AHCCD Events and Activities Brochure 2022

The year 2022 has added another dimension to our Chamber’s build-up for its status and image through the quality of events and activities it has conducted. We have managed to attract wider and more diverse participation from across 21 Arab countries and Greece, which in total is translated into 1,011 businessmen.

In spite of the pandemic period of “closure” and online events, 2022 was the year our Chamber returned to our business-as-usual, organizing in-person business gatherings. We rebranded ourselves by introducing events focusing on certain regions of the Arab world, starting with the 5 North Mashreq countries, followed by another business gathering on Egypt, Greece’s historical and long-standing trade partner. Our events of the year culminated in the 11th ArabHellenic Economic Forum, which included three events under its banner: the “2nd Greece – GCC Countries Business Gathering”, the main Forum sessions, and the “4th Meet the Arab Ambassadors” Roundtable Discussion.

In the framework of the 86th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), which was convened on 10-18 September 2022 with the United Arab Emirates as the honored country, our Chamber was privileged to be selected as co-organizers of two events: ‘The High-Level Ministerial Roundtable Discussion’ organized in collaboration with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Greece and the ‘1st Greece-UAE Business Gathering’ which was coordinated with the management of TIF-HELEXPO. Both events had a favorable impact on our Chamber’s reputation within the business community in Greece. Apart from the above, our Chamber participated in numerous other business and corporate events, details of which our readers may find on the inside pages of this brochure.

Despite the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on energy and the prices of consumer goods, Greece, has made an impressive comeback, recording a growth of 6,7% in its GDP, increased its trade balance internationally, and managed to become a favourable investment destination and business hub.

2022 has witnessed quite a dynamic build-up in the strategic relations between Greece and the Arab world in all aspects, recording a substantial increase in the flow of investment to Greece and new heights in the trade balance, totaling almost 19bn. euro for January –November 2022. This figure can easily be elevated based on the resources of the two sides, their geographical proximity, and above all, their growing cooperation.

The Arab-Hellenic Chamber remains steadily committed to its objective in enhancing GreekArab relations in all business domains. It is the support of our member-companies that makes it possible to deliver on our commitment. We are deeply grateful to them and all official entities that support and sponsor our events and activities.

Harris Geronikolas President

Rashad Mabger Secretary General

Foreword

It is my pleasure to address the Arab-Hellenic Chamber’s audience in Greece and across the Arab world, because the way we see it, CCC’s history in Greece goes side-by-side with the Arab-Hellenic Chamber. Both organizations share few denominators, the most important one of which is our commitment to enhance the historically friendly relations between Arabs and our dear friends in Greece - a mandate, initiated by CCC’s founding fathers, Hasib Sabbagh and Said Khoury, who went the extra mile in promoting these relations and in attracting other Arab offshore companies to have Greece as their base.

CCC’s core corporate philosophy is to maintain long-term sustainability in countries of operations, to establish permanent offices there and work together with local authorities, companies and clients, by supplying innovative ways and solutions to challenges ahead. The proof of our perseverance is our long track record of projects in the Arab world and partnerships that promote the developments of these countries.

Looking at the current state of affairs, one can take comfort in the way that these relations have been elevated to new heights. Nevertheless, the untapped potential and abundance of opportunities within the Arab world and Greece have not yet been utilized in a way to give us all satisfaction. Greece, however, must be given credit for making impressive GDP growth of 6.7% for 2022. Adding to its success, Greece has a growing foreign investments record, and is continuously enhancing the favorable conditions for a newly created business hub for foreign companies which is rising in popularity.

It would be fair to say that, as an Arab company, with a branch office in Greece, we have modestly contributed to the Greek economy, mainly because we contribute to the employment of Greek manpower, while utilizing Greek services and infrastructure. The same is valid for all the Arab companies in Greece that have a decent share in the growth of the country’s economy.

CCC, along with other Arab companies operating in Greece, have been vocal supporters of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber’s events and activities since its establishment. The Chamber is enjoying a respected status and has successfully managed to gain recognition among Greek businesses here and across the Arab world. Our role is to safeguard the continuity of this important organization and to encourage it to stay in its course of commitment to opening dialogues between Greek and Arab businessmen and encouraging their partnerships. Our company has always enjoyed impeccable relations with the governments and the people of the countries we have operated in or taken a base in and in that respect, Greece has been no exception. We have merged into the fabric of Greek society and have managed to build strong bonds with the people of this beautiful and hospitable country.

It is my sincere wish that the year ahead will bring with it peace and prosperity for all of us!

Samer Said Khoury Chairman Consolidated Contractors Company

Foreword

During 2022 global economies were tested by major disruptions and hostilities leading to a widespread energy crisis and global inflation. In this adverse environment Greece managed to outperform and level at the top of the list among 34 countries according to the Economist, that ranked 2022 economic performance, by compiling data on five economic and financial indicators.

To this end, the Hellenic Development Bank of Investments S.A. (HDBI, ex TANEO), being the Sovereign Fund-of-Funds of Greece, aims to support and further develop the investment ecosystem and act as the credible equity sovereign partner of Greece to facilitate successful investments, abiding with ESG criteria, to accelerate sustainable growth. HDBI currently manages € 2.1 billion to be invested in Venture Capital and Private Equity Fund schemes through its innovative open calls.

Nevertheless, HDBI’s role is not limited to providing investment financing. HDBI acts as the focal point of every stakeholder, supports the creation of a robust ecosystem of entrepreneurs, fund managers and private investors through various extrovert actions, and has established sound strategic alliances with major international counterparts. To name but a few, HDBI has established investment agreements with Mubadala and ADQ from Abu Dhabi, UAE (worth over € 4.4 billion) to facilitate investments in Greece, is in close cooperation with Mumtalakat of Bahrein and in discussions with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. On the European level, HDBI is in close collaboration with the European Investment Fund (EIF) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) for developing new programs and initiatives and participates in the cooperation protocol with peer European organizations from France (Bpifrance), Germany (KfW Capital), Finland (Tesi), and Denmark (Vækstfonden), aiming to create a panEuropean investment scheme to invest in high growth tech companies to scale up.

Finally, despite the negative forecasts for the European economies for 2023, Greece is one of the few countries to avoid being into recession and consequently – because of the efforts – the expected investment grade of the Greek economy will take place. The positive outlook is further supported by the fact that Greece has already secured and started receiving over €80 billion of European funds to be deployed in the economy over the next 5-7 years. The successful utilization and mobilization of these resources requires private capital. Therefore, private investments in key sectors and asset classes will be at the epicenter. This is a major challenge and a historic opportunity for Greece to scale up, as it is of paramount importance for further upgrading and ringfencing the resilience and sustainability of the economy and the society.

Prof. Haris Lambropoulos President

Hellenic Development Bank of Investments S.A. & Board Member Arab-Hellenic Chamber

GREECE - ARAB WORLD TRADE BALANCE

January - November 2022 (in euro)

Trade by Sector

Mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials

Chemicals and related products, n.e.s.

Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material

Crude materials, inedible, except fuels

Food and live animals

Machinery and transport equipment

Beverages and tobacco

Miscellaneous manufactured ar�cles

Animal and vegetable oils, fats and waxes

Commodi�es and transac�ons not classified elsewhere in the SITC

Total trade balance: 18,969,219,573 euro

*Provisional Data

Coordination Meeting of the Secretaries

-General of the ArabForeign Joint Chambers at the Arab League Headquarters, 16th –17th January 2022

Within the framework of the Arab League and the Union of Arab Chambers’ initiative, a two-day coordination meeting was held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo, on January 16 & 17. This meeting aimed at activating the role of the Arab – Foreign Joint Chambers in their host countries in increasing the balance of trade and mutual investment between their respective host countries and the Arab world, and in creating awareness of Arab issues, in view of the developments on the international arena. Our Secretary General, Rashad Mabger, represented our Chamber in these meetings.

All the esteemed participants in the coordination meetings outside the Arab League Headquarters with Mr. Rashad Mabger on the upper right corner

Celebratory Dinner Gathering with Arab Ambassadors and Arab Businessmen in Greece, hosted by the Ambassador of Qatar, 8th March 2022

On Wednesday, 8 March 2022, in a pleasant ambiance of the restaurant of the Four Seasons Astir Palace hotel, H.E. Waleed Mohammed Al-Emadi, the Ambassador of Qatar, hosted a dinner party in honor of the Arab Ambassadors accredited to Greece and Arab businessmen based here. H.E Mr. Al-Emadi delivered a short speech welcoming his distinguished guests and expressed a hope that this meeting will bring them all closer, open new channels of communication, but also and become a beginning for many more pleasant occasions to meet.

The Ambassadors and the Arab businessmen exchanged views and touched upon a variety of issues relevant to their businesses in hospitable Greece. The Secretary General of our Chamber, Mr. Rashad Mabger who was among the guests, would like to seize this opportunity to express the Chamber’s gratitude to Ambassador Waleed Al-Emadi for this wonderful initiative and wish him a pleasant and fruitful stay during his assignment as Ambassador of Qatar, to Greece.

H.E.

The setting and attendees of the dinner gathering

From left (seated): H.E. Mahieddine Djeffal, Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Mr. Raed Bassatne, Business Development Manager, B.B. Energy and Board Member, ArabHellenic Chamber, Mr. Abdul Azim Weiss, Owner/CEO, Weiss Hellas–Interna S.A. and Vice President, Arab-Hellenic Chamber, Mr. Joseph Samaan, President & Managing Director, TANWEER and Vice President, Arab-Hellenic Chamber, and Mr. Jamal Joratli, Business Consultant and artist. (standing)

Waleed Mohammed Al-Emadi, Ambassador of Qatar

Dinner with Visiting Palestinian Delegation, 14th

March 2022

On March 14th, Mr. Youssef Dorkhom, the Chargé D’Affaires of the Palestinian Embassy in Greece, hosted a welcoming reception and dinner party for the visiting Palestinian businessmen and businesswomen attending FOOD EXPO exhibition at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition center.

Mr. Rashad Mabger, Secretary General of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, delivered a speech on this occasion, during which he welcomed the delegation and assured them that the Chamber is here to support them and their future business endeavors in Greece in every way possible.

Mr. Youssef Dorkhom, the Chargé D’Affaires of the Palestinian Embassy, in the centre among members of the Palestinian delegation

Youssef Dorkhom, the Palestinian Chargé D’Affaires, and Mr. Rashad Mabger, the Secretary General of the Arab – Hellenic Chamber, among members of the visiting Palestinian businessmen delegation

Farewell Dinner by Ambassador Saud Faisal Saud Aldaweesh of Kuwait, 16th March 2022

On March 16th, the Kuwaiti Ambassador, our friend Saud Faisal Saud Aldaweesh, hosted a dinner party honoring the Arab Ambassadors accredited to Greece, as his assignment in Greece came to an end.

The Arab – Hellenic Chamber, represented by its Secretary General, Mr. Rashad Mabger, presented our friend Ambassador Saud with a farewell gift, thanking him for his support and wishing him the best of endeavors in his future in Kuwait.

H.E. Saud Faisal Saud Aldaweesh, Ambassador of Kuwait, among his guests

Group photo with .E. Saud Faisal Saud Aldaweesh, Ambassador of Kuwait and his distinguished guests

Business Meeting for our members,

3rd June 2022

On 3 June 2022, the Yemeni businessman Yasser Al-Husseini, CEO of Mayyun Trading International, visited the premises of the Arab Hellenic Chamber and met with Mr. Damianos Efthymiadis, Business Development Director of Archirodon NV, to discuss the ports in Yemen.

During Mr. Husseini’s stay in Athens, our Chamber has also facilitated his visit to Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Ltd where he met with Mr. Theofilos Haldezos from Dry Cargo and Container Chartering Department to discuss cooperation in cargo business in the ports of Yemen, Eastern Mediterranean and the Red Sea. The two sides discussed possible synergies and how Eastern Mediterranean’s fleet can service their customers’ needs.

(from left) Visiting businessman, Mr. Yasser Al-Husseini, with Mr. Rashad Mabger and Mr. Damianos Efthymiadis at our premises

Our Chamber’s Visit in Posidonia 2022, 6th – 10th June 2022

‘The Posidonia Athens’ - the world’s most prestigious shipping exhibition and one of the largest world commercial gatherings has long been established as a landmark and successful tradition reflecting Greece’s pioneering role and dominant leadership of the maritime industry and relevant services. Thousands of shipowners and companies from about 80 countries exhibited their products and services in Greece, among which were members of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber.

Our Secretary General, Mr. Rashad Mabger, visiting stands of a few of our exhibiting member companies

Our Secretary General attending Farewell Lunch for the Egyptian Ambassador, 15th June 2022

On 15th June 2022, the Dean of the Arab Ambassadors, Mr. Ahed Sweidat, Ambassador of Jordan, hosted a farewell lunch at Sabri Cuisine Restaurant, in honor of Ambassador Ismail Khairat, whose mission as Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, came to an end. The lunch was attended by Arab Ambassadors accredited to Greece and Chargés d’Affaires, representatives of Arab Embassies, and the Secretary General of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, Mr. Rashad Mabger.

During the lunch party, H.E. Sweidat, delivered a speech, on behalf of all the Arab Ambassadors accredited to Greece, in which he expressed the pleasure in building up friendships and cooperation with Ambassador Khairat and wished him the best of success in his future endeavors. The Dean of the Arab Ambassadors then presented him with a commemorative gift.

The Dean of the Arab Ambassadors and Ambassador of Jordan, H.E. Ahed Sweidat, presented H.E. Ismail Khairat with a farewell gift on behalf of the Arab Ambassadors accredited to Greece

25th Arab-German Business Forum, 21st – 23rd June 2022

Around 250 visitors from Germany and the Arab countries ensured that this year's forum was a particular success. There was also a special occasion: the Forum celebrated its 25th anniversary! As usual, the format took place at the Hotel Ritz-Carlton in Berlin. Over the three days of the Forum, numerous panel discussions took place in the hotel's ballroom, while participants had the opportunity to engage in conversation, exchange ideas and network in the foyer. The Secretary General of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, Mr. Rashad Mabger, was among the guests who enjoyed this important event from June 21st to 23rd 2022.

The Secretary General of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, Mr. Rashad Mabger, with the Secretary General of the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GHORFA), Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Mikhlafi

The Secretary General of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, Mr. Rashad Mabger, on the right, next to the Secretary General of the Union of Arab Chambers, Dr. Khaled Hanafy, and distinguished guests

The Secretary General of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, Mr. Rashad Mabger, with Mr. Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Courtesy Visit by two Sister Arab-Foreign Joint Chambers, 12th September 2022

On 12th September, we received our dear colleagues and friends, Mouddar Khouja, SG of the AustroArab Chamber of Commerce, and Tamer Mansour, SG of Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce with an accompanying delegation from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce. This courtesy visit represents the extent of close connections we have as Secretaries General of the Arab-Foreign Joint Chambers. During this visit, we discussed various issues of interest and exchanged views on improving the workflow and efficiency of our organizations. In addition to that, we have been given the opportunity to get to know of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber’s evolution, success and current status among the Brazilian Chambers of Commerce, as well as its relation to the various Governmental entities. Our friend Mouddar Khouja, in his turn, elaborated on the role his Chamber plays in Austria and its rooted cooperation with all Chambers of Commerce in Austria.

Presentation of HELLENIC PETROLEUM

Group’s new Corporate Identity: HELLENIQ ENERGY, 20th September 2022

On September 20th, in the awe-inspiring hall of "Hellenic Cosmos" Cultural Center, HELLENIC PETROLEUM group presented its new Corporate Brand Identity, HELLENiQ ENERGY. The new name refers directly to the heavy heritage of the Group, but also to its will to evolve into the future of "smart" energy, alternative sources, and the low emission economy.

Our Chamber’s Secretary General, Rashad Mabger, attended the sumptuous event which sealed the implementation of the “Vision 2025” strategic planning that started in 2021. The aim is to lead to a new era of dynamic sustainable development, with the implementation of important transformation and modernization projects of refineries, the rapid growth in Renewable Sources and "green" energy, but also the entry into new markets and products.

Mr. Andreas Shiamishis, CEO, HELLENIQ Energy, addressing the audience

Messrs. Ioannis Papathanassiou, Chairman of the Board, and Andreas Shiamishis, CEO, with the executive team of HELLENIQ Energy

The Minister of Energy & Environment of Greece, H.E. Mr. Kostas Skrekas, addressing the audience

Mr. Rashad Mabger with H.E. Mr. Kostis Hatzidakis, Greek Minister for Labor and Social Affairs

Meeting of the Board of Directors, 25th October 2022

From Left: Mr. Rashid Naser Sraiya Al Kaabi, 1st Vice President, AHCCD and Vice Chairman, Al Sraiya Holding Group, Qatar and BD Member, Qatar Chamber, Qatar, Mr. Harris Geronikolas and Mr. Rashad Mabger

From Left: Mr. Hisham Abdulaziz Al-Sayed, B.D. Member, AHCCD and Representative, Federation of Saudi Chambers, Saudi Arabia, Mr. Ahmad Sulaiman Al-Qudaibi, B.D. Member, AHCCD & CEO, Sulaiman Ahmed Al Qudaibi & Sons Group, Kuwait and B.D. Member, Kuwait Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Raed Bassatne, B.D. Member, AHCCD & Business Development Manager, B.B. Energy Management S.A., Greece

From Left: Mr. Paris Drosinos, B.D. Member, AHCCD & Commercial Director, TCB – Avgidis Automation S.A., Greece, Mr. Stelios Katzourakis, BD Member, AHCCD & General Director, NYFC Security & Pleiades Catering, Greece, Mr. Ioannis Verginis, B.D. Member, AHCCD, & B.D. Member, Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Greece, Mr. Nicholas Vlachakis, Vice-President, AHCCD & Managing Director, NEOKEM S.A., Greece

Board Meeting

Secretary General, Union of Arab Chambers, Lebanon, Mr. Abdulaziz AlMikhlafi, Coordinator General of Arab-Foreign Joint Chambers & Secretary General, Arab-German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GHORFA), Germany, Mr. Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General, ArabBelgium-Luxemburg Chamber of Commerce, Belgium

From Left: Mr. Mohammed Abdo Saeed, Chairman, Federation of Yemen Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Yemen, Mr. Rashad Mabger, Prof. Dr. Khaled Hanafy, Secretary General, Union of Arab Chambers, Lebanon, Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Mikhlafi, Coordinator General of Arab-Foreign Joint Chambers & Secretary General, Arab-German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GHORFA), Germany, Mr. Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General, Arab-Belgium-Luxemburg Chamber of Commerce, Belgium

Prof. Dr. Khaled Hanafy,

Participation at Arab-British Economic Summit, 2nd November 2022

Mr. Bandar Reda, Secretary General & CEO, Arab-British Chamber, delivering his welcome address

Rashad Mabger, Secretary General, AHCCD, with Dr. Ghassan Ejjeh, Senior Vice-President, BESIX Group & BESIX SANOTEC S.A. and international expert in water management issues, Belgium

Farewell Party to Mr. Majed Bader Jamal Eddin, Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry,

8th November 2022

On November 8th, in a relaxing, celebratory, and sumptuous atmosphere, the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry threw a commemorative and memorable party honouring a longtime friend and consultant of the Chamber, Majed Badr Jamal Eddin. This event was attended by high-level dignitaries from Kuwait and the Arab world and friends of Majed (Abu Badr).

Abu Badr has been part of Kuwait Chamber’s journey since the early years of its establishment and has devoted his energy and loyalty to the Chamber. The praise and the words spoken on Abu Badr by the President of the Chamber, Mr. Mohammed Jasim Al-Saqr, and the former President, Mr. Ali Thunayan Al Ghanim, followed by the General Manager of the Chamber, Mr. Rabah Abdulrahman Al Rabah, were a clear reflection to Majed’s outstanding performance in every step throughout all these years. He has gained such a high status in a country that gives recognition to those who render their services with honesty, and sincerity which is among a few of its sons’ characteristics.

The honoured Mr. Majed Badr Jamal Eddin among the Syrian delegation

The Secretary General of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, Mr. Rashad Mabger, accompanied by Mr. Ahmad Al-Qudaibi, BD Member, KCCI, and BD Member, Arab-Hellenic Chamber, offering an appreciation gift to Mr. Majed Badr Jamal Eddin

From left: The honoured, Mr. Majed Badr Jamal Eddin, Mr. Mohammed Jasim Al-Saqr, and the former President, Mr. Ali Thunayan Al Ghanim, and the General Manager of Kuwait Chamber, Mr. Rabah Abdulrahman Al Rabah

The Secretary General of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, Rashad Mabger, addressing the audience of the exclusive real estate conference

Rashad Mabger with the Greek Minister of Development & Investment, H.E. Adonis Georgiadis, the administration of OMASE association and attendees of the event

Pita Cutting & Networking Event, 10th February 2022 (online)

The Arab-Hellenic Chamber has started its events for 2022 with the second edition of online pita-cutting and member-to-member networking event. This event aims at bringing together the representatives of member-companies, in an effort to open dialogue and communications and get to know each other. It also aims at sharing with our members our activities and services and seek any feedback from our side to improve our services.

Greece & 5 Mashriq Countries Business Gathering, 23rd & 24th March

The Arab – Hellenic Chamber successfully concluded its second event of the year, the “Greece & 5 Mashriq Countries Business Gathering (Iraq – Jordan – Lebanon – Palestine – Syria)” on 24th March, after two days of in-person interesting presentations, deliberations, intensive networking and B2B meetings, at the Divani Caravel Hotel of Athens.

The program of the sessions included speakers from small, medium and high-ranking businesses from the six countries, as well as high-profile keynote speakers. H.E. Nikos Papathanasis, Alternate Minister for Development and Investment of Greece, addressed the audience, highlighting Greece’s investment opportunities and successes in recent years.

Rashad Mabger Secretary General Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce & Development Greece

Harris Geronikolas Chairman of the Board of Directors, Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce & Development Greece

Suheil Hassib Sabbagh President, Group HR, CCC & Vice President, AHCCD & Honorary President Palestinian Greek Friendship & Cooperation Association Greece

Ahed Sweidat Dean of Council of Arab Ambassadors Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Greece

Adonis Georgiadis Minister of Development and Investments Greece

Eng. Mohamed Haytham Albeik Founder & Owner Engineering & Scientific Office Syria

Antulio Richetta Director IBI Group Greece

Raed Salameh General Manager Hammoda for Food Product Co Palestine

Ali Humaid Al-Makhzoomi Founder Bil Weekend Co, for Tourism services Iraq

Dr. Saleh S. Jallad Financial Consultant, CCC & Publisher of Middle East Economic Survey (MEES) & Board Member, AHCCD, Greece

Eng. Salman Najib Albahri Owner Albahri Agricultural and Industrial Services Syria George Filiopoulos CEO Enterprise Greece Greece

Abdulrazak AL-Zuhairi Chairman Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce Iraq

Konstantinos Biniaris Managing Director / Partner/ Owner, Pot & Pan Foodservice S.A. Greece

Dr. Sameh Al-Muqdadi General Manager Green Charter GC., Foundation for water and environmental consulting, Germany

Majd Abu Arqub Area Marketing Manager for Russia -India -Brazil & France Jordan Tourism Board Jordan

Pierre Achkar President Lebanese Hotel Association & President, Lebanese Federation for Tourism Industries & Mayor of Brummana City, Lebanon

Dr. Bassim Khoury CEO Pharmacare PLC Palestine

Atef Idriss CEO MEFOSA S.A. Lebanon

Eng. Mohammad Alamour Chairman of Palestinian Businessmen Association Palestine

Guest Speakers, Keynote Speakers, Moderators & Sessions Speakers

Vice President Federation of Chambers of Commerce Industry & Agriculture of Lebanon & President, Chamber of Commerce Industry & Agriculture Tripoli & North Lebanon Lebanon

Osama M. Amro Founder & Chairman Abaad Contracting Co. & Vice President Palestinian Renewable Energy Union Palestine

Vangelis Kamaris International Business Development Director Sustainable Engineering Solutions, Mytilineos S.A. Greece

CEng. Ilias Savvakis, MSc, MBA Director of Operational Development, DEDA S.A. Lecturer, University of Piraeus & Board Member, AHCCD Greece

Anas Joud General Manager & Board Member, Joud Group & Rep. of Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce & Board Member, AHCCD Syria

Secretary General Jordanian Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (JAPM) Jordan

Holding S.A.L. Lebanon

Talal

CEO, Silk Road Co. for Travel & Tourism & Chairman, Federation of Chambers of Tourism Syria

Akis

Co-owner Revithis & Partners Real Estate Brokers Greece

Nicholas

Managing Director NEOKEM S.A. & Board Member, AHCCD Greece

*Photos appearance according to event’s program

Dawood Abed Zayer Chairman Iraqi National Business Council Iraq

Tawfiq Dabboussi

Nikos Papathanasis Alternate Minister for Development & Investment Greece

George Spigos International Sales Director OFET Group Greece

Houssam El Katrangi Co-Founder & Director MetaSol Lebanon

Mohammed Mohsin Gaeed General Manager United Horizon Co. Iraq

Dr. Hanan Sboul

Jacques Jean Sarraf Chairman Malia

Mousa E. Jarjoui CEO George Garabedian Co. Ltd Palestine

Khoudeir

Revithis

Vlachakis

Ziad Oubari CEO Oubari Pharma Syria

Dr. Nizar Younes Chairman Emeritus Butec Group Holding Lebanon

Tawfic Said Khoury Executive Vice Chairman Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) Greece

H.E. Nikos Papathanassis, Alternate Minister of Development & Investment delivers his speech at the Opening Ceremony

From Left: Mr. Rashad Mabger, Secretary General, AHCCD, Mr. Abdul Azim Weiss, Vice President, AHCCD and Owner/CEO, Weiss Hellas–Interna S.A., H.E. Nikolaos Papathanassis, Alternate Minister of Development & Investments and H.E. Mouayed Saleh, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq

Closed-Door Business Discussion

Syrian Speakers & Delegates

Special Introduction by Mr. Anas Joud, General Manager & Board Member, Joud Group of Companies and Representative of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Board Member, AHCCD, Syria

Closed-door business discussion

Session 3 on Food Processing Industry

Session 4 on Pharmaceutical Industry Closed-door business discussion

Session 5 on Tourism & Real Estate

Mr. Tawfiq Dabboussi, Vice President, Federation of Chambers of Commerce Industry & Agriculture in Lebanon and President, Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture Tripoli & North Lebanon, Lebanon with Mr. Rashad Mabger

Speakers & Delegates

B2B Meetings

B2B meetings

B2B meetings

H.E. Adonis Georgiadis, Minister of Development & Investment, the Guest of Honor at the Dinner Ceremony

Arab delegates with Minister Georgiadis

At the dinner party

At the dinner party

GR EE K EGYPTIAN

BUSI NE SS GATHE RI NG

Athens

12th May 2022

On June 1st, the Arab-Hellenic Chamber concluded its third event of the year, the “Greek – Egyptian Business Gathering” that was convened at the Divani Caravel Hotel of Athens. The event was attended by 76 Egyptian businessmen representing various sectors and 69 representatives of Greek companies who shared the event’s sessions and deliberations, and engaged in bilateral B2B meetings.

Rashad Mabger Secretary General Arab-Hellenic Chamber (AHCCD), Greece

Harris Geronikolas Chairman of the Board of Directors Arab-Hellenic Chamber (AHCCD), Greece

Suheil Hassib Sabbagh President, Group HR, CCC & Chairman, Hassib Sabbagh Foundation & Vice President, AHCCD, Greece

Ismail Khairat Ambassador of the Republic of Egypt to Greece

Abdel Aal Mohamed El Sayed Ali Salama Managing Director, SGS Egypt Egypt

George Xiradakis Founder - Managing Director XRTC Business Consultants, Greece

Eng. Sameh Moustafa Zaki Vice President Cairo Chamber of Commerce Egypt

Dr. Orestis Schinas Partner HHX. blue & Permanent Representative to the IMO-Union of Comoros

Dr. Thaleia Emiri HRAF BoD Member Senior Legal Counsel, Of-Counsel HBA, Greece

Mohamed Morshedy Owner & CEO Memaar Al Morshedy, Egypt

Naguib Onsi Sawiris CEO Orascom Group, Egypt

Spyros J. Kiartzis Manager New Technologies & Alternative Energy Sources Hellenic Petroleum Holdings S.A., Greece

Ahmed Ramadan CEO, Power Generation Engineering & Services Co (PGESCo), Egypt

Dr. George Pechlivanoglou Chief Business Development Officer Eunice Energy Group, Greece

CEng. Ilias Savvakis MSc, MBA, Director of Operational Development, DEDA S.A., Lecturer, University of Piraeus & Board Member, AHCCD, Greece

Christos Cavallis President Greek Community of Cairo, Egypt

Guest Speakers, Keynote Speakers, Moderators & Sessions Speakers

Eng. Wael Hamdy Senior Vice President El Sewedy Electric Group, Egypt

Alexandra Sdoukou Secretary General for Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry of Environment & Energy, Greece

George Amiras Deputy Minister of Environment & Energy, Greece

Maria Louisa Marinakis Ambassador, Director General for International Economic Relations Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Greece

*Photos appearance according to event’s program

Giannis Plakiotakis Minister of Maritime & Insular Policy Greece

Eng. Medhat Hatim El Kady Chairman, Egyptian International Freight Forwarding & Logistics Association (EIFFA) & BD Member, Alexandria Chamber of Shipping & CEO, Kadmar Group, Egypt

Damianos Efthymiadis Business Development Director Archirodon Group

Dr. Sara Algazzar Dean, College of International Transportation & Logistics, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Egypt

Sandros Charalampopoulos New Business Development Manager Mediterra S.A_mastihashop, Greece

Hatem El Saady Mahmoud Abdel Ghaffar Chairman, Kafr El Shiekh Chamber of Commerce & Board Member, Federation of Egyptian Chambers, Egypt

Andreas Ntatsopoulos Biologist and Consultant on Fish Farming, Greece

Dr. Saleh S. Jallad Financial Consultant, CCC & Publisher of Middle East Economic Survey (MEES) & Board Member of AHCCD, Greece

Aref Boualwan Chief Initiatives and Startups Officer Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), Greece

At the opening ceremony

Harris Geronikolas, Chairman of the BoD, Arab-Hellenic Chamber

Suheil Hassib Sabbagh, President, Group HR, CCC, Vice President of AHCCD and Honorary President, Palestinian Greek Friendship & Cooperation Association, Greece

Guest Speaker: H.E. George Amiras, Deputy Minister of Environment& Energy, Greece

View of the audience

Special Introduction by Mrs. Alexandra Sdoukou, Secretary General for Energy and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Environment & Energy, Greece

Session 1 on Electricity & Energy

Special Introduction by: H.E. Giannis Plakiotakis, Minister of Maritime & Insular Policy, Greece

Session 2 on Maritime & Port Industry

Session 3 on Food Processing Industry

Special Session on Investment

Mr. Christos Cavallis, President, Greek Community of Cairo, Egypt

Mr. Aref Boualwan, Chief Initiatives and Startups Officer, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), Greece

Audience & Speakers

B2B Meetings

Speakers & Delegates

Speakers & Delegates along with students of the Hellenic-Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Greece

Closed-door business meetings

From Left: Mr. Costas Michailides, President of the Egyptian-Greek Association, Greece, Mr. Christos Cavallis, President, Greek Community of Cairo, Egypt, Metropolitan of Guinea, Mr. Georgios, Patriarchate of Alexandria, Egypt, Mrs. Caterina Sofianou, Archontissa of the Patriarchate of Alexandria, Egypt, Mr. Michalis Biskos, President of the Greek Society of Cairo, Egypt, Mr. Samuil Bicharas, Translator-Interpreter

From left: Mr. Rashad Mabger, Mrs. Caterina Sofianou, Dr. Thalia Emiri, BoD Member, Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRAF), Greece and Mr. Athanassios Ziliaskopoulos, President, HRAF

Networking Break

Honoring the ladies, guests of honor, during the Dinner party

During the Dinner party

Chamber’s Elections, 8th June 2022

The meeting of the outgoing Board of Directors before the election process

Some Members of the New Board of Directors

Participation with two Events in 86th Thessaloniki International Fair, 10th & 15th September 2022

On the occasion of honouring the United Arab Emirates as this year’s guest country at the 86th International Fair of Thessaloniki (10-18 September, 2022), the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, in cooperation with the Embassy of the UAE in Athens, Greece, co-organized a Ministerial Greek-Emirati RoundTable Discussion between H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, UAE, and H.E. Adonis Georgiadis, Minister of Development & Investment, Greece, on September 10th at Emilios Riadis Hall. The discussion was moderated by Rashad Mabger, the Secretary General of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber. The two Ministers elaborated on the various investment opportunities and future economic and commercial relations between the two countries.

From left: H.E. Sulaiman Hamid Almazroui, Ambassador of the UAE to Greece, H.E. Adonis Georgiadis, Minister of Development & Investment, Greece, H.E. Mr. Abdullah Bin Touq Almarri, Minister of Economy, UAE, Mr. Rashad Mabger, Greece

On 15th September, the Arab-Hellenic Chamber, in collaboration with TIF-HELEXPO, organized the Greece – UAE Business Gathering, in the framework of the 3rd Thessaloniki Helexpo Forum, at “Ioannis Vellidis” International Congress Centre. This event, a miniature version of our Chamber’s regular conferences, focused on topics of interest for the two sides.

1st session on “Identifying Potential for Cooperation in Maritime, Port Industries & Environmental Waste Management.” From left: Mr. George K. Xiradakis as Moderator, Founder - Managing Director of XRTC Business Consultants, Greece, Mr. Makis Spyratos, Business Development Director, POLYGREEN S.A., Greece, Mr. Damianos Efthymiadis, Business Development Director, Archirodon Group NV, Greece, Mr. Athanasios Liagkos, Executive Chairman of BoD, Thessaloniki Port Authority, Greece, Mr. Evangelos Kyriazopoulos, Secretary General, of Ports Port Policy and Maritime Investments, Greece

Opening Session: From left: Rashad Mabger as Moderator, Greece, Ambassador Sulaiman Hamid Almazroui, Greece, Dr. Kyriakos Pozrikidis, CEO, TIF – HELEXPO S.A., Greece

2nd session on “Agri-Food and Fish Farming: Bilateral Exchange of Experiences and Potential Cooperation.”

From left, sitting on the stage: Moderator Rashad Mabger, Secretary General of the Chamber, Mr. Dimitris Thomopoulos, Commercial Attaché in the Greek Embassy in the UAE and Mr. Andreas Ntatsopoulos, Biologist - Aquaculture Consultant, Greece. On the screen from left: Mr. Thomas Douzis, Co-founder & CEO, ERGON FOODS, and Prof. Ahmed El Tigani, CEO, Al Rawabi Dairy Co. LLC, UAE

3rd Session on “Opportunities for Investment with Particular Focus on Tourism and Real Estate Industries.”

From left: Moderator Mrs. Maria Mathiopoulou, Journalist and Press Officer of HELEXPO, Prof. Dr. Haris

Lambropoulos, President, Hellenic Development Bank B.D. Member, Athens Chamber of Commerce & of Investments S.A. & B.D. Member, Arab-Hellenic Chamber, and Mr. Apostolos Panas, Secretary of the Hellenic Parliament, Member of Parliament Halkidiki, Head of the Development & Investment Sector of the Movement for Change – PA.SO.K.

11th ARAB HELLENIC ECONOMIC FORUM

4th Meet the Arab Ambassadors Roundtable Discussion

2nd “Greece and GCC Countries” Business Gathering

Joint Chambers Coordination Meeting

The Arab-Hellenic Chamber convened its flagship event, the 11th Arab-Hellenic Economic Forum, on 25th & 26th October 2022 at the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens, Greece, incorporating the 2nd Greece & GCC Countries Business Gathering, and the 4th Meet the Arab Ambassadors Roundtable Discussion. This event has witnessed wider participation of over 250 businessmen from 18 Arab countries and 122 representatives of Greek companies.

The event included the signing of two MoUs, the first between SABO S.A. represented by its President, Dimitris Kiliaris, and two Iraqi companies, Ard Al Manasek & Al Qabas, represented by the President of the Group, Abdullah Salih Ali Al-Giburi, to establish, as of January 2023, the first brick factory using the Greek technology and know-how in Baghdad. The second MoU was signed between City Unity College, represented by its President, Harris Geronikolas, and the American University of Malta, represented by its President, Michel Najjar, for starting a joint venture in the education field.

Rashad Mabger Secretary General Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce & Development (AHCCD) Greece

Harris Geronikolas

Chairman of the Board of Directors, Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce & Development (AHCCD) Greece

Suheil Hassib Sabbagh

President, Group HR, CCC & Vice President, AHCCD & Honorary President Palestinian Greek Friendship & Cooperation Association Greece

Ahed Sweidat

Dean of Council of Arab Ambassadors & Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Greece

Prof. Dr. Khaled Hanafy Secretary General Union of Arab Chambers, Lebanon & Board Member, Arab-Hellenic Chamber Greece

Ioannis Smyrlis

Secretary General of International Economic Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Chairman of the Board Enterprise Greece

Abdallah Sultan Al Owais Chairman, Sharjah Chamber & Vice Chairman of Emirates Chambers UAE

Investment Promotion Director Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) Oman

Eng. Omar A. Bahlaiwa Founder & President Optimum Business Consulting Bureau (OBCB) Saudi Arabia

Prof. Dr. Haris Lambropoulos

President, Hellenic Development Bank of Investments SA (HDBI) & Board Member, AHCCD Greece

Ioulia Drossinou

Head, Department of International Affairs Directorate of Agricultural Policy Documentation & International Affairs Ministry of Rural Development & Food Greece

Prof. Ahmed Eltigani Abdelrahim

Ahmed Elmansouri CEO Al Rawabi Dairy Co. LLC UAE

Jalal Abdul Karim AL Lawati

Greece & the Arab World: Growing Ties

Chania Chamber of Commerce and Industry & Managing Director“Crete Fish/Rokakis SA” Greece

Sandros Charalampopoulos New Business Development Mediterra S.A._mastihashop Greece

Managing Director Elounda Real Estate Development Founder of SpaTech Ltd and B.D. member, Elounda S.A. Hotels & Resorts Greece

Olympia

Secretary General for Tourism Policy & Development Ministry of Tourism Greece

Walid

Founding President of FIABCI Arabic Countries & President, Real Estate Syndicate of Lebanon (REAL) Lebanon

Aref

Chief Initiatives and Startups Officer, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) Greece

Abdulaziz Al-Mikhlafi Coordinator General of Arab Foreign Joint Chambers & Secretary General, Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GHORFA) Germany

Moussa

Boualwan

Anastasopoulou

Dr. Ghassan Ejjeh Senior Vice-President BESIX group & BESIX SANOTEC S.A. and international expert in water management issues Belgium

Hassane Alaoui Mostefi Minister Plenipotentiary Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Greece

CEng. Ilias Savvakis Director of Operational Development, DEDA S.A. & Board Member, AHCCD Greece

Fotis S. Kokotos

Dr. Nejia Ben Helal President Tunisian Business Women League (UNFT) & Project Development & Entrepreneurship Advisor Tunisia

Antonis Rokakis President

George Fasoulas Managing Director KRIVEK S.A. Greece

Evangelos

International Business Development Director (Sustainable Engineering Solutions Business Unit) Mytilineos S.A. Greece

Dr. Khalid Klefeekh Al Hajri Energy Expert and Board Member Qatar Chamber of Commerce Qatar

Dr. Dimitris Tsalemis Director General for Energy Ministry of Environment & Energy Greece

Prof. Paul Greenhalgh Director ZAHA HADID Foundation United Kingdom

Abdullah Salih Ali Al-Giburi Chairman Abdullah Al-Giburi Group Iraq

John Karydas CEO, Renewables & Energy Storage Unit Copelouzos Group Greece

Dr. Spyros I. Kiartzis Manager New Technologies & Alternative Energy Sources HELLENiQ ENERGY Group Greece

Nicholas Vlachakis Managing Director NEOKEM S.A. & Vice President, AHCCD Greece

Alexander Athanasoulas President & CEO, Stirixis Group President Sustainable Building Council Greece (SBC) Greece

Eng. Husein Abdullah Safar Board Member National Oil Corporation Libya

Eng. Khalid Al-Othman Partner & CEO Saudi Mubadara Development Company Saudi Arabia

Eng. Walid Abdulla Barakat CEO-Founder Invicta Company for Design & Construction Yemen

Kamaris

Greece & the Arab World: Growing Ties

Nikolaos Stratigeas President & Managing Director Anaplasi Consulting Engineering S.A. Greece

Dr. Rafea Al Rawi CEO, The Modern Company for Drug Industry & CEO, Al-Andalus Private Hospital Iraq

John Lachance Business Development & Training Manager Frezyderm S.A. Greece

Dr. Bassim Khoury CEO Pharmacare PLC Palestine

Costas Babalis General Manager Generics & International Division Vianex S.A. Greece

Dr. Tarig Mohyeldin Eltayeb Chairman Fast International Co. Ltd. Sudan

Dr. Rabih Hassouneh General Manager, Macromed SARL & General Manager, C. Catafago & Co. SAL Lebanon

Dr. Hanan Sboul Secretary General The Jordanian Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (JAPM) Jordan

Guests at the Opening Ceremony. From Left: Harris Geronikolas, President, Arab-Hellenic Chamber, H.E. Christos Dimas, Deputy Minister of Development & Investment, Mr. Mohamed Bin Ahmed Bin Twar Al Kawari, 1st Vice Chairman, Qatar Chamber, Dr. Khalid Klefeekh Al Hajri, Energy Expert and Board Member, Qatar Chamber of Commerce, Qatar, Mr. Rashid Naser Sraiya Al-Kaabi, Vice Chairman, Al Sraiya Holding Group & 1st Vice-President, Arab-Hellenic Chamber, Mr. Mohammed Abdo Saeed, Chairman, Federation of Yemen Chambers of Commerce & Industry and Mr. Saleh Bin Hamad Al-Sharqi. Director General, Qatar Chamber

From Left: H.E. Christos Dimas, Deputy Minister of Development & Investment, Greece, Mr. Rashad Mabger, Mr. Dimitris Kiliaris, President, SABO S.A., Greece, Mr. Abdullah Salih Ali Al-Giburi, President of the Group Ard Al Manasek & Al Qabas, Iraq

Arab Ambassadors at the Opening Ceremony: Excellencies Messrs Omar Amer Yousef, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Waleed Bin Mohammed El-Emadi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar, Sulaiman Hamid Almazrouei, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, Dr. Saad Al-Amar, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mouayed Saleh, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq, Ahed Sweidat, Dean of the Arab Ambassadors and Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and Issa Alhijazin, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

View of the audience

Mr. Suheil Hassib Sabbagh delivering his speech at the Opening Ceremony

H.E. Ahed Sweidat, Dean of the Council of Arab Ambassadors & Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, delivering his speech at the opening ceremony

H.E. Christos Dimas, Deputy Minister of Development & Investments, Research, Innovation and Technology

Signing of MoU between SABO S.A. and two Iraqi Companies Ard Al Manasek & Al Qabas

Signing of MoU between City U College and American University of Malta

2nd Business Gathering

“Greece and the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries”

View of the hall

Forum’s 1st Session on Tourism & Real Estate

Introduction and Keynote Address by Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Mikhlafi, Coordinator General of Arab-Foreign Joint Chambers & Secretary General, Arab-German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GHORFA), Germany

Forum’s 2nd Session on Electricity & Energy

Forum’s 3rd Session on Architecture, Construction, and Building Material

Forum’s 4th Session on Pharmaceutical Industry

4th Roundtable Discussion

“Meet the Arab Ambassadors”

Nikos Papathanasis Alternate Minister for Development and Investment Greece

Mouayed Saleh Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq Greece

Hamad Bashir Al-Mabrouk Bousayf Ambassador of the State of Libya Greece

Ali Abu Elgasim Omar Dais Chargé d’ Affaires Embassy of Republic of The Sudan Greece

Rashad Mabger Secretary General Arab-Hellenic Chamber Greece

Waleed Bin Mohammed Al-Emadi Ambassador of the State of Qatar Greece

Omar Amer Youssef Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt Greece

Yussef Dorkhom Chargé d’ Affaires Embassy of the State of Palestine Greece

Ahed Ali Sweidat Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Greece

Mansour Saad Sulaiman Ahmad Alolaimi Ambassador of the State of Kuwait Greece

Firas Al Rashidi Chargé d’ Affaires Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic Greece

Saleh Jallad Publisher of Middle East Economic Survey (MEES) & Board Member of AHCCD Greece

Sulaiman Hamid Almazroui Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates Greece

Dipl.-Ing Mouddar Khouja Secretary General Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce Austria

Rime Mrimi Economic Affairs Attaché Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco Greece

Mahieddine Djeffal Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Greece

2nd Part of the Session

1st Part of the session

From Left: H.E. Sulaiman Hamid Almazroui, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, Greece, Mr. Mohammed Abdο Saeed, Yemen, Prof. Dr. Khaled Hanafy, Lebanon, H.E. Omar Amer Youssef, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Greece, Mr. Harris Geronikolas, Greece

Mr. Harris Geronikolas receiving Sharjah’s Chamber trophy by Mr. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of Sharjah Chamber & Vice Chairman of Emirates Chambers, UAE (on his lefthand side)

Dinner ceremony

From the Left: Dipl.-Ing Mouddar Khouja, Secretary General, Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce, Austria, Mr. Mohammed Abdo Saeed, Chairman, Federation of Yemen Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Yemen, Mrs. Hoda Kachtan, Director of Arab & Joint Chambers Affairs, Union of Arab Chambers, Lebanon, Mr. Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General, Arab-Belgium-Luxemburg Chamber of Commerce, Belgium

Mr. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of Sharjah Chamber & Vice Chairman of Emirates Chambers, UAE, with Mr. and Mrs. Ghassan Ejjeh, Senior Vice-President, BESIX Group & BESIX SANOTEC S.A. and international expert in water management issues, Belgium

Traditional folk dance from the island of Crete, Greece

The Official Dinner included a demonstration of traditional Greek dance

Messrs Harris Geronikolas & Rashad Mabger honoring Mrs. Vania Fountoulakis for her 40 years of service at the Chamber

Honouring the staff members of the Chamber for a job well done throughout the year: (from left) Mrs. Hana Chakour, Mrs. Katerina Michail, Mrs. Vania Fountoulakis, Mrs. Eleni Sarla and Ms. Afnan Ghtanshi. The honouring was extended to Mrs. Maria A. Vestarkis, who could not make it to this event.

Thank-You Note

As a nonprofit organization, the Arab-Hellenic Chamber is appreciative of and indebted to its member companies for their contribution to all its events and activities. Without their support, it is very difficult for the Chamber to organize and go through with its events that unite Greek and Arab businesspersons under one roof to explore potential cooperations and partnerships. It is these companies’ and organizations’ sponsorships and auspices that give us the motivation, impetus and drive to continue on our path to provide quality events, and being of service to the Greek and Arab business communities.

Auspices

Special Contribution and Support

Sponsors

Sponsors

Subsidiary of Eunice Energy Group

In Coordination with

Carrier

Audiovisual Support

Communication Sponsors

About the Arab – Hellenic Chamber:

The Arab-Hellenic Chamber has embarked on the fifth decade of its business journey, with a clear visibility of its track record and achievements. The Chamber’s contribution to the increase of the trade balance between Greece and the Arab world is an indication of the growing importance of its role. The strategic dimension in its mandate to represent the Federations and Chambers of Commerce in all the Arab countries is a privilege which enables it to provide quality services and open constructive channels of communication between the two sides. Its events have been very successful in stimulating the verbal exchange between the Greek and the Arab businessmen, thus effectively influencing the increased flow of investments between them.