News

Thu, 06 May, 2021

How to comply with UAE HSE Law including COVID-19 protocols

Most companies are concerned about returning to what they would think of as "normal”, which of course varies greatly between different companies and sectors. Whilst many employers are now comfortable with employees working from home, others feel that resuming face-to-face interaction is essential, particularly if there's an operational element to their activities.

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Tue, 23 Mar, 2021

Delivering Efficiencies in the Logistics & Distribution Sectors

The UAE has historically, and is always likely to be, a trade and transport hub for the Middle East, connecting it to the world. Global competition and the onset of Covid-19 has shaken global supply chains, impacted trade routes and changed transportation norms.

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Thu, 11 Mar, 2021

CSM Live

Thank you to CSM Live for providing our new signage for the British Business Group, as launched at the BBG Annual Golf Day

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Wed, 03 Mar, 2021

Member spotlight - Gulfood 2021 focus

The BBG asked Member TACCT Global to share their experience of last week's Gulfood as an exhibitor and from a business development perspective.

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Thu, 25 Feb, 2021

The BBG Annual Golf Day Attracts Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a Key Event Sponsor

Hewlett Packard Enterprise joins Barclays and JacksonMSV as a key event sponsor for the 26th BBG Annual Golf Day on March 4th at Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club.

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Thu, 11 Feb, 2021

Brexit and the GCC – What Lies Ahead?

With Brexit Having Come Into Full Effect on January 1, How Will the UK’s Ties With the GCC Evolve?

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Thu, 04 Feb, 2021

UAE Seeks to Boost Foreign Direct Investment Through Changes to Companies Law

In November last year, the UAE Government issued Federal Decree No (26) of 2020 (Decree) amending several provisions of the UAE Commercial Companies Law No (2) of 2015 (Companies Law). These amendments, which are applicable to privately-owned companies, significantly alter the landscape of foreign direct investment in the UAE by repealing the FDI Law and eliminating the legal requirement for UAE participation in ‘onshore’ companies and foreign branches

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Tue, 02 Feb, 2021

Keeping the World’s Largest Single Site Solar Plant Construction on Schedule Using Drones

Noor Abu Dhabi, located in Sweihan, covers an area of 8km and features 3.2 million solar panels. As part of UAE's Energy Strategy 2050, Noor Abu Dhabi was the first significant pipeline of the project reducing Abu Dhabi's CO2 emissions by one million tones; the equivalent of taking 200,000 cars off the road. Ensuring this project goes smoothly was imperative; it would mark this major milestone as a resounding success.

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Thu, 21 Jan, 2021

Cheat Sheet – Pivoting the Pandemic

BBG Member and sponsor of the New Members’ Breakfast last week, Hadef & Partners’, Head of Employment & Partner Rachel Hill has compiled a “cheat sheet” for BBG Members to refer to that will help employers navigate the evolving guidelines around COVID and safe working environments. For more information and advice, please contact Rachel and her team directly.

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Sun, 17 Jan, 2021

BRITISH BUSINESS GROUP DUBAI AND NORTHERN EMIRATES ANNOUNCES AHR PRIVATE WEALTH AS NEW ANNUAL SPONSOR

The British Business Group Dubai and Northern Emirates (BBG) is delighted to announce that British-owned, Dubai-based AHR Private Wealth is now an Annual Sponsor, as of January 2021. Both entities are at an exciting stage of development and are partnering with mutual benefit and in the interest of British businesses and expats in the region.

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Events Calendar

Upcoming events

Working Together Forum with French Business Council

Tue, 15 Jun, 2021

In partnership with the French Business Council Dubai & Northern Emirates, BBG is pleased ...

BBG Legal Business Breakfast Series: Foreign Ownership - What does it mean for my business?

Wed, 16 Jun, 2021

An opportunity for you to hear first hand from legal, tax and finance experts within the B...

BBG Business Briefing: Healthcare Sector

Wed, 23 Jun, 2021

This event is for companies and consultants in the healthcare and life sciences sectors to...

Annual General Meeting 2021

Thu, 24 Jun, 2021

This year’s Annual General Meeting will be online, ensuring ease of access for members a...