Canadian Business Council of Dubai, UAE

</head> <body bgcolor="#cee0e9" text="#000000" link="#000000" vlink="#444444"> <div id="Layer0" style="position:absolute; left:0px; top:0px; width:100%; height:99%"> <table width=100% height=100% cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr valign=middle><td align=center><b><a href="./cbd_articleall.php?groupid=4&deptid=5">About the Candian Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates</b></a><br><br><b>Introduction</b><br><p>The Canadian Business Council endeavours to foster communication and networking between Canadian and other business people in the region, and to build awareness amongst the regions' business community of the contribution that Canadians and Canadian goods, services and technologies have made in the development of the UAE. <br /><br />The Council provides an excellent forum for assisting its members to increase their visibility and to develop more effective business relationships within the community. The Council reaches these goals by organizing informative monthly events in Dubai, by publishing a quarterly newsletter, maintaining a website and by the publication and distribution within Dubai, the U.A.E. and elsewhere, of an annual Membership Directory. Membership is open to individuals and companies who are Canadian, or do business with Canada, or who have demonstrated an affinity towards Canada.<br /><br />The Canadian Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates (CBC) was established on March 31, 1993 as a non-profit organization. <br /><br /><u>The objectives of the CBC are:</u> </p> <ol> <li>To provide a forum for members in the UAE to meet regularly and exchange information<br /><br /></li> <li>To provide a bridge between Canadian companies and organizations dedicated to the development of trade between Canada and the Middle East<br /><br /></li> <li>To continue to build on the excellent relationship Canada enjoys with the UAE<br /><br /></li> <li>To assist Canadian companies and business people considering doing business in the UAE<br /><br /></li> <li>To increase our member's network by interacting with other business council and with the national business community in the UAE </li> </ol> <p> </p><br><b>Chairman's Message</b><br><p><img alt="Ahmed Shehada" hspace="10" src="http://www.cbcdubai.com/images/NWSI_11974942441.jpg" align="right" border="0" />The Canadian Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates (CBC) is pleased to present the 2008/2009 Membership Directory.   The Directory provides a forum for members to showcase their services, products, strengths and skills that reflect the value and impact Canadian businesses have in this dynamic business environment.  I am honored to again be serving as Chairman for 2008/2009 term and look forward to working with the new Executive Committee.  The CBC is again fortunate to have serving on the Executive Committee a group of committed and dedicated individuals who come from diverse professional backgrounds which will ultimately benefit the CBC through their experience, enthusiasm and creativity.  I would also like to commend the outgoing Executive Committee for their hard work and contributions over the past year and thank them for a very successful year.  As well, I would like to acknowledge the hard work and professionalism demonstrated by the office staff which also greatly contributed to the success of the CBC.</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0mm 0mm 10pt">The 2007/2008 membership year was tremendously successful and the Executive Committee, office personnel and I look forward to building on these achievements.  This past year saw the launching of a new interactive CBC web site which provides members easier access to change and modify their own information, as well as, providing more content about the CBC.   One of the priorities of the Executive Committee this past year was to increase the number of members; as a result the CBC welcomed 60 new members, bringing the total membership to 350 members.   Another priority was to provide the membership with the opportunity to attend interesting and relevant networking events and receptions.  The CBC was fortunate this year that many of these events were complimentary for the members.   The Executive Committee was also very pleased to introduce a new CBC Constitution reflecting the growth of the CBC since its inception and the realities of today’s business environment in the UAE.  This new constitution was presented to the membership and adopted in March 2008.  Finally, there were significant changes and improvements implemented in the CBC office.  The Executive Director’s position has now been classified as a full time position from its previous part-time status.  This reflects the demands placed on the position due to the growth of the CBC.  In addition, best practices and procedures have been introduced in the office in keeping with UAE labor laws and regulations.  </p> <p style="MARGIN: 0mm 0mm 10pt">Of course it is you, our membership, that make the CBC successful year after year.  You are the greatest resource for providing the comments and suggestions needed to improve the CBC.   Again this past year, the Executive Committee conducted a member’s survey to obtain your feedback.   The results from this survey will help to guide us in the coming year.</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0mm 0mm 10pt">This year the Executive Committee and I are committed to focusing on developing policies and programs to provide more value to the membership.  We will continue to work closely with our sponsors and build on these relationships for the benefit of all parties.  We have listened to your comments and plan to have events that are more industry specific and try to obtain engaging and informative high profile speakers at these functions.  The Committee would also like to reach out to the other Emirates in the CBC and pursue opportunities to have trade missions to the other Emirates.  </p> <p style="MARGIN: 0mm 0mm 10pt">Of course one of the strongest and enduring relationships that the Canadian Business Council has is with the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Canadian Consulate of Dubai.   We are extremely grateful for the support we receive from Ambassador Sara Hradecky, Mr. John Burbridge, Head of the Canadian Consulate of Dubai and their staff.  This past year we co-hosted numerous events with both the Embassy and Consulate.  We had the privilege of having Cabinet Ministers from both Federal and Provincial levels of government in Canada attend and speak at these events and were pleased to have the CBC recognized for its role in promoting Canadian business in this region.  We will again be work closely with Embassy and Consulate officials and staff to promote Canadian business interest in the UAE and hope to be involved in any trade missions from Canada.</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0mm 0mm 10pt">I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all continued success in your business endeavors.  I look forward to seeing our returning members over the course of the year and welcoming our new members at upcoming events.</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0mm 0mm 10pt">Sincerely, </p> <p style="MARGIN: 0mm 0mm 10pt">Ahmed Shehada</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0mm 0mm 10pt">Chairman </p> <p> </p><br><br><a href="./cbd_articleall.php?groupid=5&deptid=5">Whats New at CBC</a><br><br><br><a href="./cbd_newsall.php?groupid=1&deptid=2">Latest News and Announcements from CBC</a><br><br><b>Video News Release</b><br>http://www.newzmakerz.com/video/285/Hon-Dwight-Duncan-Ontarios-Minister-of-Finance-in-the-UAE<br><b>METADATA receives TECOM Investments Pearl Award for Customer Service</b><br>METADATA receives TECOM Investments Pearl Award for Customer Service<br /><br />Metadata Technologies today announced that it has won the TECOM Investments Pearl Award in the category of Customer Service Company of the Year.<br /><br />The Award recognizes Metadata for demonstrating high levels of customer satisfaction and stakeholder confidence.<br /><br />“We are extremely delighted with the ‘Customer Service Company of the Year’ award and grateful to TECOM Investments for this great initiative fostering excellence”, says Rasheed Muhammed, Managing Director of Metadata Technologies. “This award is highly relevant and important as we promote Customer Relationship Management solutions in the region. This is also an endorsement that we practice what we promote to our customers”.<br /><br />To ensure high levels of customer satisfaction Metadata utilizes a variety of tools including frequent customer surveys; user training sessions, support review meetings and a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) based automated complaint/ticket tracking system.<br /><br />Using the system, unattended tickets are automatically escalated to the management through the system and through emails. In addition, management dashboards provide insights into customer issues and customer satisfaction trends. <br /><br />Metadata system also allowed all customer issues and solutions to be tracked and build a knowledge base for future use. This Knowledge Management System assists Metadata customer service team to resolve customer issues efficiently. <br /><br />“The TECOM Investments Pearl Awards seek to instill a greater sense of responsibility among our Business Partners in aiming for internationally recognized business standards. We launched the Pearl Awards primarily to recognise high-performing organizations as a significant part of our strategy to promote cluster-wide excellence”, says Abdullatif Almulla, Group CEO, TECOM Investments. <br /><br />The TECOM Investments Pearl Awards recognize the achievements of TECOM Business Partners in various Award Categories. Since its inception, TECOM, through their various clusters and zones, has encouraged the development of Business Partners and many have not only grown, but are leaders in their respective sectors and have achieved excellence.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />METADATA Marketing Team<br /><br />METADATA Technologies FZ-LLC<br />Dubai Internet City<br />Building 2, Level 1<br />P.O.Box 500219, Dubai, United Arab Emirates<br />Tel: +9714 391 0710, Fax: +9714 391 8878<br />www.metadatacorp.com<br><b>16th Annual General Meeting Results</b><br>Dear CBC Members, <br /><br />Following the successful 2008-2009 Membership year, the CBC would like to <br />announce the results of the 16th Annual General Meeting which was held on <br />May 20, 2009 at the Fairmont Hotel, Dubai. <br /><br />The new 2009 – 2010 Executive Committee Members and their Portfolios are as follows: <br /><br />Marie-Josée Primeau - Chairman <br />David Macadam - Vice Chairman <br />François Leblanc - Legal Affairs Director & Secretary <br />Mariam Hasan - Finance Director<br />Marc-Antoine Zora - Public Relations Director<br />Vahid Fotuhi - Events & Programs Director<br />Shane Phillips - Membership Director<br /><br />During the AGM, Ashok Kapur & Associates was appointed honorary auditor of the CBC for the ensuing financial year. <br /><br />The quorum, as per the constitution requires 25% of paid up members voting in person or by proxy, was met. <br /><br />Congratulations to the new Executive Committee and thank you, CBC members for your continued support!<br><br><a href="./cbd_mship.php">Membership and how to Join CBC</a><br><br><b>Membership Criterion & Fees</b><br><p>The Canadian Business Council endeavors to foster communication and networking between Canadian and other business people in the region, and to build awareness amongst the regions' business community of the contribution that Canadians and Canadian goods, services and technologies have made in the development of the U.A.E. </p> <p>The Council provides an excellent forum for helping its members to increase their visibility and to develop more effective business relationships within the community. </p> <p>The Council reaches these goals by organizing informative monthly events in Dubai, U.A.E., by publishing a quarterly newsletter, maintaining a website and by the publication and distribution within Dubai, the U.A.E, and elsewhere, of an annual Membership Directory. </p> <p>Membership is open to individuals and companies who are Canadian, or do business with Canada, or who have demonstrated an affinity towards Canada. </p> <p><strong>Membership Types & Fees</strong></p> <p>Individual : Dhs 1,250 per year</p> <p>Corporate : Dhs 2,250 per year (<em>includes 2 members additional members Dhs 500 each</em>)</p> <p>Fees are non-transferable and payable annually in advance</p><br><br>Membership Benefits<br><br><b>Member's Benefits Program</b><br><p><img style="WIDTH: 172px; HEIGHT: 83px" height="83" alt="Copyright Image" hspace="0" src="http://www.cbcdubai.com/images/CBDGI122534562436.jpg" width="172" border="0" /></p> <p>Maritime & Mercantile International (MMI)<br />Telephone: +971 4 424 5101 Website: <a href="http://www.mmidubai.com/">www.mmidubai.com</a></p> <p>MMI will give the below mentioned discount on normal purchases to all CBC Members with a valid liquor license and members must produce the license and CBC Membership Card at the time of billing at MMI cash counter and to be intimated in advanced to the cashier before billing. The discounts are exclusive of taxes, all Governmental levies and monthly promotions. The details of the discounts are as follows: Effective November 1, 2008. </p> <p>**** Wines & Spirits - 25% off<br />**** Selected Case Beer - 20% off</p> <p>MMI reserves the right to review the discount at anytime and MMI's decision will be final in case of any discount related queries. </p> <p>New Joiners can contact the below mentioned MMI licensing department for individual liquor license (New or Renewal) <br />MMI - LIPS - Tel: +971 4 424 5103/104, Mobile: +971 50 645 4925, Email: <a href="mailto:lipsadmin@mmi.ae">lipsadmin@mmi.ae</a> </p> <p>_____________________________________________________________________________</p> <p><strong>Sentinel Business Center Member Discounts</strong></p> <p>The Canadian Business Council in association with Sentinel Business Center is offering new benefits to CBC members. Upon presentation of your CBC membership card, members of the CBC will receive 10% discount off all virtual office services. In addition, off-shore members will be entitled to a 50% discount on meeting rooms.</p> <p>Sentinel Business Center is location on 1 Sheikh Zayed Road at the Trade Center roundabout.</p> <p>For more information on the Sentinel Business Center, please visit</p> <p><a href="http://www.sentinelbusinesscentres.com/">www.sentinelbusinesscentres.com</a> </p> <p><strong>____________________________________________________________________</strong></p> <p><img style="WIDTH: 233px; HEIGHT: 46px" height="46" alt="Copyright Image" hspace="0" src="http://www.cbcdubai.com/images/CBDGI122526097920.jpg" width="233" align="top" border="0" /></p> <p><strong>ProConsult Advocates & Legal Consultants</strong><br />Telephone: +971 4 329 8711 Email: <a href="mailto:tmalouli@uaeahead.com">tmalouli@uaeahead.com</a> Website: <a class="mainText" title="Click HERE to visit this company's website now" href="http://www.uaeahead.com/" target="_blank">http://www.uaeahead.com</a></p> <p>ProConsult Advocates & Legal Consultants is a leading law firm based in the Emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE. We advise our clients on all aspects of business law from the drafting of contracts, incorporating companies to corporate law, banking, corporate finance, insurance, real estate, and labour law. ProConsult can act as registered agent for your offshore companies in JAFZA. We conduct litigation and arbitration on behalf of our clients before all UAE courts. </p> <p>Discount on Services: <br />ProConsult Advocates & Legal Consultants' fees for legal advisory work are charged on an hourly basis. Our current rates are AED 1200/hr. We shall, however, in the interest of developing a mutually beneficial relationship with CBC Members, offer a reduced hourly rate of AED 1000/hr. for legal services rendered. </p> <p><strong>____________________________________________________________________</strong></p> <p><strong><img style="WIDTH: 144px; HEIGHT: 124px" height="124" alt="Copyright Image" hspace="0" src="http://www.cbcdubai.com/images/CBDGI124411052963.jpg" width="144" border="0" /></strong></p> <p><strong>AEC Group of Companies</strong> <br />Emile Helayel, Managing Director<br />Telephone: +971 4 397 3666  Email: <a href="mailto:emile.helyael@aec-me.com">emile.helyael@aec-me.com</a> Website: <a href="http://www.aec-me.com/">www.aec-me.com</a> </p> <p>AEC is a market leader in Electrical & Electronic Products. An ISO 9001:2000 Lloyds registered certified company with product certification from ASTA & KEMA. AEC was created with the intention of providing a total electrical solution to the public and private arena. </p> <p>Discount on Products: <br />10% discount on Design, manufacture, and assemble, totally type tested LV Panels, KEMA & ASTA Certified. LV Switchgear Assembly Panel Board & Load Center, Motor Control Centers, Control Panels, Automatic Transfer Switches, Capacitor Banks, Lighting Control Panels Variable Frequency Drivers & Soft Starters Instrumentation & Metering Panels. Stock list of Eaton Culter Hammer - power distribution solution, Brandy-Identification Solution, Delta Automation & Control, Deta Wiring Accessories, Phoenix Contact & Finder connection relay and automation solution, Daqo Group Power Solution & Busway Technology, Ferraz Shawmuts Circuit Protection Fuses, Datronics LED Video Display & Scoreboard, SPL Audio & Video Systems, Euro 2000 Electrical Cable Protection. AEC also offer a wide range of Lighting Design and Solutions, supplier of decorative indoor and outdoor lighting. </p> <p><strong>____________________________________________________________________</strong></p> <p><img height="112" alt="Copyright Image" hspace="0" src="http://www.cbcdubai.com/images/CBDGI123131394639.jpg" width="437" align="baseline" border="0" /></p> <p><strong>Advanced Radiology Center & Clinical Laboratory (ARCCL)</strong> <br />Telephone: +971 4 345 5030  Email: <a href="mailto:bashir@advancedradiology.ae">bashir@advancedradiology.ae</a><br />Website: <a href="http://www.advancedradiology.ae/">http://www.advancedradiology.ae</a></p> <p>ARCCL is a film-less private centre in UAE. We endeavor to provide a most pleasant and professional experience to all patients, modeling operations using the highest standards developed and refined both in Canada and the USA. Our imaging protocols, choice of equipment, treatment of patients and generation of reports is carefully orchestrated to provide patients and referring Doctors with accurate and meaningful diagnoses. We have the support of 5 Canadian Consultant Radiologists with highly sub specialty experience for second opinion and special case consultants. </p> <p>Discount on Services: <br />Special 30% discount to all CBC Members for the Executive Well Woman & Well Man Image and Laboratory Screening Program - AED 1,399 before discount.  </p> <p>____________________________________________________________________________</p> <p><img height="135" alt="Copyright Image" hspace="0" src="http://www.cbcdubai.com/images/CBDGI122751781332.jpg" width="140" border="0" /></p> <p><strong>Saeed Jewellers<br /></strong>Haider Saeed Mian, Managing Director<br />Telephone: +971 6 572 3591  Email: <a href="mailto:mian.haider.saeed@gmail.com">mian.haider.saeed@gmail.com</a><br /></p> <p>We are goldsmiths and purveyors of fine jewellery since 1971. We also undertake commissions of custom and bespoke objects d’art in the realm of precious metals and gems. We are patronized by a number of U.A.E. leading noble families. </p> <p>Discount on Products:<br />- 45% Off diamond jewellery (Real Terms)<br />- Complimentary jewellery service<br />- Complementary “Zakat” calculation<br />- Complementary “Evaluation” appraisal by qualified Gemologist (GIA)</p> <p>_____________________________________________________________________________</p> <p><img style="WIDTH: 298px; HEIGHT: 98px" height="98" alt="Copyright Image" hspace="0" src="http://www.cbcdubai.com/images/CBDGI122924560980.jpg" width="298" align="baseline" border="0" /></p> <p><strong>Lufthansa German Airlines</strong><br />Rachida Zouhir, National Business Development Manager<br />Telephone: +971 4 343 2102 Email: <a href="mailto:rachida.zouhir@dlh.de">rachida.zouhir@dlh.de</a> Website: <a href="http://www.dlh.de/">http://www.dlh.de</a> <br /></p> <p>Lufthansa German Airlines started its operations to the UAE in 1976. Today, Lufthansa connects Dubai - Frankfurt as well as Dubai - Munich with daily non-stop flights. Abu Dhabi - Frankfurt are served with 6 weekly non-stop flights. The UAE/Frankfurt route is operated by B747/A340 aircrafts with a superior 3 class service in First, Business and Economy. Lufthansa has a service centre for UAE in Dubai. There are Sales and Ticketing offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The office can be reached on +971 4 343 2121, Saturday - Thursday from 9am - 6pm. </p> <p>Lufthansa is one of the founding members of STAR ALLIANCE - the world's first truly global alliance created to meet the needs of international travellers. Together, Lufthansa and its 20 international partners serve over 975 destinations in 162 countries providing a seamless travel experience to its customers. </p> <p>Miles & More, Lufthansa's Frequent Flyer Bonus Programme gives customers even more opportunities to earn miles by flying on Lufthansa or its 20 Star Alliance members as well as 19 partner airlines, and 21 hotels and 5 car rental partners, which can then be redeemed for free flights, upgrades and fantasy awards. Participating in the Lufthansa Miles & More programme does not only have the benefits of obtaining free flights and upgrades, but also gives customers the opportunity to attain either the Frequent Traveller, Senator or HON Status. </p> <p>Discount on Products:<br />Please contact Lufthansa for fare promotions - Eliette Griffin Email: <a href="mailto:eliette-ines.griffith@dlh.de">eliette-ines.griffith@dlh.de</a>.  </p> <p>_____________________________________________________________________________</p> <p><img style="WIDTH: 235px; HEIGHT: 170px" height="170" alt="Copyright Image" hspace="0" src="http://www.cbcdubai.com/images/CBDGI123408681439.jpg" width="235" align="baseline" border="0" /></p> <p><strong>TCS Express Worldwide LLC</strong><br />Jamil Janjua, Group CEO<br />Telephone: +971 4 285 8556 Fax: +971 4 285 8560 Email: <a href="mailto:robel@tcsuae.com">robel@tcsuae.com</a> </p> <p>With the catch phrase “ Think Out of Box, Think TCS ! ”… TCS has impressed business analyst around the world as an example of success. Having expanded from its native Pakistan, the company is now mentioned as a Case Study in the  Harvard Business School  programme on International Entreupenership as a model of a highly effective company in the developing world </p> <p>TCS is in  the logistics solutions business and  prides itself on being able to move ‘anything’ from ‘anywhere to anywhere’ in the most cost effective manner. TCS ‘s  central asset is human resource, and central to its  concern is its dynamic development. </p> <p>Next time you wish to transport  anything  Think Out of Box… Call TCS ! </p> <p>Discount on Services: <br />Description:<br />• Special 25 % Discount on International Services on cash basis only <br />• Special 40 % Discount on Domestic ( within UAE ) services on cash basis only <br />• Special 25 % Discount on Sentiments Express ( Gift Delivery service ) on cash basis only </p> <p>For more information on corporate discounts on credit please call Robel at TCS Office Dubai on 04 2858556 _____________________________________________________________________________</p> <p><img style="WIDTH: 114px; HEIGHT: 121px" height="121" alt="Copyright Image" hspace="0" src="http://www.cbcdubai.com/images/CBDGI123415658649.jpg" width="114" align="baseline" border="0" /></p> <p><strong>Arya Insurance Brokerage Co LLC<br /></strong>Abbas Bolurfrushan, Managing Director<br />Telephone 04 221 2 838  Fax: 04 223 8 951 Email: <a href="mailto:abbas@aryainsurance.com">abbas@aryainsurance.com</a>: <a href="mailto:aryains@emirates.net.ae">aryains@emirates.net.ae</a></p> <p>We are insurance brokers/ consultants assiting our clients in purchasing their insurance requirements such as Motor, medical, property, liability, marine cargo etc. at most competitive cost with widest possible coverage.</p> <p>Out team is fully trained to understand needs of our clients and offer professional solutions,</p> <p>Discount on Products and Services: <br />15% Discount</p> <p>_____________________________________________________________________________</p> <p><strong>Synergy Integrated Medical Centre<br /></strong>Dr. Randall Phillips, Family & Sports Medicine Physician <br />Telephone 04 348 5452  Fax: 04 348 5462 Email: <a href="mailto:synergy8@eim.ae">synergy8@eim.ae</a></p> <p>Family medicine and therapy centre integrating conventional medicine with natural medicine and complimentary therapies, focusing on improving both physical & emotional well being.</p> <p>Discount on Services: <br />20% Discount on consultations with Dr. Phillips and with the physiotherapy department.</p> <p>_____________________________________________________________________________</p> <p><img style="WIDTH: 148px; HEIGHT: 156px" height="156" alt="Copyright Image" hspace="0" src="http://www.cbcdubai.com/images/CBDGI123778836279.jpg" width="148" border="0" /></p> <p><strong>Queen's School of Business</strong><br />Jillian McCullough, Queen's Program Manager - Gulf Region  <br />Telephone 04 421 5901  Fax: 04 421 5906<br />Email: <a href="mailto:jmccullough@business.queensu.ca">jmccullough@business.queensu.ca</a></p> <p>Queen’s Executive Development Centre provides top level open-enrolment executive education and specializes in working with mid and senior level personnel. QEDC is one of North America's largest and most respected providers of non-degree executive education, offering one of the most extensive portfolios of programs in the world. In 2007 we moved to the UAE and are located at the DIFC in Dubai. </p> <p>Our success in combining customer service, academics, and lifestyle into our open enrolment programs has garnered us recognition from an Environics poll of senior managers and the Financial Times (U.K.) as the #1 executive development centre in Canada and the #1 provider of open-enrolment education in Canada, as well as BusinessWeek's recent ranking as the #1 provider of executive education in Canada.</p> <p>Discount on Services: <br />We would like to offer members of the CBC a 20% discount on the upcoming Strategy Program held Strategy Program from November 17-19th, 2009 at DIFC.</p> <p>_____________________________________________________________________________</p> <p><strong><img alt="Copyright Image" hspace="0" src="http://www.cbcdubai.com/images/CBDGI124411050596.jpg" border="0" /></strong></p> <p><strong>Empowering Leaders Group (M.E.)</strong><br />Anesh Jagtiani, CEO <br />Telephone 04 705 0037  Fax: 04 705 0038 Email: <a href="mailto:anesh@elgme.com">anesh@elgme.com</a> Website: <a href="http://www.empowering-leaders.com/">www.empowering-leaders.com</a></p> <p>A Leader who empowers people has clarity of purpose, relentless passion and the burning desire to help other people make progress. </p> <p>Purpose, Passion and Progress are what Empowering Leaders Group (M.E.) stands for.</p> <p>We Provide a unique Leadership Training Program that helps managers retain their top people, improve their effectiveness in communication and maximise the bottom-line of companies. </p> <p>Discount on Services: <br />Complimentary Leadership Workship for Managers. As we provide management and leadership training, we will provide a complimentary 3 hour workshop to CBC Members valued at AED 15,000.</p> <p>In this highly interactive workshop with the management team, we will achieve: </p> <p>• Help teams connect better with each other, not just communicate<br />• How to drive change at your company without encountering resistance <br />• How to instantly improve  negotiation skills in business and in life <br />• How to effectively run meetings and solve problems faster as a team <br />• Understanding the lifetime value of a customer and the 6 steps of recovering customer loyalty<br />For further details, please visit <a href="http://www.empowering-leaders.com/">www.empowering-leaders.com</a> </p> <p>_____________________________________________________________________________<br /></p> <p><img alt="Copyright Image" hspace="0" src="http://www.cbcdubai.com/images/CBDGI124030367678.jpg" border="0" /></p> <p><strong>HotBrands International <br /></strong>Marek Maitland-Walker, Head of Marketing<br />Telephone: 04 286 3660  Fax: 04 286 3683  Email: <a href="mailto:marek@hotbrands.ae">marek@hotbrands.ae</a></p> <p>Hotbrands International is one of the largest foodservice companies in the region. It develops, operates and markets a unique range of ethnic restaurant concepts. The restaurant include Indian, Chinese, Italian, Thai and Japanese cuisine. Hotbrands currently has around 70 units in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and India. </p> <p>Discount on Services:<br />Hotbrands International will offer 15% discount on dining in all its quick service Restaurants (Shamiana, Magic Wok, Sugoi!, Sala Thai, and Santino's). Casual Dining Restaurants (Da Shi Dai, Haru, and Pane Caldo). HBI will also offer 15% discount on Food Only in Momotaro, a High End Japanese Restaurant.</p> <p>_____________________________________________________________________________</p> <p><img style="WIDTH: 114px; HEIGHT: 82px" height="82" alt="Copyright Image" hspace="0" src="http://www.cbcdubai.com/images/CBDGI124194221767.jpg" width="114" border="0" /></p> <p><strong>Smiline Dental Centre, <br /></strong>Dr. Jocelyne Charest, Private practice in dentistry<br />The Fairmount Dubai, Office 620, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE<br />Telephone: +971 4 331 5995 Mobile: +971 50 242 3819  Email:  <a href="mailto:DrJocelyne@yahoo.com">DrJocelyne@yahoo.com</a><br /><br />DMD from University of Montreal, Canada. Experienced practitioner in general dentistry with additional expertise in Neuromuscular Dentistry (LVI, USA) for headache sufferers. The sole accredited PPM dentist in the Gulf region for the Pure Power Mouthguard designed for sport enthusiasts and professional athletes. To learn more about the PPM mouthguard, please visit: <a href="http://www.ppmmouthguard.com/">www.ppmmouthguard.com</a>. </p> <p>Discount on services: To registered members of the CBC and their family, I am pleased to offer a 25% discounts on your first consultation with us. In addition, I will extend a 15% discount on any basic dental services you may require. Also don’t miss out on our Teeth Whitening SPECIAL at only 2009 Dhs. I look forward to meeting with you soon!</p> <p>_____________________________________________________________________________</p> <p> <img height="255" alt="Copyright Image" hspace="0" src="http://www.cbcdubai.com/images/CBDGI124289699875.jpg" width="524" align="baseline" border="0" /></p> <p><strong>WAFI Food & Beverage<br /></strong>Rachel Matthews, Sales & PR Manager<br />Telephone: +971 4 324 4100 Fax: +971 4 324 7239 Email: <a href="mailto:rachel.matthews@wafi.com">rachel.matthews@wafi.com</a> Website: <a href="http://www.wafi.com/">www.wafi.com</a> </p> <p>Dubai’s premiere dining and entertainment destination. With over 12 restaurants and bars to choose from all our venues offer a friendly, informative and relaxed; yet efficient experience in which to enjoy many styles of cuisine; from Thai to Chinese and Indian to Italian.<br />Whether you are dining with friends or entertaining corporate guests you can be assured that we will look after you. </p> <p>Discount on Services: <br />20% discount on food and beverage in any participating outlet on production of the Canadian Business Council membership card. Not valid in conjunction with any other discount or promotion.</p> <p>____________________________________________________________________________</p> <p><strong><img height="120" alt="Copyright Image" hspace="0" src="http://www.cbcdubai.com/images/CBDGI124411045876.jpg" width="382" border="0" /></strong></p> <p><strong>Axis Integrated FZ-LLC</strong><br />Mukhtar Noorali Mody, Managing Director<br />Telephone: +971 4 390 4630 Fax: +971 4 390 4657 Email: <a href="mailto:mukhtar@axis-ads.com">mukhtar@axis-ads.com</a> </p> <p>A rapidly growing full-service advertising agency that believes in creating Memorable and hard hitting advertising. </p> <p>Discount on Services: <br />Free consultancy and a discount of 10% to 15% on designing and printing brochures. </p> <p><strong>If you company would like to participate in our Benefits Program by offering discounts on particular products or services, use the "Contact" tab above to get in touch with us now.</strong></p><br><br><a href="./cbd_eventshdl.php">Upcoming Events</a><br><br><br><br><a href="./cbd_noticehdl.php?groupid=7&deptid=4">The CBC Noticeboard</a><br></td></tr></table> </div>