More than
40 years of business synergy

With more than 40 years of experience in promoting Arab-Belgium-Luxembourg trade and economic cooperation, the ABLCC provides quality services, tailored on your company’s needs, based on in-depth knowledge of the economic realities in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Arab countries, and a strong network of contacts comprised of businesses, officials, diplomats, chambers and trade associations.

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The Arab Countries

Most known for its lucrative Oil & Gas sector, today’s Arab world is actively diversifying, thereby offering tremendous opportunities in a wide range of sectors. Arab markets have an enormous financial potential, which allows foreign companies and entrepreneurs to undertake promising projects of all kinds.

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Belgium and Luxembourg

Situated in the heart of the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg offer a highly diversified economic environment and make together an ideal starting point for reaching a single market of 500 million consumers.

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Membership

Meet with the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg business and diplomatic community, expose your brand, be recommanded and benefit from a priviledged relationship with the Chamber as well as a large panel of high-quality services, tailored on your needs.

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Business Events

Don't miss our business forums, conferences, seminars and networking events with the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg business community. They are great opportunities to meet potential partners from both private and public sectors, gain a better insight into the latest business and economic issues or discuss business with your peers.

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Latest News & Events

EID MUBARAK

: In the Spotlight

The Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce wishes you a blessed Eid el fitr

13 MAY 2020 | ABLCC WEBINAR - PREPARING FOR COVID-19'S AFTERMATH - MEET THE EXPERTS

: In the Spotlight

The ABLCC organised a webinar on 13 May 2020, with H.E. Peter HUYGHEBAERT - Director MENA, Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Khaled HANAFI - Secretary General of the Union of the Arab Chambers, Nabil JIJAKLI - Group Deputy CEO, Credendo, and Jan-Pieter LALEMAN - Country Risk Analyst MENA Region, Credendo.

100% Foreign Ownership in UAE Companies

: In the Spotlight

The ABLCC is pleased to announce that the list of sectors in which the UAE allows foreigners to own 100% of company shares has finally been revealed by Cabinet Resolution No 16 of 2020.

EU ECONOMIC POLICY RESPONSE TO THE “COVID-19” CRISIS

: In the Spotlight

While deconfinement plans start being discussed, the EU member states have managed, despite initial disaccords, to agree on gradual exit measures and an economic recovery strategy coordinated at European level.

RE-WATCH | Invest Saudi Webinar - Your Continuity is our Business

: In the Spotlight

INVEST SAUDI (Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia) organized its first webinar "Your Continuity is our Business" on 23 April 2020. Watch it now!

Oman - Ban on Animal Feeds & Related Products Lifted

: In the Spotlight

The ABLCC and the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman inform you that the law 21/99 banning import of animal feeds and related products from the Kingdom of Belgium to the Sultanate of Oman has been lifted. For more information, do not hesitate to contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Qatar Circular - precaution measures covid-19

: In the Spotlight

The Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce would like to draw your attention to the fact that as from 25/03/2020 a new circular from Qatar Port's Health and Food Section will be applied on imported shipments.

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Fairs, Conferences & Exhibitions

HORECA LEBANON

: Fairs, Conferences & Exhibitions

HORECA Lebanon, the annual business meeting place for the foodservice and hospitality industries, is returning to Seaside Arena, Beirut from 24 to 27 March 2020.

Tripoli International Fair (TIF) - 02-12 April 2020

: Fairs, Conferences & Exhibitions

The Embassy of Libya in Brussels is pleased to announce that the Tripoli International Fair will take place from 2 to 12 April 2020.

12th Jordan Economic Forum | MENA Digital Economy Summit

: Fairs, Conferences & Exhibitions

The 21th Jordan Economic Forum (MENA Digital Economy Summit 2020: Challenges & Opportunities) will take place in Jordan, Dead Sea, from 28 to 30 March 2020 under the theme "MENA Digital Economy.

Tags: Kuwait, Business Delegation, Business Forum, Jordan, Digital, Blockchains, MENA, Big Data

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MEMBERS OF THE ABLCC

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Our Services

LEGALIZATION OF COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTS

The ABLCC constitutes an important link in the certification procedure of your commercial documents destined for the Arab world.

VISA SERVICE & REGISTRATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR SAUDI ARABIA

The ABLCC is delighted to provide a visa service to persons legally residing in Belgium or Luxembourg who want to undertake business travels to, or work in, Saudi Arabia.

TRANSLATION SERVICE

The ABLCC Translation Unit provides high quality translations from and to Arabic, French, Dutch and English. Our translators are officially qualified and have a long-standing experience.

FACILITATION OF BUSINESS COOPERATION

Looking for business contacts in the Arab world? The ABLCC is your first point of contact! Over the years, the ABLCC has managed to develop a strong network in the Arab world on all levels.

SETTLEMENT OF COMMERCIAL DISPUTES

The ABLCC is glad to assist its members in solving commercial disputes. Count on us to help gather complex information, propose and prepare various methods for dispute settlement and refer you to the appropriate legal advisors.

MEMBERSHIP

Become a member and join the vibrant business community standing at the helm of Arab-Belgium-Luxembourg trade and investment relations.

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BOARD MESSAGE

“The ABLCC is a 40 years old joint enterprise dedicated to bringing together the Arab and Belgian-Luxembourg business communities. Be sure that for the last decades the ABLCC has been bending into backwards to open new ways of trade and economic cooperation between the two worlds it represents and we are very proud to be involved in such a mission. All this has been possible thanks to the intensive collaboration between the Chamber and its public and private partners, as much in Belgium and Luxembourg as in the Middle East and North Africa. ”

– Johan Beerlandt, Chairman
& Qaisar Hijazin, Secretary General