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Overview

Over the past two decades, Dubai has emerged as the regional headquarters for many multinational organisations in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. As a result, a growing number of international associations have come together in Dubai to meet, exchange knowledge and network.

The Dubai Association Centre offers a formal environment for associations to establish in Dubai, allowing practitioners within a common industry or profession who are registered in the city to form a member-based association. DAC provides the framework for international associations to open a regional representative office in Dubai to conduct business in the UAE and beyond.

Associations can now benefit from economies of scale, experience in the association marketplace, flexibility and adaptability, buying power, and centralised facilities of DAC.

Licensing Global and Regional Associations

The following documents are required to license an association in Dubai:

Official letter addressed to the Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Commerce outlining the decision by the association’s Board of Directors highlighting the name of the Executive Director or designated person to manage the association

Memorandum of Association

The names of all existing members of the association residing in the UAE

Annual Financial Report

Profile on the proposed activities to be carried out by the association

Renewal of Global and Regional Associations’ Licenses

The following documents are required to renew an association license:

Updated list of committee members with Emirates ID numbers together with General Membership List and their contact details

Audited Financial Report

Report on the activities to be carried out by the association for the next year.

Minutes of Meeting of the Annual General Meeting/General Assembly Meeting (This document should be submitted after the meeting is held)

Copy of leasing contract from Dubai World Trade Centre or official letter stating the hiring of an association management company

Association Partners

Eligibility Criteria

Associations wishing to register under DAC should hold the following status:

Non-profit, non-governmental international/regional economic or professional association.

Registered in a country that has diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates or is a subsidiary of a United Nations organisation or the International Chamber of Commerce.

Associations or the applicants should be engaged in a specific economic or professional activity.

Complete The Eligibility Form