The 15th Turkish-Arab Economic Forum

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The 15th Turkish-Arab Economic Forum
08:30 - 09:30

Registration and Morning Refreshments

09:30 - 09:35

Introductory Remarks Turkish-Arab Economic Forum (TAF

09:35 - 10:15

Ministerial Session: Türkiye and the Arab World

A Global Corridor for Investment, Trade and Technology

  • Moderator: H.E. Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance, Türkiye

  • Speakers: Ministers of Arab countries honoring TAF15

10:15 - 10:45

Opening Remarks

Speakers:

  • Khaled Hanafy, Secretary General, The Union of Arab Chambers
  • Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President, The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB)
  • Ahmet Burak Dağlıoğlu, President, Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
  • H.E. Jasem Mohaded Albudaiwi, Secretary General, The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf - GCC

10:45 - 11:00

Awards Ceremony and TAF15 Official Family Photo

11:00 - 11:15

Networking and Coffee Break

11:15 - 12:00

Session 1: Building on Success and Capitalizing on Geoeconomic Advantages

  • New horizon for economic partnerships economic partnership, trade and investment over the past decade
  • Forging ahead with new trade agreements
  • Expanding FDI and other investments into new industries

12:00 - 12:45

Session 2: Building a Global Trade Corridor

  • Leveraging the strategic location of Turkey and the Arab region as a bridge connecting major global markets in Asia, Europe, and Africa.
  • Maximizing the benefits of this positioning to facilitate more efficient and expansive trade, investments and energy corridors
  • Connecting the dots of trade routes between Turkey and the Arab countries

12:45 - 13:15

Keynote Address

H.E. Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance, Türkiye

13:15 - 14:15

Lunch hosted by The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB)

14:15 - 15:00

Session 3: Emerging Opportunities

  • Exploring new avenues for partnerships in green energy, technology, Fintech, logistics and services
  • Identifying high-potential sectors that can drive the next wave of growth and innovation

15:00 - 16:00

Session 4: The Arab Economic Evolution: From Oil to innovation

  • Diversification strategies in the Gulf
  • Future of trade and investment in the Arab countries
  • Energy transition in the Arab countries
  • Building the knowledge economy on technology and innovation

16:00 - 16:45

Session 5: The Banking and Capital Corridor

  • How banks are supporting expansion of trade and investments between Turkey and Arab countries
  • Expanding capital markets
  • Role of Islamic banking and financial institutions in fostering trade and investment

16:45 - 17:30

Session 6: Vision for the Future

  • Envisioning the next phase of partnership, focusing on sustainable growth and
  • Developing strategies to enhance economic partnerships and create a resilient economic corridor.

17:30 - 18:00

Ending Remarks Followed by Networking and Coffee Break

Links

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CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTORS COMPANY

With over seventy years of construction excellence, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC)
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O Monot Hotel

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ICC Group

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Green Hand

Established in 1999, Green Hand is a Lebanese non-governmental organization committed to protecting nature, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting sustainable economic development and resilient livelihoods.

With a steadfast belief in the power of community-driven change, Green Hand has spent over two decades championing environmental conservation, safeguarding Lebanon’s rich cultural traditions, and empowering local populations through innovative economic models. From restoring natural ecosystems to reviving traditional crafts and supporting farmers, artisans, and small producers, our work places people and nature at the heart of development.

In our continuous effort to create a real, inclusive, and sustainable transformation, Green Hand launched its flagship initiative — the Authentic Aley Strategic Framework — a model program designed to serve as a national prototype for a developed Lebanon.

This elite strategic framework operates through three interconnected pillars:

Environment: Preserving ecosystems, promoting green infrastructure, and ensuring responsible natural resource use.

Culture & Heritage: Protecting Lebanon’s cultural identity by revitalizing traditional knowledge, crafts, and intercommunal ties.

Economy: Fostering a circular and local economy by supporting value chains, dignified income generation, and community-based enterprises.

The Aley District was selected as a pilot region not only for its natural and cultural richness but also for its social diversity and potential to model unity, resilience, and innovation in development. Through partnerships with municipalities, international organizations, and civil society, the Authentic Aley Framework has become a leading example of how local action can inspire national change.

Our vision is bold yet grounded: to build a Lebanon where communities thrive in harmony with their environment, their history, and each other.

A Lebanon where the future is rooted in the authenticity of its land and people.

Green Hand

Established in 1999, Green Hand is a Lebanese non-governmental organization committed to protecting nature, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting sustainable economic development and resilient livelihoods.

With a steadfast belief in the power of community-driven change, Green Hand has spent over two decades championing environmental conservation, safeguarding Lebanon’s rich cultural traditions, and empowering local populations through innovative economic models. From restoring natural ecosystems to reviving traditional crafts and supporting farmers, artisans, and small producers, our work places people and nature at the heart of development.

In our continuous effort to create a real, inclusive, and sustainable transformation, Green Hand launched its flagship initiative — the Authentic Aley Strategic Framework — a model program designed to serve as a national prototype for a developed Lebanon.

This elite strategic framework operates through three interconnected pillars:

Environment: Preserving ecosystems, promoting green infrastructure, and ensuring responsible natural resource use.

Culture & Heritage: Protecting Lebanon’s cultural identity by revitalizing traditional knowledge, crafts, and intercommunal ties.

Economy: Fostering a circular and local economy by supporting value chains, dignified income generation, and community-based enterprises.

The Aley District was selected as a pilot region not only for its natural and cultural richness but also for its social diversity and potential to model unity, resilience, and innovation in development. Through partnerships with municipalities, international organizations, and civil society, the Authentic Aley Framework has become a leading example of how local action can inspire national change.

Our vision is bold yet grounded: to build a Lebanon where communities thrive in harmony with their environment, their history, and each other.

A Lebanon where the future is rooted in the authenticity of its land and people.