NEWS FROM THE ARAB - FOREIGN JOINT CHAMBERS
Designated as the Brazilian representative of the Arab League’s business interests, ArabBrazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) is a bridge to link Brazil and the Arab world in the economic and social and the cultural sector. Operating for more than six decades, ABCC coordinates to find suitable business partner for Arab companies looking to collaborate with a Brazilian counterpart to distribute its products and vice versa in the South American country. The Chamber’s main objective is to strengthen cooperation between Brazil and the Arab nations in areas of mutual interests including increasing exports to stimulate economic growth, in addition to offering targeted and tailored assistance for both sides. ABCC offers companies looking to expand their business economics and market insights, arranges meetings between prospective partners, provides guidance on trade regulations, and assists with document certification and official translations. The organization also has a strong database of key entrepreneurs which helps businesses network in their respective industries. Further, to generate local and global opportunities, ABCC holds Tamer Mansour key events such as forums, roundtable discussions and networking sessions. CEO and Secretary General ABCC ABCC’s role of being an intermediary is a very important as the Arab League is Brazil’s third largest foreign trade partner and second in agribusiness. There is a plethora of opportunities that businesses from both parties can take advantage of through bilateral agreements and investments. The organization is planning to establish international offices in Riyadh and Cairo. ABCC already has an international office in Dubai, which recently marked its second anniversary. These offices hope to become a link between Brazil and the three major Arab cities to find new markets for Brazilian goods. In its expansion bid, the ABCC has also launched a membership drive which hopes to attract Arab companies to join the chamber. More members will help reinforce ABCC’s commitment towards further connecting Brazil with the Arab region for economic, social and cultural development. The Chamber’s members enjoy several benefits which can help them drive more growth and development for their businesses such as industry-specific data and customized studies designed to understand the industries they operate in; exclusive invitations for ABCC-sponsored networking events and sessions and use of key facilities like meeting rooms and reception halls at the ABCC offices in Dubai and Brazil.
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