This event is held in English

The Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC) and Beci, with the support of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Brussels are pleased to invite you to a high-level economic seminar on business and partnership opportunities in the UAE. 

The seminar will take place on 19 November 2025 from 13:30 till 17:00 at Beci, in presence of His Excellency Mr Mohamed AL SAHLAWI, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates in Brussels, as guest of honour.

This event offers a valuable opportunity to meet and engage with key players driving economic development in the United Arab Emirates. Distinguished speakers from the UAE will share their expertise and provide in-depth insights into these dynamic markets. The seminar will conclude with a networking reception.

WHY THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES?

• The United Arab Emirates ranked tenth worldwide for foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2024, demonstrating growing international interest.
• In 2024, the non-oil economy accounted for 75 % of the UAE's GDP, illustrating significant economic diversification beyond hydrocarbons.
•  Trade between Belgium and the UAE reached approximately €4,35 billion in 2024, highlighting strong market potential. ​
• The country offers world-class infrastructure, investor-friendly regulations, and Free Zones, making it easier for international companies to establish and expand their operations.

Would you like to know more ? We are pleased to see you at the event!

PROGRAMME 

13:30-14:00    Registration and welcome coffee

14:00-14:20   Opening remarks

• M. Jean-Philippe MERGEN, Director of Internationalisation, Beci
• Mr Qaisar HIJAZIN, General Secretary, ABLCC

14:20-14:50   Guest Speakers

• H.E. Mr Mohamed AL SAHLAWI, Ambassador of the UAE in Brussels
• H.E. Mr Antoine DELCOURT, Ambassador of Belgium in the UAE (online) (TBC)

14:50-15:30   Presentations

• Dubai Chamber of Commerce – Mr Stefano Antonelli, Chief representative, Europe Region (Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium)
• UAE Ministry of Intestment (TBC)
• UAE free zones (online)

15:30-16:15   Testimonies: success stories of Belgian enterprises active in the United Arab Emirates

• Credendo – Mr Nabil Jijakli, Credendo Group Deputy CEO
• GWS Advisory – Mme Larbi Boujrad, General Manager EMEA
• Emirates – Mr Jean-Pierre Martin, Country Manager Belgium and Luxembourg

16:15-17:00   Q&A session and networking reception

PARTICIPATION

• Registration is mandatory
• Free for the members of Beci and ABLCC
• €50,00 (VAT excl.) for non-members