COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST (COIS)
CBC 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: Discuss and collaborate on developments, opportunities and issues in their particular field 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: Developing networks and getting connected with professionals in your own
industry, government bodies and potential clients or partners 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 admin@cbcabudhabi.com LIST OF COIS |
Aerospace, Defence and Security
Dhia Hussain (interim)
Chairperson
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
Dhia Hussain
Vice-Chairperson of the Board
Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi
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
Majd Abu Zant
Director
Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi
Kim Jeffery
Vice Chair
Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi
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
Youth and Education
Robyn Albers
Secretary to the Board
Canadian Business Council Abu Dhabi
Youth and Education are key pillars 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