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Built for Palestinian business

The Palestinian Business Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Palestinian business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

Founded in 2013Established as a non-profit organization
Registered with Dubai ChambersOperating within Dubai's business landscape
Dubai and the Northern EmiratesWhere we work

Why we exist

To strengthen connections within our community, support business growth in the UAE, and build meaningful economic bridges between the UAE and Palestine.

We offer networking opportunities, facilitate business partnerships, and advocate for favorable policies for our members.

Who we serve

Entrepreneurs Executives Investors Professionals Allies

Allies who believe in building strong businesses while contributing to long-term economic impact for the collective Palestinian economy.

How we work

Four pillars and twelve objectives guide everything the Council does.

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Reach and community building

  • Strengthen community and unity within the global Palestinian diaspora
  • Promote Palestinian culture
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Impactful business growth

  • Facilitate business opportunities locally and globally
  • Foster bilateral trade partnerships between Palestinian businesses, the UAE and international markets
  • Amplify business growth by showcasing Palestinian success stories
  • Align Palestinian businesses with the UAE's economic priorities
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Strengthening knowledge

  • Enhance knowledge sharing
  • Promote best practices
  • Drive thought leadership in entrepreneurship, innovation and strategic growth
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Empowering advocacy and policies

  • Advocate for policies that empower Palestinian businesses
  • Represent the economic, cultural and social interests of the business community
  • Build alliances with advocacy groups and policymakers

The board

The Council is governed by an elected Board of Directors, under its Articles of Association.

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Motasim Al-DaourPresident
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Fares GhandourVice President and Strategic Partnerships Chair
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Usama JacirSecretary General
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Sameh AwadTreasurer
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Basem Abu DaggaBusiness Growth Chair
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Akram AwadKnowledge & Insights Chair
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Dima QumsiehCommunications and Public Relations Chair
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Issam AlaqraaMembership & Community Engagement Chair
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Yara Al SalehEvents & Programs Chair
OfficeBlock A, Office 102, The Sustainable City, Dubai
Emailinfo@pbcdxb.com
Phone+971 50 866 4400
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AI for Business Workshop

Sunday 6 September18:30 to 21:00, doors at 18:00
Emirates Financial TowersLevel 12, DIFC, Dubai
40 attendingCapacity 60, open to members and guests

About this session

A working session, not a keynote. Bring a real problem from your business and leave with a prototype you can show your team on Monday. Two hours of hands-on build, then dinner.

No technical background needed. Bring a laptop.

Leading the session

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Omar ShweikiChief Technology Officer, Silwan Digital
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Maysa OdehHead of Data, Watan Capital Partners

Run of the evening

18:30
Arrival and coffee
18:50
Where AI is already earning its keep

Four member businesses, ten minutes each.

19:30
Build your own

Guided, in pairs, on your own laptop.

20:30
Dinner and open floor

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Silwan Digital
WC
Watan Capital
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Zaytoun Trading FZE

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