The Australia UAE Business Council’s annual programme runs every financial year, giving Members access to exclusive events and meetings.
Upcoming Events
Webinar: Doing Business in Australia
12 September 2023
9:30am (GST) / 3:30pm (AEST)
Online
This event will provide members with insights into the business environment in Australia, including regulatory frameworks, investment opportunities, and other considerations.
Member Roundtable
31 October 2023
9:00am (GST) / 4:00pm (AEDT)
Online
Member Roundtables provide an excellent opportunity to connect with your fellow members in Australia and in the UAE, and engage with the Business Council community.
Australia UAE COP28 Dinner
Sponsored by the NSW Government
6 December 2023
Dubai, UAE
Business Delegation to the UAE
4-7 December 2023
Dubai, UAE
The Australia UAE Business Council will lead a delegation to the UAE, focusing on emerging industries and advanced technologies and manufacturing, including full-day programs at COP28 and Global Manufacturing & Industrialization Summit (GMIS).
2022-23 Past Events
Webinar: COP28 UAE
21 August 2023
10:00am (GST) / 4:00pm (AEST)
Online
Information about this year’s COP28 hosted in the UAE, and how it presents businesses with the opportunity to rethink, reboot, and refocus the climate agenda.
Webinar: Doing Business in the UAE
4 July 2023
9:00am (GST) / 3:00pm (AEST)
Online
Member Roundtable
30 May 2023
9:00am (GST) / 3:00pm (AEST)
Online
Member Roundtables provide an excellent opportunity to connect with your fellow members in Australia and in the UAE, and engage with the Business Council community.
Morning Tea with HE The Hon Margaret Beazley
Governor of New South Wales
Wednesday 10 May 2023
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Breakfast with HE Reem Al Hashimy
Minister of State for International Cooperation
Wednesday 3 May 2023
Sydney, Australia
Annual Gala Dinner
Wednesday 1 March 2023
6.30pm
Melbourne, Australia
Business Delegation to Australia
Monday 27 February – Thursday 2 March 2023
Melbourne, Australia
IDEX Dinner
Wednesday 22 February 2023
7.00pm
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Information Session
2023 Business Delegation to Melbourne
Thursday 15 December 2022
9.00am (UAE) | 4.00pm (AEDT)
Online
UAE 51st Anniversary Celebration Reception
28 November – 2 December 2021
Australia, various locations
Abrahamic Barbeque Dinner
In partnership with the UAE Embassy in Australia
Monday 21 November 2022
Canberra, Australia
Closed Door Briefing
Prospective Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the UAE
Tuesday 8 November 2022
Online
Private Members Breakfast
With Australian Parliamentarians
Friday 4 November 2022
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Webinar
Policy Issues in Australia, Israel & the UAE
Thursday 20 October 2022
Online
Private Members Dinner
With the Undersecretary for the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy
Monday 10 October 2022
Sydney, Australia
Members Roundtable
Tuesday 27 September 2022
Online
Advisory Board Meeting
Monday 26 September 2022
Online
2021-22 Events
Inaugural Annual Gala Dinner
With keynote speeches by Ms Felicity Wilson MP, NSW Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, and Mr Anoulack Chanthivong MP, NSW Shadow Minister for Industry and Trade
24 June 2022
Sydney, Australia
Members Roundtable
23 June 2022
Sydney, Australia
Business Delegation to Australia
22-24 June 2022
Sydney, Australia
AI Technology Webinar
18 May 2022
Online / Virtual
Members Roundtable
3 March 2022
Online / Virtual
Australia UAE Business Forum
With keynote speech by His Excellency Ahmed Al Sayegh, Emirati Minister of State
29 January 2022
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Delegation to the UAE Official Dinner
With keynote speech by His Excellency Juma Al Kait, Emirati Assistant Undersecretary for Foreign Trade Affairs
26 January 2022
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Members Roundtable
26 January 2022
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Business Delegation to the UAE
25-30 January 2022
Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
UAE 50th Anniversary Celebration Reception
2-3 December 2021
Australia, various locations
Australia Day at the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS)
With keynote speeches by Senator the Hon Jane Hume, Australian Minister for the Digital Economy, and HE Omar Al Olama, Emirati Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence
24 November 2021
Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Online
Members Closed Door Briefing
Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO)
“Doing Business in Abu Dhabi”
9 November 2021
Online
Members Networking Event
With special guest HE Heidi Venamore, Australian Ambassador to the UAE
13 September 2021
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Members Roundtable
1 September 2021
Online / Virtual
2020-2021 Events
MOU Signing Event
With the Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce and special guest The Hon Andrew Gee MP, Australian Assistant Minister for Trade and Investment
22 June 2021
Canberra, Australia
Webinar
Renewable and Alternative Energies
17 May 2021
Online
Members Networking Event
With special guests HE Abdulla Al Subousi, Emirati Ambassador to Australia, and The Hon Dan Tehan MP, Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment
21 February 2021
Canberra, Australia
Launch of the Australia UAE Business Council
With keynote speeches by The Hon Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia, and HE Dr Anwar Gargash, Emirati Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
25 November 2020
Sydney, Australia
Joint Venture Signing Event
Between Masdar and Tribe Infrastructure
25 November 2020
Sydney, Australia / Abu Dhabi, UAE / Online
Members Networking Dinner
With HE Abdulla Al Subousi, UAE Ambassador to Australia
9 November 2020
Canberra, Australia
Webinar
Foreign Investment