February was another busy month for AusBG. We had the pleasure and honour to welcome the new Ambassador H.E Ridwaan Jadwat at our annual Taste of Australia event which was a huge success. AusBG pays sincere thanks to our event & annual sponsors Global Victoria, African + Eastern and Meat & Livestock Australia.
Celebrating International Women's Day we helped host 'Women in Leadership in Changing Landscape in the UAE' Luncheon presented and sponsored by Joanna King from Strategy Kings Marketing and in collaboration with Karen Phillips from Women in Business Australia. We want to also thank our AusBG Annual sponsors: Singapore Airlines, Kezad Group, The Captains Club, CPA Australia, Supper Club ME and Strategy Kings Marketing. Sincere thanks goes out to those businesses and individuals who so generously offered a range of fantastic raffle prizes for our Taste of Australia event, your support is overwhelming. It is the generosity and support of our sponsors and partners that help to make our events such a success.
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| Proudly presented by Global Victoria Australia, the AusBG community came together for an evening of fine Australian food and wine from around the country, featuring Victorian grass-fed lamb shoulder. We thank the Ambassador H.E Ridwaan Jadwat for attending and sharing his vision for the role in the UAE and AusBG looks forward to supporting him. It was a sophisticated evening, at the stunning Mika-Yas Marina, with Chef-Patron, Mario Loi treating us to a carefully curated Australian-inspired menu. The fabulous, incredible, amazing, inspiring Sharon Pakir was our Master of Ceremonies for the evening with Randy Reibling entertaining us with some classics and modern tunes along with Mohamad on the Violin playing some Australian favourites. Later in the night DJ Keith stepped up and had all the great Aussie hits and more pumping. We had some incredible prizes on offer with our popular raffle and silent auction. |
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| INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY LUNCHEON |
| In celebration of International Women's Day, AusBG was thrilled to present 'Women in Leadership in a Changing Landscape in the UAE', presented by Strategy Kings Joanna King in collaboration with Women in Business Australia.
Hosted by Sharon Pakir at the exquisite Raclette Brasserie & Cafe in Saadiyat with an amazing business lunch was served. We then had the privilege of listen to amazing speakers. Donna Massie the Commissioner Trade Investment Queensland, Middle East & North Africa at Trade & Investment Queensland. Karen Philips, the Executive Director of Women in Business Australia. Mariam Alkhowaiter Workforce Planning and Budgeting Manager and Executive Board Member of AusBG. Linda Fitz-Alan the Registrar & Chief Executive from Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts.
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| Join us to welcome Kassem Younes PSM to the AusBG Board. With over 22 years of experience in the United Arab Emirates and the region, his expertise is fostering, particularly in nurturing B2B, G2G, and B2G relationships between Australia and the UAE. Recently, he was awarded the Australian Public Service Medal (PSM) for "outstanding public service, particularly in the areas of foreign investment and trade”.
We look forward to his valuable contributions to AUSBG. |
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| John us to welcome Peter to the AusBG Board. He is a highly accomplished results-driven professional with 25+ years of experience in senior leadership roles in General Services, Facilities Management, and Physical Security. |
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| ELIZABETH WOOD - GOVERNMENT LIAISON OFFICER |
| Elizabeth is the First Secretary responsible for the trade and economic portfolio at the Australian Embassy. She connects business with the Australian Government in the UAE.
Previously, Elizabeth was a strategic and coordination lead for the Australia – European Union Free Trade Agreement negotiations and was Australia’s lead negotiator for the Trade and Sustainable Development chapter of the agreement. Prior to that she served overseas in Croatia and Serbia. Earlier in her career Elizabeth was a senior member and negotiator of Australia's Delegation to the United Framework Convention on Climate Change. She is an expert in Australian Government’s trade, economic and climate change, renewables and energy policy after developing and implementing policy in several federal government agencies. |
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| AGM - WEDNESDAY, 13 MARCH (MEMBERS ONLY) |
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The Australian Business Group is hosting its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 13th March, 2024 at Hickory's Restaurant, Yas Links. We look forward to welcoming our members to join the Board as we celebrate the year's achievements, formally present the reporting requirements to the AusBG membership base, and bring together the Australian business community and those who have an interest in doing business with Australians. |
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| AusBG IFTAR - WEDNESDAY, 13 MARCH (STRAIGHT AFTER AGM) |
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The AusBG team would like you to join us for Iftar at Hickory's Restaurant Yas Links Golf Club on Wednesday, 13 March at sunset.
Hickory's are offering a decadent Iftar Buffet with a well-curated special drinks menu and live Arabic music, this is an Iftar hard to beat.
Indulge in a scrumptious feast making the Ramadan celebration fun.
SPECIAL PRICE FOR AUSBG: AED195 per person - please register and pay online. Iftar Buffet including tea, coffee and Ramadan juices.
Timings: From sunset until 10 PM (Normal price AED220) |
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| ANZAC DAY GOLF CLASSIC - Information coming out soon! |
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| ANZAC DAY BALL - SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, 27 April 2024 |
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| South Australia at Arab Health & Gulfood 2024
The South Australian Government supported official delegations at Arab Health & Gulfood 2024 exhibitions which are amongst the largest for their respective sectors in the World.
At Arab Health, eleven innovative companies from South Australia participated which included medical device and equipment, pharma & nutraceutical and digital health companies.
At Gulfood, ten companies from South Australia participated which included iconic brands such as Beerenberg, Bickfords, San Remo Pasta, Pure Origins Honey, The Yoghurt Shop & others.
Both trade missions were extremely successful with commercial outcomes from both already been confirmed. Mr. Sidharth Mehta, South Australia's representative in the region (AusBG member) supported the delegation with B2B meetings & market intelligence. |
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| SINGAPORE AIRLINES MEMBER SPECIAL |
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AusBG are thrilled to announce an amazing special from Singapore Airlines. Singapore Airlines discounted fares are now available exclusively for members of Australian Business Group Abu Dhabi for travel from Dubai to destinations across Singapore Airlines network. Fly with Singapore Airlines, the most awarded airline in the world. Experience a journey to Australia like no other, Singapore Airlines group operates 179 weekly flights to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Cairns & Darwin, and more destinations in Australia with our partner airline. Explore Free Singapore City Tour while transiting to and from Australia.
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