Embassy and Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United Arab Emirates

The 30th edition of Gulfood - The World's Biggest Annual F&B Event (17-21 February, Dubai World Trade Centre) will feature no less than 68 Dutch companies! The Netherlands is looking forward to meeting you and show the latest innovations and quality products. You can find our orange #NLPavilions in #WorldFood (Saeed Hall), #Dairy (hall 1&2), #Meat (hall 3), #Power_Brands (The Pavilion, hall 6), and #Beverages (Zaabeel hall 3).

🌳 Are you part of the Dutch private sector? Interested to know more about UAE's 'Plant the Emirates' program? Read this article by our Agricultural Advisor to the UAE.

✨ The wait is over! 🎨 RAK ART Festival opened its doors on Friday night with a grand opening ceremony in presence of H. H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, ruler of Ras Al-Khaimah, during which the Netherlands was honored to receive a partnership award for its continued support and participation in the Festival. Don't miss the chance to explore and be inspired by the incredible Dutch artists showcasing their work. The festival is open this February with special hours: 🗓 Tuesday to Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM 🗓 Friday to Sunday: 9 AM - 11 PM ❌ Closed on Mondays For more information and free tickets visit: https://www.rakart.ae

✨🎨 RAK Art Festival opens on January 31, 2025! Discover "Colours of Memory," showcasing Dutch designers Studio Jantien Baas, Rinske van den Heuvel, Phlox van Oppen, and Femke Hofhuis, at Jazeera Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah, which will be on display until February 28, 2025. The works of these artists reimagines the universal theme of ‘memory’ through vibrant colors and thoughtful design combining craftsmanship and creativity with attention to sustainability.    ‘Colours of Memory’ is curated by Margriet Vollenberg of Organisation in Design. Find out more on: https://www.rakart.ae/ and don't miss out on this extraordinary experience! #designexhibition #RasAlKhaimahArtFestival #ColoursOfMemory #rakart2025 #dutchdesign #uaenlfriendship #nlinuae

Yesterday, the RBD team had an excellent meeting during our Strategy Brainstorm in Dubai with former Minister of Finance Jan Kees (Jan Cornelis) de Jager. Now a successful entrepreneur in UAE: president and co-founder of Easygenerator and co-founder and strategic advisor Sana Commerce. Fruitful discussion on trends and developments in hightech and innovation in the UAE and wider Gulf region and opportunities for cooperation with Dutch private sector and knowledge institutions. De Jager emphasized the strategic location and stability of the Gulf region to cater for international clients and the easy access to highly-educated international labor force. Suzanne Gümüş-Hartog, Heba leith, Jeroen Nijland, Marrieke van Oversteeg, Kenza Tarqaat, Ferdinand Lahnstein

Arab Health Exhibition 2025 is coming up! 🌟   This leading world healthcare exhibition will celebrate its 50th edition when it returns to the 📍 Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 📅 27 - 30 January 2025. Under the theme of ‘Where the world of healthcare meets’, the exhibition brings along cutting-edge health and wellness initiatives from all across the world. Make sure to visit the Dutch companies that exhibit a wealth of innovation and sustainability at this event. cNovate Medical | Continental Medical Supplies | CuraMedical B.V. | Cymo B.V. | Dirinco | Enraf-Nonius Nederland | Entermed BV | Etigam B.V. | Lagaay Holding / Europort Pharmaceuticals BV / MediScore BV / Lagaay International BV | EWAC Medical | Handicare Stairlifts BV, a division of Savaria Corporation| Starlifts | Indes | @Intelligo | Interster International B.V. | Lopital Nederland B.V. | Nea International bv | Orange Pharma BV | PCU BV - Medische verbruiksartikelen | PharmaCode Pharma BV| Pharmalabel Inc | Power-Packer Europa | Royal Medix B.V. | Soest Medical Group - Connecting with Care | StraalPharma B.V. | TSC Life | Tuttnauer Van Heek Medical | West Coast Supply Group #ArabHealth2025 #HealthcareExhibition #Innovation #Sustainability #DubaiEvents #MedicalConference #GlobalHealthcare #HealthTech #nlinuae #uaenlfriendship

Ready to experience the Dutch artistic creativity? 🎨 Here is a sneak peek of the Dutch contributions to the amazing Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival. A beautiful collection by 4 talented Dutch artists will be on display at the 13th edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival, which takes place at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village from 31 January to 28 February 2025. The collection presented at this year’s festival is curated by Margriet Vollenberg from Organisation in Design. Stay tuned for more! #RAKArtFestival #dutchdesignexhibit #colorsofmemory #uaenlfriendship #dutchdesign #organisationindesign #memory #colorfuldesign #nlinuae rakart.ae Femke Hofhuis Phlox van Oppen Rinske van de Heuvel Jantien Baas

✨ A Memorable Start to the Year at the Consul General’s Residence ✨ It was a privilege to attend the New Year’s reception hosted at the Consul General’s Residence Embassy and Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United Arab Emirates, where we had the opportunity to connect with distinguished professionals and leaders from various industries. The evening was a wonderful celebration of collaboration, growth, and the continued strong ties between the Netherlands and the global business community. Looking forward to what 2025 has in store for all of us, and excited to continue building meaningful partnerships that drive success and positive impact across borders. #Networking #BusinessRelations #InternationalCollaboration #NetherlandsBusinessCouncil #NewYearsReception #GlobalPartnerships #Growth #Innovation

Kickstarting 2025 with a powerful breakfast session on Energy Transition - Uniting Forces for a Sustainable Future during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW)! 🇳🇱 Ambassador Gerard Steeghs emphasized the strength of NL-UAE collaboration in renewable energy, highlighting the Netherlands' role as a top contributor to the UAE's energy sector. Special thanks to the BeNeLux Business Council for organizing this insightful event. We were honored to have speakers like Alp Katalan (Business Development Manager, Desolenator), Frederik Wisselink (Energy Envoy of the Netherlands, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy), sandor szelekovszky (Delegation of the European Union to the UAE), and Peter van Driel (Chief Financial Officer, ADNOC Gas). Let's continue to drive the transition to a sustainable energy future together. #NLinUAE #ADSW #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #BeNeLux #Collaboration #Innovation #uaenlfriendship

The 26th edition of Intersec Expo is running from 14-16 January 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre. This leading business event for safety, security, and fire protection will showcase technologies and solutions across commercial & perimeter security, fire & rescue, safety & health, cyber security, and homeland security & policing. Make sure to take the opportunity to visit the participating Dutch companies and their innovative products and solutions. For registration and further information visit: https://lnkd.in/gxG9MZN Aicuda Technology| Nedap Security | AF-X Fireblocker | Boon Edam Middle East | SecureOne International BV | Saval | Hytrans Systems b.v. | @Resqtec Zumro | DSPA Aerosol Fire Suppression | SENSE-WARE | the Flame Detector Company | @Rebo system | @Paradigm | Security on Screen            #Intersec2025 #DubaiWorldTradeCentre #SecurityExhibition #SafetyInnovation #FireProtection #CyberSecurity #Policing #FutureOfSecurity #uaenlfriendship