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Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity.
ACC MENA members, both men and women, are invited for a networking breakfast and discussion on how we will #embraceequity in the UAE. Your hosts have come together to unite in creating a platform for positive change. We believe by joining forces, we can drive real change.
Join us for breakfast and an interactive panel discussion to discuss the rapidly developing legislation that is impacting all sectors and areas of workforce management within the UAE.
Our experienced panel, including Luke Tapp, Head of Employment at Pinsent Masons and representatives from the HR and inhouse community will ensure all attendees receive technical and practical insights on the recent developments in the employment relationship in the UAE.
The panel will focus on the following, but we will encourage discussion on all issues facing employers in the UAE in 2023:- The new UAE Labour Law one year in – what have we learnt and what are the major impacts in practice;
- Fixed term employment contracts – the term, the key characteristics, the impact of the local contract and the extension to the deadline;
- Emiratisation – penalties, quotas, skilled workers and initiatives; and
- Unemployment insurance – who qualifies, who registers, who is at risk.
Please note that this session will not be live-streamed.
For the inaugural ACC MENA chapter construction, real estate and arbitration working group discussion, our team will be hosting an interactive panel discussion entitled “Implications of new technology on the evolution of construction contracts, delivery and dispute resolution”, which will touch on a number of the issues, challenges and opportunities that exist for in-house counsel, as technological developments continue to evolve and impact on the way in which we negotiate and implement projects in the region.
Panellists are:
Nour Kassassir - Parsons VP, Digital Transformation Lead, NEOM THE LINE
This virtual roundtable discussion on Blockchain Technology in the Energy Sector: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities will provide a high-level update on the development of blockchain technologies and digital assets as applied to the energy markets, with insights regarding recent investment activity and regulatory developments that will shape the use of disruptive technologies by energy market participants across the industry. Specifically, this roundtable will cover the following:
• Overview of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency basics.
• Review of blockchain and crypto use cases in the energy sector.
• Insights into recent corporate investment activity related to energy, blockchain, and crypto.
• Update on the regulatory landscape for blockchain and cryptocurrency activities.
• Focus on key legal and regulatory issues to consider when utilizing blockchain solutions for energy applications.
The ACC MENA chapter is delighted to invite its members and their immediate family to our inaugural Family Day on Sunday 30 October at Dubai Offshore Sailing Club.
Join us for breakfast and a morning of fun as we come together as a community and connect with each other & our families in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Please note that there will be a jumping castle and there is access to the ocean, should you want to swim. Neither DOSC staff nor the ACC MENA will however take responsibility for child care or your family's safety.
Do you want to improve collaboration, build bridges of communication and create highly productive working relationships? Knowing how to adapt your behaviour to better communicate and influence people is key to having greater impact. Relationship agility enables us to lead others towards a desired outcome.
LexisNexis Middle East and ACC Middle East & North Africa invite you to this webinar, where transformational leadership coach, Kiran Scarr, will share the following:
• How to change the way you influence people
• How to be versatile – learn how to adapt your behaviour to have more significant impact
• How to transform your conversations – shift from telling to asking to create deeper collaboration
Panellists will discuss employment law considerations for companies emerging from the pandemic and looking at deals, IPOs, re-structures and re-organisations – including those likely to be triggered by the corporate headquarter requirements in KSA.
Creating and using real-time dashboards for corporate matters, contracts, tasks, litigation cases and financials is an essential element in managing day-to-day and strategic activities. During this session, Hussein Jardali, App4legal will facilitate a discussion on metrics and KPIs for legal teams to enable data-driven decision making.