Unlocking the potential of the Middle East and North Africa
Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Media Release, 4 September 2023
As Australian looks towards exploring new export markets, MENA region presents a wealth of trading and investment potential for Australian regional businesses. Strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, the MENA region is a hub for global trade and commerce providing a unique opportunity for regional businesses in Australia to expand and diversify into new markets.
The MENA is experiencing remarkable economic growth combined with a rapidly growing population that is expected to reach 700 million by 2050 representing significant opportunities for regional businesses in Australia to expand their customer base into new markets in priority sectors such as food and agriculture, energy, mining, education, advanced technology, health, defence, space, and infrastructure.
Learn more about the opportunities available in the MENA region with industry specialists who are here to share their knowledge and expertise to help your business take the next step.
The inaugural event will be co-hosted by the Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Regional
Development Australia Central West, and Investment SW, with guest speaker and participants joining from the
MENA region and Australia.
Join us for a one-hour Middle East inspired networking lunch followed by a one-hour forum and 30-minute Q&A.
- Date of event l 27 September 2023
- Time l 12pm – 230pm AEST
Line up of Speakers
- Steven Bowman, Director – Regional Development Australia Central West
- Brent Bannister – Senior Export Adviser / Austrade Tradestart Adviser Investment NSW
- Moin Anwar, Trade and Investment Commissioner – NSW Government – based in Dubai
- Mohamed Hage OAM, President and National Chairman – Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Ali Ashgar Shah, Associate Director – India and the Middle East, Global Markets | Trade and International,
Investment NW | Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade - Stuart Smith, Vebiz
- Lived experience case study speakers, – to be announced.
