1st ARAB – GREEK ECONOMIC FORUM 2006 “Historical Relations – New Horizons of Cooperation»

Qatari Businessmen Association has represented Qatar& participated in the First Greek – Arab Economic Forum. QBA took place in the forum following a request of MOE , and delegated Mr. Maqpool Habib Khalfan Member of the Qatari Businessmen Association and Mr. Bassam Ramzi Massouh General Manager of QBA .

The Participants:

• Ministers, Deputy Ministers and High Level Officials.
• Arab Ambassadors accredited to Greece.
• Arab and Greek businessmen.
• Press and the Media (Greek and Arabic)
• Companies and Corporation active in the field of :
• Telecommunications and IT-Energy-Shipping and   Transportation-Tourism-Medical Care-Trade e.t.c.)
• Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industries in Greece and Arab world.
• Unions of Industries and investments Authorities for both sides.
• Financial Institutions and Banks.
• Media from both sides Arabs and Greeks.

The aims of the forum:

• Overview of the Arab-Greek Economic relations, existing conditions & future perspectives.
• Exploring investments & commercial opportunities from both sides and encouraging joint ventures' projects.
• Encouraging and promoting the touristic corporations and exchange of know how.
• Attracting investors and capitals from both sides to finance joint projects.
• Offering the opportunities to the participants to get acquainted with each other and exchange knowledge and experience.
• Create cultural manifestations, symbolizing the friendly relations between the Arab World & Greece.

Forum Themes

• The economic relations between the Arab world & Greece:
• The current situation and the future perspectives
• Introducing the business and investment opportunities in Greece & the Arab World through  official speakers in the  domains: Telecommunication & IT, Energy, Banking, Investments & Joint Venture, Construction & Public Work, Shipping & Transportation, Tourism, Training & Health