28th Arab-German Business Forum

Transforming Business:

Synergies for Sustainable Progress

The 28th Arab-German Business Forum successfully concluded with a dynamic and impactful agenda, bringing together over 400 participants and around 80 distinguished speakers. We were honoured to welcome H.E. Eng. Hassan El Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and H.E. Dr. Katherina Reiche, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy of the Federal Republic of Germany, as our esteemed guests of honour.

The three-day forum featured eight high-level panel discussions, seven thematic and country-specific round tables, and several side meetings that encouraged meaningful dialogue and cross-sector collaboration. The panels explored a wide array of topics, beginning with a session dedicated to Egypt as the partner country, highlighting its role as a strategic hub for business and investment with vast opportunities for German companies. Subsequent discussions delved into advancing smart cities and the design of sustainable urban ecosystems, the diversification of economies through industrialization and technologies like AI and robotics, and the pivotal role of private equity. Further panels examined Saudi Arabia’s position as the powerhouse of the Arab economy, evolving logistics and aviation strategies beyond borders, and cross-border collaboration in food and health technologies. The program also addressed integrated solutions for sustainable water and energy management, with a particular focus on hydrogen production, and concluded with a forward-looking dialogue on bridging societies and shaping sustainable Arab-German economic cooperation.

Complementing the panels were country-focused sessions on Tunisia, Syria, Sudan, & Oman, as well as thematic discussions on sports as a strategy for economic development, Entrepreneurial Partnerships, & Educational Exchange. These round tables provided valuable insights, deepened bilateral understanding, and fostered opportunities for strategic partnerships.

Overall, the forum was a resounding success, marking a key milestone in strengthening Arab-German economic and business relations and paving the way for future collaboration.