Dubai Association Centre (DAC) is poised to see a strong uplift in new licensed associations through the rest of 2020, having supported its registered associations through the global Covid-19 pandemic.

And with the challenges faced globally putting a renewed spotlight on the need for knowledge sharing and collaboration, DAC’s ability to bolster the contribution being made by associations in key professions and sectors to the development of the city’s knowledge economy is set to be more important than ever before.

Established in 2014 as a joint initiative between the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), DAC now has a total of 69 licensed associations from different industries. Newly joined associations in 2020 include: The International Chamber of Commerce - UAE Chapter, Arab Association of Surgical & Medical Aesthetics, Sharia Professionals Association and International Council of Museums – UAE Chapter.

A further eight associations are already set to join by the end of 2020, with ongoing conversations with more prospective members. Interest has continued to grow following the successful second edition of the Dubai Association Conference that took place in December 2019, and the inauguration of DAC’s new headquarters in One Central, Dubai World Trade Centre.

The new DAC headquarters aim to offer registered associations a fresh new space from which they can service members across the region, ensuring access to ecosystems that can support their growth and success. The platform also offers associations the opportunity for networking and knowledge-sharing, in an effort to further boost progression across industries and create a positive social impact.

Issam Kazim, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said: “At DAC, we recognise that associations play a significant role as catalysts for knowledge transfer and industry growth and we would like to take this opportunity to welcome our newly licensed associations and look forward to seeing them benefit from and contribute to the numerous opportunities Dubai has to offer as a global knowledge and business events hub.

“We look forward to building relationships with more associations – both from around the world and those already with a presence in Dubai – and to give them a better understanding of the benefits of registering with DAC.”

Among DAC’s initiatives over recent months has been a series of virtual round tables, providing updates on Dubai and the UAE’s efforts to fight Covid-19, the impact of the global pandemic on the association sector and how associations can deal with the disruption caused, and testimonials from DAC-registered associations on their experiences and efforts.

Over the coming months, DAC is set to continue with efforts to support both its current registered associations and outreach to associations and organisations both already present in Dubai and around the world that may be considering joining. The centre is also highlighting thought leadership in the associations space through a series of specially commissioned videos featuring insights from experts based both in Dubai and around the world. – TradeArabia News Service

 

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