Dubai Association Centre (DAC), which saw a boost in membership in 2016’s first quarter, recently said its total
number of issued licenses now stands at 23, representing a 44 percent increase
within three months.
Altogether, seven new organizations gained access to the
association, including Young President Organisation, Middle East and North
Africa Leisure and Attraction Council, Middle East Facility
Management Association, the British Institute of Facilities Management, the Society of the Golden Keys, the Building Industry Consulting Service
International and the Marketing Society.
Existing members range from scientific organizations and
natural resource distributors to advertising and other councils.
“In Dubai’s transformation into a knowledge economy, the
presence of international associations play an important role,” Dubai Business Events Director Steen Jakobsen said. “Associations drive education,
training and research, and they offer a platform for experts and scientists to
network and exchange knowledge.”
Dubai Chamber Senior Vice President of Commercial Services Atiq Juma
Nasib commended DAC for strengthening Dubai as a focal point for professional
associations, noting that the emirate’s geographical location and advanced
infrastructure not only offer the right foundation for continued growth, but
also aligns with Dubai’s Strategic Plan 2021.
“It is encouraging to see a steady growth in the number of
professional associations setting up base in Dubai,” Ahmed Alkhaja, senior vice president for venues at the Dubai World Trade Centre, said. “The emirate’s strategic location
makes it an ideal hub for associations to connect with fast growing markets in
this region.”
DAC provides a space for global nonprofits, scientific and
business groups to network within the UAE and the entire Middle East.
