The Director General of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hamad Buamim, invited businessmen and the private sector to contribute to the financing of the "Community Solidarity Fund against Covid 19", which was established by the Dubai government as part of our rational leadership efforts to confront the negative repercussions of the spread of the emerging corona virus (Covid 19), and Bouamim said In a message addressed to the business community and the Emirates Today obtained a copy of it, the contribution of the private sector is an essential step towards facing the economic, social and health challenges caused by the spread and spread of the virus, and in light of the challenges facing the business environment in the world and in Dubai.
"The Dubai Chamber was the first contributor to the fund with an amount of 10 million dirhams, as it will have an effective role in motivating the private sector to participate in the fund, which will benefit the whole community, including the private sector in the Emirate of Dubai," Buamim said. "We must all unite our efforts to confront Common challenges, cooperation and coordination to ward off risks that may affect our business, health and safety.
The Dubai Chamber began receiving requests for participation by the private sector in the Community Solidarity Fund against Coved 19, through its website, and it included a new page launched by the Chamber containing information about the mechanism of donation and contribution by the private sector. Private sector companies wishing to contribute to the fund and carry out their social responsibility can contact the Chamber's website, where a dedicated team of Chamber employees will respond to all inquiries, and ensure the ease and smoothness of the mechanism involved in financing the fund.
Bouamim revealed an integrated plan to support construction workers and real estate projects who have finished work on their projects, and they have been cut off from returning to their countries, especially with the closure of many airports around the world and canceling flights. Noting that "construction workers live in imperfect conditions within large clusters amid high population density, and therefore any infection - God forbid - with the new Corona virus (Covid 19) for this category, will exceed the health dimension to include all aspects of social and economic life in the emirate, It will negatively affect the entire private sector. " He added, "We are all aware of the magnitude of the challenges posed by these workers during this sensitive period, and we are keen to play our humanitarian role in helping this working group, and protecting our society from serious repercussions at all levels that may affect it in the future."
Bouamim called businessmen and private sector companies to cooperate in financing this fund, because it has an interest for the entire business community in the emirate, and it will have many positive repercussions that will be reflected on all of us, our business, our companies, our families, our health and our safety. Stressing that the Emirate of Dubai was and still is an incubator environment for the work of the private sector, and a contribution to writing its success, distinction and growth stories.
Bouamim told businessmen and members of business groups and business councils: “Now is the time for action, and I am sure that the private sector will prove again amid these challenges that it is a global model in the commitment to protect society, create opportunities and achieve achievements. Calling for this message to be circulated to all members of the business councils in order for participation to be wider and for our voice to be more effective.
Business groups include companies that operate within specific sectors and economic fields, while business boards include companies and institutions of a specific nationality. Under its umbrella, Dubai Chamber owns more than 80 groups and business councils, making it one of the largest chambers of commerce in the world that possesses this diversity and wealth in its business community, especially in the number of groups and business councils that operate under its umbrella.
Dubai Chamber affirms that groups and business councils play an important role in promoting and supporting the process of economic growth in Dubai, as it is considered an essential component of the business community, and contributes to pushing the commercial and investment movement in the emirate by investing in capabilities, capabilities and experiences to enhance the competitive advantage of the business community in Dubai. The Dubai Chamber also focuses on dialogue with groups and business councils after its establishment, following up their affairs, studying their recommendations to identify their priorities and interests, assisting them in developing their business internally and externally, facing increasing global competition, and facilitating their participation in regional and international events related to their activities and in exploring new opportunities for them.
Bouamim said that if you want to participate in this fund or obtain more information, we request that you register your interest by contacting us at the following e-mail: covid19-fund@dubaichamber.com.
It is noteworthy that the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry established groups and business councils to organize its relations with the private sector, enhance bilateral trade, economic and investment relations with countries, and activate the Chamber's role as a voice for the business community. The formation of these councils and groups came to help the private sector to unify its voice, and to communicate its recommendations and visions to the concerned authorities. The business councils also play a major role in strengthening economic and trade relations between Dubai and the countries of the world, through the various activities and activities that they organize and participate in, including conferences and trade missions, Thus, these councils contribute to promoting Dubai in their countries, while the role of business groups in improving the performance and competitiveness of the various economic sectors is highlighted through the adoption of best practices and technologies in their economic field.