Founding Members
The companies and individuals who commit in the council's first chapter — recognised as Founding Members permanently.
Join The Community Doing Business In Both Markets
From founding corporates to first-job professionals, membership puts you inside the corridor's advocacy, events, and intelligence.
What Members Gain
The core benefits every member receives.
- Business Networking & Referrals
- Monthly networking events and a community that opens doors in both markets.
- B2B Matchmaking
- Introductions and investment opportunities across the corridor.
- Advocacy & Representation
- One recognised voice for members' interests with institutions in both countries.
- Trade Missions & Business Forums
- Delegations and quarterly forums that put members in the room.
- Training & Mentorship
- Masterclasses, webinars, and leadership development for members and their teams.
- Directory, Updates & Discounts
- Business directory listing, priority event access, regulatory and market updates, and partner discounts.
Membership Categories
Six categories, one standard of value. Membership fees are being finalised by the board and will be published here.
Corporate Members
Established companies trading or investing across the Kenya–UAE corridor.
SME Members
Smaller companies and startups building their Gulf presence.
Individual Members
Kenyan professionals and executives working in the Emirates.
Associate Members
Friends of Kenya — non-Kenyan businesses with corridor interests, and young professionals.
Honorary Members
Bestowed by the board on distinguished friends of the council.
By invitation of the board.
Sponsorship
Put your brand at the centre of the Kenya–UAE business community. Corporate members hold first refusal on all packages.
- 01
Flagship Event — Title Sponsor
Naming rights to the council's flagship annual gathering, with premium brand placement before the corridor's most senior room.
- 02
Forum Series Sponsor
Season-long association with the council's bilateral sectoral forums — logistics, agri-tech, services — and its networking series.
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Newsletter Sponsor
Presence in the council's member briefings — the most-read channel between events.
Three Steps, Five Days.
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Apply Online
Five minutes: your details, your tier, your sector. No documents needed at this stage.
- 02
Secretariat Review
We review applications within five business days and may call to say hello.
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Welcome On Board
Receive your welcome pack, directory listing, and event calendar. Membership fees are being finalised by the board.