Testimonials from our members

Connecting Swedish culture and Swedish brand

“We are happy to participate at the Swedish Business Council activities. Plenty of networking and business understanding opportunities are created through the extensive program of events, that helps us in this region to bring a bit of Sweden to our sites.

SBC and Team Sweden are a fundamental parts of the connection with Swedish culture and Swedish brand for our business as for our own personal adaptation to this part of the world.

We will continue to support SBC and the management in charge in the many years to come“. 

Many thanks SBC!

Sergio Hicke
Cluster President IMEA and Managing Director Middle East & Africa, Alfa Laval

A cornerstone in our journey in the UAE

“The Swedish Business Council stands as a cornerstone in our journey in the UAE. The support, resources, and network they provide have been instrumental in ASSA ABLOY's accomplishments. We are immensely grateful for the opportunities they have created and the continuous support extended to us“. 

Nassim Abu Yousef, VP & Head of Opening Solutions ME, ASSA ABLOY

SBC creates a warm and family atmosphere

“The Swedish Business Council in the UAE is excelling in supporting Swedish businesses and creating a warm and family atmosphere for all members in the UAE“.

Michèle Carlsson
MD at Nasdaq and Non-Executive Board Member

Adding value to Swedish businesses through connecting people

“I am honored to call myself a founding member of SBC’s “Executive HR Network” in the UAE. Previously, I have never been fond of being part of or attending any networks, but I must say that the experience of being part of this group has been exceptional. I would not call it just a networking group, but what makes it special is its unique operating model, which is genuinely based on actively helping Swedish Businesses to connect, learn from, and support each other.

All the credit goes to SBC’s local team for proactively facilitating the regular sessions where HR Leaders meet each other and various emerging and talented Swedish businesses to discuss the ongoing hot topics and share best practices. This truly helps us learn and grow further and add value to each other’s businesses.

I wish all the best to SBC in its outstanding efforts to help Swedish businesses thrive worldwide, and I look forward to being part of it“.

Khizar Kahloon
HR Director, Getinge

A great Mentorship Program

“As a new Dubai resident/professional, SBC was a natural platform to start networking and get a better picture of which companies are active within different fields. What I appreciate the most is the SBC mentorship program where I on regular basis can meet a “senior person” with a similar background. Truly a great opportunity for me to gain insights from my mentor with a long marketing experience in this region. In this case, we even decided to appoint the same agency to manage our local social media content”

Mohammed Taha, Account Manager Middle East & Africa, Aritco

SBC makes you feel connected to the Swedish and Nordic society in the UAE

To be a member of SBC makes you feel connected to the Swedish and Nordic society in the UAE, both on a professional as well as a personal level. Through my membership I am networking with interesting people, being exposed to business opportunities, getting inspiration from talks and seminars, and not to forget having fun while celebrating traditional occasions, making new social connections and friends.”

Johanna Stake, IT Projects Manager, Al Ghurair Real Estate