Event Details

As the UAE continues to solidify its position as a regional and global business hub, companies and entrepreneurs are increasingly seeking strategies to establish sustainable and compliant market presence.

The British Chamber of Commerce Dubai, in collaboration with BCCD Annual Strategic Partner Fragomen, invites you to an insightful business briefing designed to guide organisations at every stage of their UAE journey - from initial market entry to long-term growth and workforce mobility.

This event will provide a comprehensive overview of the key operational pillars for businesses entering or expanding in the UAE, including:

• Entity incorporation and ongoing management: understanding the processes to set up and maintain your business.
• Immigration and workforce mobility solutions: strategies to onboard and retain top talent.
• Social security and payroll compliance: ensuring your operations meet regulatory requirements.
• Destination services for employee relocation: practical support for seamless settling-in of your workforce.
• Pathways to long-term residency: insights into talent strategies and retention.

Keynote:

• Shayan Sultan, Partner at Fragomen 

Confirmed Panellists (more to be announced):

• Shayan Sultan, Partner at Fragomen 
• Dilini Loku, Senior Associate, Gateley Middle East
• Sabrina Labarile, Senior HR Partner, GE 
• Claire Selwood, Founder and Fractional HR Director, Thryve Strategies Global 
• Katy Keenan, BCCD CEO as moderator

Leveraging Fragomen’s extensive experience supporting businesses in the UAE, this event will offer actionable insights, highlight common challenges and provide guidance to establish a compliant, resilient and successful presence in the UAE market.

The agenda will include a keynote speech, a panel discussion, an audience Q&A and plenty of opportunities for networking. Speakers and panellists will be confirmed shortly.

Registration includes breakfast
Free valet parking available
Dress: Business

This is a pre-pay event and your place will not be confirmed until payments are received. No cash payments accepted.

If your company is a BCCD member and you are not a named member, please register by emailing [email protected] to benefit from the member rate, named members should register online as usual. Cancellations will be accepted until 11.59am on Tuesday 10th February after which “no show fees” will apply.

Photos and/or videos will be taken on the day and may be shared on social media. By attending this event you are granting the BCCD your implicit consent to use all photographs from the event.


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