Vice President of Islamic Chamber of Commerce Calls for Economic Integration Among Islamic Countries

Engineer Ibrahim al-Arabi, President of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers and Vice President of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture.
Engineer Ibrahim al-Arabi, President of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers and Vice President of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture.
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Vice President of Islamic Chamber of Commerce Calls for Economic Integration Among Islamic Countries

Engineer Ibrahim al-Arabi, President of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers and Vice President of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture.
Engineer Ibrahim al-Arabi, President of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers and Vice President of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture.

Engineer Ibrahim al-Arabi, Vice President of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (ICCIA), called for economic integration among Islamic countries.

He told the ICCIA that this integration would allow countries to overcome challenges in the global economy and have access to the regional and global markets.

The ICCIA had convened for two days in Saudi Arabia.

Arabi, who is also president of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers, said the global economy has faced many challenges during the past few years and was affected by the negative economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

Global markets are also currently witnessing a major downturn in supply chain and logistics, he remarked, noting that the “only way to overcome this critical phase is through cooperation and integration of the relative advantages of the Islamic countries”

“The integration of our multiple relative advantages for production and manufacturing to enter regional and global markets is the mean to develop our commodity and service exports,” he stressed.

He pointed to the possibility of benefiting from the free trade zones available to Egyptian industries that allow Egyptian products to enter the markets of all global economic blocs without customs duties or quotas.

He called on ICCIA member states to participate in the economic renaissance movement Cairo is currently experiencing.

Arabi affirmed his commitment to harness all the capacities of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers to provide training sessions in the Egyptian and Arab trade academies to support the development of the commercial and Islamic community.

The Federation of Egyptian Chambers organized a series of meetings for economic delegations from many Arab countries, including the delegations of the Jordanian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and a delegation from the Omani Chambers of Commerce and Industry, he told Asharq Al-Awsat in an inclusive interview over the phone.

During the meetings, the Federation presented all joint investment opportunities in the Suez Canal region and a group of joint projects to invest in African markets.

Participants discussed all opportunities for bilateral and multilateral economic cooperation in commercial and infrastructure projects in African markets.

They further tackled all opportunities for cooperation in value-added trade projects and the introduction of transformative materials on raw materials that are exported from African markets to the markets of major economic blocs, such as the European Union countries.

This step would help transform the industrial and free trade zones in Egypt into a manufacturing and exporting hub for global markets, Arabi added.



Saudi Arabia Unveils Pavilion at International Defense Exhibition and Conference in UAE

The Saudi pavilion is showcasing the latest technologies and advanced systems, underscoring the significant progress the Kingdom has made in localizing military industries, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. (SPA)
The Saudi pavilion is showcasing the latest technologies and advanced systems, underscoring the significant progress the Kingdom has made in localizing military industries, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Unveils Pavilion at International Defense Exhibition and Conference in UAE

The Saudi pavilion is showcasing the latest technologies and advanced systems, underscoring the significant progress the Kingdom has made in localizing military industries, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. (SPA)
The Saudi pavilion is showcasing the latest technologies and advanced systems, underscoring the significant progress the Kingdom has made in localizing military industries, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. (SPA)

The activities of the Saudi pavilion, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), kicked off on Monday at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference "IDEX 2025" in Abu Dhabi. This event is being held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.

Governor of GAMI Eng. Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Ohali participated in the launch, in the presence of Lt.-Gen. Mohammad Bin Abdulrahman bin Hamed Al-Gharibi, Chief of Staff of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Sultan bin Abdullah Al-Angari, Saudi ambassador to the UAE, and a number of officials, international investors and decision-makers in the sector.

Al-Ohali emphasized the significance of the Kingdom's participation in IDEX 2025 as a leading global platform for showcasing the latest military technologies.

He underscored the importance of establishing international partnerships that enhance the Kingdom's defense and security capabilities.

The Saudi pavilion serves as a strategic window that reaffirms the Kingdom's commitment to developing its defense sector and strengthening national competencies, contributing to the ambitious goal of localizing over 50% of military spending by 2030, he added.

During the exhibition, GAMI signed a cooperation agreement in the field of government quality assurance with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration in South Korea.

The agreement aims to boost the assurance and reliability of defense products and services carried out under purchasing and acquisition operations, in accordance with the local laws and regulations of both sides.

The agreement reflects the mutual desire of both parties to deepen joint cooperation in the field of defense industry and technology, in a way that achieves the national interests of both countries. The two parties also intend to expand the scope of cooperation by exchanging experiences and best practices in the field of government quality assurance for defense products and services.

The Saudi pavilion is showcasing the latest technologies and advanced systems, underscoring the significant progress the Kingdom has made in localizing military industries, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

It is presenting the latest locally developed defense technologies across military, defense, and security industries. It features a variety of military products aimed at highlighting the capabilities of the defense and military sectors. Additionally, it presents investors with a conducive investment environment and the promising opportunities available in the sector.

In addition to GAMI and the General Authority for Defense Development (GADD), the pavilion includes the World Defense Show (WDS), along with several national companies operating in the military industries sector. The companies include the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), the National Company for Mechanical Systems (NCMS), the Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC), the Saudi Chemical Company Holding (SCCH), AlKorayef Group, Life Shield Military Industries (LIFE SHIELD), Emaan International, QUDRA Industrial Company, and the Saudi Company for Aircraft Maintenance and Preparation (GDC).