Seminar on the business and investment opportunities in the United Arab Emirates 

The UAE is the European Union's number one export destination for goods and services, as well as the leading foreign direct investment partner in the Gulf region. EU exports to the UAE grew by 15% last year, and by more than 48% since 2019, while EU investment in the UAE reached €186 billion. 

The European Union and the United Arab Emirates recently launched negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, opening up the possibility of the EU's first trade deal in the Gulf region.

The Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC) and Beci, with the support of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Brussels, invite to you to a high-level Economic Forum on business and investment opportunities in UAE, in presence of His Excellency Mr. Mohamed AL SAHLAWI, Ambassador of UAE in Brussels, as guest of honor.

This event constitutes a precious opportunity to meet and exchange with key players of the economic development in this country. Quality speakers coming from the UAE will share their expertise with the audience and present this growing market in detail.​

Programme

9:30: Welcome coffee

10:00: Welcome speeches:

-        M. Thierry GEERTS, CEO, Beci

-        M. Qaisar HIJAZIN, Secretary General, ABLCC

10:15: Guest Speakers:

-        H.E. M. Mohamed AL SAHLAWI, Ambassador, UAE Embassy to Belgium

-        H.E. M. Antoine DELCOURT, Ambassador, Belgian Embassy to UAE (Online)

10:30: Presentations:

-        Dubai Chamber of Commerce

-        Ministry of Economy and Investment : Manal RAIS – Head of Investment

-        Investment Authority (TBC)

11:15: Testimonies: success stories of Belgian companies active in UAE

-        Besix

-        Emirates

11:45: Q&A session

12:15: Networking reception

The seminar will be held in English.