Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organised 18 digital seminars during March and April, covering various areas of the Chamber’s activities, and attracted more than 800 participants from various sectors and companies private sector.

The events are part of Dubai Chambers’ efforts to support business continuity and ensure that private sector benefits from its various services and initiatives in the UAE, the organization said in a statement.

During this period, the Chamber also participated in 38 video meetings with business groups and councils, in addition to associations. Discussions were held on how to enhance cooperation and mechanisms to address the current challenges related to the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19). Dubai Chamber’s smart transformation of services played a key role in organising these meetings and workshops with the business community, which were within the Chamber’s framework of adapting to the global challenges brought about by Covid-19.

The virtual events, seminars and training workshops aimed at enhancing the awareness of the private sector on various topics and issues related to the business environment, economic sectors and sustainable best practices, and how to face the challenges and consequences of this crisis.

The Dubai Startup Hub organised the largest number of virtual activities, with a total of 10 events. The most notable of that was the “The Emirati Development Programme”, which witnessed an impressive participation and the selection of 30 participants who will get guidance and mentoring in honing their skills and attend training through the Training & Mentorship Academy.