Past Events

Under the heading “An unprecedented plunge in oil demand will turn the industry upside down”, The Economist recently stated “with oil at $35 a barrel, the return on renewables projects - which most energy have largely ignored - can rival that of a new oilfield”. With these major changes facing the world, and adding to the rapidly growing significance of climate change, it is timely that we look again at Renewables as a viable business and environmental option. Our expert…

The Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI) and the Australian Business Council Dubai (ABCD) are delighted to jointly host a four-webinar series with Dubai FDI covering Food & Agribusiness, Logistics, Health and Technology. Colliers International Healthcare Analysis revealed that healthcare spending in the UAE is expected to reach US$2.4 billion by 2025 and $3.6 billion by 2030 and the UAE ranks in the world’s top 20 for healthcare spending per capita. As result of its world-class infrastructure, central…

The Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI) and the Australian Business Council Dubai (ABCD) are delighted to jointly host a four-webinar series with Dubai FDI covering Food & Agribusiness, Logistics, Health and Technology. Dubai’s Industrial Strategy 20230 drives forward smart innovation across all key sectors: transport, health, space, renewables, water and education. Dubai’s technology hubs, such as Dubai Internet City (DIC) and Dubai Outsource Zone (DOZ), are home to over 1,600 companies. The Dubai Future Accelerators initiative deploys…

Colin Nicholls, Area Manager Australasia Cargo Commercial, Etihad Airways, Rudy Reyes, Regional Cargo Manager, Asia Pacific at IATA and Matt Davies, VP of Sales, FedEx Express join us to discuss the impacts and outlook on Australia’s airbridge are three experts with three different geographic perspectives. Colin Nicholls is the Area Manager Australasia Cargo Commercial at Etihad Airways and has worked with several airlines in the UK and Australia in a broad range of cargo roles from an operational clerk to the…

MENA Connections, the annual events series is celebrating its eighth year, however, in 2020 it will be delivered first time online! The MENA Connections 2020 – Country Briefings is a two-part webinar series as a traditional collaboration between Austrade, the Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industry (AACCI), and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), to provide trade and economic insights from the Middle East and North Africa regions. The webinars will include presentations from Austrade and Australian…

We explore the success of Alliance Project Group, championed by Rouad Elayoubi. Rouad has a strong heritage and connection to the Sydney Property and Construction Market. With a tenure of more than 23 years, and delivery experience of more than $1.5 billion in project value, he has successfully completed major projects across Australia’s Economic Capital. Listed among Australia’s Top 10 Young Entrepreneurs of 2018 by Business News Australia, Rouad has developed a reputation for being the driving force behind the delivery…

MENA Connections, the annual events series is celebrating its eighth year, however, in 2020 it will be delivered first time online! The MENA Connections 2020 – Country Briefings is a two-part webinar series as a traditional collaboration between Austrade, the Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industry (AACCI), and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), to provide trade and economic insights from the Middle East and North Africa regions. The webinars will include presentations from Austrade and Australian…

AACCI is delighted to welcome the following distinguished panellists to discuss the current issues across the shipping industry and sea freight: Mr. Rod Nairn AM, CEO - Shipping Australia Limited Mr. Vlad Jotic, Head of Business Development, Port of Melbourne Mr. Alan Sims, Executive GM - Seaway Agencies Mr. Christopher Keane, Special Counsel – MinterEllison AACCI members and exporters of goods from Australia to the MENA Region, rely on two modes of international transport - air and sea. The purpose…