COMMITTEE UPDATES

from The AmCham Dubai Update Q1 - The Design of Diversity & Inclusion

by AmCham Dubai

ARAB HEALTH BREAKFAST

OUR COMMITTEES

ISSUE - ACTION - RESULT

Our special industry groups meet regularly to identify issues, formulate action items and report results to respective governments

NEW FOR 2022 N I NOVATION COMMIT T E EH E ALTHCARE OM

HEALTH SECTOR

AmCham Dubai’s recently formed Healthcare committee will bring together a diverse group of member companies involved in innovative healthcare who aim to contribute to the quality, efficacy, and efficiency of the U.A.E. healthcare system by creating an optimal environment for innovation public-private collaboration. The committee’s mission is to work with the government and private sector to identify common issues and move reform to the next level.

NEW FOR 2022 SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE

Sustainability is a core driver of business productivity and growth in the 21st Century and the public’s heightened expectations for companies have dovetailed with the growing interest of investors in environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, which include diversity and inclusion (D&I).

At AmCham Dubai, through the Sustainability Committee, we are working to help define responsible business as the new normal and to support the business model that has sustainability and inclusivity at its very heart.

NEW FOR 2022 N I NOVATION COMMIT T E E

INNOVATION COMMITTEE

Adopting innovation as an approach has become an integral part of every practice, service, and process we do, and with that comes new platforms and regulations for businesses to navigate. The U.A.E. government aspires to be one of the world’s most innovative nations. AmCham Dubai will look to provide its full support to achieve this vision through the Innovation Committee. We will look to launch new initiatives, strategies, and programs that spread the culture of innovation in the country and consolidate best practices.

A E M RICAN BRANDS FOR U M

AMERICAN BRANDS FORUM

AmCham Dubai formed the American Brands Forum with the objective of boosting collaboration between American brands and being the concerted voice of American business in the U.A.E. Topics will include the following: • Intellectual property rights and enforcement, such as counterfeiting, piracy, and illegitimate trade • Develop and coordinate efforts with law enforcement agencies on lobbying engagements, and advocacy campaigns • Strategically conduct capacity building & training programs

HU AM N RESOURCES TASK F O RCE

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE

The HR Resources Committee reviews existing frameworks and recommend a roadmap for developing robust and coherent policies on Best Practice in Human Resources in the U.A.E. This committee will provide an opportunity for business leaders and government officials to discuss operational issues, exchange ideas, and create a roadmap for continued dialogue towards policy enhancements and reform. The Food Regulations Committee has been established to create a robust collaboration platform for U.S. companies based in the U.A.E. to engage and advocate on key regulatory issues impacting the industry while upholding the anticompetition by-laws.

The committee seeks to create a favorable regulatory environment in the G.C.C. for U.S. companies based in the U.A.E., enabling long term business success and continuity in the region.

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H MA U N RESOURCES TASK F O RCE

HUMAN RESOURCES

TASK FORCE

Kicking off the session was an address from Cigna CEO Jerome Droesch. The day's topic was THE UAE LABOR LAW and WORK WEEK REVIEW.

Charles Laubach, Partner-Afridi & Angell, and Joanna Matthews Taylor, Partner - Habib Al Mulla & Partners - a member firm of Baker & McKenzie International Dubai, continued the discussion with an interactive fireside chat.

The changes we have seen in the labor law and the UAE workweek support the economy and build an environment where top-tier talent is readily available in the market. HR professionals come together to understand and support their CEO, who relies on their knowledge as a critical element of the organizational leadership team. AmCham Dubai's HR Committee, in partnership with Cigna, took a deep look at the changes and the impact on businesses. This interactive session brought some clarity for the attendees. The committee will continue to review relevant changes as they become available, looking into best practices for HR leaders in the region.