International Chamber of Commerce United Arab Emirates The World Business Organization
The Merchants of Peace The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) was created in 1919 by a handful of entrepreneurs to: expand international trade represent business all over the world promote peace through prosperity ICC conference in Atlantic City, 1919 2
ICC Mission ICC, the world business organization, promotes cross border trade and investment and the multilateral trading system.
ICC A Truly Global Organization More than 6.5 millions members in over 130 countries including companies, chambers of commerce and business associations Global presence in 90 countries via its National Committee offices Over 160 people of more than 20 nationalities work at ICC International Secretariat in Paris Over 3,000 volunteers from companies, chambers of commerce and business associations help develop ICC policy positions and create the voluntary rules by which international trade is practiced 2
ICC Member Companies
ICC Leadership World Council Representatives of ICC s 89 national committees make up ICC s general assembly, whose functions include electing ICC s highest officers Executive Board: 30 business leaders and ex officio members provide ICC strategic direction Chairman Terry McGraw, Chairman and CEO, McGraw Hill Financial Vice-Chairmen Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder, Chairman and Group CEO of Bharti Enterprises and the Chairman of Bharti Airtel Frederic Fleury Curado, President and Chief Executive officer, Embraer SA Dennis M. Nally, Chairman, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd
Influence where it counts ICC helps shape laws and rules elaborated by the following organizations: World Trade Organization ICC is a key business partner of the WTO, helping to advance its protrade agenda United Nations ICC has enjoyed general (highest) consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and its agencies since 1946 G8 /G20 ICC provides business input into the G8/G20 Summits each year National governments via the ICC national committee network
ICC Serves World Business ICC is the premier provider of services to world business with millions of business people using ICC products and services every day Commercial dispute resolution services Policy and business practices World Chambers Federation Commercial Crime Services Publications Training and conferences ICC Hearing Centre
Rules Writing & Rules Setting Establishing rules to facilitate business across borders Incoterms, banking rules, model commercial contracts Developing self-regulatory business codes and guidelines to spread best practice on advertising and marketing, anti-corruption and bribery, environmental management, corporate social responsibility, customs, foreign direct investment and many more
ICC Commissions ARBITRATION DIGITAL ECONOMY BANKING COMMERCIAL LAW AND PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPETITION CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AND ANTI-CORRUPTION CUSTOMS AND TRADE FACILITATION MARKETING AND ADVERTISING TAXATION TRADE AND INVESTMENT POLICY
Development and process Executive Board Committee on Policy and Commissions National Committees (ICC-UAE) Commissions Task Forces
ICC Publications ICC Publications is the publishing arm of ICC Provides resources for conducting international business; invaluable for bankers, lawyers, arbitrators and anyone involved in cross border trade The content of ICC s publications is derived from the work of ICC commissions, institutions and individual international experts The list of products covers three broad categories: ICC rules and standards, practical guidelines, and reference works
About ICC UAE Founded in 2004 by the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce & Industry, ICC UAE is the UAE Chapter of ICC 100 members representing a national network of 250.000 companies Over 10 events per year including forum, conferences, seminars and trainings Policy and Advocacy Commission 2 Commission Meetings / year / commission Commission on Customs & Trade Facilitation Commission on Arbitration and ADR Commission on Banking 6
ICC UAE Leadership Chairman H.E. Humaid Mohamed Ben Salem, Secretary General, Federation of UAE Chambers Vice-Chairman H.E. Khaled Mohamed Al Jassim, Director General, Fujairah Chamber Executive Secretary Hassan Al Hashemi, Vice President, International Relations, Dubai Chamber Board of Directors 8 Permanent Board Members representing the Federation of UAE Chambers and 7 Chambers of Commerce 5 Elected Board Members (2 years term) Representing the members of ICC-UAE 6
ICC-UAE Member companies
ICC UAE Member Benefits Exclusive Access to ICC s contact network worldwide Opportunity to voice your business interest by submitting views, opinions and positions in developing all ICC work, including rules and policies through the three commissions of ICC UAE Opportunity to be nominated by ICC UAE and to participate in commissions meetings and special working groups to ICC Commissions around the world Access to ICC Paris, policies, codes, rules, guidelines Discount on publications and ICC events globally Opportunity to be nominated by ICC UAE as an official ICC trainer Get exposure in your industry through exclusive speaking and networking opportunities during ICC events
INFLUENCE WHERE IT COUNTS INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDANT INFLUENTIAL info@iccuae.com / www.iccuae.com ICC United Arab Emirates