experienced and skilled team to continue the work the previous board has started.
FBC at a Business Seminar in Finland: UAE and Finland share ‘mirror image visions’ in innovation
It was indeed a great day of mutual flattering when Finnish and UAE business leaders and the torchbearers of innovation from both countries met in Helsinki. In his Keynote H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Director General and CEO of Adnoc, also Chairman of Masdar and Abu Dhabi Ports reflected the innovation visions of the two countries to be ‘mirror images’.
UAE Visions offering business opportunities for Finland
UAE and the two major Emirates Abu Dhabi and Dubai have various visions describing the guidelines for the coming years in areas of economy and social development, tourism and energy. The targets and strategic actions correspond very well with the strategic target industries of Finland and their offering.
What’s in a word?
I recently watched a video on Youtube by a Finnish comedian called Ismo Leikola where he addressed what is the best word to learn in Finnish language. It’s a highly entertaining video so whenever you have 4.43 minutes to spare, check it out and enjoy! https://is.gd/Bshpkz
January events by Swiss Business Council
Gustav Kaeser Training: How to admonish people in order to motivate them and assure a change of behaviour or attitude
23rd Jan 8:30 hrs.
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Mega trends in Events and live Marketing
25th Jan 19:00 hrs.
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Nordic Christmas 2016
6th FBC Golf Championship & Dinner Party
The Finland Day Golf Championship and Dinner Party was again success and well attended. We would like to congratulate the winners of the Golf Championship, Mr. Fredrik Schauman for the UAE Finnish Golf Championship title and Ms. Jaana Räsänen-Pentti for the stableford win!
The Finland Day events would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors: KONE, Wärtsilä, Nortal, Anika, Broadfolio, Comptel, Metso, Outokumpu, Qatar Airways, Tahko Golden Resort and all the other companies supporting us. A very big THANK YOU!
Finland Day 8.12. - Golf & Dinner Party
Golf price: 525 dhs, Club cancellation policy applies
Dinner price:
• FBC members: 290 dhs with drinks package included, (220 dhs with soft drinks)
• Non-FBC members: 525 dhs with drinks package, (300 dhs with soft drinks)
Sign-up at the earliest opportunity and latest by December 4th: https://goo.gl/QnWLvy
Note: Advance payments preferred for smooth entry. On the day payments plus 50 dhs.
Dress Code: Smart/Cocktail with a tint of white and blue
First come, first served! Secure your place!
We will send confirmation email together with the payment instructions and membership status update to all registered.