The National Confederation of Crafts and Small Business (CNA) has started its activities in Dubai in 1986. One of the first initiatives was the participation in the exhibition of the fashion Motexha. Subsequently, in 1992, and in 1993, the CNA has organized two exhibitions in the Fashion industry at Le Meridien Airport hotel Dubai, involving 30 small Italian enterprises. From 1994 to 1997, many of the companies coordinated by the CNA have resumed participation in Motexha, culminating in the presentation of a three-year project in the Region of Piedmont, in 1998.
Our history
Welcome to the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the UAE
The History of the IICUAE
Partial view of the offices
the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the UAE
The birth of the Room
01.
1999
In 1999, the current Italian Industry & Commerce in the UAE" has taken the first steps in Sharjah as "the Agreement of the programme Region Piedmont – ICE", with the creation of the showroom "Italy in the Emirates" dedicated to the businesses in the region. In 2002 and 2003, the project was expanded to a national level thanks to a partial funding Agreement"Sector CNA-Put". In 2004, the property has taken on a new name and was officially founded the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the United Arab Emirates, with the input of the Association on the Board of Directors. However, to comply with the local legislation, the institution took the name of "Italian Industry & Commerce Office in the UAE".
02.
2007
In 2007, the government initiated the process of official recognition by the Government of italy as the Italian Chamber of Commerce Abroad (CCIE), obtaining the title on 17 November 2009. From that moment on, the association has been defined officially the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the UAE.
Development and institutional recognition
In 2013, Federpesca is the entry in the Board of Directors in representation of the System's Industrial association. One of the projects of the most prestigious promoted by the Chamber include:
● Italian Lifestyle in the Emirates (2004-2007), the only fair entirely in italy, in the Countries of the Gulf, with 160 participating companies.
● Italian Festival Weeks in the UAE, an annual programme of more than 40 cultural and economic activities.
● The special prize awarded by the Chamber to the Italian company is the more deserving, in the promotion of relations between the two Countries. In 2018, the award has been assigned to the "MAPEI Construction Chemical of Dubai".
03.
2010
From 2010 to 2016, the Chamber has hosted the Antenna ENIT (Agenzia Nazionale del Turismo). In 2015, with the transfer of its headquarters in Dubai, the opening of the new office in the presence of government representatives in the Italian and emirati, including the Minister of Economy of the UAE Sultan Al Mansouri.
Expansion and new initiatives
Thanks to the intense activity carried out in favour of Italian companies in the UAE, the Chamber has been able to grow steadily from two employees in the initial 21 in 2022 and expanding office space by 50% in September 2021.
Among the main initiatives developed include:
● Gulf International Congress, an event dedicated to lawyers and accountants Italian, tenth edition in 2022.
● Missions, collective and individual.
● Participation in trade fairs events like "BIG5", "Specialty Food", "Jewellery, Gem & Technology Dubai" and "Index".
● Numerous online seminars for Italian companies.
04.
2020
Adaptation to the digital and new projects
With the arrival of the pandemic by Covid-19 in 2020, the Room has revamped its methodology assistance to businesses, launching several online projects that have seen an immediate success. This approach has also allowed for the expansion of business activities in the Countries of the Gulf.
Among the projects carried out between 2020 and 2022, we highlight:
● Made in Italy in the Gulf Countries
● Italian Food & Beverage in the Gulf
● Italian Jewellery
● Fashion & Beauty in the Gulf
● Italian Home Interior & Infrastructure-MEP-In the Gulf Countries
● Italian Yellow Directory in the Gulf
05.
2021
According to the data of Assocamerestero of 2021, the Chamber has provided assistance to 971 Italian companies.
Leadership and contribution of the Presidents
The accomplishments of the Chamber were made possible thanks to the contribution of the Presidents:
● Piero Annealedthe founder and first president.
● Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal Al Qassimi, the next President.
● Stefano Campaign, the next President.
● Marianna Saragaglia, current President
On the day of the handover, Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal Al Qassimi was appointed Honorary President of the Chamber.
Thanks to a constant commitment and the ability to adapt to changes in the market, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the UAE continues to be a point of reference for Italian companies wishing to expand their presence in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf Countries.
Our Awards
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