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33rd General Assembly of Members & 34th Meeting of the Board of Directors

23.October -2024 -Vienna,Austria

In the Ordinary AACC General Assembly, which took place on Wednesday, 23rd Oct. 2024, the Founding Father of the AACC, KR Nabil Kuzbari, made the decision to step back as the Arab President of the AACC after 35 years of continuous support and active engagement in the AACC. [more]

AACC and Energie Burgenland Collaborate to Showcase Renewable Energy Leadership and Advancements to Arab Diplomats

14 August - 2024 - Burgenland, Austria

On August 14, 2024, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC), in collaboration with Energy Burgenland, welcomed a distinguished delegation of Arab ambassadors and diplomats to Burgenland, Austria. [more]

Strengthening Economic Ties: Successful Working Meeting between Algeria and Austria Facilitated by the Embassy of Algeria and the AACC

27th June 2024 Vienna

On June 27, 2024, a significant working meeting took place at the Imperial Hotel Vienna, organized by the Embassy of Algeria to Austria and Slovakia with the support of the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC). This event was part of the official visit of the Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Ahmad Attaf. The meeting aimed to [...] [more]

Courtesy Visit of H.E. Talal Alfassam, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait, and Secretary-General to Salzburg

13 June 2024 - Salzburg, Austria

The Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) organized a visit for His Excellency Talal Alfassam, the Ambassador of Kuwait to Austria, to Salzburg. Deputy Governor Mag. Stefan Schnöll warmly welcomed the Ambassador and his delegation. He highlighted the importance of Arab tourists, especially from Gulf countries like Kuwait, who are drawn to Salzburg for its clean water, well-preserved historic sites, and natural beauty. [more]

The Secretary-General of AACC headed the session on investment opportunities in Iraq at the 27th Arab-German Business Forum

03-05 June 2024 – Berlin, Germany

From June 3 to June 5, 2024, the 27th Arab-German Business Forum was held in Berlin, with the AACC (Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce) playing a significant role. AACC Secretary-General Dipl.-Ing. Mouddar Khouja led the session on Investment Opportunities in Iraq. During the roundtable discussion, Dipl.-Ing. Khouja engaged in dialogues on infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and notably, tourism. Participants included, among others, presidents of local chambers in Iraq. Additionally, various projects in Iraq were highlighted, attracting significant interest from numerous German entrepreneurs who viewed Iraq as a promising market. [more]

Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) Participation in the Official Visit of His Excellency Faisal Al-Ibrahim, Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning

The Saudi Minister of Economy, His Excellency Faisal Al-Ibrahim, has visited his Austrian counterparty, Dr. Martin Kocher in the course of the 9th Saudi-Austrian Joint Committee in the last week of May 2024. The Minister was accompanied by a large delegation of high-ranking business leaders, for which the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) had the pleasure to organize thriving site [...] [more]

AACC to facilitate Arab Ambassadors' Roundtable with the Federation of Austrian Industries on possible future Cooperations

30th April 2024 – Vienna, Austria

The Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Federation of Austrian Industries, orchestrated a thriving gathering with the Ambassadors and Representatives of the Arab States on 30th April to foster bilateral relations and explore avenues for economic collaboration. The event saw the participation of ambassadors and representatives from Algeria, Egypt, GCC, [...] [more]

AACC in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq to support the visit of an Iraqi large landowner and expert on agronomy and crop sciences

11-13 March 2024 – Austria

AACC in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, facilitated a delegation led by Mr. Azad Mohammed ABDULLAH, a prominent Iraqi landowner and a peerless expert in agrology. The delegation's objective was to engage in substantive dialogues and knowledge exchange with prominent Austrian actors in the spheres of agriculture, academia, and public institutions. Mr. Azad's particular focus lay on pioneering research and technology, as well as the strategic deployment of multi-seasonal agriculture [more]

Seminar on the latest UAE regulatory developments on tax, corporate and immigration law

5 March 2024 – Vienna, Austria

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, in collaboration with Crowe UAE and the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce and with participation of the UAE Ministry of Finance and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, hosted a seminar on the latest UAE Regulatory developments with regards on tax, corporate and immigration law. [more]

Sharjah Ruler Welcomes SG Khouja and Austrian Cultural Delegation

10 February 2024 – Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

On February 10, 2024, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi, the Ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah, warmly received Engineer Mouddar Khouja, the Secretary-General of the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce, and Philipp Hammer-Purgstall, the President of the Hammer-Purgstall Society. [more]

Meeting with the Secretary General of OPEC

16 February 2024 – Vienna, Austria

The Secretary-General of OPEC, H.E. Mr. Haitham Al-Ghais, received AACC’s President Former Minister Dr. Werner Fasslabend and its Secretary General Eng. Mouddar Khouja, for a visit at OPEC‘s headquarters in Vienna. The visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between the chamber and OPEC in the field of energy, economy and renewable energy. [more]

Courtesy Visit to the Newly-appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Austria

09 February 2024 – Vienna, Austria

On February 9, 2024, Eng. Mouddar Khouja, the Secretary-General of AACC, paid a courtesy visit to Her Excellency Samia Ilhem Ammar, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Austria, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, and Croatia. [more]

High-Level Kuwaiti Parliamentary Friendship Group Visit to Vienna City Council & Austrian Parliament

24 – 25 January 2024 – Vienna, Austria

In cooperation with the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Vienna, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce facilitated the visit of a high-level Kuwait Parliamentary Friendship Group to Vienna and co-organised meetings at the Vienna City Council and the Austrian Parliament from 24th -25th of January 2024. [more]

Participation in the 12th Arab-Hellenic Economic Forum in Athens

13 – 14 December 2023 – Athens, Greece

AACC Secretary-General Eng. Mouddar Khouja participated in the 12th Arab-Hellenic Economic Forum, a two-day networking Forum organised by the Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce & Development from 13 - 14 December 2023. [more]

Courtesy Visit to the Newly-appointed Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Austria

17 January 2024 - Vienna, Austria

Courtesy Visit to the
Newly-appointed Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Austria 17 January 2024 – Vienna, Austria

On 17 January 2024, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Mouddar Khouja paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Austria, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia His Excellency Jassim Yaaqob [...] [more]

View the 13th Arab-Austrian Economic Forum on our AACC YouTube Channel!

Held on 27 November 2023 in Vienna

You have missed the 13th Arab-Austrian Economic Forum?
Then view the video recording online on our AACC YouTube Channel! [more]

Cooperative Talks with Partners of the Libyan Ministry of Economy for Digital Transformation & Electronic Online Document Handling

29 November 2023, Vienna-Austria

On 29 November 2023, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Khouja received a delegation of high-level representatives from Libya Trade Network, an e-government project implemented by the Libyan Ministry of Economy, to regulate the international trade process inside of Libya and with different related public and private sector institutions. [more]

AACC welcomes the Libyan Minister of Industry & Minerals and delegation at its premises

28 November 2023, Vienna-Austria

On 28 November 2023, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Khouja welcomed H.E. Mr. Ahmed Abu Hisa, the Minister of Industry & Minerals of the State of Libya, accompanied by H.E. Dr. Osama Abdulhadi, Ambassador of the State of Libya to Austria, and high-level delegates at the premises of the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce. [more]

High-level minister attendance and future technologies at the 13th Arab-Austrian Economic Forum

27 November 2023, Vienna - Austria

Inspiring technological innovations and business potentials with Arab countries were presented at the 13th Arab-Austrian Economic Forum, which was held on November 27, 2023 at the Haus der Wiener Wirtschaft in Vienna with over 200 participants attending. [more]

AACC coordinates Company Visit for Arab Ambassadors & Diplomats at Beyond Gravity Austria

4 October 2023 - Vienna, Austria

AACC coordinates Company Visit for Arab Ambassadors & Diplomats
at Beyond Gravity Austria 4 October 2023 – Vienna, Austria On 4 October 2023, Arab Ambassadors and Diplomats were invited for an exclusive company visit and tour at Beyond Gravity Austria, initiated and coordinated by the Austro‑Arab Chamber of Commerce. The visit was honoured by [...] [more]

Meeting with Delegation from the Baghdad Chamber of Commerce

28 September 2023 - Vienna, Austria

On 28 September 2023, AACC Secretary General Eng. Mouddar Khouja received a delegation of the Baghdad Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s premises in Vienna upon the kind coordination with the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Vienna. [more]

Courtesy Visit of Finncham Austria’s President to AACC Secretary-General

27 September 2023, Vienna – Austria

On 27 September 2023, the Secretary-General of the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce Eng. Mouddar Khouja received the President of FinnCham Austria Mr. Johannes Axnix for a Courtesy Visit at the premises of AACC. [more]

AACC meets with High-level Delegation from the Libyan Ministry of Agriculture

4-6 September 2023, Vienna-Austria

On September 4, 2023, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Khouja paid a visit to H.E. Dr. Osama Abdulhadi, Ambassador of the State of Libya to Austria at the premises of the embassy, to meet with a delegation from the “Agricultural and Livestock Projects Development and Investment Agency” of the Libyan Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Marine Resources. [more]

AACC organises the “Ambassadors’ Meeting” in collaboration with the Vienna School of International Studies

8 September 2023, Vienna - Austria

On 8 September 2023, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) organised the “Ambassadors’ Meeting at Vienna School of International Studies”, in collaboration with the Vienna School of International Studies (also known as “Diplomatische Akademie Wien”), which was marked by the participation of the Austrian ambassadors to Kuwait, Libya, Syria and the United Arab Emirates, as well as a number of Arab embassies, represented by Their Excellencies the Ambassadors or diplomats in charge of bilateral relations. [more]

AACC Secretary-General Visits the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Austria and Current President of the Arab Ambassadors Council in Vienna

7 September 2023, Vienna-Austria

On 7 September 2023, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Khouja paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Mr. Hamad Alkaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Austria in his capacity as current President of the Arab Ambassadors Council in Vienna. [more]

AACC Secretary-General meets with the CEO Gruppe RUAG International / Beyond Gravity

7 September 2023, Vienna-Austria

On 7 September 2023, AACC Secretary General Eng. Khouja was invited to meet with Mr. André Wall, CEO Gruppe RUAG International and Beyond Gravity, at the premises of Beyond Gravity Austria GmbH. [more]

AACC President and Secretary-General Pay a Courtesy Visit to the Newly-appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

5 September 2023, Vienna – Austria

On 5 September 2023, AACC President Dr. Werner Fasslabend and Secretary-General Eng. Mouddar Khouja paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Ambassador Abdullah Khalid Tawlah, the newly-appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Austria at the premises of the embassy, in presence of Mr. Ahmad Alrakhis, First Secretary and Head of the Commerce Department. [more]

AACC coordinates a visiting program for delegates from the Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry

25-29 July 2023 – Vienna, Austria & Bratislava, Slovak Republic

In close cooperation with the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Vienna, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce coordinated a visiting program for delegates of the Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Austria and the Slovak Republic from 25 until 29 July 2023. [more]

AACC President and Board Member receive the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain for a Fare-well Visit

11 July 2023 – Vienna, Austria

On 11 July 2023, AACC President H.E. Former Minister Dr. Werner Fasslabend and Member of AACC Board Directors Dr. Ernst Huber received His Excellency Dr. Yusuf Abdulkarim Bucheeri, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain accredited to Austria, for a fare-well visit at the premises of the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce. [more]

AACC Secretary-General Pays a Courtesy Visit to the Newly-appointed Ambassador of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to Austria

23 June 2023 – Vienna, Austria

On 23 June 2023, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Khouja paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Ambassador Larbi Latrosh, the newly-appointed Ambassador of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to Austria. Secretary-General Khouja congratulated H.E. Ambassador Latrosh on his new position and warmly welcomed him to Vienna. [more]

AACC’s Secretary General Eng. Mouddar Khouja receives ABC Bank representatives

20 June 2023 - Vienna, Austria

On 20 June 2023, AACC Secretary General Mr. Mouddar Khouja received Mr. Alf Sörensen, General Manager and Mrs. Valentina Kuhlen, Senior Relation Manager at Bank ABC for a follow-up meeting at the chamber’s premises in Vienna, after they have met at the Arab-German Business Forum in Berlin earlier this month. [more]

AACC President, Secretary General and Member of the Board of Directors participate in the 26th Arab-German Business Forum

5-7 June 2023 – Berlin, Germany

AACC’s President Former Minister H.E. Dr. Werner Fasslabend, Secretary General Mouddar Khouja and Member of the Board of Directors Former Minister H.E. Mr. Herbert Scheibner participated in the 26th Arab-German Business Forum of the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ghorfa) that took place from 5-7 June 2023 in Berlin. The forum was marked by the participation of over 300 chairmen and high-level representatives of Arab chambers and official institutions, ambassadors, businessmen and decision-makers from all over the world. [more]

AACC’s Secretary General Eng. Mouddar Khouja and Eng. Amer Auf present Investment and Economic Opportunities in Austria

10 June 2023 – Vienna, Austria

On June 10 2023, a seminar on “Investment and Economic Opportunities in Austria” was held at the Vienna Islamic Center, featuring distinguished guest speakers, Eng. Mouddar Khouja, Secretary General of AACC and Eng. Amer Auf, CEO of Bags Grain Handels GmbH and member of AACC. [more]

AACC coordinates company meetings for the President of the Egyptian Space Agency

2-6 June 2023 – Vienna, Austria & Online

From 2-6 June 2023, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Vienna coordinated company meetings for H.E. Dr. Sherif Sedky, the President of the Egyptian Space Agency, during his visit in Austria. The meetings provided selected companies based in Austria and specialized in space and satellite solutions with the opportunity to present their portfolios and engage in discussions regarding potential cooperation and project opportunities. [more]

AACC coordinates courtesy visit for the Kuwaiti Ambassador at the Vienna City Council

24 May 2023 - Vienna, Austria

On 24 May 2023, the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Austria His Excellency Mr. Talal Alfassam was welcomed for a courtesy visit and meetings at the Vienna City Council. The meeting was initiated and coordinated by AACC Secretary General Mr. Mouddar Khouja, with the support of His Excellency Mr. Omar Al-Rawi, Member of State Parliament and City Council Vienna, and member of AACC’s Board of Directors. [more]

AACC coordinates High-Level Meeting with the CEO of Vienna International Airport

22 May 2023 - Vienna, Austria

On Monday 22 May 2023, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) coordinated a high‑level meeting with the CEO of Vienna Airport (Flughafen Wien AG) Mag. Julian Jäger, the Ambassador of the State of Libya to Austria His Excellency Dr. Osama Abdulhadi, the Vienna Business Location Advocate and Deputy Managing Director of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce & Industry Dr. Alexander Biach and AACC Secretary General DI Mouddar Khouja, to discuss the re-establishment of direct flight connections between Libya and Austria. [more]

Round Table with a High-Level Delegation of the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources & Austrian Companies

17 May 2023 - Vienna, Austria

On Wednesday 17 May 2023, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce invited Austrian companies of the industrial sector for a Round Table to meet with high-level representatives of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and other institutions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to discuss scopes of cooperation, future projects and partnerships. [more]

AACC holds its Extraordinary Session of the 32nd General Assembly Meeting & 33rd Board of Directors Meeting to Elect a New President

16 May 2023 - Vienna, Austria

AACC holds its Extraordinary Session of the 32nd General Assembly Meeting & 33rd Board of Directors Meeting to Elect a New President 16 May 2023 – Vienna, Austria On 16 May 2023, AACC held its extraordinary session of the “32nd General Assembly Meeting” together with the “33rd Board of Directors Meeting” at Palais Eschenbach in Vienna [...] [more]

AACC Secretary-General Visits the Jordanian Ambassador & Chairman of the Arab Ambassadors Council in Austria

04 May 2023, Vienna-Austria

On 4 May 2023, H.E. Dr. Haytham Abu Alfoul, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Austria, received AACC Secretary-General Mr. Khouja for a courtesy visit, which took place at the premises of the Jordanian embassy and in the presence of Counselor Ms. Rana Abida. [more]

AACC Secretary-General Khouja Meets the New CEO of AACC Company Member STRABAG

13 March 2023, Vienna- Austria

On 13 March 2023, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Mouddar Khouja paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Klemens Haselsteiner, the newly-appointed CEO of AACC’s company member STRABAG AG, to discuss the possibility of strengthening STRABAG’s presence in the Arab region and collaboration prospects between AACC and STRABAG. [more]

AACC Secretary-General Khouja Meets the Deputy Director of Vienna Economic Chamber (WKW)

23 February 2023, Vienna- Austria

On 23 February 2023, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Mouddar Khouja visited Dr. Alexander Biach, Deputy Director of Vienna Economic Chamber (WKW). [more]

AACC Coordinates a Meeting between the Ambassador of Oman to Austria & AACC’s Company Member Nous Wissensmanagement GmbH

20 February 2023, Vienna- Austria

On 20 February 2023, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Mouddar Khouja hosted a meeting between the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Austria His Excellency Mr. Yousuf Aljabri accompanied by Dr. Mag. Wafaa Elewa from the Economic Affairs Office at the Omani embassy, and Dr. Raphael Schneeberger and Mag. Wolfgang Schreiner, CEOs and co-partners of Nous Wissensmanagement GmbH, a company member of AACC. [more]

AACC Secretary-General Receives a Delegation from the Council of Slovak Exporters

16 February 2023, Vienna- Austria

Upon an initiative from the Council of Slovak Exporters, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Mouddar Khouja received on 16 February 2023 Mr. Lukáš Parízek and Mr. Zulf Hyatt-Khan, Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of Slovak Exporters respectively, at AACC’s office in Vienna. [more]

Courtesy Visit to Vienna Economic Chamber (WKW) with the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait

13 February 2023, Vienna- Austria

On 13 February 2023, the Secretary-General of AACC Eng. Mouddar Khouja and His Excellency Mr. Talal Alfassam, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Austria, paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Eng. Walter Ruck, President of the Vienna Economic Chamber (WKW), at WKW’s premises. [more]

AACC Coordinates a Meeting with Montana Aerospace AG for the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait

8 February 2023 - Vienna, Austria

On 8 February 2023, AACC coordinated a meeting for His Excellency Mr. Talal Alfassam, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Austria, with Prof. DDr. Michael Tojner, Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors and Dr. Michael Pistauer, Co-CEO & CFO of Montana Areospace AG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of complex lightweight components and structures for the aerospace industry, and other products. [more]

AACC & Vienna Economic Forum Sign a Memorandum of Understanding

25 January 2023, Vienna- Austria

With the aim of enhancing mutual relations and strengthening cooperation between Austria, Southeastern European countries and Arab countries, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC), represented by its Secretary-General Eng. Mouddar Khouja, and the Vienna Economic Forum (VEF), represented by its Secretary-General H.E. Ambassador Dr. Elena Kirtcheva, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 25 January 2023. [more]

AACC Coordinates a Meeting with the Qatari Ambassador to Austria to Discuss Cooperation Prospects in the Field of Sports

24 January 2023, Vienna- Austria

On 24 January 2023, AACC coordinated a meeting between His Excellency Mr. Sultan Salmeen Almansouri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Austria, Mr. Stjepan Stazic, CEO of Basektball Club Vienna (BC Vienna), and Mr. Peko Baxant, Member of the Vienna State Parliament & City Council and Auditor at BC Vienna, in the presence of AACC Secretary-General Eng. Mouddar Khouja. [more]

AACC Secretary-General Visits the Libyan Ambassador to Austria

17 January 2023, Vienna- Austria

On 17 January 2023, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Mouddar Khouja was received by H.E. Dr. Osama Abduljalil Abdulhadi, Ambassador of Libya to Austria for a courtesy visit at the premises of the Libyan embassy in Vienna. [more]

AACC Secretary-General Visits the Director-General of the OPEC Fund for Industrial Development (OFID)

21 December 2022, Vienna - Austria

On 21 December 2022, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Mouddar Khouja paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, Director-General of the OPEC Fund for Internatioal Development (OFID) to discuss scopes of cooperation between AACC & OFID. SG Khouja presented the Chamber’s role and objectives and provided an overview of Austria’s and Europe’s economy in light of the current global conflicts, as well as the consequent challenges expected to arise. [more]

High-level Panel on Business & Innovation in the UAE Organised by AACC

22 November 2022, Palais Eschenbach-Vienna

On 22 November 2022, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) organised a high-level panel entitled “New Business Horizons & Innovations in the United Arab Emirates”, which was held place in-person at Palais Eschenbach in Vienna and simultaneously online via Zoom. [more]

AACC Organises a Company Visit to Ebswien Sewage Water Treatment Plant for High-level Arab Representatives & Diplomats

21 November 2022 - Vienna, Austria

On 21 November 2022, AACC organised a company visit to ebswien sewage water treatment plant, Vienna’s wastewater treatment plant in charge of cleaning the city's entire wastewater flow. [more]

AACC Holds its Annual Meeting of the General Assembly & Board of Directors

22 November 2022 Palais Eschenbach-Vienna

On 22 November 2022, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) held its 31st General Assembly Meeting together with the 32nd Meeting of the Board of Directors, which took place in-person at Palais Eschenbach in Vienna and simultaneously online via Zoom. [more]

REPORT: Company Visit to Perlinger Gemüse GmbH with Their Excellencies Arab Ambassadors

31 October 2022 - Wallern / Burgenland, Austria

On 31 October 2022, AACC organised a company visit to Perlinger Gemüse GmbH in Wallern, located in the Austrian province of Burgenland, exclusively for Their Excellencies the Arab Ambassadors in Austria. [more]

HRH Prince ALSAUD Receives AACC Secretary-General to Discuss Energy Matters & Enhancing Austro-Saudi Relations

18 October 2022 - Vienna, Austria

On 18 October 2022, His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah Bin Khaled Bin Sultan Bin Abdel‑Aziz AL SAUD, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Austria received AACC Secretary‑General Eng. Mouddar Khouja at the premises of the Royal Saudi Embassy in Vienna. The constructive discussions between HRH Prince Al Saud and SG Khouja sought to elaborate [...] [more]

AACC Secretary-General Pays a Courtesy Visit to the Lebanese Ambassador to Austria to discuss Libano-Austrian Relations

14 October 2022 - Vienna, Austria

On 14 October 2022, H.E. Mr. Ibrahim ASSAF, Ambassador of the Lebanese Republic to Austria, received AACC Secretary-General Mr. Khouja at the premises of the Lebanese Embassy in Vienna. The fruitful deliberations between H.E. Amb. Assaf and SG Khouja touched on the latest updates on the situation in Lebanon and concrete measures which seek to facilitate [...] [more]

The Yemeni Ambassador to Austria Receives AACC Secretary-General at the Yemeni Embassy’s Premises

12 October 2022 - Vienna, Austria

On 12 October 2022, AACC Secretary-General Mr. Khouja met with H.E. Mr. Haytham Shoja’aadin, Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen to Austria, at the premises of the embassy. The deliberations between SG Khouja and H.E. Amb. Shoja’aadin revolved around the latest updates on the situation in Yemen and concrete measures aimed at facilitating export procedures for [...] [more]

AACC Secretary-General Visits the Omani Ambassador to Discuss Cooperation Avenues between Austria & Oman

7 October 2022 - Vienna, Austria

On 07 October 2022, AACC Secretary-General Mr. Khouja visited H.E. Mr. Yousuf Ahmed ALJABRI, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Austria. The two discussed several means of strengthening cooperation between Austria and Oman on various levels, including facilitations for Austrian companies and businesspersons exporting to the Sultanate, as well as an Austrian delegation visit to Oman [...] [more]

AACC Secretary-General Discusses Strengthening Austro-Emirati Relations with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Austria

23 September 2022, Vienna-Austria

On 23 September 2022, AACC Secretary-General Mr. Khouja was received H.E. Mr. Hamad ALKAABI, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Austria, at the premises of the embassy. Among the topics they discussed during this meeting were food security, tools to enhance cooperation between Austria and the UAE on various levels (economic, scientific, cultural, etc.), facilitations for Austrian companies and businesspersons exporting to the UAE, as well as planned visits to various relevant institutions. [more]

AACC Secretary-General Visits the Iraqi Ambassador to Austria to Discuss Enhancing Austro-Iraqi Relations

23 September 2022, Vienna-Austria

On 23 September 2022, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Khouja paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Mr. Baker Fattah HUSSEN, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Austria. The deliberations of this constructive meeting focused on concrete steps towards easing export procedures for Austrian companies exporting products and services to Iraq, the latest updates on the situation in Iraq, in addition to avenues for mutual cooperation and delegation visits between Austria and Iraq. [more]

AACC Secretary-General Meets his Counterparts in Athens & Brussels to Discuss Various Joint Actions

19-22 September 2022

With the aim of thoroughly discussing a number of collaborative actions, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Mouddar Khouja and Secretary-General of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce Mr. Tamer Mansour, accompanied by a delegation from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, visited their counterparts the Secretaries-General of the Arab-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Development Mr. Rashad Mabger and the Secretary-General of Arab-Belgian-Luxemburg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC) Mr. Qaisar Hijazin, in Athens and Brussels respectively. [more]

AACC Organises the “Ambassadors’ Meeting at Vienna School for International Studies”

9 September 2022, DA-Vienna

On 9 September 2022, the Austro-Arab Chamber (AACC) organised the “Ambassadors’ Meeting at Vienna School of International Studies”, in collaboration with Vienna School of International Studies (Diplomatische Akademie Wien), which was marked by the participation of the Austrian ambassadors to Algeria, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen, as well as a number of Arab embassies, represented mostly by Their Excellencies the Ambassadors or the diplomats in charge of bilateral relations. [more]

AACC Secretary-General Pays a Courtesy Visit to the Newly-appointed Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Austria

29 August 2022

On 29 August 2022, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Khouja paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Ambassador Talal Sulaiman Alfassam, the newly-appointed Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Austria and Permanent Representative to the International Organisations in Vienna. [more]

HRH Prince ALSAUD receives AACC Secretary-General at the Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Vienna

22 August 2022, Vienna-Austria

On 22 August 2022, AACC Secretary-General Mr. Khouja was received by His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah Bin Khaled ALSAUD, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Austria, at the premises of the embassy, to discuss scopes of strengthening cooperation between AACC and KSA in various fields and major developments and Giga projects in the Kingdom, such as NEOM among others. [more]

Newly-appointed Ambassador of the Republic of the Sudan to Austria Pays a Courtesy Visit to AACC Secretary-General

On 10 August 2022, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Khouja received H.E. Ambassador Magdi Ahmed Mofadal, Ambassador of the Republic of the Sudan to Austria and Permanent Representative to the International Organisations in Vienna, at AACC premises. Secretary-General Khouja congratulated H.E. Ambassador Mofadal on his new post and welcomed him in Vienna. [more]

AACC Secretary-General Receives Egypt Trust’s Director-General at AACC Premises

29 July 2022

On 29 July 2022, AACC Secretary-General Eng. Mouddar Khouja received Mr. Mohammed Kiwan, Director-General of Egypt Trust for digital identity management and digital signature services. This visit was arranged by CEO of a-Consult Mr. Albert Kronberger and Mr. Walter von Weber from Secunet, who accompanied Mr. Kiwan on his visit. [more]

Extended Report & Documentation: Virtual Economic Forum "Tunisia-Austria"

Promoting Business and Investment Cooperation in High Value Activities in the Electrical, Electronic & IT Sectors

On 29 June 2022, the Virtual Economic Forum "Tunisia & Austria - Promoting Business and Investment Cooperation in High Value Activities in the Electrical, Electronic and IT sectors” took place online, organised by the distinguished Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in Vienna and the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC), in cooperation with the Tunisian Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA Tunisia). [more]

AACC organises and hosts a meeting between Austrian Companies and the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Austria

13 June 2022, AACC Office - Vienna

On 13 June 2022, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) organised and hosted at its premises a meeting between ILF Consulting Engineers Austria GmbH, TG Mess-, Steuer- und Regeltechnik GmbH, and H.E. Ambassador Yousef Aljabri, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Austria, accompanied by Dr. Mag. Wafaa Elewa from the Economic Affairs Office at the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Vienna. [more]

Report: AACC Secretary-General Participates in the “4th Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries: Heritage and Innovation”

04 July 2022, São Paulo, Brazil

Under the motto "Heritage and Innovation", the fourth edition of the “Economic Forum Brazil & Arab Countries” took place on 4 July 2022 in São Paulo, Brazil, organised by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Union of Arab Chambers and the League of Arab States. This year's forum, which coincides with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Chamber, shed light on the future of Arab-Brazilian partnerships. [more]

Report: “Tunisia & Austria: Promoting Business and Investment Cooperation in High Value Activities in the Electrical, Electronic & IT Sectors

Virtual Economic Forum, 29 June 2022

Extended Report & Documentation: One-day-workshop “Exchanging Knowledge & Expertise in the Field of Cybersecurity

31 May 2022, Palais Eschenbach - Vienna

On 31 May 2022, AACC held a one-day-workshop entitled “Exchanging Knowledge & Expertise in the Field of Cybersecurity” at Palais Eschenbach in Vienna and simultaneously online (hybrid), moderated by AACC Secretary-General Eng. Mouddar Khouja. [more]

AACC Secretary-General Participates in the KSA Business Round Table Organised on the Occasion of the Visit of the Saudi Minister of Industry to Vienna

On 21 June 2022, the “KSA Business Round Table” took place on the occasion of the visit of the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H.E. Mr. Bandar Bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef to Vienna, in the presence of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) and the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC). [more]

AACC Arab President KR Kuzbari receives the Saudi Minister of Industry & HRH the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Austria

AACC Founder and Arab President H.E. KR Mr. Nabil KUZBARI and Mr. Louai KUZBARI, member of AACC Board of Directors, welcomed the Minister of Industry of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H.E. Mr. Bandar Bin Ibrahim ELKHORAYEF and his team at President Kuzbari's residence. HRH Prince Abdullah bin Khaled AL SAUD, Ambassador of KSA to Austria, together with AACC Secretary-General Mr. Mouddar KHOUJA, joined the dinner and discussed the recent developments in the region and the potential scopes of cooperation between Austria and KSA. [more]

Workshop "Exchanging Knowledge & Expertise in the Field of Cybersecurity"

31 May 2022

Short report on workshop (executive summary to follow soon) [more]

AACC holds the “Arab Chambers’ Day” Event at the Austrian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai in the Context of the “Arab Chambers Week”

27 March 2022, Dubai – United Arab Emirates

In collaboration with the Expo Office of the Austrian Federal Economic Chambers (WKO) / Advantage Austria and the Union of Arab Chambers (UAC), and in the framework of the “Arab Chambers Week”, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) held the “Arab Chambers’ Day” event on 27 March 2022, at the Austrian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. AACC was represented by H.E. President Sen. Dr. Richard Schenz and Secretary-General Mr. Mouddar Khouja. [more]

AACC Secretary-General Participates in a Webinar on the UAE’s New Corporate Tax and Company Law

Monday, 22 February, 2022

AACC member and partner CROWE UAE held a one-hour introductory Webinar under the title “Shedding a light on the latest developments in Corporate Tax and Company Law in the United Arab Emirates”, in which AACC Secretary-General participated as a panelist. The webinar served as an eye opener to the fast-changing regulatory space in the UAE as GCC economies undergo a transformation from revenue generating economies into real economies. [more]

AACC Secretary-General Participates in Meetings of the Joint Arab-Foreign Chambers at the League of Arab States Headquarters

AACC Secretary-General Mr. Mouddar Khouja participated in the “Meeting of the Secretaries General of the Joint Arab-Foreign Chambers of Commerce” and the “Annual Coordination Meeting of the Joint Arab-Foreign Chambers of Commerce”, which took place on January 16th & 17th, 2022 respectively at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo. [more]

AACC Receives the Newly-appointed Head of GCC Mission in Vienna

10 January 2022

On January 10th 2022, AACC Secretary-General Mr. Mouddar Khouja received H.E. Dr. Ali Abdulla Ebrahim Ali ALJAWDER, Head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Mission in Vienna, for a courtesy visit at AACC’s premises. The two agreed on taking joint concrete steps towards strengthening economic cooperation between Austria and the GCC, including through arranging reciprocal delegations’ visits. Dr. Aljawder commended AACC’s efforts and continuous work to bring the Austrian perspectives and those of the GCC countries closer to each other. [more]

AACC and Cercle Diplomatique Discuss Media Cooperation Avenues

On December 20th 2021, the Secretary-General of the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce Mr. Mouddar Khouja received Mrs. Andrea Fürnweger, Managing Director of Cercle Diplomatique (Fcm Firstclassmedia GmbH), a member of AACC, to discuss versatile means of strengthening the already existing cooperation between AACC and Cercle Diplomatique. [more]

AACC Secretary-General receives the President of the Austrian Travel Association

On December 9th 2021 the Secretary-General of the Austro-Arab Chamber of Com-merce Eng. Mouddar Khouja received the President of the Austrian Travel Association Mrs. Eva Buzzi at the premises of the chamber. [more]

NEW RELEASE: The Austro-Arab Economic Report 2021-22

Available now!

Content: Information on the bilateral trade between Austria & Austrian Provinces and the Arab Countries in Arabic and English, and is available as a digital publication (December 2021) [more]

Report: AACC Secretary-General Heads an Austrian Delegation to the 19th Conference of Arab Business Owners & Investors

28-29 Nov. 2021 Tripoli - Libya

Under the patronage of the Council of Ministers of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya, the 19th Conference of Arab Business Owners and Investors took place on 28-29 Nov. 2021, in the Libyan capital Tripoli. With the aim of attracting investments to Libya, this year’s conference was held under the slogan “Investing in Libya: Promising Opportunities for Development & Construction – Together for the revival of Investments in Libya”. [more]

Report: AACC President Heads the Austrian Economic Delegation to the UAE

17-20 Nov. 2021 Dubai, Sharjah - UAE

In the framework of the official visit of the Austrian delegation to the UAE which took place from 17-20 Nov. 2021, Senator Dr. Richard Schenz, Vice-President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) and President of the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC), headed the economic delegation (representing the President of the WKO), accompanied by AACC Secretary-General Mr. Mouddar Khouja. The President and the Secretary-General took part in the “Austria Connect Gulf” conference, the Day of Nations which focused on Austria, in addition to the Austrian National Day Ceremony. [more]

AACC Participates in the "Arab-Austrian Cultural Season"

OOn 6 November 2021, AACC Secretary General Eng. Mouddar Khouja and board and staff members attended the second event of the “Arab-Austrian Cultural Season”, a joint initiative of the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and Foreign Affairs, the Mission of the League of Arab States and the City of Vienna. [more]

Post-Event Documentation: 12th Arab-Austrian Economic Forum (Online Edition) - 20 October 2021

Guest country: The Arab Republic of Egypt

Reports, presentations, media coverage & links [more]

Report: “12th Arab-Austrian Economic Forum” (Online Edition)

Guest Country: the Arab Republic of Egypt

In cooperation with the distinguished Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Vienna and the Union of Arab Chambers (UAC), the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) held its “12th Arab-Austrian Economic Forum – Online Edition” on Wednesday, 20 October 2021. This year’s forum hosted the Arab Republic of Egypt as the Guest Country and was virtually attended by around 150 participants from across the globe. [more]

REPORT: High-level Round Table on the Occasion of the Visit of the Saudi Minister of Commerce to Austria

29 September 2021, Vienna - Austria

In cooperation with the Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Vienna, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) had the honour of organising a high-level round table on the occasion of the visit of H.E. Dr. Majid Bin Abdullah Alkasabi, Minister of Commerce of the Royal Kingdom of Saudi-Arabia, which took place on Wednesday 29 September 2021 at Ritz Carlton-Vienna and was moderated by AACC Secretary-General Mr. Mouddar Khouja. [more]

REPORT & VIDEO: Webinar “100% Foreign Ownership in the UAE: New Environment for Foreign Direct Investment on the Eve of Expo 2020”

Webinar held on 14 September 2021

On the 14th of September, 2021, the webinar “100% Foreign Ownership in the UAE: New Environment for Foreign Direct Investment on the Eve of Expo 2020” took place, organised by the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) in cooperation with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Vienna and Crowe UAE. [more]

Report: "Sharaka Experts Talk: Adjusting to ‘New Normal’ in Education and Healthcare Sectors in the UAE & Austria"

On July 1st 2021, the webinar “Adjusting to ‘New Normal’ in Education and Healthcare sectors in the UAE & Austria” took place, jointly organised by the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) and Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI). The webinar was attended by over 100 participants who joined virtually from all over the world. [more]

Interview with AACC Secretary-General Mouddar Khouja for Metropole Magazine

Released on 28 June 2021

The Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) has the honour to share with you an interview with AACC Secretary-General Mr. Mouddar Khouja for the Vienna-based Metropole Magazine, inviting you to embark on a journey of migration and exploring notions of home, roots, and building bridges among various societies and businesses. [more]

Report: AACC Online Forum “Meet T.E. the Arab Ambassadors to Austria"

22 June 2021 (Online)

On 22 June 2021, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) held its online forum “Meet T.E. the Arab Ambassadors to Austria", organized by AACC in cooperation with the Arab Ambassadors Council in Vienna and the League of Arab States, and moderated by AACC Secretary-General Mr. Mouddar Khouja. [more]

REPORT: AACC coordinates a high-level meeting between the Mayor of Vienna and the Ambassador of Qatar to Austria

7 June 2021 - Vienna, Austria

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On 7 June 2021, the Mayor and Governor of Vienna H.E. Dr. Michael Ludwig received the Ambassador of the State of Qatar H.E. Sultan Salmeen Almansouri and the Secretary-General of the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce Eng. Mouddar Khouja for a courtesy visit at the premises of the Vienna City Hall. [more]

REPORT: AACC Secretary General Khouja meets with City Councillor H.E. Peter Hanke and the Ambassador of the UAE in Austria H.E. Ibrahim Almusharrakh

20 April 2021, Vienna-Austria

On 20 April 2021, H.E. Peter Hanke, Executive City Councillor of Finance, Business, Labour, International Affairs, and Vienna Public Utilities, received H.E. Ibrahim Almusharrakh, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Austria, and AACC Secretary General Eng. Mouddar Khouja, for a courtesy visit at the premises of the Vienna City Hall. [more]

REPORT: Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Austria visits AACC Secretary General

22 March 2021 - Vienna, Austria

On 22 March 2021, AACC SG Eng. Khouja received H.E. Ambassador Mohammed Hamdy El-Molla, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Austria, accompanied by Minister Counsellor Mr. Hazem Zaki, at AACC premises. They discussed thoroughly several collaboration prospects between AACC and the Arab Republic of Egypt and versatile means to strengthen mutual cooperation between Austria [...] [more]

AACC Secretary General visits the Ambassador of Qatar to Austria

6 April 2021, Vienna - Austria

On 6 April 2021, AACC Secretary General Eng. Mouddar Khouja paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Ambassador Sultan Salmeen Almansouri, Ambassador Plenipotentiary & Extraordinary and Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to Austria. [more]

Review: WEBINAR United Arab Emirates & Qatar

New Opportunities and considerations for Multinational Companies

On 8 April 2021, AACC held the webinar “United Arab Emirates & Qatar: New Oppor-tunities and considerations for Multinational Companies”, jointly organised with Crowe UAE. [more]

Economic Reports

Provided by the Union of Arab Chambers

The AACC has the honour to publish the following reports, kindly provided by the Union of Arab Chambers (in English language). [more]

Report on Egyptian Economy

Available in English & Arabic

Provided by the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Austria. [more]

REPORT: Review on Arab-Austrian Cultural Season 2020

Under the slogan “Austria and Arab Countries: A Cultural Partnership & an Extended History”, the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs and the League of Arab States represented by its Mission in Vienna and the Arab Ambassadors Council have collaborated on a joint initiative to mark the Arab-Austrian Cultural Season 2020. [more]

REPORT: AACC’s 29th Session of the General Assembly (GA) together with the 30th Meeting of the Board of Directors (BoD)

held on 15 December 2020 via Zoom

On 15 December 2020, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) held its AACC’s 29th Session of the General Assembly (GA) together with the 30th Meeting of the Board of Directors (BoD) via Zoom, with a total of 54 participants, including the Chamber’s Board and regular members and their excellencies the Arab ambassadors in Vienna. [more]

Categories: Reports, Arab-Austrian-Economic-Forum, Media

Cooperative Talks with Partners of the Libyan Ministry of Economy for Digital Transformation & Electronic Online Document Handling

29 November 2023, Vienna-Austria

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