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