Abdallah Sultan Al Owais led a UAE Chambers mission to Belgium. The delegation met Belgian business groups, signed a cooperation pact at the UAE embassy in Brussels and toured the Port of Antwerp‑Bruges to explore logistics partnerships.
Mission aims and leadership
The Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry organised the mission to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral economic, trade and investment relations. H.E. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Vice Chairman of the Federation and Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, headed the delegation, underscoring the role of chambers in linking Emirati and Belgian enterprises.
The group brought together representatives from UAE chambers of commerce and industry and the wider Emirati business community. Its purpose was to identify new avenues for private‑sector cooperation, forge business partnerships, and deepen engagement between entrepreneurs and investors on both sides of the Gulf and Europe.
Engagements with Belgian chambers and agreements
On the first day the delegation visited the Arab‑Belgian‑Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC), meeting chamber officials and business community representatives. Discussions focused on sectors of shared interest, the exchange of information on trade and investment opportunities, and encouraging joint ventures that could boost bilateral economic relations.
At the UAE embassy in Brussels the Federation and Belgian chambers signed a cooperation agreement. The pact aims to establish stronger institutional cooperation, deepen engagement between the Emirati and Belgian business communities, and facilitate the exchange of information and trade opportunities. It also provides a framework for supporting joint business delegations, missions and economic events, while promoting direct business‑to‑business engagement.
The second day featured a field visit to the Port of Antwerp‑Bruges. Delegates gained insights into the port’s operational model, infrastructure and integrated logistics services, examining best practices in port management, supply‑chain operations and the efficient movement of exports and imports. The visit was intended to facilitate the exchange of expertise and identify new avenues for cooperation across transport and logistics, reinforcing the mission’s broader goal of expanding UAE‑Belgium private‑sector collaboration.