Khawar Mann OBE
Co-Founder and CEO, Auxilium Services
As the first Business Advance member in 2021, I can say it has been a great investment for Auxilium for the visibility and access to the membership, stakeholders and events that the BCCD provides. We have increased our membership to ensure we have more people to cover all the various events BCCD provides, as we find each vertical gives us good insi... Read more
As the first Business Advance member in 2021, I can say it has been a great investment for Auxilium for the visibility and access to the membership, stakeholders and events that the BCCD provides. We have increased our membership to ensure we have more people to cover all the various events BCCD provides, as we find each vertical gives us good insights and a fresh network. And the Golf Days are great too! Thanks so much to Katy and the team. We've seen great progress and momentum at BCCD. It's really important to support the Chamber and help members achieve their potential in the region, as well as promote how much we can do together with our UK colleagues and networks.
Erika Blazeviciute Doyle
Founder/Managing Director, Drink Dry LLC
As a small business owner, I am always looking to learn and get inspiration from other business leaders. Joining the BCCD was all about meeting people, learning from them and seeing how we can become a part of a bigger picture. Connecting with others is so powerful in the post-Covid era and BCCD are brilliant at providing the space to do that.
Laura Everest
Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach
I take great pleasure in being an engaged member of this active business community. Since joining the BCCD, I have forged significant business connections thanks to the excellent events by the BCCD Business Team. Additioannly, I value the opportunity to learn and exchange diverse market knowledge with fellow professionals in the group. The BCCD Bus... Read more
I take great pleasure in being an engaged member of this active business community. Since joining the BCCD, I have forged significant business connections thanks to the excellent events by the BCCD Business Team. Additioannly, I value the opportunity to learn and exchange diverse market knowledge with fellow professionals in the group. The BCCD Business Team have not only been friendly and welcoming but also exceptionally supportive. Their efforts have been instrumental in facilitating strategic introductions that have led to new business opportunities for me.
Reza Choudhury
Founder & CEO, HYRYDE
What really stood out was how quickly the Chamber facilitated an introduction to a fellow member, Roath PR Consultants. Within days, we were speaking with their team about supporting a high-profile client visit to Dubai. That initial conversation, made possible by the BCCD team, has already led to a trusted working relationship and a successful del... Read more
What really stood out was how quickly the Chamber facilitated an introduction to a fellow member, Roath PR Consultants. Within days, we were speaking with their team about supporting a high-profile client visit to Dubai. That initial conversation, made possible by the BCCD team, has already led to a trusted working relationship and a successful delivery of our premium chauffeur services on the ground.
Sonia Blockley
Founder & Managing Partner, KS Talent Solutions
As a Founder of a boutique business, whilst there are many many highs, part of the corporate life I sometimes miss is the structured training and development that you have exposure to. I have attended many events through the British Chamber here in Dubai and in Singapore that offer brilliant masterclasses, workshops and business briefings so I stil... Read more
As a Founder of a boutique business, whilst there are many many highs, part of the corporate life I sometimes miss is the structured training and development that you have exposure to. I have attended many events through the British Chamber here in Dubai and in Singapore that offer brilliant masterclasses, workshops and business briefings so I still get to learn, grow and also network with like-minded professionals. It’s a win-win and I would definitely recommend it to fellow entrepreneurs.
Sam Goodwin
Head of Global Engagement, UK Study Options
In my experience this is the most active and engaged of equivalent business networks I have encountered in other regions.
The team at BCCD are focused on delivering the best experience for all members and being based in the UK has posed no barrier to benefitting from their specialist knowledge, support and promotion.
Neal White
Head of MENA, Barclays International Banking
It's been a pleasure to partner with BCCD on their popular speed networking events. Given that so much of doing business is based on having strong relationships, it's been fantastic to play a role in bringing together like-minded individuals from across the region. For me, the series has also been personally very valuable as I've gain... Read more
It's been a pleasure to partner with BCCD on their popular speed networking events.
Given that so much of doing business is based on having strong relationships, it's been fantastic to play a role in bringing together like-minded individuals from across the region.
For me, the series has also been personally very valuable as I've gained personal and professional contacts through the quality time we spent with the expat community. We're already looking forward to future collaborations.
Nama Zarroug
Director at Astraea Linskills
The BCCD has been incredibly helpful and supportive, both before and after my move to the UAE - I simply had to join. The speakers at events are always top-notch, and the value is undeniable.
Mike LaCorte
CEO at Conflict International
I want to publicly thank the incredible support from the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai (BCCD) and in particular Kerry Smith for making our process into entering this new market smooth. During my time in Dubai, I connected with hundreds of professionals who share a spirit of collaboration and a genuine desire to support each other's success.
Cahal Altman
Head of Sales and Events at Five Iron Golf UAE
The team are so organised, friendly, helpful and understanding so it makes everything go so smoothly. The team, especially Charmaine and Corey on this particular event were so easy to deal with, got my idea and we have just turned it into an incredible event with fantastic feedback. From this event I have gotten three further leads for other events... Read more
The team are so organised, friendly, helpful and understanding so it makes everything go so smoothly. The team, especially Charmaine and Corey on this particular event were so easy to deal with, got my idea and we have just turned it into an incredible event with fantastic feedback. From this event I have gotten three further leads for other events, some potential memberships and one of our golf professionals has got a lesson request also. Massive thanks to the BCCD!
