Benelux business council Abu Dhabi

Royal Dutch Shell - Gold Sponsor

Royal Dutch Shell is one of the world’s leading energy companies with operations in more than 70 countries and around 86,000 employees. Since it was formed in 1907, it has developed considerable expertise in the exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals. Today its strategy is focused on strengthening these businesses alongside developing lower-carbon energy sources as the world’s energy systems evolve. Safety and social responsibility are priorities in its business approach.

Shell is very proud to have played a role in developing Abu Dhabi’s oil and gas resources since 1939, through the emirate’s first major oil concession. The concession finally expired in 2014, bringing an end to what was an historical era but the company retains extensive business operations in the UAE and continues to offer its technical expertise to help the country achieve its energy goals and generate value for its shareholders. It also supports the development of young Emirati scientists and engineers, through a number of social programmes across the country.

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Besix - Bronze Sponsor

BESIX (Six Construct) is one of the leading construction companies in the Middle East which combine the efforts of an experienced workforce with strategic and innovative use of technology to overcome complex business challenges. Its focus has always been on retaining the best talent to deliver quality solutions.

BESIX specializes in six domains: buildings (skyscrapers, airports, hospitals, residential and commercial complexes), marine works (ports, quay walls, jetties, breakwaters), civil construction for industrial projects, environmental and energy-related industries, sports and leisure complexes, and a range of infrastructure projects (bridges, tunnels and tramways). With a workforce of 2,000 engineers and technicians together with 15,000 workers, BESIX’s commitment to safety, health and the environment is unparalleled and simply stated: no accidents, no harm to people and no damage to the environment. The company integrates ecological sustainability requirements, welfare and environmental impact into all aspects of its projects: design, implementation and use. This way, clients can be assured their projects will meet the highest international standards. With values such as reliability, creativity, quality, teamwork, innovation, respect towards the clients and associates, integrity and professionalism, BESIX enjoys recognition and respect not only in the construction industry but also within the community.

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Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office (LTIO) - Bronze Sponsor

The Embassy of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg promotes the strengthening of bilateral ties between Luxembourg and the UAE in all areas, with a strong emphasis on economic and trade relations. Inside the Embassy, the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office is the main contact point for supporting Luxembourg-based businesses in establishing and developing their activities in the Gulf region and assisting GCC businesses in accessing the Luxembourg markets. Services and assistance to companies include:

• Organization of trade missions & facilitating delegations
• Information on general and sector-specific business environment, related government policies and main business actors, in Luxembourg and in the GCC.
• Tailor-made visiting programs and practical help with the establishment of a company in Luxembourg or in the GCC;
• Access to high-ranking government officials and key network contacts in Luxembourg including the House of Entrepreneurship (One-Stop-Shop), the agencies Luxinnovation and Luxembourg for Finance, the Luxembourg University, research centers, business accelerators etc…
• Contact facilitation with potential business partners;
• Information on immigration and visa questions;
• Advice on the local business environment;
• Information on market entry conditions;
• Contact with local authorities which oversee company establishment;
• Introduction to business networks;
• Contact facilitation with potential business partners.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium - Sponsor