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February, 2019

February

21

Thu

Changing HR & Employment Landscape in the UAE

Dear SBC Members & Friends, The Spanish Business Council and the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK) in collaboration with SCHLÜTER GRAF…

February

27

Wed

Ultimate Speed Networking

Join us for the first Ultimate Speed Networking series in Dubai. Speed networking is an efficient, face to face networking model that enables participants to…

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Tornado Rover Alcisa

TORNADO ROVER ALCISA (TRV) is a Construction Company focused on Grand Civil and Transportation Projects plus Singular Buildings. The experienced profile of the partners along with its resources, proved with the SPECIAL grade of classification obtained by Department of Municipal Affairs of Abu Dhabi, makes TRV a reference company for all kind of Railways related projects (High Speed, Metro, Tram, Stations, Interchanges and Track Maintenance), Infrastructure projects (tunnels, bridges, viaducts, links), Building and Steel Construction (Hospitals, Schools, Iconic Buildings, Industrial Buildings) and Roads and Streets Contracting. We have also experience in Water and Environmental projects, Irrigation and Sewerage Networks and Civil Works for Power Generation and Desalination Plants.

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TYPSA

TYPSA group is an independent consulting company in the fields of civil engineering, building technology and environment.

Since its establishment in 1966 TYPSA group has continuously participated in the development of all types of infrastructures and equipments, in Spain and all over the world, contributing with its work to create better living conditions for their citizens.

TYPSA group’s international experience extends to more than 50 countries of all continents. At present TYPSA is carrying out 65 projects in 30 different countries.

TYPSA group has highly specialized multidisciplinary teams, out of a total staff of 1.600 professionals, more than 70% are engineers, architects or other university graduates.

ACTIVITY AND EXPERIENCE

TYPSA has been operating since 1966. During this time the company has worked in more than 50 countries in the world wide. This has allowed achieving a great level of expertise and diversification.
At present, TYPSA covers all areas of civil engineering, environment, building technology and urban development and land planning.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

The TYPSA Group covers the full range of services required throughout its fields of activity.

Technical and economic and statistical reports and studies
Engineering design covering all project phases
Works supervision and management
Quality control
Integral construction management
Operation and maintenance management
Training and institutional strengthening
Technology consultancy
Systems engineering
Information technologies
Innovation management
Materials control laboratory
Environmental control laboratory

TYPSA offers professional and customized support to each customer individually; always in accordance with its needs, no matter whether these are related to technical, management, analysis or control topics.

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Tecnicas Reunidas

We are an international general contractor, engaging in the engineering, design and construction of various types of industrial facilities for a broad spectrum of customers throughout the world, including many of the principal national oil companies as well as several multinational companies.

We are the leader for engineering and construction in the oil and gas sector in Spain, one of the leaders in Europe in the design and construction of oil and gas facilities, and one of the world leaders in the refining sector.

Most of our business is concentrated on large turnkey industrial projects, although we also provide engineering, management, start-up and operating services for industrial plants.

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Universidad de Navarra

1st Private University in Spain

The goal of the University of Navarra is to provide students with a
360° education. In addition to educating its students in the knowledge
required to face the everyday challenges of professional life, the
University of Navarra seeks to foster in its students their
principles, values and critical thinking, that will enable them to be
leaders of the future, and contribute actively to the development of
their communities.

IESE, the graduate business school of the University of Navarra, is at
the forefront of management education. IESE’s Programs are
consistently ranked among the best in the world by media outlets such
as the FT, Wall Street Journal and The Economist. This has been
achieved by developing world-class faculty, attracting outstanding
students and steadily building a wide range of programs catering to
every stage of an executive’s career.

In other hand, University of Navarra, aspires to become an
international reference Research University and to conduct
interdisciplinary, international research with a high degree of social
implication, in the areas of science and humanities.

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Carlton Hotel & Suites

Carlton Hotels & Suites.

Hospitality based on values.

At Carlton Hotels & Suites, we have an ethos of Hospitality. Not just one based on the comfort and convenience of all our guests, but one that rests on the foundations of our values – integrity, excellence, accountability and convenience.

We understand every traveller’s need for comfort, convenience and value for money. And we want every guest who stays with us to have a memorable living experience – an experience of each of our values, such that they stay with him or her.

Carlton Hotels & Suites are dedicated to providing exceptional service and affordability. In Dubai, we blend Middle Eastern culture – a tradition of warm hospitality – with all the modern comforts a world traveller needs. Each of our Hotels & Suites across Dubai is backed by personalised service, well-appointed amenities and flavourful cuisine and beverage options from around the world.

You can say we’ve evolved with the way Dubai has evolved. Just as the city has grown from the traditional areas around the Creek to the modern high-rises of new Dubai, Carlton Hotels and Suites has also transformed from old-town locations to downtown Dubai. Indeed, from heritage to heartbeat and beyond.

It’s simple for us, really. You stay with us. You experience our values. Our values stay with you, for life. Come, explore our collection of 4-Star and 5-Star Hotels & Suites.

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PANALPINA

The Panalpina Group is one of the world’s leading providers of supply chain solutions. The company combines its core products – Project Solutions, Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Logistics and Manufacturing – to deliver globally integrated, tailor-made end-to-end solutions for twelve core industries. Drawing on in-depth industry know-how and customized IT systems, Panalpina manages the needs of its customers’ supply chains, no matter how demanding they might be. Project Solutions is a specialized service for the capital projects within all the sectors. The Panalpina Group operates a global network with some 500 offices in around 70 countries, and it works with partner companies in another 100 countries. Panalpina employs approximately 14,000 people worldwide who deliver a comprehensive service to the highest quality standards – wherever and whenever.

Our Vision

We want to be the most customer focused global provider of freight forwarding and logistics solutions – a trusted, valued and respected partner.

Our Mission

We leverage our global presence and competence in Air and Ocean Freight by collaborating with our customers to unlock value in their supply chains and together build smart and efficient end-to-end logistics solutions

Our Values

Performance – is our continuous commitment to long-term sustainable development and financial success. In essence, we aspire to out-play competition.
Integrity – is the compass which drives our behavior and attitude towards each other and our customers. For us this would be reflected by “We keep our promises and play by the rules.”
Professionalism – is how we create value for our customers through our solutions and by anticipating their business needs. In short “We know our business” – and create value for our stakeholders.

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INDIEstudio

INDIEstudio is a physical and digital product laboratory based on a combination of engineering and design

Our main activity is the research and integration of innovative concepts as well as their development

Our work involves channeling the technological innovations of businesses via product design, integrating manufacturing feasibility and user interaction in a balanced way, developing storytelling strategies that increase the value of the business.

As well as helping with the development of many startups, we have also worked for: Le Tour de France, Jaguar-Land Rover, National Geographic, Ford, Repsol, McLaren F1…

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Morchem

Morchem is a Chemical Spanish Company specialized in the Polyurethane Technology, applied to adhesives and coatings. Located in Les Franqueses del Vallès (Barcelona), Morchem researches and develops, produces and supplies polyurethane-based adhesives and coatings, addressed to several markets, such as Flexible Packaging, Textile Lamination, TPUs for Printing Inks, PU-Dispersions and other Technical Applications.

Within our group of companies, since 2012, we have a new company based in UAE, called Morchem FZE, for the development of the MEA Market.

Morchem, More than 50 years’ experience in PU
· Flexible Packaging
· Textile Lamination
· TPUs for inks
· Technical Lamination
· PU-Dispersions

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Schlüter Graf and Partners

SCHLÜTER GRAF is a law firm with over 20 lawyers, five of whom are also public notaries. Our head office was founded in Dortmund in 1946. We opened our office in the UAE in 1996.

Our team combines the highest standards of the German legal practice along with a knowledge of local laws, regulations and practices in the Middle East.

We provide our clients with legal solutions for all their commercial and corporate matters in the Middle East.

The Dubai office provides expert advice in all areas of corporate and commercial law in the Middle East. We offer complete cross border legal advice for companies planning to, or already conducting business in the Middle East.

Our Philosophy is based in a trusted and longlasting relationship with our clients while serving our clients’ commercial and corporate needs in the Middle East.

We advise institutional clients, multinational corporations, companies and individuals of all sectors. Our main areas of practice are:

Competition and Antitrust, including general compliance and merger control
Compliance
Contracts, including distribution / agency / franchise agreements, real estate and construction agreements (e.g. FIDIC)
Corporate & Commercial including multi-jurisdictional M&A, corporate organizations, joint ventures
Data Protection
Commercial Agencies & Distribution Agreements
Construction & Engineering
Employment Law
Tender Processes
Disputes, Litigation and Arbitration
Claims Management
Intellectual Property: Registration of trademarks, patents and copyrights

Our lawyers have extensive professional experience in the Middle East and speak English, Arabic, German, Spanish, Russian and Dutch.

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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

ADCB was formed in 1985 and as at 31 December 2017 employed over 5,000 people from 79 nationalities, serving retail customers and corporate clients in 47 branches, 3 pay offices and 2 branches in India, 1 branch in Jersey and representative offices in London and Singapore. As at 31 December 2017, ADCB’s total assets were AED 265 billion.

ADCB is a full-service commercial bank which offers a wide range of products and services in both conventional and Shari’ah compliant banking, operating in four business segments including Consumer Banking, Wholesale Banking, Treasury and Investments and Property Management.

ADCB is owned 62.52% by the Government of Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi Investment Council). Its shares are traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. As at 31 December 2017, ADCB’s market capitalisation was AED 35 billion.

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First Golf Tournament between Spanish Business Council and Italian Business Council
SBC Members Breakfast at 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Spanish Business Council Board 2019
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Intercouncil Networking event
(Español) SBC: primer encuentro del 2019

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Ultimate Speed Networking 27/02/2019 18:30 - 22:00

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February, 2019

Changing HR & Employment Landscape in the UAE

Dear SBC Members & Friends, The Spanish Business Council and the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK) in collaboration with SCHLÜTER GRAF…

Ultimate Speed Networking

Join us for the first Ultimate Speed Networking series in Dubai. Speed networking is an efficient, face to face networking model that enables participants to…

Latest events

First Golf Tournament between Spanish Business Council and Italian Business Council

SBC Members Breakfast at 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant

Intercouncil Networking event

(Español) SBC: primer encuentro del 2019

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP

TESLA SEMINAR