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When it comes to retirement, a common issue is how much to save, or what your final pension pot should amount to. This ‘magic number’ is different for everyone and depends on a number of things including your age, earnings, health and lifestyle, as well as your own perception of financial freedom and personal financial position. Stuart McCulloch, The Fry Group’s Middle East Market Head, explains ...

Entrepreneur and business leader Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE has been elected the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). 

Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the British Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the office of the British Embassy in Dubai have arranged two locations where members of the public will be able to sign a condolence book and if they wish leave flowers or pay tribute in their own private way.

As our General Manager Sinéad Whelan will soon be departing BCC AD and Abu Dhabi with her family, we are welcoming Simone Jucker whom will be taking the reins as GM at BCC AD. Read more from Simone in our upcoming Capital Letter magazine.

During COP26, Glasgow had the opportunity to put Scotland and the UK’s net zero ambitions on the world stage. As a legacy project of the Climate Chamber Mission, the largest trade mission ever hosted by a British Chamber of Commerce, we created Climate Chamber City.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has written to the Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer and both leadership candidates for the Conservative Party proposing a comprehensive five-point plan to provide vital support to UK businesses.

Trade shows are a great way for businesses to grow sales and develop networks. The Department for International Trade (DIT) is supporting businesses to attend or exhibit at selected trade shows. Help offered includes specialised training and possible grants to cover costs.

Today 22nd June 2022, the UK Government announced that trade negotiations between the UK and the 6 GCC states are underway.

The first issue of Capital Letter 2022 is out now. This issue is filled with BCC AD member news, the latest UAE laws and regulations businesses in Abu Dhabi need to be up to date with, and we look back at highlights of our first quarter events. This issue introduces our many partners, members and the companies within our network, and includes some insightful articles including the importance of ...

Shell, Foundation Partners of BCC AD has launched the UAE chapter of its global Shell Startup Engine (SSE) accelerator program designed to empower startups with skills, connections, and industry insights to maximise their chances of success.