Newsletter June 2015 The Swedish Business Council (SBC), in the UAE is a business group of more than 100 members, both companies and individuals. Our mission statement is "To support and promote Swedish business interests in the UAE, and to encourage and promote relations between Sweden and the UAE.” The President’s lines Summer break is soon to come Dear members, Time is flying and we are already approaching the warm season in UAE. We are looking back at the first five months of the year with great satisfaction. Swedish Business Council is proud to communicate that we have accomplished all our set goals in the period including, but not limited to, offering our members participation in Volvo Ocean Race and Arab Health in January, New Visa application procedure information in February, Annual General Meeting, Safety Network and the Nordic Golf Tournament in March, Walpurgis Day, Ambassadors Cup and Sundowners in April, and finally Business Lunch on Tax planning in Sweden and Round Table discussion with Dubai Chamber of Commerce in May. In addition, we are welcoming Centaurus International Ltd, Swiss International Scientific School, Per-Ola Karlsson, Melissa Demirors and Henrik Bootz as new members of the council. All the above is achieved through dedicated work and commitment from our employees, members and board. In connection with this I would like to express my gratitude towards The Swedish Embassy, Business Sweden and the Church of Sweden for the collaboration and support. I would like to take the opportunity to wish you all the best during the summer, whether you are going to return home to Sweden or stay put in UAE. SBC will remain operational during the summer but will not arrange any activities before September. Best regards Bengt Ternström President More inside! Page 1 Nordic Golf Tournament 2015 Events 6 June Swedish National Day Andreeás Restaurant Habtoor Grand Hotel, JBR September Sundowner “Back to Business” Business Lunch with speaker Peter Åberg Have a wonderful Summer! Please visit us at www.sbcuae.se Celebration Sweden National Day The National Day of Sweden is celebrated on 6 June to the memory of Gustav Vasa being elected King of Sweden in 1523 when Sweden becomes an independent country. It is also to commemorate the Form of Government in 1809. In the UAE, we will celebrate the Swedish National Day on the 6th of June, of course, at the Andreea’s Restaurant at Habtoor Grand Hotel in JBR, Dubai. The event is hosted and organized by SBC and the Swedish Ambassador to the UAE, Mr Jan Thesleff, is going to be the guest of honor. Member categories There is still time for you to register to the event and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, Swedish songs, raffles and fish ponds for the children. Fell free to bring your business and private friends along with you. Large Corporate – Ordinary Member 3 (11+employees) AED 4,ooo/year Medium Corporate – Ordinary Member 2 (6-10 employees) AED 3,000/year Small Corporate – Ordinary Member 1 (1-5 employees) AED 1,500/year Please contact our Executive Directors or register directly on line on www.sbcuae.se Individual – Associated Member AED 400/year Overseas Member/Supporting Member (non Swedish Company) AED 3,000/year If your are not yet a member you can register for membership on our website or contact our Executive Directors directly. Swedish Business Council, Dubai P.O Box 25906 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Mobile: 056 114 53 95 E-mail: sbcdirectord@sbcuae.se Page 2 2