COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST (COIS)
CBC Abu Dhabi has a number of Communities of Interest (COI) within its setup that bring together members interested in fields like Aerospace, Defense and Security, Arts & Culture, Youth and Education, Social Responsibility and Advocacy. Participation in the COIs is open to all CBC members. These COIs mainly provide a platform to:
LEAD A COI The Communities of Interest are headed by a CBC board member or a CBC individual member by exception. However, CBC provides an opportunity for interested Gold and Platinum members to support and lead the COI in the same sector. This opens up the prospect of:
We look forward to your leadership and participation in a Community of Interest at CBC and to furthering and supporting CBC’s efforts in enhancing collaboration and developing best practices in the business community. To register for a Community of Interest, please email marteflaaten@cbcabudhabi.com |
Aerospace, Defence and Security
Irfat Muna
CBC Board Director
Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi
The goal is to connect professionals of all nationalities who are in the Aerospace, Defense and Security sector to discuss and exchange information and create a networking forum. The committee will seek to host round-table discussions with the participation of companies in the Aerospace, Defense and Security sector.
Participants
Professionals in the Aerospace, Defense and Security sector within the UAE and Canada
Energy
Dr. Ahmed Aboudheir
Chair, COI - Energy
Managing Director, Aboudheir Consulting
The goal is to connect professionals of all nationalities who are in the Energy sector to discuss and exchange information and create a networking forum. The committee will seek to host round-table discussions with the participation of companies in the Energy sector.
Participants
Professionals in the Energy sector within the UAE and Canada
Healthcare
Dr. Mohammed Badr Al Seiari
Chair, COI - Healthcare
CEO, Royal Health Group
The goal is to connect professionals of all nationalities who are in the Healthcare sector to discuss and exchange information and create a networking forum. The committee will seek to host round-table discussions with the participation of companies in the Healthcare sector.
Participants
Professionals in the Healthcare sector within the UAE and Canada
Education
Robyn Albers
Chair, COI - Education
Head of Membership and Board Director, Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi
Owner, ClearSpeak GCC
Education is the key pillar in the UAE and in Canada. The goal of this committee is to connect key stakeholders and share/advise on relevant highlights on collaboration, innovation and educational business exchanges between UAE and Canada. The committee will seek to host Youth and Education round-table discussions and aim to be a strategic partner to both UAE and Canadian institutions within Education and Youth sectors.
Participants
CBC members who are professionals in the Youth and Education sector within the UAE and Canada