Spanish Business Council in the UAE

19/10/2026

🔈 WEBINAR | BEYOND THE CHATBOT: HOW TO BUILD AI WORKFLOWS THAT ADD REAL VALUE WITH

Discover how to turn AI into practical business solutions through reusable workflows, live demos and real-world use cases 🤖

💻 Online | In English

🔗 Register now – https://www.spanishbusinesscouncil.ae/events/webinar-beyond-the-chatbot-how-to-build-ai-workflows-that-add-real-value-with-alhambra-solutions/

13/10/2026

✨ A celebration of Spanish spirit in Abu Dhabi! 🇪🇸

The Embassy of Spain and the Spanish Business Council celebrated the National Day of Spain 2026 at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, bringing together the Spanish and Emirati communities for an evening of culture, friendship and shared values.

With the Guest of Honour, H.E. Hind Al Shraim, Director of European Affairs Department, alongside representatives from the Embassy of Spain and the Spanish Business Council, the evening celebrated the strong and enduring friendship between Spain and the UAE

🏆 This year’s Friends of Spain Awards recognized:

• Emirates, represented by Mr. Saeed Khalifa Bin Sulaiman, Senior Manager Abu Dhabi & Al Ain

• Alserkal Avenue, represented by Ms. Basmah ElBittar, Director of Alserkal Avenue

• RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, represented by H.E. Professor Ismail Ibrahim Matalka, President

A celebration of friendship, collaboration and the vibrant spirit of .

Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación de España

12/10/2026

🇪🇸 ¡Feliz Día Nacional de España! Desde Emiratos Árabes Unidos celebramos con orgullo nuestra historia, nuestra cultura y los lazos que unen a España y a los EAU. Un día para compartir nuestras raíces y mirar al futuro juntos.

¡Nos vemos esta tarde para celebrarlo juntos!

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🇪🇸 Happy Spain’s National Day! From the United Arab Emirates, we proudly celebrate our history, culture and the strong ties between Spain and the UAE. A day to honour our roots and look to the future together.

See you this evening to celebrate together!

06/10/2026

🔈 LAST CALL: SBC BREAKFAST – OCTOBER EDITION | Q4 KICK-OFF ☕️

As we head into Q4, join us for our October Breakfast on Wednesday, 7th October 2026, at Allegra Bar, Barceló Business Bay

Join us for a relaxed morning to connect with fellow members, catch up over breakfast, and kick off the final quarter of the year together!

📝 Registration: Mandatory – https://www.spanishbusinesscouncil.ae/events/the-sbc-breakfast-october-edition-at-barcelo-business-bay-dubai/

We look forward to seeing you there and kicking off Q4 together! 🇪🇸☕️

02/10/2026

🤝 RECAP | Big Inter-Council Networking Event in Abu Dhabi 24.09.26

Good conversations, new connections and a great evening bringing Abu Dhabi’s international business community together! 🇦🇪✨

A big thank you to the British Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi for organizing it, and to all the business councils and members who joined!

29/09/2026

📢 WEBINAR | E-INVOICING IN THE UAE

How do you choose the right ASP and prepare your business for e-invoicing?

Join the Spanish Business Council and for a practical session covering ASP selection, implementation, compliance and the often-overlooked challenges of e-invoicing

👤 Speaker: Markos Brotzakis, Managing Partner at Gulf Tax Consultants

🔗 Register now! – https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GmMxzM4WTx-5A4muCzNzwA #/registration

16/09/2026

🚨 ¡NO TE LO PIERDAS! | Oportunidades de financiación para empresas españolas en EAU

Únete a nuestro webinar práctico con CDTI e ICEX para descubrir oportunidades de financiación, innovación y cooperación internacional entre España y EAU

✔️ Instrumentos de financiación y apoyo de CDTI
✔️ Cooperación en I+D entre España y EAU
✔️ SOST-Emiratos
✔️ Oportunidades reales de colaboración y casos de éxito

🔗 ¡Regístrate ahora! — https://www.spanishbusinesscouncil.ae/events/webinar-financiacion-de-empresas-espanolas-en-iniciativas-con-eau-con-cdti/

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17/09/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:30 - El Spanish Business Council in the UAE, en colaboración con el Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación (CDTI) y la Oficina Económica y Comercial de España en Emiratos Árabes Unidos, organiza este webinar para presentar las oportunidades de colaboraci....

15/09/2026

10.09.26 - A great evening of networking in Dubai!

The Spanish Business Council was happy to be part of the BIG Inter-Council Networking Night 2026, bringing together members from 20 Business Councils across Dubai and the Northern Emirates

A big thank you to our sponsor MBG Corporate Services UAE for joining us and supporting the event

14/09/2026

🔈 LAST CALL | Is your business ready for the new UAE VAT verification requirements?

Join the Spanish Business Council and MBG Corporate Services UAE for the webinar “New UAE VAT Verification Requirements”.

From 1 October, new VAT verification requirements will come into effect, affecting the supply chain and logistics sectors. Discover the key changes, their potential impact on your business and the steps you can take to prepare.

💻 Online | In English

🔗 Register here - https://www.spanishbusinesscouncil.ae/events/webinar-new-uae-vat-verification-requirements-get-your-business-ready-with-mbg-corporate-services/

04/09/2026

A LOOK BACK AT OUR FIRST BREAKFAST OF THE SEASON! ☕️🏁

A little recap of our first SBC Breakfast of the season, hosted at

Welcome to our new General Secretary: Fernando Curiel, and to the new SBC Members:





Thank you to everyone who joined us! We loved starting the new season with you 🇪🇸✨