
Abu Dhabi Chamber of
Commerce & Industry
ADCCI
The Chamber's Functions & its Role in the Economy
The creation of Abu Dhabi Chamber of
Commerce & Industry in 1969 was a significant event which coincided with the
commercial and industrial boom predominant in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The law under which Abu
Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry was established, stated that the Chamber shall
play an effective role through participation in the efforts to be exerted for the
achievement of the aims of socio-economic development and, shall encourage, prop, and look
after the Private Sector in a way that may serve the common good and assist to consolidate
economic development in the Emirate.
Being a gathering of businessmen and
proprietors of various firms, the Chamber is playing an effective role in cementing the
channels of co-operation, contact and consultations with economic and political
authorities, and in organizing all that may assist the Government authorities to promote
the Private Sector with the objective of ensuring regular services for individuals and,
voicing the requirement of the business sector and the members ambitions for economic
progress .
The Chamber subsequently reports its
activities to the Government authorities through its normal administrative channels,
explaining thereby the Private Sector's view points.
On the other hand, the Chamber informs and
convinces the Business Sector of the Government directives and puts into practice the
Emirate commercial and industrial policies. Ever since its inception the Chamber has, with
all its capacities, made all efforts to uphold its duties in the best possible manner to
act, not only as a link between the Emirate's Private Sector and the Government
authorities, but also as an impetus for activating and diversifying the fields of such
concerns.
The Chamber has, within a short period
since its inception, succeeded in making long strides towards its extreme targets and in
fulfilling a major part of its message.
The Chamber extends to its member firms or
in other word, to the Emirate business community, numerous services which easily acquaint
them with the best sources of their requirement, thereby assisting them to approach
foreign firms. Further, the chamber, is keen on providing its member firms with all
business information on international markets as well as with opportunities and
possibilities of exportation of local products to the foreign world. It also furnishes
member firms with studies on the opportunities and, with means of undertaking joint
ventures with such foreign firms.
Aims and Tasks of the Chamber
Articles No. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of the law
under which Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry was established, defined the
aims, jurisdictions and tasks of the Chamber as follows:
- The Chamber aims at co-operating with the
Government in organizing and promoting commercial and industrial affairs to serve the
country's welfare.
- The Chamber collects information and
statistics appertaining to commercial and industrial affairs and, studies possible fields
activating and protecting them. The Chamber may issue magazines, leaflets, etc. Which
contribute to the realization of its purposes.
- The Chamber may present to the Government
authorities whatever proposals deemed appropriate on the establishment of economic
enterprises, and on legislation related to commercial and industrial affairs. The Chamber
may also request for information or data falling within its jurisdiction as provided for
in the said law.
- The Chamber expresses its points of view
on what the Government Departments may ask for, and provides them with all information,
upon their request.
- The Chamber may exercise the following
affairs:
- Holding
economic conferences, as well as setting up exhibitions and fairs within the Emirate.
- Participating in
conferences and exhibitions held abroad.
- Co-operating
with other Emirates chambers of the U.A.E to form a general federation of chambers that
unites them and regulates their affairs on U.A.E level .
- Joining Arab,
foreign and international federations of chambers and exchanging information with them.
- Contributing to
the establishment of joint Arab- foreign Chamber .
- The Chamber may decide, through arbitration
, on the disputes submitted by disputing parties.
- The Chamber shall exercise the following
authorities:
- Attestation to
certificates of origin.
- Verification and
attestation to commercial invoices.
- Attestation to
guarantees and solvency.
- Attestation
to signatures of the Chamber's member firms and their authorized representative.
- Attestation to
photocopies of documents registered with the Chamber.
- Attestation to
dates of document submitted to the Chamber.
- Attestation to
any commercial and industrial certificates.
- Attestation
to the legal instruments of arbitration presented by the concerned arbitrators or by the
parties of arbitration.
- Appointing
experts and representatives ( upon request of the Government Departments, courts of
justice or concerned individuals) for studying commercial and industrial matter of
disputes and attesting the relative certificates presented by such experts and
representatives.
- Defining trade
convention.
Information provided
by the Chamber
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce provides information to the
business community , decision Makers , and researchers in all aspect
effecting U.A.E Economy , Abu Dhabi , the rest of the World
Some of the Information wish ADCCI provides
are : -
- Member Companies
, Business Activities
- Economic studies
, Economic indicators ,Trade Statistics
- Industries,
Products , Services
- Commercial
Agencies , Trade Marks
- Rules &
Regulations Customs & Duties ,
.
- Tenders, Trade
Opportunities ( local , Foreign )
- Investment
Incentives, Investment Opportunities
- Free Trade Zone
- Market Profiles
, Country Profile , Market Studies
- Exhibition &
Events (local & International )
- In Coming , Out
going Delegation
Chamber Publications
Abu Dhabi
Monthly Magazine:
A specialized economic monthly Review addressing Chamber member and businessmen in
the Emirate and the UAE at large. Arabic & English
Abu Dhabi
Commercial Directory:
It is a comprehensive directory classifying and compiling the names; addresses and
activities of all firms and businesses operating in Abu Dhabi Emirate. Arabic &
English.
International
Commercial News:
A monthly business bulletin includes Trade offers and information received from
various international sources. It also publishes names and address of international &
Local companies looking for local Partner ,dealers; traders; agents or distributors for
their products. It further shows the names and addresses of investors seeking to enter in
joint ventures with their UAE counterparts along with list of Exhibitions & Events
World Wide a long with Different country profiles each month . English
Businessmen
& Investors Guide:
A booklet of general information on how to practice business activities in Abu
Dhabi. It also shows the various relevant procedures and introduces the facilities and
incentives usually offered for investors and companies willing to start business within
the Emirate. Arabic & English
Commercial
Agent Guide:
It includes laws , regulations on the commercial agency activity as well as the
terms and conditions of practicing. Arabic and English.
Trade
Licenses Guide - Abu Dhabi Emirates:
This guide includes concise information on how to get a trade license required of
different industrial; commercial and professional activities. It contains information on
investment incentives , laws, regulating economic practices. The guide explains the types
and procedures of getting the appropriate license. Arabic and English.
Choose Your
Company Type:
A bilingual brochure, including information on the terms and conditions required
for establishing trading companies in Abu Dhabi Emirate. legal status of each type as
occurred in the Commercial Company Law No. (18) of 1981.
Commercial
Company Low:
The Arabic text of Federal Law No. (18) concerning commercial companies and all
relevant amendments. The book is also binding a legal translation into English for the
preamble; the body and the relevant amending laws.
Abu Dhabi In
Figures:
A booklet aiming at providing local and foreign businessmen and investors With a
concise reference on Abu Dhabi economic potentials; indicators and Statistical figures.
It, actually reflects the volume and track of the comprehensive Development process
involving all aspects of life in the Emirate.
Abu Dhabi
Conciliation and Arbitration Center:
A bilingual booklet including information on the Centers task; functions;
chart and procedural regulations. Certain parts in the booklet provide or the terms and
conditions of enrolment in the various panels of conciliators; arbitrators; experts and
translators.
Abu Dhabi
& Al Ain Tourist & Business Guide:
A tourist guide including general information on Abu Dhabi; Al Ain and famous
tourist sites in the Emirate. It also contains key information responding to the various
Enquirer of businessmen and tourists.
Abu Dhabi -
Economics & Social Indicators:
A brochure containing foreign trade statistics and general information about Abu
Dhabi Emirate. It also reviews investment developments involving different sectors. The
brochure, further reviews the medical and educational advancement achieved in the Emirate
of Abu Dhabi and the UAE in general.
Online
Information at Your Hand:
A brochure covering the multi Chamber services rendered to business members though
the latest information systems. It shows how the Chamber web site is invested to serve the
needs of whoever seeking information about Abu Dhabi and the Chamber activities. Through
its electronic mail, the Chamber's Information Systems Department offers the web browsers
diversified services.
Abu Dhabi
Potentials Investment Opportunities:
A booklet aiming projecting the economic potentials of Abu Dhabi Emirate, as well
as the various and diversified investment opportunities which are available with every
factor ensuring profitability; security and stability.
Abu Dhabi
Chamber Annual Report:
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Annual Report provides information
on achievements and performance in the Chamber
For Information Please Contact :
Information
& Trade Relation Dept - Data Bank
Tel : +9712 - 6177504
Fax : +9712 - 6325576
P.o.Box: 662 Abu Dhabi , U.A.E
E-Mail : trade@adcci-gov.ae
URL Address: WWW.adcci.gov.ae Or www.adcci_uae.com
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