CONNECT GROUPS
The Canadian Business Council is proud to introduce CBC Connect Groups, a platform through which Canadians with common interests can come together, share knowledge, collaborate, and help each other thrive.
For over 25 years, the Canadian Business Council has been giving Canadians located in Dubai an opportunity to connect and thrive. The roster of CBC’s services has traditionally included several events, seminars, networking, and social events designed to bring together Dubai’s Canadian business community and establish Canadians (and Canada) as a premier force within city’s economy.
The CBC’s membership incorporates Canadians from all walk’s life, with a variety of professional interests and backgrounds. In recognition of the varying goals and areas of subject matter expertise within the Canadian community, and with the aim of highlighting the unique expertise that rests with Canadians operating in all sectors and segments in Dubai, the CBC’s Connect Groups will distill the vast knowledge held the CBC’s membership into smaller communities of practice.
Each Connect Group will focus on a particular sector, interest or community of practice and will each aim to serve the unique needs their own members while at the same time leveraging the CBC’s scale, reach, and resources. Connect Groups will be launched initially, focusing on areas of unique strength and interest among the CBC’s members.
ENTREPRENEURS
Head of CG: Samir Ahmed Shahid
Focused on the wide array of SME business owners from Canada who operate in the UAE. The CBC Entrepreneurs Connect Group will create a platform for entrepreneurs to share insights and opportunities with one another in order to help each other grow and sustain their businesses.
Connect Group Sponsor
TECHNOLOGY
Head of CG: Hatem Hariri
A bridge between technology think tanks from Canada and the Middle East through its Dubai hub.
The objective is to connect people interested in technology under one platform to exchange ideas and topics that can serve them personally and as organizations extending this to the community around us.
Connect Group Sponsors
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Head of CG: Craig Ceppetelli
Focused on medical and non-medical professionals operating in the healthcare space. The CBC Healthcare Professionals Connect Group will focus on bridging healthcare competencies between the UAE and Canada. The goal of this Connect Group will be to leverage the CBC's deep network to advance this key aspect of Canada and the UAE's trade relationship.
TECHNOLOGY
Head of CG: Hatem Hariri
Are you a tech enthusiast looking to connect with like-minded individuals and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of technology? Look no further than CBC Dubai Technology Group. Our community of tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts is dedicated to fostering collaboration, promoting innovation, and driving growth in the tech industry. Join us today and be a part of shaping the future of technology in the UAE.
Connect Group Sponsors
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Head of CG: Craig Ceppetelli
Focused on medical and non-medical professionals operating in the healthcare space. The CBC Healthcare Professionals Connect Group will focus on bridging healthcare competencies between the UAE and Canada. The goal of this Connect Group will be to leverage the CBC's deep network to advance this key aspect of Canada and the UAE's trade relationship.
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Head of CG: KC Styles
Looking to explore your creative side and network with like-minded individuals? Look no further than CBC Dubai Creative Industries Group. Our community of artists, designers, and innovators is dedicated to fostering creativity, promoting collaboration, and driving growth in the creative industries. Join us today and unleash your artistic potential.
EDUCATION
Head of CG: Dr. Mariam Shaikh
Are you passionate about education and shaping the minds of future generations? Join CBC Dubai Education Group, a community of educators and professionals dedicated to enhancing the education sector in the UAE. Together, we can inspire, innovate, and empower students to reach their full potential.
All CBC members will automatically be enlisted into the Connect Groups of their choosing, based on their interests and career development goals. Membership within each Connect Group will not be exclusive - the goal is to allow members to advance themselves in whichever field they choose to participate in. Each Connect Group will be led by a member of the CBC's Advisory Board, with direct access to the Chairman of the CBC in order to ensure that the needs of Connect Group members - who will all be CBC members - are being continuously engaged with and met.