ADCCI news

ADCCI announces second five-year strategic plan
Wam/29 July 2007

ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) declared its second five-year strategic plan, Salah Salem Al Shamsi, chairman of the Chamber said. “The strategy comes as a result of continuing development that the Chamber has witnessed."

In a Press conference, Eng. Salah said that the strong belief of the Chamber in the importance of setting up a strategy and implementing it, would help any institution to achieve its strategic goals. He assured that the priorities and objectives of the new strategy had been set to serve the economic and construction boom that the UAE is witnessing now.

ADCCI signs deal with Toastmasters
BY A STAFF REPORTER /KHALEEJ TIMES 25 July 2007

ABU DHABI — The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Toastmasters International, a US company, to adopt its Communication & Leadership Programme.

Ahmad Hassan Al Mansouri, ADCCI director-general, signed the agreement with Ravender Ray, the programme's regional representative, recently.

Al Mansouri said that adopting this international programme comes in the framework of the ADCCI's plan to support the private sector and to create special international educational and training programmes.

"The application of the internationally-known programme is expected to serve the chamber's plans and strategies that aim at developing the services offered to its members and businessmen and linking it to their actual needs," Al Mansouri said, adding that developing communication and leadership skills is considered to be a top priority for any leading company.

Al Mansouri said that the programme aims at supporting the society's needs and requirements, so that it may add knowledge and experience to all those working for different government bodies, local companies, private and official institutions.

He said the Chamber will be the sponsor of more than 10 events, covering communication and leadership programmes, in addition to associated events and exhibitions.