Newsletter June/July 2019
New members of the Chamber
The Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present its new members.
To ensure compliance with GDPR, personal contact details of our member companies are not anymore published. However, should you need specific business contacts, do not hesitate to contact us (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 02 344 82 04)!
BAKER MCKENZIE
Baker McKenzie is one of the world's largest law firms with 78 offices worldwide, offering a full legal service to a wide range of reputable clients, in particular in the areas of corporate law, banking & finance, tax, real estate, employment, commercial, environmental, IP and dispute resolution. Baker McKenzie Belgium works in close cooperation with Baker McKenzie offices in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Cairo, Casablanca, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah and Riyadh. Younes Sebbarh, lawyer at the Brussels office, has an Arabic background and is familiar with the culture and business environment of the Arabic world, enabling him to deliver business friendly advice tailored to the needs of the region. He received the Diwan Award of "Lawyer of the Year" in 2019.
Avenue Louise 149, 1050 - Brussels
website: www.bakermckenzie.com
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DELTALIGHT
We develop lighting solutions that enhance people’s life, and therefore people’s quality of life. We bring our experience in light to the service of architects, interior and lighting designers. Founded by designer Paul Ameloot, today the company is still owned and managed by the family. Our aim is to inspire people all around the world. Building on extensive product development, manufacturing and design expertise since 1989. We continuously invest in people, new markets, production techniques and in our infrastructure, aiming to further upgrade our service abilities, expand our R&D department, testing and laboratories facilities, increase warehouse automation and extend our training center. Together we bring Pure Lighting Pleasure.
Muizelstraat 2, 8560 - Wevelgem
website: www.deltalight.com
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NH COLLECTION GRAND SABLON
The NH Collection Grand Sablon is located on Brussels’ most beautiful square, famous for its antique shops and chocolatiers. It is only a short walk to the luxury boutiques along Avenue Louise and a stone’s throw away from the Grand Palace, the centerpiece of the city. All 192 bedrooms feature hardwood flooring; some overlook the square and match the elegance of the antique shops. Indulge yourself with a night in superior room and enjoy various benefits such as free ironing, complimentary access to professional fitness center, complimentary internet connection, free water and Nespresso machine in the room. The hotel offers extra services such as a guest relation service, valet, bell boy and 24 hours room service. Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast or enjoy a delicious dinner in our Spanish restaurant “Hispania Brasserie”. For your meetings and events, our fully renovated function rooms can accommodate small to large groups up to 140 guests and are convenient for all types of events.
Bodenbroek 2, 1000 - Brussels
website: www.nh-hotels.com/hotel/nh-collection-brussels-grand-sablon
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PANGEA WORLDWIDE
Pangea Worldwide is a corporate immigration and business support services provider with its regional offices in Belgium, UK and Saudi Arabia. What we offer is a complete solution for professional individuals, small to medium sized enterprises and corporate clients who require help with immigration and business matters. From business incorporation and outsourcing to work and residence permits for expat employees, we cover each aspect of corporate immigration so you can concentrate on your main business. Our Belgium office is providing services to European companies wishing to enter MENA Markets and vice versa. Contact us for more details.
Schuman Roundabout 2-4/5th & 6th floors, 1040 - Brussels
website: www.pangeaworldwide.be
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CJ-ICM LOGISTICS GmbH
CJ-ICM Logistics is an affiliated company of the South Koren group CJ Logistics. CJ Logistics is employing 22.000 people and having a turnover of US$ 8 Billion. CJ-ICM is a logistic service provider specialized in project cargoes, heavy lifts and out of gauge Cargoes. We dispose of our own transport material such as SPMT’s, Primemovers and specialzed vessels as well as cranes with a lifting capacity of 1000 mts. In the Middle East CJ-ICM is active in Dubai where we have in the free zone our own warehouses as well As in Iraq where we are doing port handling in Umm Qasr and having own covered and open storagefacilities as well As transport material. CJ Logistics is working worldwide with 400 offices in 33 countries and having 48.000 own transportvehicles. The Antwerpen office is managed by Peter van der Veeken.
Noorderlaan 147, 2030 - Antwerpen
website: www.cj-icm.com
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TRANSMARE
Oil, gas, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics.
De Keyserlei 58, 2018 Antwerpen
website: www.transmare.com
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TOMOOR
A young, dynamic company that is passionate about dates and only sells the highest quality in our online store. Our employees in Saudi Arabia always sort dates based on size, texture condition and moisture content. We truly guarantee the finest and freshest dates.
Kielsbroek 4, 2020 - Hoboken
website: www.tomoor.be
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SOFITEL
Start your visit to the capital of Europe with a comfortable stay at the hotel presenting a masterful blend of contemporary chic and French art de Vivre. Located in the heart of the European district, on the renovated Jourdan Square with his restaurants and bars, Sofitel Brussels Europe offers spacious bedrooms and an amazing Modern Brasserie The 1040. An ideal atmosphere for business and Leisure. The Place Jourdan works are quite finished and the Sofitel Europe will open his new concept “Modern Brasserie by Jean Philippe Watteyne” on March 18th.
website: www.sofitel.accorhotels.com
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BOSTANI
The Bostani Chocolatier's core business is offering an exclusive assortment of luxuriously rich chocolates that come in plain or filled varieties, in tasty and original-mix flavour... Dark chocolates, Bittersweet chocolates, Milk chocolate. There are just delicious on their own or filled with exciting ingredients like almonds, caramel, nuts, pralines, biscuits and more.Best of all, you can get them separately wrapped singles or as part of an eye-catching and luxurious gift box. And last but not least, our packaging is second to none! Dark chocolate, Bittersweet chocolates, Milk chocolate. There are just delicious on their own or filled with exciting ingredients like almonds, caramel, nuts, pralines, biscuits and more.Best of all, you can get them separately wrapped singles or as part of an eye-catching and luxurious gift box. Our packaging is second to none!
Ernest Solvay 26, 1480 – Tubize
website: www.bostanichocolate.com
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Emirates: special discounted fares offered to ABLCC members
We are pleased to inform that ABLCC Members may take advantage of a 5% discount on fares booked by June 30th 2020!
Emirates flies to over 155 destinations across six continents with a gastronomic cuisine, inspired by their destinations, paired with a wide range of drinks.
Complimentary Chauffeur Drive Service is offered to Premium passengers to 70 cities around the world.
ICE, Emirates award-winning personal inflight entertainment system has over 4.000 channels of music, movies, games and live sports.
To enjoy this discount, please use the following address: www.emirates.be/ablcc (promotional code: BEABLCC). Please note that flights must occur by 30 June 2020. Beyond that date, the promotion will not be valid. Terms and conditions are available at the given address.
Upcoming Event - Omani Roadshow Visit to Belgium
09 September 2019
The Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC) is pleased to welcome a delegation of the Oman Public Authority of Investment Promotion. The Delegation will be led by HE Mr. Yahya Al Jabri, Chairman of Special Economic Zone Authority of Duqm, and will consist of senior members from the following entities: The Special Economic Zone Authority at Duqm, Public Authority for Investment Promotion & Export Development (Ithraa), Port of Duqm, Oman Dry Dock Company and Oman Oil Company.
The subsequent Business Forum presents a good occasion for Belgian entrepreneurs to learn more about the various business opportunities offered by Oman (most thriving Special Economic Zone in the MESA region). Targeted sectors include Petrochemicals & oil Industry, General Industry & Energy, Seaports and logistics, Tourism and Fisheries. The participants will have the chance to nurture relationships thanks to B2B and discussing panel meeting.
The Chamber is looking forward to welcoming you on 9 September 2019 and remain at your disposal should you require any further details (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Please fulfill the registration form on the website of the ABLCC (limited number of guests).
Activities of the Chamber
Egyptian Belgian Forum with EBBA
17 June 2019
On 17 June, the Arab Belgian Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Egyptian Belgian Business Association (EBBA) headed by Mr. Rafik Attia. On this occasion, the ABLCC organized in collaboration with the Commercial Office of the Embassy of Egypt in Brussels a Business Seminar, followed by a Lunch and B2B meetings.
The delegation also visited the Chamber of Commerce in Antwerp.
ABLCC Economic Forum 2019
13 June 2019
On 13 June, the ABLCC held the BoD and the G.A. in Brussels. On this occasion, the Chamber organized in close cooperation with the Union of Arab Chambers and support of BNP Paribas a forum entitled “A More Sustainable World for Evolving Mind”, this event gathered the Belgian Chambers of Commerce, Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, ABLCC members, Belgian foreign trade agencies and Arab Ambassadors in Belgium.
Board of Directors - General Assembly June 2019
13 June 2019
The ABLCC Board of Directors and General Assembly were held on 13 June 2019 at the premises of BNP PARIBAS FORTIS, Brussels.
Tunisian Business Delegation
24 April 2019
On 24 April 2019, the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with hub.brussels, FIT, AWEX, Tunisian Agency for the Promotion of Foreign Investment (FIPA), and with the support of the Embassy of Tunisia in Brussels, welcomed a Tunisian business delegation carrying out an economic mission in Belgium and Luxembourg.
Beirut Business Forum
02 May 2019
The ABLCC participated in the 27th Arab Business Forum held in Beirut on 2 May 2019. The high-level forum was attended by the Lebanese Prime Minister Mr. Saad Hariri and Egyptian Prime Minister Mr. Mostafa Madbouly, as well as Ministers and high-ranking officials and businesspeople from Arab countries.
At the same time, a delegation of the Federation of Belgian Chamber visited Lebanon and held a meeting with the Secretary General of the Union of Arab chamber Dr. Khaled Hanafy.
Upcoming Events in the Arab World
First Expo 2020 Establishment Card Issued to Belgium
From 20 October 2020 until 10 April 2021
The Deputy Commissioner General for Belgium Aldwin Dekkers received the first establishment card for the Expo 2020 in Dubai. The card was issued at a ceremony involving the UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General of the Bureau Expo Dubai 2020 Reem Al Hashimy and Director General of the GDRFA Dubai Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri.
The World Exposition 2020 will be held in Dubai from 20 October 2020 until 10 April 2021. Some 200 countries and international organizations will present their ideas and solutions relating to the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”.
For the construction of its national pavilion, Belgium has chosen BESIX and will offer an exhibition focused on green innovations in mobility. Luxembourg, for its part, has chosen METAFORM and will emphasize on circular economy.
Source: www.arabianbusiness.com, www.expo2020dubai.com
The Grand Egyptian Museum Scheduled to Open at the End of 2020
10 October 2020
Awaited for nearly two decades, the Grand Egyptian Museum (also called Giza Museum) is about to be brought to fruition and will open its doors on 10 October 2020. The colossal project was launched at the request of the Egyptian Ministry of State for Antiquities and does not only include exhibition galleries, storage facilities and a conference centre but also restaurants and ancillary buildings. What is perhaps worth mentioning is that the highly complex building has been constructed at the foot of Giza pyramids and bears the signature of both the Egyptian company Orascom and Belgian BESIX.
Source: www.besix.com
International Fairs
Damascus International Fair
From 28 August 2019 to 6 October
The 61st session of the Damascus International Fair (DIF) will be held from 28 August 2019 to 6 October under the slogan “From Damascus to the World”. The fair is a gathering for all those interested in the reconstruction of Syria and represents a great opportunity for businesspeople from all over the globe to enhance cooperation and develop business exchanges.
Since 1954, dozens of countries, along with hundreds of Arab and foreign companies from various participate in the exhibition.
Please contact us should you need any further details (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Fairgrounds – Airport Highway
Phone: +963 11 2266445
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Website: www.peife.gov.sy
Baghdad International Fair
From 1 November 2019 to November 10th
The Baghdad International Fair (IBF) will be held from 1 November 2019 to 10 November. The 46th session focuses on the theme “Cradle of Civilizations… Progress and Challenges to Attract the World”.
The IBF is an annual gathering of significant importance that offers a valuable opportunity for local, Arab and foreign officials and companies to meet each other, exchange experiences and promote products and/or services. Addressed sectors include Reconstruction & Building, Electricity & Power, Industry & Trade, Health Care & Medical Equipment, Communications & IT, Banking & Insurance, Automobiles & Transportation, Agriculture, Food, Clothes & Fashion, Furniture & Textile, Tourism & Hotels and Printing & Advertising.
To participate, the State Company for Iraqi Fairs & Commercial Services invites you to visit the website of the E-Guide system (www.expo.iq) and fill the registration form.
Iraq-Baghdad-Al-Mansour
Phone: +964 7800 728 276
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Website:www.fairs.iq
Top reasons to become a member of the ABLCC
The Arab-Belgium-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC) informs and supports Belgian and Luxemburgish companies willing to export to or invest in the Arab world, and delivers the same services to Arab companies from the 22 Arab countries with their business projects for Belgium and Luxembourg.
ABLCC means organization of seminars and business trips, advice to Belgian, Luxembourgish and Arab companies, set-up of B2Band B2G meetings, document certification, translation & visa services, publication of tenders and business opportunities, an extended economic and diplomatic network in the Benelux and the Arab world, a newsletter and business directory, and so much more.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or consult our website, www.ablcc.org.
Summer 2019
Summer time means that most of us will have a relaxing break in order to recharge their batteries, but your ABLCC team remains at your disposal!
We wish you a pleasant summer. May it be filled with joy and prosperity!
The Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce