Netherlands Business Council UAE

Netherlands Business Council UAE The Netherlands Business Council UAE, is the prime promotional vehicle for the Dutch business communi

Established in 1997 by the Dutch Consulate and a group of prominent Dutch businessmen, the, NBC provides its members with a permanent platform for professional networking and - more in particular - the enhancement of business links with likeminded entrepreneurs, professionals and business councils
in Dubai, the Northern Emirates and the GCC at large. To this end, the NBC undertakes a wide range of

monthly activities managing to entertain, inform and connect its members with each other and with interested third parties from around the region. Organized as a non-profit association under Dubai law and working under the umbrella of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, the NBC is recognized by the UAE authorities as the representative body of Dutch entrepreneurs and professionals active in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Whilst operationally independent and financially self-sufficient from the outset, the NBC has experienced significant growth over the last decade. From a handful pioneering entrepreneurs and career expatriates, the NBC has grown into a body of roughly 200 entrepreneurs, managers and executives in a large variety of industries. Many of them consistently frequent the NBC’s 30+ events
throughout the year.

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak to everyone celebrating across our community and beyond. 🌙May this occasion bring peace, gratitude, ...
26/05/2026

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak to everyone celebrating across our community and beyond. 🌙

May this occasion bring peace, gratitude, and quality time with the people who matter most.

From all of us at Netherlands Business Council UAE. 🧡🇳🇱

Meet Danny van den Berg from Grebit Advisory FZO.Danny helps midmarket and enterprise companies automate the processes t...
19/05/2026

Meet Danny van den Berg from Grebit Advisory FZO.

Danny helps midmarket and enterprise companies automate the processes that slow them down. Ten years in enterprise IT in the Netherlands, now based in Dubai, he brings the kind of hands-on experience that turns operational complexity into something manageable.

Glad to have you as part of the NBC community, Danny. 🧡🇳🇱

Every great business relationship starts with a conversation. Last night, our members took the floor, made their pitch, ...
15/05/2026

Every great business relationship starts with a conversation. Last night, our members took the floor, made their pitch, and let the networking do the rest.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Business Elevator Pitch in collaboration with the Belgian Business Council. Until next time. 🧡🇳🇱🇧🇪

13/05/2026

Meet Linda Negerman, the new Chair of the Netherlands Business Council UAE. 🧡🇳🇱

Linda has been part of the NBC community for years, first as a member, then as a board member, and now as Chair. She knows this community from the inside and brings that experience with her into this new role.

Her focus is on positive energy, meaningful connections, and a community where both familiar and new faces feel welcome and at home.

We are looking forward to this new chapter with Linda at the helm.

BusinessCommunity Networking

For those of you in the Netherlands in May, we are getting together for a networking lunch in Amsterdam. 🇳🇱A relaxed aft...
07/05/2026

For those of you in the Netherlands in May, we are getting together for a networking lunch in Amsterdam. 🇳🇱

A relaxed afternoon with fellow NBC members, good food, and good company. Whether you are there for business or just passing through, come and join us.

📅 Wednesday, 20 May 2026
🕦 11:30 onwards
📍 Café Restaurant Dauphine, Amsterdam
🅿️ Parking available on-site

Register here: https://nlbcuae.glueup.com/event/nbc-networking-lunch-amsterdam-181073/

See you in Amsterdam! 🧡🇳🇱

Member Spotlight | May Week 1Shahram Maralani is a senior executive and advisor with close to 30 years of leadership exp...
06/05/2026

Member Spotlight | May Week 1

Shahram Maralani is a senior executive and advisor with close to 30 years of leadership experience across technology, business strategy, and digital transformation. Holding a PhD, MBA, and Engineering background, he brings a rare combination of academic depth and hands-on corporate experience to every engagement, making him far more than a typical consultant.

Shahram operates across three organisations. At Nemko Group AS, he serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer. At Nemko Digital BV, he sits on the Board as Managing Director. And through Nexus Business Services LLC-FZ, he advises business owners and leaders on strategy, transformation, and the practical application of artificial intelligence in their operations.

04/05/2026

Building a business community that feels like home. That is what drives Margot Willemstijn, Executive Director of NBC UAE, every single day.

170+ members. 30+ events a year. And a genuine commitment to bringing the right people together.

If you have been looking for your people in the UAE, this might be it. 🧡🇳🇱

You asked, we listened 🧡Join us for another informal networking evening at Bussola, Westin Mina Seyahi Beach on Friday, ...
28/04/2026

You asked, we listened 🧡

Join us for another informal networking evening at Bussola, Westin Mina Seyahi Beach on Friday, May 1st from 7.30 PM – 10.30 PM.

An evening to connect, dine, and network with fellow professionals from the Dutch business community — all in a relaxed setting with great food and even better company.

Whether you’re a familiar face or joining us for the first time, we would love to welcome you.

Packages:
Members: AED 320 (soft) | AED 395 (house beverages)
Pre-members: AED 370 (soft) | AED 445 (house beverages)

👉 Register here: https://nlbcuae.glueup.com/event/nbc-evening-brunch-at-bussola-restaurant-179912/

Bussola

22/04/2026

Some evenings just feel different. 🧡🇳🇱
On 15 April, our NBC community came together for NBC Together: An Evening of Connection & Support. Honest conversations, warm connections, and a room full of people who genuinely care about each other and about Dutch business in the UAE.
This is what the NBC is all about. Thank you to everyone who showed up. 💙

Thank you to all our wonderful members who joined us for NBC Together on 15 April. It was an evening of honest conversat...
17/04/2026

Thank you to all our wonderful members who joined us for NBC Together on 15 April. It was an evening of honest conversations, warm connections, and a powerful reminder of why this community matters.
See you at the next one! 🇳🇱💙

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Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
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