The British Business Group (BBG) marked the end of summer and the start of another busy year in the Dubai business world by staging a members networking evening.
The event, held at Seville’s in Wafi City, Dubai, was organised by the BBG to help its members get back into gear following the end of the slower summer months. It was attended by more than 80 members and guests.
The BBG holds networking evenings every month and they have become an important feature of the Dubai business calendar.
Nick Dutt, chairman of the BBG, said: “These events are highly valued by our members as they provide them with an invaluable opportunity to make new contacts and seek out business opportunities. They are particularly valuable for people new to Dubai.
“The BBG’s October networking evening is important as it helps the business community to shift back up into top gear following the summer.”
The British Business Group, Dubai & Northern Emirates, more usually known as the BBG, was set up in 1987 to encourage the development of British business in the UAE.
It undertakes a wide range of activities from communicating with decision makers and testing British goods to sharing best business practice and arranging events for members and their guests.
Since its inception the BBG has undergone huge growth and now has more than 850 members and holds around 70 networking events, breakfast meetings, business lunches and special interest groups each year. It is widely recognised as one of the largest and most active business groups in the Gulf and is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary next year.
The BBG is led by an elected committee of members and operates under the auspices of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry. It is recognised by the UAE authorities as the representative body of British companies and individuals operating in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
The BBG’s events include regular monthly working luncheons, dinner and breakfast meetings and networking sessions, which provide a forum for members and guests to discuss their views and frequently feature guest speakers from the British and UAE business worlds. Its monthly Special Interest Groups provide a forum for members with a common interest and include Banking & Finance, Construction, Education and Real Estate.
The group’s activities also include a cost-effective Product Testing Service that allows British companies to identify how their product or service would compete in the regional markets. The BBG is also the official body for provision of British Standards in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
