The Portuguese Business Council (PBC) is an entity incorporated in May 2016 and registered with Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry with the purpose of improving the networking and business opportunities of Portuguese companies and individuals in the UAE in general, and Dubai in particular. --- The PBC is aimed at three main objectives: 1 - Providing a platform for Portuguese companies and individuals already established in the UAE to grow their businesses, identify viable business opportunities and generically improve their business in the region; 2 - Supporting Portuguese companies and individuals to establish themselves in the region, providing all support and assistance required for this strategic step; 3 - Promoting Portugal and its business opportunities to UAE-based companies and individuals by successfully creating the ties to expand their business relationships with Portugal and, consequently, play a vital role in the expansion of the bilateral relationship and trade between our two countries.