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Dear Members and friends,

In a constant effort to match your expectations, the French Business Council is very pleased to announce the creation of a new task force, FBC Start up. This initiative driven by Patrice Douce and Didier Boussemart aims to create a coaching pool to help and follow entrepreneurs willing to set up their business in Dubai, the UAE and even the GCC countries.
This project responds the will of the French Authorities to better value the initiatives carried out abroad and participating to the good results of French exports.

Finally, I am very happy announce The French Business Council 2005 Annual Gala Dinner. In 2004, at the Burj Al Arab this venue was a tremendous success.
This year again, at Madinat Jumeira, we want to deliver the expected glitter and we are preparing a sparkling outstanding party with a show from France.

We are looking forward to seeing you on 25th May to share this delightful evening. All additional information are available on www.fbcdubai.com/fbcgala2005.

Have a fabulous May !

France Crespin-Van Duinen, Director

Agenda

Tuesday 3rd		FBC Monthly Get Together. Come and join us at the Blue Bar for an informal networking evening every first Tuesday of the month. Venue: Blue Bar, Novotel- from 6:30pm onwards
Tuesday 10th		Evening Conference: presentation on the Airbus A 380 - Special invitation from the Canadian Business Council to the French Business Council members. This is a great occasion to mingle with members of the Canadian Business community, while learning about the amazing new Airbus plane, the A 380. You will also stand a chance to win one of two flight simulator rides, courtesy of The CAE. Presentations by Senior officials from Emirates Airlines, Airbus, Dubai Civil Aviation, CAE. More info Venue : Emirates Aviation College –Al Yazi Auditorium-registration / 7pm Cost : AED 75 (drinks and finger food).
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th		2-DAY Conference in Ras Al Khaimah- INVEST AND LIVE IN RAS AL KHAIMAH - The World Bank and the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras al Khaimah are sponsoring an Investment Promotion conference in the UAE on May 28-29, 2005. More info Venue: Hilton RAK Cost : to be confirmed
Wednesday 25th		FBC Gala Dinner is pleased to announce its Annual Gala Dinner. Tables and individual seats are available at different prices, depending of their situation. For more information and to book your table or your seat click here. Venue: Madina Jumeirah Hotel, Joharah Ballroom, 8pm.
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th		2-DAY Conference in Ras Al Khaimah- INVEST AND LIVE IN RAS AL KHAIMAH - The World Bank and the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras al Khaimah are sponsoring an Investment Promotion conference in the UAE on May 28-29, 2005. More info Venue: Hilton RAK Cost : to be confirmed

Upcoming events dates for your calendar...
13th June	Luncheon Seminar: Le Marché Iranien – Réalités et perspectives de développement pour les investisseurs etrangers / Language : French
8th June	Evening Seminar Cocktail: La nouvelle donne fiscale / Language: French
21st June	Breakfast Seminar : CRM- customer relationship management Presentation by M. Mounir Ariss

Other dates for your Agenda
22th - 24th May	22-24 May- Delegation Pays de Loire visiting Hotel Show

Committees Update

START UP Committee

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In order to answer inquiries from entrepreneurs and support business set up, businessmen and women, members of the FBC, have volunteered to bring their experience, knowledge, know-how and time to the service of start ups.
The objectives of this project can be summarized as follows:

validate the feasibility of the project and the business plan in its strategic and financial aspects,

Follow the first steps of the newly created company with independent recommendation and advice during the first months when any difficulties can arise and jeopardize the young structure.

support the entrepreneur and provide him with basic information concerning the economical and juridical environment, human resources, et

A pool of coach is already set up and operational. We invite you to communicate about this project around you and remain at your disposal for any additional information. More info

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EMPLOYMENT Committee

The FBC recruitment service is at your disposal to assist you in building a strong and competent team for your business. Since its creation, the Recruitment Service has continued to develop every year placing more and more French and French speaking in firms already established in the UAE market or in the setting up phase. Over the last year, The French Business Council has received a growing number of demands from both candidates and firms. With its database of more than 700 CVs, the recruitment service is in a position to offer effective solutions to firm’s precise recruitment needs.

For French candidates looking to build their careers, the Service offers a unique bridge in terms of advices and orientation.

This month the Employment Service is pleased to advertise the following shortened CVs. These are only a sample of which applications we may propose to companies. More applications covering various sectors and activities are of course available. We remind you that we can also take care of your recruitment needs, in terms of advertising and recruiting.

Should you require any further information on the process you have to follow, or on the above applications, please do not hesitate to contact

Soizic Hourdin
French Business Council – Employment Service
04- 337 25 90
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8.00 to 1.00 PM

This month in our Employment Service 8 new job offers, 82 new applications More info

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PUBLICATIONS Committee

FBC.Mag Luxe
This fourth edition of FBC.Mag will feature the specificity of the Luxury Market in the UAE and is now ready to roll off the press. You should receive your copy in two weeks time.
Upcoming issues: June : Construction / October : IT

Advertsing in the FBC MAG
If you would like to advertise in the upcoming FBC Magazines, please book your space now to avoid any disappointment. Complete the booking form enclosed and fax it back to Marie-Christine at 04 335 21 20. For further information, please contact Marie-Christine Amestoy at 04 335 2362. More info

FBC.Directory 2005 - For those who did not collect the directory 2005 from our office, a copy will be sent to you this week. You can also contact Linda at 04 335 23 62.

Erratum: a few mistakes in the contact details of some companies have been spotted. The matter has been addressed and labels have been produced to update the directory where needed. If you need to update your copies, please let us know. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused.

Last month activities

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PROPERTY INVESTMENT IN DUBAI- 17th April 2005

The event had to be postponed. Please let us know if you would like to attend a breakfast seminar on this topic. Send an e-mail to mc.amestoy@fbcdubai.com or call 04 335 2362.

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VISIT DUBAI HEALTHCARE CITY - 25th April 2005

Interested FBC members joined the visiting French trade delegation sponsored by TOTAL on the new premises of Dubai Healthcare city for a presentation of the new healthcare free zone in Dubai and a “tour” of the impressive scale model. As the region’s first Healthcare Free Zone, Dubai Healthcare City is a pioneering project that is poised to feel the gap in the healthcare industry that exists in the region between Europe and South East Asia.Amr Fahmy, Senior Manager of sales and business development and Patricia El Adem, Executive Sales, explained to the audience that the aim of Dubai Healthcare City was to provide, in one convenient customised location, access to local, regional and international healtcare experts covering all areas of concern, from health maintenance and prevention to tertiary medical care, through the Medical and the Wellness clusters.

The visit was covered by Kahleej Times, which issued an article in the Business pages of the newspaper on 26th April. (Dubai Healthcare City’s brochures are available from the FBC.)

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TRADE MISSION TOTAL, Healthcare

On last 25th April, the group of 12 visiting companies, led by Philippe Desriac, Regional Manager, Total, and invited FBC members enjoyed an evening of “degustation” at the new trendy restaurant, Lotus One, recently opened by one of the FBC members, Kenton Ponsonby. Both the excellent food and the unformal atmosphere contributed to the success of the networking evening.

Into the IBV programme from Total

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SUCCESSFUL EXPATRIATION, Sponsored by Net Expat

How to best optimise an international assignment from a human capital point of view ?

A seminar on “successful expatriation’ was organised on the 26th April by Net Expat at the Fairmont Hotel for HR managers and relocations companies. After a presentation of the” expat trends”, AlainVerstanding, MD of NetExpat, focused on the tools provided by Net Expat to companies and their expat families, in order to achieve a succesful expatriation. Please right click here, select "save target as" (1,25 Mb document) to download the Net Expat’s presentation.

For more information
NET EXPAT Dubai
Union House, Port Saeed Road, PO box 43659 Dubaï
Phone: +971 4 211 54 32 - Fax: +971 4 211 51 01
Web Site http://www.netexpat.com - e-mail: info@netexpat.com

News

Updates in the FBC organisation

This month again, we are bringing some new updates in our organization, demonstrating the dynamism of our team. Sandrine Ransom, after two year at the FBC, has decided to set up her own business as graphic designer. She remains linked to the FBC with a free-lance contract, in charge of all publications.
We take this opportunity to thank Sandrine for her full commitment to the FBC and her great input (e-newsletter, internet site, FBC Mag, e-invitations, logos …) We wish her much success in her new career, trusting she will meet the challenges she has set up.

In the meantime, we are happy to introduce Linda Mokadmi, as Administrative and Accounting Executive.
Linda has been living in Dubai for 18 months and is mother of two. We are very pleased to welcome her at the FBC and wish her much success with her new responsibilities.

Business Opportunities

Roussilhe Productions

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Profile of a FBC Member

UHY Saxena & Associates

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