2nd edition 2014, February-March
New Members of the Chamber
Robema N.V.
Straatsburgdok Noordkaai 33/7, 2030 Antwerpen - Belgium
Robema nv Antwerp is an independent privately held company and is operating as an international forwarder and shipbroker ideally located in one of the world's largest ports.
Over the years we have built a very strong reputation in shipping, forwarding, distribution and international logistics.
Our long-term expertise covers every aspect of transportation including breakbulk, heavy lift, out-of-gauge, projects, fcl as well as lcl shipments via all kind of loading techniques and for import as well as export.
Our experience in the transport business enables us to design creative ocean, air, and surface transportation programs which are covering your idea of executing the job.
We are a recognized member of the Belgian Forwarders Association
Contact: Peter van der Veeken (Pemabras Management GCV)
Tel.: +32 3 201 67 13 - Fax: +32 3 225 24 86
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Website: www.robema.be
Transautomobile S.A.
Chaussée de Waterloo 1595, 1180 Uccle - Belgium
Transautomobile is a worldwide specialist since 1973 in the import and export of new and used vehicles: all types and brands of cars, 4x4, armored, minibuses, buses, trucks, construction and mining equipment, etc…
Located in Brussels, the heart of Europe and capital of the European Union, Transautomobile has a wide stock of vehicles in the port of Antwerp, ready for shipping.
Wherever in the world, Transautomobile can supply you with a vehicle of your choice, adapted to the conditions of use of your country. Fast delivery time at most competitive prices.
Transautomobile takes care of transport and insurance formalities. Our Spare Parts department supply and ship parts as fast as possible, by road, air or sea freight.
As our customer, you will benefit from the professional experience Transautomobile has acquired during all those years of international business, as well as advices and services of its qualified and professional staff.
Tel.: +32 2 352 01 31 - Fax: +32 2 352 01 52
Website: www.transautomobile.com
Lutosa S.A.
Zone Industrielle du Vieux Pont 5, 7900 Leuze-en-Hainaut – Belgium
Lutosa has been successfully involved in potato processing since 1978, during which time it has built an excellent reputation for product quality and outstanding service.
This business, originating from Belgium in the Western part of Europe, is the fifth largest European producer and ranks among the world’s top ten potato-processing companies.
Lutosa runs 2 production sites in Belgium (Leuze-en-Hainaut and St-Eloois-Vijve) and employs 800 people. In 2012, its turnover amounted to 251.000.000 € with 88% of the production being exported to 111 different countries.
The production units are fitted with state-of-the-art equipment, enabling them to produce a very wide product range according to the highest hygiene and quality standards. All of them have been awarded the Iso 9001 (audit by Lloyd's) and IFS Higher Level – BRC Grade A certificates (audit by ISACert). Lutosa has its own laboratory, accredited to the standard BELAC ISO/IEC 17025:2005 (audit by BELAC).
Tel.: +32 69 668 211 - Fax: +32 69 668 200
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Website: www.lutosa.com
Continental Carbon
Collines de Wavre, Avenue Pasteur 6/H, 1300 Wavre – Belgium
Continental Carbon, headquartered in Houston, in the US, is a world leader in the production and marketing of carbon black, an additive used primarily in tires, in rubber goods and in inks & coatings.
Since its inception in 1936, the company has developed and licensed its carbon black manufacturing technology in more than 15 countries.
In 2013, Continental Carbon has opened an office in Wavre to establish a commercial base for Europe.
Contact: Monique LEMPEREUR (Sales & Marketing Director Europe)
Tel.: +32.10.68.65.44 - Fax: +32.10.68.63.63
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Website: www.continentalcarbon.com
Law Right
Avenue Brugmann 183, 1190 Bruxelles – Belgium
Law Right is an independent Belgian business law firm. We are creative and passionate about what we do and committed to deliver accurate, practical and cost-effective legal advice and solutions at domestic rates. As a smaller business law firm we provide our clients with the highest possible level of service in our chosen areas of expertise and retain when necessary high quality outside counsel with other areas of expertise. Our services can be tailored to the needs of each individual client.
We are highly responsive and focusing on knowledge and understanding of the businesses of our clients. We value human relations and take our time to build deep, long-term and collaborative relations with our clients by consistently exceeding expectations.
Law Right consists of a fully integrated team of lawyers with local and international experience acquired in international law firms. All our lawyers are members of the Brussels Bar. We offer to assist national and global clients alike while carefully building our international reach on an extensive network of carefully selected lawyers.
Tel.: +32 2 643 11 00 - Fax: +32 2 643 11 08
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Economic News
How is Belgium doing?
Etienne de Callataÿ, Chief economist for Bank Degroof, explains that Belgium achieved a more important economic growth than the European average.
According to him, this could partly be explained by contrast to the considerable economic difficulties encountered by other European countries. Indeed, on the report of Mr. de Callataÿ, Belgium entered the crisis with a more favorable budgetary position than other fellow countries, which gave leave to a less austere budgetary policy.
Besides, the financial achievements of Belgium are due to its status of subcontractor of the German economy. Indeed, in the 90’s Belgium suffered from the economical problem encountered by Germany but, nowadays, Belgium enjoys its growing success.
Etienne de Callataÿ also explains that the automatic wage indexing has helped to preserve the purchasing power and thus to maintain the economic activity. Nevertheless, he warns that this automatic wage indexing may have unleashed a wage dynamic that could be damaging to competitiveness and employment.
Last but not least, Belgium has maintained a good level of social welfare which helped to limit the wealth gap between rich and poor.
Finally, Mr. de Callataÿ reminds us that stabilization of the budget remains on the agenda. The High Council of Finance estimates a 12 or 13 billion Euro growth to be achieved by 2017.
Belgium ranks 3d in terms of logistics
In its fourth edition of “Connecting to Compete: Trade Logistics in the Global Economy”, published on 20 March 2014, the World Bank ranks Belgium 3rd in terms of logistic performance.
The study features the Logistics Performance Index (LPI), which measures the on-the-ground efficiency of trade supply chains.
According to the report, “supply chains are the backbone of international trade and commerce”. Moreover, good logistics are important for economic growth, diversification and poverty reduction.
Therefore, 160 countries have been evaluated on a certain number of aspects such as freight transportation, warehousing, border clearance, and the like.
Since its first publication, in 2007, Belgium has been in constant evolution. Indeed, in 2007, Belgium was ranked 12th, in 2010 it occupied the 9th position, and in 2012 it was ranked 7th.
Consequently, in less then 10 years, Belgium moved up 9 places.
Will the gulf be the next global air travel hub?
190 billion US dollars is the amount invested by Emirates, Etihad and Qatar airways in airbus and Boeing. In the near future they will go from 300 to 700 planes, which will be a source of strength to make the gulf countries the new centre of air traffic worldwide.
These three companies are already among the top 5 world’s leading airlines and enjoy a growing success.
Gulf countries have a strategic geographic position allowing them easy access to Asia, Europe and even America. One third of the world’s population is within 4 hours flight from the gulf. It is thus an effective gateway between the continents.
Finally, besides having a central position, Emirates, Etihad and Qatar airways are very commited to customer care. They offer travelers comfort by ensuring a top notch onboard service as well as by investing in state-of-the-art airports.
Chamber News and recent Activities
5th Arab-Belgian Diplomatic Business Workshop
5 February 2014
“Invest in your business partners, and investment is possible in any Arab country”
As every year the ABLCC takes the occasion to invite the ambassadors accredited in Arab countries to inform the Belgian business community of the situation and possible business opportunities in the Arab world. Accompanied by their Arab counterparts, the ambassadors were able to give a good insight.
“On the contrary of what many people may think, business relations between Belgium and the Arab countries are still very fruitful”, underlines Mr. Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary-General of the ABLCC in his introduction. Statistics show that the trade volume between Belgium and Arab countries keeps growing; sometimes where you might not expect it.
“I’d say the moment to start doing business in Libya is now, and do not wait.”
Libya, for example, could be a great partner for Belgium says H.E. Mr. Andy Detaille, Ambassador of Libya. “Libya is one of the great economic promises of Africa. There is a great lack of infrastructure due to 42 years of deliberate mismanagement, but that’s also a great opportunity for Belgian enterprises. Libya’s welcoming foreign expertise to build schools, hospitals... Libya is the second sunniest country in Africa, and also has the potential for wind energy resources, so Libya must profit from environmental challenges.”
“Isn’t Libya a security risk then? Yes, it is. But if you really invest in your business partners, investment stays possible in any Arab country. There’s a huge pressure from society upon the government to finally start spending the oil money it has, so I’d say the moment to start doing business in Libya is now, and do not wait.”
“Egyptian tourism doesn’t profit from its location next to two different seas”
Another so-called difficult market nowadays is Egypt. “On the contrary one would say, Egypt is not too chaotic, but is on a roadmap towards democracy. Besides all turmoil, the government is still working – look at the Suez Canal! – and providing stimulus packages for the economy”, says H.E. Mr. Gilles Heyvaert, Belgian Ambassador to Egypt.
“Belgian economic ties with Egypt are more than good, our export to Egypt even grow 30 to 40 percent in the last years, notwithstanding the internal difficulties Egypt has. And there are certain sectors in which it would be worth a look to invest. Tourism, for example, has never reached its limits in Egypt. It doesn’t profit from the fact it lies next to two different seas.”
“The best thing to do is working as subcontractors: taking your first steps in business projects via others. There are many examples of projects where Belgian enterprises have already profited or can profit from this situation in the future. Look at Belgian companies like Besix or Orascom, and the knowledge they bring together with their Belgian partners.”
“If I drive through the port of Antwerp, I see a great part of the oil will be Iraqi oil”
It doesn’t need to be said, but Iraq faces tremendous challenges in the near future, says H.E. Mr. Thomas Baekelandt, Ambassador to Iraq and Jordan. “Iraq can use its unique oil-gas economy to recover. But therein lays also a grave danger: not only buildings need to be reconstructed but also the institutions, which creates an ideal opportunity for lots of corruption. And besides that you’ve got a well-performing Kurdistan in the North that doesn’t want order from such a government.”
So is Iraq a difficult market? “Statistics say something else. The trade volume between Belgium and Iraq has grown significantly the last few years. But that doesn’t show all, because one would think it’s only exports to Iraq. But if I drive through the port of Antwerp, I see how much oil there is. A great part of it will be Iraqi oil”, concluded ambassador Baekelandt.
Briefing of the Belgian Economic Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & the Sultanate of Oman
27 February 2014
In the framework of the Belgian Economic Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman, the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency, with the collaboration of the regional agencies for the promotion of foreign trade and investment (AWEX, Brussels Invest & Export, FIT), have organized, in the premises of BNP Paribas Fortis Bank, a Briefing session in presence of HRH Princess Astrid, the Ambassadors of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman, and Belgian participants to the Mission.
After the welcome words by Mr. Yvan De Cock, Mr. Marc Bogaerts, Director General of the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency, and the representatives of AWEX, Brussels Invest & Export, FIT, introduced the programme of the Mission.
Afterwards, Mr. Ghassan Ejjeh, Member of the Bureau and the Board of the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, presented a testimonial covering more than 40 years of experience in Arab Gulf countries. Mr. Ejjeh highlighted the remarkable advance made by these countries as well as the positive evolution of their relationship with Belgium at all levels.
What is more, Mr. Ejjeh strongly encouraged Belgian companies to take full advantage of the label “made in Belgium” which stands for high quality.
To bring to a close the seminar, the participants had the opportunity to establish contacts during a networking cocktail.
Belgian Economic Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman
14-21 March 2014
The Belgian Economic Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman was a real success. This multi-sectoral economic mission, presided over by HRH Princess Astrid, representative of His Majesty the King, gathered just about 350 participants representing government entities as well as executives of about 170 companies, 50 of whom were business women.
Signing ceremony
On Sunday 16 March, in presence of HRH Princess Astrid, Saudi Arabia and Belgium signed 15 agreements in the fields of infrastructure, Sciences, health, transportation, energy, engineering, and information and communication technology.
One of the agreements signed involved the Council of Saudi Chambers, the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, and the Brussels Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This cooperation agreement, which gives emphasis to the importance of economic exchange, aims at stimulating cooperation between enterprises of both countries.
Honorary distinction
On Sunday 16 March in the afternoon, HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal was honored “Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold” by Princess Astrid on behalf of King Philippe.
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal expressed his gratitude to HRH King Philippe for the honour conferred on him and referred to the flourishing bilateral economic relations between Saudi Arabia and Belgium. Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal also paid tribute to the collaboration between Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation, Global and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer, in which HRH Princess Astrid is the Honorary President.
From Riyadh to Jubail
On Monday 17 March in the morning, the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce & Industry welcomed the Belgian delegation. On that occasion, the Chamber organized bilateral meetings, two workshops, as well as B2B contacts with members of the delegations and their Saudi counterparts.
In the afternoon, the Belgian delegation headed to Jubail, first industrial city in Saudi Arabia, to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Katoen Natie Khonaini Logistics Terminal.
To end the day, they visited SOLVAY group which is building one of the world's largest hydrogen peroxide (HP) plants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Jeddah
On Wednesday 18 March, HRH Princess Astrid, the Ministers and the Business delegation traveled to Jeddah in order to attend the Opening of the Saudi - Belgian Business Forum organized in cooperation with Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
In the Afternoon, BESIX, the largest Belgian group operating in construction, concessions and property development sectors, presented its activities in Saudi Arabia. One of these being one of the most beautiful project in the region: the construction of King Abdullah Sports City.
Afterwards, the Delegation attended the Seminar “Saudi-Belgian Collaboration in health: improving quality of care: methodology and prevention” organized by HEALTHCARE BELGIUM, followed by the signing of the extension on Optima Collaboration Agreement between King Abdulaziz University Hospital and HEALTHCARE BELGIUM.
Finally, to end this eventful day, a cooperation agreement between the Belgian company MITHRA PHARMACEUTICALS and Saudi JAMJOOM Medical Industries was signed in the presence of HRH Princess Astrid and the Ministers.
Sultanate of Oman
On the last two days, the Belgian delegation headed to the Sultanate of Oman in order to attend the Omani-Belgian Business Forum, organized in collaboration with the Oman Chamber of Commerce, followed by roundtables on healthcare, water, and energy & environment.
On Tuesday 20 March, HRH Princess Astrid, HE Ahmed Mohammed Al Futaisi, Minister of Transport and Minister Reynders visited Duqm. On that occasion, the first stone of Port of Duqm, a 50/50 joint venture between the Port of Antwerp and the Government of Oman, were laid. A 28 year contract now binds the two Ports together.
In a nutshell, the Belgian Economic Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman paved the way for the negotiation and the signing of agreements as well as for establishing business connections. This Economic Mission has thus been an opportune event for Belgian and Saudi businessmen and businesswomen. The Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce wishes to this collaboration wonderful achievements!
In 2012, Belgium has been ranked 19th in terms of trade exchange with the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In 2013, Belgian Exports to Oman are mounted to 187million Euros and Belgian imports from Oman are mounted to 82 million Euros.
The World Bank’s Ease of doing Business report 2014 ranks the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 26th among the world’s easiest places to conduct a business
Since the last business delegation’s visit to Saudi Arabia in 2009, exports have grown by 50%
Seminar: Business Opportunities and company establishment in Ras Al Khaimah (United Arab Emirates)
Brussels – 27 March 2014
The “Business opportunities & Company establishment in Ras Al Khaimah UAE” seminar, jointly organized by the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Belgium and the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Rak free Trade Zone Authority, has been a successful event.
The main purpose of this seminar was to get to know more as well as to explore the various possibilities of investment in the United Arab Emirates and more particularly in the Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone. It aimed at providing accurate information to all the participants.
After a welcome note of Mr. Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary of General of ABLCC, H.E. Sulaiman Hamid Almazrroui, Ambassador of the UAE to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg - Head of Mission to the European Union, took the floor and provided a complete picture of the UAE.
The oil sector represents 30% of UAE economy while the non-oil sector constitutes 70% of it.
More than 7000 companies from 106 countries are established in Ras Al Khaimah.
More than 83 Belgian companies are established in RAK free trade zone.
Afterwards, Mr. Peter Fort, Chief Executive Officer of RAK Free Trade Zone, presented Ras al Khaimah along with the multiple business opportunities and advantages it offers.
Mrs. Joyce Choukri, Business Development Specialist for RAK Free Trade Zone, provided the participants with all necessary practical information to set up a business in Ras al Khaimah.
Finally, Mr. Nordine Hadi, Managing Director of Handaco, and Mr. Mark Wauters, Director of Moletti, shared their experience in establishing their companies in the RAK free trade zone. If we had to summarize their experience in 3 words, these would be: smooth, fast, quality.
To bring to a close this interesting seminar, the participants had the opportunity to establish contacts during a buffet-lunch.
Second International Forum for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions
Luxembourg – 3-4 April 2014
On 3rd – 4th April 2014, the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI), in cooperation with the Arab-Belgian-Luxemburg Chamber of Commerce, organized the Second International Forum for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions under the theme “Islamic Finance in Europe: learn from previous experiences”.
As pointed out by Mr. Abdelilah Belatik, Secretary General of the General Council for Islamic Banks and financial Institutions, “undoubtedly, Islamic finance has become a substantial part of the international financial system and was, certainly, one of its most expeditious growing components over the last decades.”
Mr. Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General of the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, seized the opportunity to express his warmest thanks to the general council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI), Luxembourg for Finance, the sponsors, the speakers, and all participants. He underlined that Islamic finance is a valuable economic asset for our countries and for the European Union in general.
The Forum gathered senior financial sector leaders, market players, and experts from international financial institutions and proved an excellent opportunity to get first hand information on Islamic finance as well as to share experiences and practices from traditional markets.
The Forum was divided into five different sessions:
The First session “success stories in Islamic Finance” was the opportunity to hear about the successful stories of North Africa, Europe, Gulf countries, and South East Asia.
The second session established the legal, regulatory and institutional framework in order to organize a strong Islamic Financial services industry.
The third session entitled “Islamic Finance and its prospects in Europe” explored the prospects for some important components of Islamic Financial services industry such as Islamic Banking Services, and Islamic Financial Instruments (Sukuk) as a funding tool.
The fourth session focused attention on the opportunities and challenges related to the Takaful part of Islamic Financial services industry.
The fifth and last session brought the forum to an end with a panel discussion on the way forward for Islamic finance in Europe from various perspectives.
On that account, essential factors were thus combined throughout the forum to contribute to its success.
This Second International Forum for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions was thus the opportune moment to get accurate knowledge on Islamic Finance but also to forge working relationships and to engage into key business partnerships.
Upcoming Events
7 May 2014
7 May 2014
Namur
Qatar is experiencing a development considered by experts as one of the fastest in the world.
CLUB WALLONIA EXPORT and the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce have the pleasure to invite you on Wednesday, May 7, at an interactive meeting that will provide you with all necessary information to explore the various ways of investment in Qatar.
Some topics to be discussed:
- How to do business in Qatar?
- Is it feasable for SMEs?
- The importance of cultural approach
- Risks of litigation and legal aspects
- Company Structuring onsite
- Methods of payment
More information
Venue: Bureau Economique de la Province de Namur
Salle Vivace (RDC)
Avenue Sergent Vrithoff, 2 à 5000 Namur
Tél : 081/717171
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We are looking forward to welcoming you to this event
13 May 2014
13 May 2014
Brussels
On May 13, an Algerian Delegation of a dozen business leaders, headed by the Secretary General of the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACI), will visit Belgium.
The Delegation will include exporters in the sector of agri-food products as well as importers looking for opportunities of partnerships and investment in the following areas:
a. Tool machines and industrial equipment
b. Chemicals
c. Pharmaceuticals
d. Glass
e. Plastics and composites
f. Renewable energy
On that occasion, we are pleased to invite you, to participate in a B2B Business Networking organized by BECI, in cooperation with the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, on May 13, 2014, from 9h30 to 16h00.
More information
Venue: BECI, Avenue Louise 500, 1050 Bruxelles
Fees: free of charge
Contact: Marion Vigier +32 (0) 2 643 78 22 – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Bahrain: breakfast with H.E. Ahmed Mohamed Yousif ALDOSERI
14 May 2014
14 May 2014
Brussels
Strategically located at the heart of the Gulf, Bahrain is known as the world’s fastest growing financial center. Its position allow easy access to every market in the Middle East, be it by road, air, or sea.
Renowned for its business friendly environment, Bahrain, one of the most diversified economies in the GCC region, offers a wide range of business opportunities.
Hence, Brussels Enterprises Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Bahrain economic Development Board and the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, have the pleasure to invite you at a business breakfast in presence of H.E. Ahmed Mohamed Yousif ALDOSERI, Ambassador of Bahrain.
Who but H.E. Ahmed Mohamed Yousif ALDOSERI himself could best provide you with all necessary information to explore the various ways of investment in Bahrain?
14 May 2014
14 May 2014
Brussels
We are pleased to inform that, for the 5th consecutive year, a delegation from the Egyptian Belgian Businessmen Association (EBBA) will visit Belgium.
On this occasion, we are pleased to invite you, free of charge, to participate in the B2B Business Networking that our Chamber organises on May 14, 2014 in cooperation with BECI, where you will have the opportunity to meet the members of the delegation.
This networking will take place in the BECI premises (500, avenue Louise, 1050 Brussels) from 14h till 16h.
Should you be interested to meet some delegation members, please return the registration form before May 7, 2014.
We are looking forward to meeting you at this event.
Kind regards,
Johan Beerlandt, Chairman
Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary-General
Announcements
GUCCIAAC
The General Union of Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture for Arab Countries (GUCCIAAC) has started issuing an economic bulletin on a monthly basis. It includes news about the activities and the work of the GUCCIAAC, as well as economic and investment news, information on trade and investment opportunities in Arab countries.
This economic monitor will be available to all on the website of the Federation: www.uac.org.lb
Solajan
Solajan General Trading & Contracting Co. is interested to export “Jeragh Lighting” products.
For more information kindly contact:
Solajan General Trading & Contracting Co.,
P.O. Box 5688 Safat, 13057 Kuwait
Tel: +965-25720809
Fax: +965-25740710
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Website : www.alsolajan.com
Obeikan Investment Group
Obeikan is a group specialized in providing integrated packaging and education solutions. It exports qualitative products to more than 70 countries. Obeikan can export the following categories to Belgium and Europe:
- Reels and Sheets of duplex board from 250gsm to 450gsm
- Stretch film from 7 to 15 micron
- Technical fabrics for Architecture, industrial and signage applications. Up to 5 meter width.
- Clear float glass with thickness from 3.5mm up to 14 mm and size of 3000mmX3660mm
- Preform and tubes for beverages and shampoos.
Obeikan have packaging plant in Spain to produce Medium density fibre boxes to pack fresh vegetables and fruits.
Obeikan is ready to cooperate with publishing houses to translate and publish high selling books and novels.
All production plants are ISO , HACCP, HOSHA certified. LEAN principle is applied in all operations.
Fairs, Conferences and Exhibitions
International Book Fair of Erbil
Erbil (Irak) – 2-11 April 2014
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Iranian Products Exhibition
Erbil (Irak) – 05-08 May 2014
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6th International Exhibition of motor, garage equipments and spare parts
Sfax (Tunisia) – 7-10 May 2014
More information: http://www.auto-equip-garage.com/
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5th International Healthcare Exhibition (Medicare)
Erbil (Irak) – 26-28 May 2014
More information: http://www.iraqmedicare.com/Erbil/home.php
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Tunisia Investment Forum
Gammarth (Tunisia) – 12-13 June 2014
More information: www.tunisiainvestmentforum.tn
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3rd International Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Installation Systems, Water Treatment and Insulation Exhibition
Erbil (Irak) – 18-21 June 2014
More information: www.elanexpo.net
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First International Exhibition of Najaf for Machines, Mechanisms Vehicles, and Equipment
Najaf (Irak) – 01-04 September 2014
More information: www.goldenfalconfairs.com
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New ABLCC Services
Visa Service and Registration of Documents for Saudi Arabia
The Chamber is delighted to provide a visa service to Belgian and Luxembourgish citizens and persons legally residing in Belgium or Luxembourg who want to undertake business travels to, or work in, Saudi Arabia. You are welcome to contact the Chamber for more information on the visa obtainment procedure.
Fees for visa service: €50 (VAT not included)
Member advantage: ABLCC members can simply drop off and pick up their documents at the Chamber within 48 hours, or have them sent to them by mail, and save valuable time. For ABLCC members, the Chamber takes care of the document certification at the Saudi Embassy. The ABLCC is not responsible for any possible delays in visa issuance.
Since recently, the ABLCC is also authorized by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to register all documents for which you have to obtain legalization at the Saudi Consulate in Brussels.
Fees for document registration: €10 members - €15 non-members (VAT not included)
Don’t hesitate to contact us for information on the visa obtainment and/or document registration process.
Tel.: +32 (0)2 344 82 04 – E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Facilitation of Business Cooperation through the EEN Business Cooperation Database
Looking for business contacts in the Arab world? The ABLCC is your first point of contact! Over the years, the ABLCC has managed to develop a strong network in the Arab world comprising businesses, officials, diplomats, trade associations, financial institutions and chambers of commerce on all levels.
Thanks to Enterprise Europe Brussels, the ABLCC can now also offer its members access to the Business Cooperation Database of Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), one of the world’s largest tools for business matchmaking. Contact us to obtain your Business Co-operation Proposal Form and have your company profile published in the EEN Business Cooperation Database. The kind collaboration of BECI/Enterprise Europe Brussels enables us to send you the expressions of interest of companies established in the Arab world for your company profile.
More information:www.brusselsnetwork.be (Enterprise Europe Brussels)
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Would you also like to benefit from these and other ABLCC services? You can. Become a member and enjoy the full range of advantages offered by the ABLCC.
Brochure and subscription form
Brochure en inschrijvingsformulier
Brochure et demande d’adhésion
مزايا الانضمام لعضوية الغرفة و طلـب انتســـاب الغرفة
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Business Proposals
The ABLCC now sends tenders and business proposals directly to ABLCC members via e-mail.
Would you also like to benefit from these and other ABLCC services? You can. Become a member and enjoy the full range of advantages offered by the ABLCC.
Brochure and subscription form
Brochure en inschrijvingsformulier
Brochure et demande d’adhésion
مزايا الانضمام لعضوية الغرفة و طلـب انتســـاب الغرفة
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