Netherlands Business Council UAE

What an inspiring evening at our NBC Business Mixer: Pitch & Connect last week at Qwerty Terrace, Media One Hotel! Our members took the stage with their elevator pitches, sharing their businesses, ideas, and passion — creating a truly dynamic atmosphere of connection and collaboration. It was wonderful to see both familiar faces and new members joining our growing community. We were honored to welcome Consul General Mr. Paul Ymkers, along with Kenza Tarqaât, Louis Martens, and Kim Ebbers, whose presence made the evening even more special. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this memorable night of networking, new connections, and shared inspiration. #NBCUAE #NetherlandsBusinessCouncil #Networking #DutchCommunity #BusinessMixer #PitchAndConnect

Together with the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Dubai, we hosted a memorable evening at Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort, bringing our community together to reconnect, network, and welcome H.E. Mr. Paul IJmkers, the new Consul General of the Netherlands to the UAE. An inspiring gathering with meaningful conversations, a beautiful setting, and valuable connections. Rita Jansen #DutchCommunity #NetworkingDubai #NBC #NetherlandsBusinessCouncil

Yesterday, our fourth NBC event of the season, Back to Business: UAE Climate Law & What It Means for You was a great success! Together with ING, and with contributions from PWC and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, we explored the newly introduced UAE Climate Law and its impact on businesses. The session sparked valuable discussions on opportunities and challenges, connected to broader sustainability goals followed by drinks and canapés to continue the conversation and networking. Rita Jansen Kamran Zafar Khan Melvin Visser Sonia Harjani Francesca Bouwman Linda Negerman (MBA) #UAEClimateLaw #Sustainability #BusinessInsights #DutchBusiness #ClimateAction #Networking #KnowledgeSharing #Collaboration #SustainableFuture #NetherlandsInUAE

Join us on 18 September, 4:00 – 5:30 PM, for an insightful session on the newly introduced UAE Climate Law and its impact on businesses. Hosted by ING, with contributions from the Consulate General and Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the session will connect the law to broader sustainability goals. Experts will share practical guidance on what this means for companies in the Emirates and how to prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead. It’s the perfect way to kick off the business season with knowledge-sharing, networking, and connecting with peers. Register now to secure your spot! http://bit.ly/4nAetB3 Rita Jansen Kamran Zafar Khan Linda Negerman (MBA) Melvin Visser Francesca Bouwman Sonia Harjani

The past few days were all about looking ahead: how do we, as Netherlands Chambers abroad, want to collaborate, grow, and position ourselves for the future? Together, we explored ways to strengthen our network, increase our impact, and create more opportunities for Dutch businesses abroad. One of the highlights of this week was a successful dinner with VNO-NCW, Metaalunie and FME, discussing future partnerships. The spirit of collaboration, connection and commitment was at the heart of every discussion, showing how much we can achieve when we align our ambitions. These days mark an exciting step toward the future where together we want to continue to build a strong, connected, and forward-looking global Dutch business community. VNO-NCW Koninklijke Metaalunie FME Karijn van Doorne Louise Beduwé Paul Verlinden Marco Workel Annemieke Broesterhuizen Steven Van den Bossche Carin Verbree Marcelo Wachtel Netherlands Enterprise Agency

A highlight of yesterday was our visit with the Netherlands Chambers Abroad to the World Horti Center, giving us great insights into innovation and sustainability in the Dutch horticulture sector, as well as valuable networking opportunities with industry experts. Kamran Zafar Khan Rita Jansen Linda Negerman (MBA) Melvin Visser Francesca Bouwman Sonia Harjani #Collaboration #Commitment #Networking #WorldHortiCenter #StrongerTogether

Tonight, the BIG Inter-Council Networking Night 2025 brought together members and guests from over 20 Business Councils across Dubai and the Northern Emirates. It was an inspiring evening filled with meaningful conversations, new connections, and exciting opportunities across industries. A big thank you to all the councils for making this such a valuable and successful evening. Kamran Zafar Khan Rita Jansen Francesca Bouwman Linda Negerman (MBA) Melvin Visser Sonia Harjani #Networking #BusinessCommunity #Dubai #UAE #InterCouncil #Collaboration

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NL Hub Network meeting 2025 day two Today’s program looks promising with a focus on the future of the Hubs a round table and stakeholder session all related to the future and an in-depth macroeconomic and geopolitical update. #FutureOfBusiness #Geopolitics #Macroeconomics #DutchBusiness

Kick off NL Business Chambers Network Exchange days 2025! Bringing together Dutch business hubs from around the world to share knowledge, best practices, and new opportunities. This annual exchange is all about strengthening connections, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation across our global network. Together, we continue to build bridges between the Netherlands and international markets. #NLBusinessChamber #NetworkExchangeDays #GlobalConnections #DutchBusiness #Collaboration