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12th German-Arab Business Forum
B er l i n – Ju n e 2 4 t h - 26t h 2009
Business Forum 2009
Contents
5 Message by the Chancellor
8- 9 Preface Ghorfa
11 Preface DIHK
13 Preface General Union
16 - 17 Program
18 - 31 Panels and Sessions
32 - 35 A Decade of Growth
36 - 37 Guest of Honour – Syria
38 Ghorfa – At a Glance
39 DIHK
40 Cham Holding
41 NAHAS Enterprises Group
42 - 43 Registration
44 Imprint
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THE GERMAN -ARAB Message by the Chancellor 4 – 5
BUSINESS FORUM:
MESSAGE BY THE
CHANCELLOR
Message of Greeting
I would like to extend a warm wel- also known as Ghorfa, plays an im- I hope that there will be many chap-
come to members and guests of the portant role. Since 1976 it has offered ters to come.
12th German-Arab Business Forum. a range of information, services and
events that reveal opportunities for On that note, I would like to wish
Germany and the Arab countries are expanding economic relations and fa- Ghorfa every success, also for its fu-
bound by close relations that have cilitate trade and investment between ture work on behalf of the German-
developed over the years. Economic German and Arab partners. I am very Arab business partnership and I hope
cooperation is an especially impor- grateful to Ghorfa and its executives that the participants in this year’s
tant pillar of our partnership and has for their helpful commitment. Forum will have interesting meetings
proven to be quite dynamic – last and discussions.
year German exports to the region This year Ghorfa is hosting the Ger- Dr. Angela Merkel,
grew by 20 percent and German im- man-Arab Business Forum for the Chancellor
ports increased by over 32 percent. twelfth time. Many German and Arab
We aim to build on this success. political and business representatives
see the Forum as an opportunity to
In this respect the Arab-German build bridges. Numerous bilateral
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, success stories have started here and
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6–7
» The German-Arab Business
Forum has established
itself as the core platform for
Arab-German economic Dr. Karl-Theodor
zu Guttenberg,
Minister of Economics
exchange and networking. «
and Technology,
Patron of the 12th
German-Arab
Business Forum
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THE GERMAN -ARAB Preface Ghorfa 8 – 9
BUSINESS FORUM:
YOUR STAGE FOR
SUCCESS
Preface – Ghorfa
Since the first German-Arab Busi- and networking. In 2008, more than nologies and urban development.
ness Forum took place in 1998, the 800 high ranked participants from The Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber
total trade volume between Germany politics and business from the Arab of Commerce and Industry, along
and Arab countries has tripled from world and Germany took the op- with its cooperation partners of the
14bn Euro to 42bn Euro in 2008. This portunity of this occasion to build Association of German Chambers
impressive growth came along with up new contacts as well as to further of Commerce and Industry and the
an enhanced climate of mutual trust strengthen existing contacts. General Union of Arab Chambers of
and respect between the Arab and Panels on all major sectors and devel- Commerce, Industry and Agricul-
German partners. opments with distinguished speakers ture is delighted to welcome you in
The German-Arab Business Forum ensure an extensive coverage of Ar- Berlin. We wish you highly interest-
has facilitated these positive develop- ab-German business. Alongside tra- ing and enriching discussions on the
ments. Thanks to the continuing and ditional and key sectors of economic 12th German-Arab Business Forum.
reliable support of Arab and German exchange between Germany and the
governments, the Business Forum has Arab world such as oil and gas, the
established itself as the core platform Forum also addresses young sectors
of German-Arab economic exchange like renewable energies, clean tech-
Dr. Thomas Bach,
President
Abdulaziz Al-Mikhlafi,
Secretary General
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THE GERMAN -ARAB Preface DIHK 10 – 11
BUSINESS FORUM:
PREFACE FROM THE
DIHK
Preface –
Association of German Chambers of
Industry and Commerce (DIHK)
The Arab world has emerged as an ture for fast-growing populations Chamber Network with 120 repre-
important partner of German busi- will ensure that the Arab world will sentations in 80 countries including
ness in recent years. In 2008, more remain an attractive business loca- in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt,
than 10% of Germany’s non-Europe- tion for the years to come. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and the
an exports were destined to the Arab The German-Arab Business Forum United Arab Emirates.
region. Many German companies has established itself as an important We are looking forward to a compel-
established themselves in the region platform for contacts with business ling event and wish you attractive
and Arab investors have shown an in- partners from the Arab region and presentations and fruitful conversa-
creasing interest in Germany. But the Germany. The forum is co-organized tions.
recent crisis has not left the region by the Association of German Cham-
unaffected: Falling oil prices and the bers of Industry and Commerce Dr. Martin Wansleben,
banks’ growing reluctance to finance (DIHK), which represents more than CEO
large projects are bound to leave an 3.5 million member companies or-
impact. However, solid cash reserves ganized in 80 regional Chambers of
of many regional clients as well as the Industry and Commerce. Moreover,
necessity of investing in infrastruc- DIHK coordinates the global German
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THE GERMAN -ARAB Preface General Union 12 – 13
BUSINESS FORUM:
PREFACE FROM THE
GENERAL UNION
Preface –
General Union of Arab Chambers of
Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Germany and the Arab countries sented in various economic sectors Arab-German business relationship
have historically been enjoying ex- such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, by bringing business communities
cellent relations on all levels, whether infrastructure, transportation and closer together to better understand
political, economical, social or cultur- communications, banking, finance each other’s needs, and to establish
al. Over the past years, both partners and healthcare. This in addition to the required synergies which are
have been witnessing remarkable key emerging sectors such as renew- most likely to achieve the business
growth in trade, investment and fi- able energies, clean technologies and objectives of the two parties and their
nancial exchanges. Such a strategic urban development. respective economies.
economic partnership between Ger- The General Union of Arab Cham- The General Union of Arab Cham-
many and the Arab region has been bers which comprises the chambers bers together with its partners the
beneficial for their economies and of commerce, industry and agricul- Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of
people. ture from twenty two Arab countries, Commerce and Industry and the As-
The Forum which gathers very dis- and joint Arab-foreign chambers, is sociation of German Chambers of
tinguished and renowned speakers very glad to partner with the Arab- Commerce and Industry invite and
on the various aspects of economic German Chamber of Commerce and look forward to welcoming you to
exchanges between Germany and Industry in this Forum. This Cham- the 12th German-Arab Business Fo-
Arab countries will discuss in depth ber has clearly demon started its rum in Berlin.
the opportunities and challenges pre- ability and capability to promote the
Adnan Kassar,
President
Imad Shehab,
Secretary General
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14 – 15
»The Arab world has become
one of the most dynamic
business regions of the world. «
Dr. Thomas Bach – Ghorfa President
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THE GERMAN-ARAB
BUSINESS FORUM:
PROGRAM
Wednesday, June 24th 2009 Thursday, June 25th 2009
19.30 h Reception for the participants at the 08.00 h Registration at the Haus der Deut-
Rotes Rathaus Berlin, schen Wirtschaft, Breite Straße 29,
Rathausstr. 15, 10178 Berlin 10178 Berlin
09.30 h Opening Ceremony
Arab-German Business:
Sustaining the Growth
10.30 h Coffee Break
11.00 h Session 1
Infrastructure 1: Transport and
Logistics
Session 2
Gas & Petrochemical Industry: The
Key to Economic Development in
the Arab World?
Session 3
Market Entry: Legal, Strategic and
Logistical Aspects
12.30 h Lunch at the Haus der Deutschen
Wirtschaft
Program 16 – 17
Friday, June 26th 2009
14.00 h Session 4 09.00 h Special Session 2:
Project and Export Financing: The Role of Business Women in the
Global Best-Practice Arab Economy: Opportunities and Diversity
Round Table Session 8
Family Businesses: Infrastructure 2: City Development
The Strategic Principles of High and Urban Planning
Performance
10.30 h Coffee Break
Session 5
IT and Information Services: Meeting 11.00h Plenary Session 1
21st Century Demands German-Syrian Business Cooperation:
Extending Great Developments
15.30 h Coffee Break
12.00 h Plenary Session 2:
16.00 h Session 6 Arab-German Business Relations:
Banking and Investment: Opportunities in Times of Economic Crisis
Challenges Ahead
13.30 h Lunch at the Haus der Deutschen Wirtschaft
Session 7
Automotive Trade and Industry: 14.30 h Plenary Session 3:
Growth Opportunities in the Arab World Renewable Energy and Environmental
Technology: The Future for the Arab World
Special Session 1
Doing Business in Iraq: Latest 16.30h Concluding Remarks
Developments and Opportunities
19.30 h Gala Dinner
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PANELS AND
SESSIONS 12TH
GERMAN-ARAB
BUSINESS FORUM:
Session 1 – 11.00 h Thursday, June 25th 2009
Infrastructure 1: Transport and Logistics
Recent years have witnessed grow- man companies. On the other hand,
ing investments in infrastructure in Arab companies are expanding their
Arab countries. Dubai has emerged as activities in transportation and logis-
the largest trading hub of the Middle tics and increasingly to international
East and other countries are catching markets, among them Germany.
up, building large logistic centres, Strategic cooperation prospects be-
ports and airports. These investments tween port operators and airlines are
lay the foundation of extended trade being explored, thus deepening the
and economic cooperation and great exchange of know-how and facilitat-
opportunities are arising for Ger- ing economic exchange.
Panels and Sessions 18 – 19
Session 2 – 11.00 h Thursday, June 25th 2009
Gas & Petrochemical Industry: The Key to
Economic Development in the Arab World ?
Although Arab oil and gas producers nomic growth and prosperity in the
are diversifying their economies, the Arab world can hardly be underesti-
hydrocarbon sector remains, directly mated as many projects in other sec-
or indirectly, the single most impor- tors benefit from the investment of
tant contributor to Arab economies. oil revenues. Further investment in
New contracts, upstream and down- the production capacities will sustain
stream developments are underway financial liquidity and secure the im-
and Germany, as a major player in plementation of other projects. Arab-
petrochemicals and geological re- German exchange of expertise and
search, is set to successfully partici- cooperation will support and keep up
pate in these developments. The oil these developments.
and gas sector’s importance to eco-
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Session 3 – 11.00 h Thursday, June 25th 2009
Market Entry: Legal,
Strategic and Logistical Aspects
On the threshold of the economic ing business in the Near and Middle
crisis successful market entries are East. What does the legal framework
more important than ever. No one look like and how does it have to be
can afford to lose neither time nor dealt with? What opportunities for
money when the two are rare. But strategic co-operations are there and
some challenges are still not suf- what are the basic rules for sustaina-
ficiently understood by all partners ble and beneficial engagement in the
taking part in such a step. This session fascinating and still growing markets
will present the opportunities of and of the Near and Middle East?
create sensitivity for the risks of do-
Panels and Sessions 20 – 21
Session 4 – 14.00 h Thursday, June 25th 2009
Project and Export Financing:
Global Best-Practice
Exports and business ventures re- guarantees offer more options to
quire courage and the readiness to traders. In order to safeguard the
take chances. This is even more im- ever growing cooperation, partici-
portant in times of global crises. The pants will use this panel to discuss
sound finance of projects and exports recent trends in finance. As the risks
is therefore of utmost importance to rise in times of economic uncertain-
Arab and German business relations ty, communication and the exchange
and thus mutually beneficial. Tools of views become all the more impor-
in mixed finance and Euler Hermes tant.
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Round Table – 14.00 h Thursday, June 25th 2009
Familiy Businesses: The Strategic
Principles of High Performance
In the times of the current economic bility in turbulent times. By discuss-
crisis Family Businesses have proven ing their success stories, this round
once again to have specific strengths table reveals insights into some of
and qualities that provide them with the most successful Arab and Ger-
a competitive advantage over non- man family businesses, their com-
family companies. Not only do part- petitive business models and chal-
nerships between Family Businesses lenges they have faced in the past. It
prove to be more successful and sus- also focuses on emerging trends that
tainable than non-family Business Family Businesses will have to mas-
Partnerships, but also do they often ter in order to maintain their busi-
have more resilient financial setups, ness model in the future.
which provide them with greater sta-
Panels and Sessions 22 – 23
Session 5 – 14.00 h Thursday, June 25th 2009
IT and Information Services: Meeting
21st Century Demands
With almost 200 million mobile sub- as cooperation create wide opportu-
scribers, the Arab world is among nities for Arab and German business
the fastest growing markets for tel- alike. Large IT-centres in the region
ecommunications. In the course of document the increasing importance
Arab countries’ ambitions to create of the sector and new IT-systems are
knowledge-based economies, IT edu- being introduced into all sectors of
cation and training are paramount. As the economy, like e-government so-
state monopolies in these sectors are lutions and IT-security.
crumbling, more competition as well
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Session 6 – 16.00 h Thursday, June 25th 2009
Banking and Investment :
Challenges Ahead
Despite substantial progress and panel on banking and investment is
steady growth in recent years, the an important opportunity to discuss
Arab and German banking sectors the repercussions and implications of
have been hit by the global crisis, as the current downturn. The panel will
have all financial markets worldwide. further show perspectives for ways
Mutual investments however help to secure and back these very impor-
foster Arab-German business co- tant sectors. It will help to coordinate
operation and stabilize each other’s Arab-German efforts to overcome
economies. These strong business present challenges and to plan con-
relations do also provide opportuni- certed actions.
ties and assurance for both sides. The
Panels and Sessions 24 – 25
Session 7 – 16.00 h Thursday, June 25th 2009
Automotive Trade and Industry: Growth
Opportunities in the Arab World
The global automotive industry is ments during the last decade and will
one of the hardest hit industries further prosper in the years to come.
in times of crisis. Output figures To emerge from this crisis stronger
dropped in some areas by more than than before, close cooperation be-
30% and short time working is the tween the Arab world and Germany
means used to tackle the crisis in is essential. In this session automo-
Germany. Even though Germany has tive experts will try and highlight
to face these very serious and urgent different aspects of the opportunities
issues there are many growth oppor- lying ahead. Insights on latest trends
tunities ahead. The Arab world as a will be given and future trends will
market has made enormous develop- be discussed.
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Special Session 1– 16.00 h Thursday, June 25th 2009
Doing Business in Iraq: Latest
Trends and Opportunities
With the second largest reserves in islation was an important landmark.
crude oil and growing investments Challenges notwithstanding, the sit-
in infrastructure and rebuilding the uation in Iraq improved considerably
economy, Iraq has returned as a se- in recent years. As German-Iraqi eco-
rious competitor for foreign direct nomic relations have a long history
investments and the expansion of of mutual trust and respect, chances
business relations. The issuance of a are high for German companies to
new investment law in the frame of successfully enter the Iraqi market.
an overall modernization of Iraqi leg-
Panels and Sessions 26 – 27
Special Session 2 – 09.00 h Friday, June 26th 2009
The Role of Business Women in the Arab
Economy: Opportunities and Diversity
The prejudice that women play no tablished all over the Arab world and
role in Arab economies has long been in recent years more women reached
refused. Today, women investors in high-level positions in business and
the Arab Gulf alone manage assets politics. This panel will enable Arab
worth more than $ 40bn and the and German business women to ex-
gender gap is narrowing. Women en- change their experiences and discuss
trepreneur associations are being es- recent successes.
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Session 8 – 9.00 h Friday, June 26th 2009
Infrastructure 2: City Development
and Urban Planning
Construction projects are booming, announced by Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi
especially in the Arab Gulf region, Arabia, the UAE and Algeria. Others
and city development and urban are following suit and the develop-
planning have a great share in these ment of residential areas, new city
projects. The rapid population growth quarters, parks and infrastructure
and urbanization offer challenges projects creates promising areas of
to policy makers and city planners cooperation between German and
alike. Huge investments have been Arab companies and professionals.
Panels and Sessions 28 – 29
Plenary Session 1 – 11.00 h Friday, June 26th 2009
German-Syrian Business Cooperation:
Extending Great Developments
While the German trade with the Syria considering the legalization of
Arab world doubled in the past dec- foreign ownership, German compa-
ade, the growth of German-Syrian nies expect great business potentials.
trade even outperformed this impres- The country is furthermore re-or-
sive development. German-Syrian ganizing its industry and invests in
exchange stood at 780m Euro in 1998 alternative sources of energy. The
and is now at 1.9bn Euro. Economic reissue of an EU-Syrian association
reform policies in Syria will further agreement will further foster bilat-
boost economic cooperation. With eral economic relationships.
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Plenary Session 2 – 12.00 h Friday, June 26th 2009
Arab-German Business Relations:
Opportunities in Times of Economic Crisis
The ongoing global financial and tion and coordination are imperative.
economic crisis will also leave a mark Based on a long-established climate
on German-Arab trade relations, as of mutual respect and trust, Arab and
the oil price remained low and some German businessmen and politicians
projects have been suspended. Every will use the German-Arab Business
crisis however, creates opportunities Forum to discuss impacts of the cri-
and offers new prospects to emerge sis, ways and methods to cushion its
from it stronger and more consoli- effect and prospects to unlock po-
dated than before. Especially in times tentials in business areas such as re-
of economic downturns, communica- search, education and trade.
Panels and Sessions 30 – 31
Plenary Session 3 – 14.30 h Friday, June 26th 2009
Renewable Energy and Environment
Technology: The Future for the Arab World?
As with environmental technolo- nology meets Arab countries’ efforts
gies, Germany is leading the field to diversify their economies. This
in international competition for the goes for oil-producers and countries
development of renewable energies. without hydrocarbon resources alike.
Investments in research, production With further investments in research
and marketing of this sector make it and development, renewable ener-
a serious alternative source of energy, gies like solar wind and water will
which in contrast to hydrocarbons become more competitive and might
is sustainable and does not deplete. well serve as a backstop technology
Prospects for Arab-German coopera- to oil and gas in the future.
tion are magnificent, as German tech-
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A DECADE OF
GROWTH:
ARAB-GERMAN
ECONOMIC
RELATIONS
Arab-German economic relations same period, German exports to the
continue to prosper. The last decade Arab world went up from 9.6bn Eu-
saw the triplication of the trade vol- ros to 28.2bn Euros. Diversification
ume between the two sides, rising efforts undertaken by most govern-
from 14.5bn Euros in 1997 to more ments in the region will not only
than 42bn Euros in 2008. Both ex- make Arab economies less dependent
ports and imports had their share in on oil and gas but also, by stimulat-
this growth with German imports ing and strengthening other sectors,
from Arab countries amounting provide business opportunities for
4.8bn Euros in 1997 and reaching the domestic private sector and Ger-
14.1bn Euros in 2008. During the man companies and investors alike.
German trade volume with A Decade of Growth 32 – 33
Arab countries
1997-2008 in billion Euros:
50
50
38
38
25
25
13
13
1997
1999
2001
2003
2005 0
0
2007
2008
Imports Exports Total
Diagram by Ghorfa. Data source: Federal German Agency for Statistics, 2009
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»German exports to the Arab world
went up from 9.6bn Euros in 1997 to
28.2bn Euros in 2008«
There are numerous reasons for this ments. The continuing deepening of of mounting challenges. This clear-
positive development which is ex- regional economic integration, es- ly shows the high level of trust on
pected to continue despite the ongo- pecially in the GCC countries, con- both sides. The continuing efforts
ing economic volatility that affects tributed to an improving climate for to diversify Arab economies and
both sides. The long history of Ar- investment and trade. The establish- strengthen the non-oil sector offer
ab-German economic exchange and ment of the Greater Arab Free Trade further opportunities of cooperation
cooperation built mutual respect and Area (GAFTA) further opens busi- and economic exchange.
trust. Business relations were fur- ness opportunities for international
ther backed by bilateral trade agree- companies.
ments and treaties to avoid double- Particularly German companies
taxation. In recent years, more Arab could invest in Arab countries and
countries became full members of were able to have their share in
the World Trade Organization and the economic development. Arab-
thus reduced tariff and non-tariff German investments have increased
trade barriers. German exporters es- in recent years and helped stabilize
pecially benefit from such develop- their respective economies in times
A Decade of Growth 34 – 35
»The long history of Arab-
German economic exchange
and cooperation built mutual
respect and trust.«
Abdulaziz Al-Mikhlafi – Ghorfa Secretary General
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GUEST OF
HONOUR 2009:
THE SYRIAN ARAB
REPUBLIC
The Syrian Arab Republic
After the Sultanate of Oman’s great way for economic reform, not hastily
success in presenting itself as the but cautiously. The effects however
guest country of honour on last are visible as the country witnessed
year’s German-Arab Business Form, a steady and robust GDP growth in
it is now Syria’s time to showcase the real terms over the past years, reach-
remarkable progress it has made in ing 5% in 2008.
reforming and liberalizing its econ- Syria is thus catching up rapidly and
omy and thus creating opportunities the “Doing Business Report 2009”,
for local businessmen and foreign in- published by the World Bank, praises
vestors alike. Syrian reform efforts as second only
With a population of 19 million and to Egypt’s. A new company law and
a continuously growing labour force, commercial code as well as a reform of
Syria is one of the largest countries in the taxation directorate are smooth-
the Arab world, situated in a strategi- ing the way for a vibrant business
cally and economically advantageous environment and more economic
position. Since President Bashar al- growth. These policies also lead to an
Assad assumed office in 2000, the increased harmonization with inter-
Syrian government has paved the national business laws and therefore
Guest of Honour – Syria 36 – 37
facilitate the entry of foreign inves- business relations with regional and
tors into the Syrian market. international partners. This naturally
Above that, the reissue of an associa- includes strengthening the private
tion agreement between the EU and sector and its contribution to GDP.
Syria will further develop business Great opportunities arise for the
opportunities for European and Ger- private sector in Syria and foreign
man companies. Regional integration businessmen and investors alike,
and cooperation has also enhanced as as Syria’s economic potential is far
Syria and Turkey agreed to deepen from exhausted. The 12th German-
their economic relationship.Damascus Arab Business Forum will give both
also established deplomatic relations sides the chance to present them-
with Beirut and resumed a political selves, establish economic ties, foster
and economic partnership with Iraq. cooperation and explore new areas of
In Syria itself, a number of sectors business.
have profited from the “infitah”
(opening).
Syria will continue to pursue lib- »The reissue of an association
eralizing the economy and deepen
agreement between the EU and Syria will
further provide business opportunities for
European and German companies.«
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GHORFA
ARAB-GERMAN
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE AND
INDUSTRY
Ghorfa – At a Glance
The Arab world has become one of great advantage from increased co- communities various services to im-
the most dynamic business regions operation in technology and science prove the cooperation between Ger-
of the world. Encouraging moves are as well as from wider economic and man and Arab partners.
being made to liberalise economies social development. Germany’s small
and to provide a basis for long-term and medium sized companies have a
and sustainable growth across the great potential for export and invest-
Ghorfa Arab world. German companies are ment.
Arab-German Chamber of welcome in the Arab countries to The Arab-German Chamber of Com-
Comerce and Industry participate in the economic growth. merce and Industry has promoted
They are appreciated for their reli- good business relations between
Garnisonkirchplatz 1 ability and quality of products and Germany and the Arab world for
D-10178 Berlin services as well as for their coopera- more than 30 years. Main goals of
Tel.: + 49 (0)30 278907-0 tion with local companies. our chamber are information, com-
Fax: + 49 (0)30 278907-49 Building on the principles of mutual munication and networking. There-
E-mail: ghorfa@ghorfa.de benefit and understanding, the Arab fore we offer our members and the
Web: www.ghorfa.de countries and Germany can gain wider Arab and German business
DIHK Ghorfa – At a Glance and DIHK 38 – 39
ASSOCIATION
OF GERMAN
CHAMBERS OF
INDUSTRY AND
COMMERCE
The Association of German Cham- not only big companies but also re- (AHKs) offer their experience, con-
bers of Industry and Commerce tailers and innkeepers. This gives nections and services to German and
(DIHK) is the central organisation for the association considerable political foreign companies. AHKs are located DIHK
80 Chambers of Industry and Com- influence. It does represent all com- in all countries which are of special Association of German Chambers
merce in Germany. All German com- mercial enterprises in Germany, not interest for German companies. of Industry and Commerce
panies registered in Germany, with any specific corporate group.
the exception of handicraft business- Furthermore, DIHK has the special Breite Straße 29
es, the free professions and farms, are task of coordinating the worldwide D-10178 Berlin
required by law to join a Chamber of German Chamber Network (AHKs). Telefon: +49 (0)30 20308-0
Industry and Commerce. At 120 locations in 80 countries Fax: +49 (0)30 20308-1000
Thus, DIHK speaks for more than 3.5 around the world, the members E-Mail: infocenter@dihk.de
million entrepreneurs. They include of the German Chamber Network Web: www.dihk.de
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THE GERMAN -ARAB
BUSINESS FORUM:
MAIN SPONSOR
Cham Holding
Cham Holding is Syria’s largest Emaar properties, Al Kharafi Group is constantly monitored by our cov-
holding group with diversified in- of Kuwait, Amlak Finance Dubai, enants of Corporate Governance
vestments in Property, Investment Gulf Sands and more. We at Cham Charter, Finance & Investment Com-
and Development, Tourism and Hos- Holding predict an optimistic future mittee Charter, and Audit & Risk
pitality, Finance and Banking, Trans- for our customers and investors. Our Management Charter. Today, two
portation, Healthcare, Education, and goal is the foundation of large com- years after our start-up, we can con-
Manufacturing. It is a leading player panies in diversified sectors with high fidently say that we are moving from
in the arena of Syria’s new economy. growth potential. So far, we have suc- one success story to the next in or-
This unique association of 70 top ceeded in the establishment of Bena der to achieve our goals of return on
businessmen in Syria was born in (real estate), Sana (energy and infra- investment and the development of
2007, chairman Mr. Nabil R. Kuzbari structure), Mada (transportation – the Syrian National Economy. Cham
and during its first years of opera- includes the new airline Syrian Pearl Holding will help in boosting devel-
tions, has managed to enter into stra- Air), CIG (Cham Investment Group opmental projects and accelerating
tegic partnerships with some of the – Financial Services) and many more the execution of their strategies and
world’s leading companies such as companies are in planning. Our work projects.
THE GERMAN -ARAB Cham Holding and Nahas Enterprising Group 40 – 41
BUSINESS FORUM:
MAIN SPONSOR
NAHAS Enterprises Group
A 109-year-old Syrian family busi- US, India, China, South Korea, and The group is synonymous with
ness, today in its forth generation, pi- Malaysia. brand names such as Austrian Air-
oneered in setting up an internation- lines, Gulf Air, Japan Airlines, Peu-
ally-structured business group with Nahas Enterprises Group currently geot, Volvo, Renault, LG-SIGMA,
global reach since 1967. The Group engages in industry (pharmaceuti- Mitsubishi-TEMSA, Pfizer, GSK, Sa-
is also a leader as the first Syrian cals, food, recycling), trading (auto- nofi-Aventis, Al Zamil, Aptech, and
private business concern to adopt In- motive, machinery, elevators, food Berlitz, among others, and continu-
ternational Auditing Standards (IAS) and soft commodities, and beauty ously aspires to new partnerships in
in 1997, reflecting complete financial care and cosmetics), and services Syria and abroad.
transparency that appealed to inter- (ICT, training and education, travel
national banks and financing houses and tourism, hotels, insurance and In recognition to his achievements,
from France, UK, Bahrain, Sweden, banking, and contracting and infra- sound business experience, and track
Lebanon, and UAE, to partner with, structure), over a wide geographical record, Mr. Saeb Nahas, President &
and support, the group. span that extends to Lebanon, Jordan, CEO of the group, was awarded with
United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and Su- decorations of distinction of the high-
The partnerships the group has devel- dan. The group employs over 1,600 est order from Germany, Austria,
oped over the past 4 decades include executives of various expertise from France, Mexico, Brazil, and Senegal.
companies from Europe, especially both genders, playing a distinguished
Germany, Austria, France, and Swe- role in the Syrian society in the frame
den, from the Middle East region, the of Corporate Social Responsibility.
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Please fax to: +49 (0)30 278907-49
Business Forum 2009
Hereby I confirm my participation at the 12th German-Arab Business Forum 2009
as Ghorfa-Member. 450,- Euro + VAT as Non-Member. 600,- Euro + VAT
I would like to participate in:
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 Thursday, June 25th, 2009
19.30 h Reception 09.30 h Opening Ceremony
11.00 h Session 1: Infrastructure 1
Session 2: Gas & Petrochemical Industry
Session 3: Market Entry
14.00 h Session 4: Project and Export Financing
Round Table: Family Businesses
Session 5: IT and Information Services
16.00 h Session 6: Banking and Investment
Session 7: Automotive and Trade Industry
Special Session 1: Doing Business in Iraq
19.30 h Gala Dinner
Friday, June 26th, 2009
09.00 h Special Session 2: The Role of Business Women in the Arab Economy
Session 8: Infrastructure 2
11.00 h Plenary Session 1: German-Syrian Business Cooperation
12.00 h Plenary Session 2: Arab-German Business Relations
14.30 h Plenary Session 3: Renewable Energy and Environmental Technology
My company is interested in opportunities of presentation at the Forum. Please send me more information.
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ZIP Code/City
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Location, Date
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Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry e.V., Garnisonkirchplatz 1, D-10178 Berlin,
Tel.: +49 (0)30 278907-0, Fax : +49 (0)30 278907-49, E-Mail: ghorfa@ghorfa.de, Internet: www.ghorfa.de
COMPANY PROFILE
Name of Company:
Number of People Employed:
Last Annual Turnover (in Euro):
Export Share / Foreign Activities:
I am interested in:
Aerospace, Defence, Marine, Automobiles
Agriculture, Fisheries
Banking, Finance
Chemicals, Mining
Education, Training, Human Resources
Electronics, IT, Telecommunications
Energy
Engineering
Environment & Water
Food Production
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals
Infrastructure
Legal
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Publishing & Media
Real Estate
Security
Service Industries
Textiles & Clothing
Transport
Others
Expectations from the Forum?
Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry e.V., Garnisonkirchplatz 1, D-10178 Berlin,
Tel.: +49 (0)30 278907-0, Fax : +49 (0)30 278907-49, E-Mail: ghorfa@ghorfa.de, Internet: www.ghorfa.de
Business Forum 2009
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Ghorfa
Arab-German Chamber
of Commerce and Industry e.V.
Garnisonkirchplatz 1
10178 Berlin
Tel.: + 49 (0)30 278907-0
Fax.: + 49 (0)30 278907-49
E-Mail: ghorfa@ghorfa.de
Internet: www.ghorfa.de
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