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ICC National Committees

ICC members shape the organization’s policies and business facilitation measures through the global network of ICC national committees. Such policies developed at grass roots level through ICC National Committees alert and guide governments in respect of international business concerns and how to expand global business. Companies, banks, law firms, chambers of commerce, individuals, associations, and other organizations are part of the fabric of the membership of the ICC.  Becoming part of this global network is easily achieved by joining the ICC national committee of where members and business professionals are located. Interested parties should contact the ICC national committee in your country to advance their membership of the World Business Organisation.

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ICC World Chambers Federation

The World Chambers Federation (WCF) is a unique and truly global forum of the ICC which unites the global network of more than 12,000 chambers and their respective business communities. The WCF, as well as strengthening links among chambers, also supports individual chambers to enhance their productivity and the range of value-added services they offer their membership. The WCF’s extensive chamber membership plays a pivotal role in connecting the ICC to SMEs worldwide and in promoting and advancing the increasingly  important role SMEs play in the global economy.

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ICC Dispute Resolution Services

The ICC provides the market leading dispute resolution services can has developed a proven track record in dispute resolution in all corners of the World. ICC Dispute Resolutions Services offer a wide choice of administered procedures which act as a cost effective ant timely alternative to litigation in the resolution of domestic and international disputes. The globally accessible and completely neutral services are available to all parties involved in business or contracting  from individuals and private sector enterprises, including SMEs right up  to state entities.

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ICC UAE Outreach Initiative

ICC UAE has developed the Outreach Initiative which has been designed to increase connectivity, dialogue and cooperation among ICC National Committees.  This important initiative has proven particularly successful through the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.

For instance, ICC UAE in partnership with ICC Bangladesh delivered a high level webinar on challenges facing the trade finance sector in Bangladesh due to COVID-19. Additionally, this partnership of ICC UAE and ICC Bangladesh delivered a webinar on Global Awareness on Open Account Export Transactions and Recent Policy Changes in Bangladesh held on 23rd October 2020. These important events included engagement from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

ICC UAE in collaboration with ICC Georgia organized the webinar on Incoterms® 2020 on 28^th to increase awareness of these important international commercial terms. This workshop was delivered virtually and achieved the objective of disseminating skills and expertise in the application of the Incoterms® 2020 rules to support secure international trade. Participants feedback exceeded expectations.

ICC UAE, in collaboration with ICC International Court of Arbitration and with the support of ADGM Arbitration Centre, co-organized the webinar on Managing Cost in Construction Disputes . The webinar featured a line-up of eminent speakers that discussed the management of cost in complex construction disputes.  The content also included practical tips and guidance which will help contracting parties avoid pitfalls and problems going forward.

ICC UAE & ICC China co-chaired the English language component of the ICC China Annual Trade Conference 2020. An ICC UAE team of speakers delivered panel session on “Latest Developments of Global Trade Finance”. The panel of experts from ICC UAE included financial technology specialist from the membership of ICC UAE, including China Systems Corporation and Trade Assets, who are both leading Fintech’s in their respective fields.

ICC UAE and ICC Pakistan in partnership with Asian Development Bank conducted a webinar on Incoterms 2020, International Contracting and Force Majeure. The webinar was a great success and provided current and aspiring trade professionals with the skills and expertise  to enhance their technical trade expertise and expand business opportunities.