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Dear Members and friends,

We hope you enjoyed a restful vacation and we are very pleased to welcome you back on business.

The five weeks prior to the holy month of Ramadan will be full of activities.
We will start with a Marhaba evening, the occasion to meet the newcomers to Dubai and introduce the French Business Council, and the business platform it provides to its members for the UAE and the region.
Further, we invite you to discover the detailed program for the next three months. It is inspired by your suggestions and we take this opportunity to thank you for the quality of your commitment towards the improvement of our services.
Finally, as your involvement does not weaken, we would like to give the chance to new faces to involve themselves in our committees. We would be very pleased to welcome you as active members and share with you our vision of development.

We are confident you will appreciate this agenda which is yours and we invite you to further share your ideas with us.
 

France Crespin-Van Duinen, Director

 

 

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Agenda

Tuesday 13th

BACK TO BUSINESS EVENT by the British Business Council - This is a networking opportunity for all the local business councils. The event is organised this year by the British Business Council. If you are interested in taking part, please confirm in writing by e-mal of fax. We still have a few tickets (25 were allocated to our business council. Tickets are priced at AED 80 per person. Payment to be sent to our office prior to the event.

Venue: Windsor Ballroom, The Grosvenor House Hotel, West Marina Beach, Dubai / Timings: 7pm to 10pm
Cost: AED 80

Sunday 25th

MARHABA Cocktail - The evening will be the occasion to welcome the newcomers to Dubai and introduce the French Business Council and the business platform it provides to its members for the UAE and the region.

Venue : to be confirmed / Timings: 7pm
Cost: complimentary

Monday 26th

MEDEF delegation - Dinner
Venue: to be confirmed

Upcoming events dates for your calendar...
Wednesday 19th October

FBC General Assembly & IFTAR Dinner with H.E. the Ambassador of France - Venue: Convention Centre, Jumeirah Beach hotel / 6pm onwards
Dinner : AED 160 (Members’ Partners welcome)

Wednesday 26th October AL NABOODAH SOUHOUR Dinner
Venue: Terrace, Intercontinental
November CONFERENCE LUNCHEON with Mr De Lajugie, Head of Economic Services for the Middle East
Venue: the Fairmont Hotel, Dubai - Auditorium, 33rd Floor
Calendar of Exhibitions
Sept. 11-15, 2005

MIDDLE EAST INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW
Dubai World Trade Centre

Sept. 24-30, 2005 GITEX COMPUTER SHOPPER
Dubai World Trade Centre
Sept. 25-29, 2005 GITEX
Dubai World Trade Centre
Nov. 20-24, 2005 DUBAI AIRSHOW
Airport Expo Dubai
Dec. 6-8, 2005 TRANSEXPO
Dubai World Trade Centre

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Committees Update
FBC EMPLOYMENT
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Since its creation, the Employment Service has been growing placing each month more and more French candidates in companies settled in the U.A.E. Over the last months the French Business Council received an increasing demand coming from both candidates and companies side. Since the beginning of the year, we handled a total of 69 job vacancies and have already provided jobs to 15 French candidates.

With its data base of more than 300 CVs, the Employment Service can offer effective solutions to your recruitment needs. This month, we are pleased to advertise the following shortened CVs. These are only a sample of which applications we may propose to companies. 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
Mission Consulaire pour l’Emploi et la Formation Professionnelle
Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm

+971 4  337 25 90 or employment@fbcdubai.com

This month in our Employment Service new job offers and new applications
More info

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PUBLICATIONS Committee  

FBC.Mag Editorial Calendar

No 21- Large Projects
Publishing date: October 2005
No 22-Special IT
Publishing date: End of year 2005

Booking deadline: 31st October 2005

Promoting your Company through FBC: Advertising Opportunities
Prepare ahead and enjoy early booking offers.

>> FBC Mag - December Issue on IT (Advertising + Free editorial on your company)
If you would like to advertise in the December issue of FBC Mag on IT, please book your space now to avoid any disappointment. You will be given a Free Editorial with your ad. Complete the booking form enclosed and fax it back to MCA at FBC: 04 335 2120 For further information, please contact Marie-Christine Amestoy at 04 335 2362 or 050 552 5766 Booking
 
>> FBC.News - December issue on IT (Advertising Banner (50% off for the first company booking) + complimentary editorial)
Be the first to take advantage of the new advertising opportunity, and you will pay AED 750 only.
Your company will also be featured in the rubric: “Profile of a Member” with the editorial of your choice.
The exclusive advertising opportunity in FBC News is for FBC members only.
Through the ad banner, your company benefits from a double exposure, as FBC News is sent to members and associates, and posted on our website too.
E-mail M.C Amestoy to receive a booking form: mc.amestoy@fbcdubai.com

 
>> Events Sponsorship
There will be several opportunities in the coming months for your company to fully sponsor or co-sponsor an event (luncheon, evening conference…). Please confirm your interest by e-mail to : mc.amestoy@fbcdubai.com or call 050 552 5766 to receive details of the sponsorship opportunities
(first one in September).
 

>>> REMINDER!! -  free press releases in FBC publications >>>
If you would like to promote your products or services, or communicate on any changes/ updates/events within your company, just send an e-mail to mc.amestoy@fbcdubai.com with your write up/press release and a picture/logo. Your article will be included in the next FBC New, and/or in the magazine FBC Mag (subjet to publication’s committee’s approval).

 

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Past Events
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MONTHLY GET TOGETHER Special Back to Business - 6th Sept.

The first get together of the year was a lively and busy event at the Blue Bar, with a few new faces in the French business community, and a lot of faithful active members. It was also the occasion to bid farewell to one of our active members, Valentine Bureau, from the Grand Hyatt, who is relocating to Munich, Germany, in a couple of weeks. Valentine has been an invaluable member of the Publication committee and contributed to launch FBC Mag. She was presented with a smail gift as a token of our appreciation.
Valentine, thank you for your contribution and all the best in your future endeavour!

 
FBC News
Important Notice !! Important Notice !!
Membership 2005-2006: Renew Now !


We are now taking membership renewals for the year 2005-2006. All you have to do is return the membership form that was sent to you, together with your payment, after checking that all information on the form is correct. Please contact Linda if you have any question regarding your renewal or new application.

It is important that we get your renewal and payment by the 30th September in order to ensure your vote (or proxy) for the General Assembly on October 19th.


For votes and proxies, please note the following:
All FBC members who are up to date with their membership fees for the year starting 1st October 2005 have the right to vote for the FBC Executive Committee. As a voting member of the FBC, you will be asked to elect 12 members for the FBC Executive Committee. According to our Convention, only one vote per member, and maximum two votes per company are permitted. Each member cannot hold more than 3 proxies. (All members with up-to-date memberships can be candidates for the Executive Committee’s election.)
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CARTE PRIVILèGES – LOOKING FOR LOCAL OFFER - FBC members can enjoy special discounts while travelling in France with the Carte Privilege. We are in the process of adding local benefits. If you think that your company would be interested in offering local special discounts, preferential terms or services to the FBC members, and/or potentially to a network of 25,000 companies who belong to the UCCIFE (Union of French Chambers of Commerce and Industry abroad), please contact Marie on 04 335 2362.

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Get involved... Looking for active members for the FBC CommitteEs - The FBC is seeking new faces to get involved in the development of its committees. These committees are monitored by the FBC’s permanent team but led by active members.

>> FBC Publications: Didier Boussemart, after 3 years of truly effective work is willing to hand over his leading role to someone else. Moreover, we are looking for people willing to involve themselves in the process of making the magazine (topics selection, interviews, articles collection and correction).
>> FBC Ariane:
Under the highly efficient leadership of Christine Fay and Laurent Marie, Ariane aims to help small and medium sized companies in a practical way. After 3 years of involvement, Christine and Laurent are not available as they used to be and are willing to hand this committee over to someone else.

Should you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact us.
 

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If you would like to promote your products or services, or communicate on any changes/ updates/events within your company, just send an e-mail to mc.amestoy@fbcdubai.com with your write up/press release and a picture/logo. Your article will be included in the next FBC News.
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