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Associate Sponsor
BNP Paribas Private Banking enjoys a reputation as a truly exceptional establishment for a very simple reason: our clients. We serve an extremely demanding international clientele, people both steeped in culture and history, and fully conversant with the world of business and the global economy.
Our clients expect superior expertise impeccable professionalism and a commitment to building enduring relationships. There is only one way to meet such exacting standards: excellence in everything we do.
This is why we have developed advisory skills and a portfolio of products and solutions designed to satisfy the most exacting standards. We draw on an extensive range of competencies to provide personalized solutions matched to the objectives of each individual client. We know that a quality relationship is nurtured over time and must be anchored in confidence. This is precisely the kind of relationship we hope to build with you.
Leaders Retreat Host
Ernst & Young’s Middle East Family Business Center of Excellence is a group of specialized professionals who are dedicated to helping families overcome challenges and conflicts arising from their business operations, allowing them to grow their businesses to their full potential. Our group assists families in building robust infrastructures to help sustain and flourish their family businesses through many generations.
In the Middle East, Ernst & Young has been operating for more than 84 years, and is part of a network of 130,000 people in more than 140 countries around the globe. Over 3,500 people in 18 Ernst & Young offices in the Middle East pursue the highest levels of integrity, quality, and professionalism in providing a range of sophisticated services centered on core competencies of auditing, accounting, tax, management consulting, and transactions.
Middle East practice areas include assurance and advisory business services, business advisory solutions, human capital services, business community training, business risk (internal audit) services, business transformation advisory services, corporate finance advisory services, real estate, hospitality and leisure advisory services, information technology advisory services, international tax services, family business consulting, Islamic financial services, lead advisory services, technology security and risk services, and transaction support services.
Strategic Partner
The Department of Planning and Economy – Abu Dhabi (DPE) is tasked to execute policies and a regulatory framework which will sustain a high and comprehensive level of well-being for all members in the society and economy of Abu Dhabi. A pro-enterprise approach with proactive support and guidance from the government underpins DPE policy thinking and implementation in a rapidly globalized and technology-inclined business environment. As such, the DPE is continuously in search of mutually beneficial partnerships, experience and ideas to share and learn to ensure flexible and adaptive ecology for all business and investment from near and far, also innovative and creative.
Vision
The ideal economic environment to enable continuous growth and to provide vibrant opportunities for a developed society.
Mission
Develop economic plans, facilitate the enhancement of Abu Dhabi’s environment, and provide customer-centric, modern tools and mechanisms, to allow for the continuous creation of opportunities for the society.
Department Planning & Economy’s Services
Economic Planning:
Develop and execute the plans and policies for economic, social and commercial developments in Abu Dhabi.
Incubate and implement innovative ideas and special projects.
Research & Statistics:
Conduct research, statistics and population census, and provide information to internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate with other entities on development of statistics and research.
Marketing & Promotion:
Promote the export of Abu Dhabi goods and services.
Market Abu Dhabi as an ideal city to conduct business and attract investments.
Organize and participate in economic and commercial events and conferences.
International Trade Support:
Support in the development and negotiation of Free Trade Agreements.
Monitor implementation of trade laws and agreements.
Consumer Protection:
In conjunction with the Ministry of Economy; protect consumer interests through development and implementation of mechanisms and tools to monitor commercial fraud, trade marks, prices, etc.
Commercial Licensing:
Regulate and manage the trade licensing process in Abu Dhabi for all types of businesses.
Economic Policy & Regulation:
Publish legislations and regulations to improve economic performance.
Coordinate with federal and local agencies for the development and implementation of legislations.
Local Business Support:
Promote Abu Dhabi businesses and assist them with international transaction by providing research, precise information and advise.
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