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How to join / memberships

There are 4 types of membership:

Individual, Corporate, Gold Sponsor and Overseas membership.

The benefits and cost of each membership are explained below.

Memberships run from Jan. 1-> Dec. 31

You can apply for a yearly Membership for the Belgian Business Council by using one of the application forms :

NEW MEMBER

RENEW MEMBERSHIP

YOUNG MEMBERSHIP

Are you aged <35y?

Avail your INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP @ discounted rate of AED 500 (excl VAT)

Only valid for new members & on 1st year of membership.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP & OVERSEAS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

Cost: 1,000 AED / year (AED 1050 , incl VAT)

Benefits

1 individual membership card
First right to register for activities with limited spaces
Events @ reduced entrance fee or for free
Exclusive receptions @ reduced entrance fee or for free
Listing in our Members Directory
Access the Members Only section on the BBC website
Exclusive access to presentations given by our speakers during events
Access to workshops and networking events of Dubai Chamber and other Councils
Access to key business information
1 vote for election of the Board during General Assembly
1 Belgian Club Family Membership card
Discounts at selected establishments and services

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

Cost: 5,000 AED / year (AED 5,250 , incl VAT)

(Small companies, < 20 employees, @2,500 AED/ year) (AED 2,625 , incl VAT)

Benefits

3 individual membership cards
Company logo on the BBC website
First right to register for activities with limited spaces
1 email or 1 mentioning in our newsletter that your company is now a corporate member of the BBC
1 mentioning in our social media that your company is now a corporate member of the BBC
BBC Events @ reduced entrance fee or for free for up to 3 assigned persons
Exclusive BBC receptions @ reduced entrance fee or for free for up to 3 assigned persons
Listing (logo & contact details, incl. direct link to company web page) in our Members Directory
1 Free Publication in our Newsletter
Access the Members Only section on the BBC website
Exclusive access to presentations given by our speakers during events
Access to workshops and networking events of Dubai Chamber and other Councils
Access to key business information
Sponsorship Opportunities for BBC events
3 votes for election of the Board during General Assembly
3 Belgian Club Family Membership cards
Discounts at selected establishments and services

GOLD MEMBERSHIP

Cost: 10,000 AED / year (AED 10,500 , incl VAT)

Benefits:

5 individual membership cards
Company logo on homepage and any other page of the BBC website
Company logo in each Newsletter
Company logo on all marketing tools
Company logo on all invitations from BBC (events without other sponsoring)
1 article in our newsletter
1 promotional email blast
1 mentioning on our social media that your company is now a golden member of the BBC
1 promotional table at 1 preferred event
Company logo on BBC banners during events (without other sponsoring)
Preferred speaking opportunities at BBC events
5 votes for election of the Board during General Assembly
Sponsorship and Co-Branding Opportunities for BBC events
Companies' Projects featured on BBC website
First right to register for activities with limited spaces
Events @ reduced entrance fee or for free for up to 5 assigned persons
Exclusive receptions @ reduced entrance fee or for free for up to 5 assigned persons
Listing (logo & contact details, incl. direct link to company web page) in our Members Directory
Access the Members Only section on the BBC website
Exclusive access to presentations given by our speakers during events
Free Publications in our Newsletter
Access to workshops and networking events of Dubai Chamber and other Councils
Access to key business information
5 Belgian Club Family Membership cards
Discounts at selected establishments and services

OVERSEAS CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP - ON REQUEST

Cost: This is a custom made package so please send your request to events@bbc-uae.com

The Belgian Business Council in Dubai recognized the need for Belgian companies - who are not yet present in Dubai - to receive market knowledge and insight information on ongoing developments in order to better prepare their investment plans in Dubai, UAE and the Middle-East.

A special membership has been developed by the Belgian Business Council to meet the needs of those companies having one goal: having a better understanding on what’s going on in the region, to exchange information on business experiences, discuss possible apprehensions and to have access to a community and network of specialists based in the region.

The overseas membership includes:

Access to the Belgian Business Council member database to send information letters or requests;
On demand, organization of informal round table with members in Dubai / UAE (1 time per year);
Organization of / attendance to a plenary session / course on “business etiquette” in Dubai, with local Emiratis and selected businessman;
Access to receive advice or practical information (organization of business trips, do’s and don’ts, etc.);
Access to the events of the Belgian Business Council for up to 3 members of the company (approx. 1 event per month);
Newsletters, invitations and memos on business related topics in Dubai including insides from Dubai Chamber of Commerce, government guidelines and other business councils;
Logo on selected communication material;
Access to partners which can establish your company in the UAE.

Why subscribing?

Dubai is the leading business & trading hub in the Middle East and keeps expanding
Main infrastructure projects are ongoing and still need to develop
Expo 2020 and other main initiatives offer wide opportunities in the area
Dubai / UAE has limited production capabilities, so most goods are imported
Stay connected with the business community in Dubai / UAE without being here and stay informed on what’s happening in the UAE
Have a spokesperson in Dubai / UAE to ask questions / get feedback for your specific market
Connect to the members of the Belgian Business Council (mailing/gathering), ask specific question/interest in a business area/opportunity or need for a specific contact person/industry
Get invited to social and business gatherings with the Belgian & international business community
Get invited to social and business gathering from third parties ie. Chamber of commerce, Embassies - commercial departments (Belgian or other), visits/delegations

We believe that the services we are offering to Belgian companies without a permanent representation in Dubai surely will help them to develop their business in a profitable, lucrative and safe way.

If you would like to have more or other benefits, please don't hesitate to contact the BBC team on info@bbc-uae.com. We will tailor a special proposal for you.

If you are interested in sponsoring one of our events, please let us know on events@bbc-uae.com

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