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Recent Events
Text Box: Message from the Chairman

Dear Members and Supporters of BEBA,


In May, we celebrated our tenth anniversary, marking a decade of work towards improving Egypt’s business environment and enhancing trade between Egypt and the UK.

 

We published our Tenth Anniversary report, distributed at our Annual General Assembly Meeting, also available by contacting our office, or digitally on our website. The theme of our yearly Gala Night, held at the Mena House Oberoi, was "Partners through Time". Four hundred guests from the business community enjoyed great food, atmosphere, and

live entertainment at this very special night. We move ahead focusing on gathering the best economic and industrial practices from around the world, from both the public and the private sectors, as well as developing ways to implement these ideas in Egypt.

 

At the dinner held on June 7th, in the honor of the Minister of Civil Aviation, Air Marshall Sahfik prime concern was modernizing civil aviation in Egypt, including investment opportunities, involving the private sector. We are proud to announce that BEBA has forged a special partnership with Egypt Air that will allow BEBA members up to 50% discounts on both first and business class. Please contact the office for further details.


BEBA proudly hosted Sir Digby Jones, Chairman of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), for a business luncheon on June 26th. Sir Digby Jones spoke about collaboration efforts between the UK and Egypt and the means to improve the environment for businesses in both countries.

 

As part of our efforts to promote Egypt’s export capacity, we are also sponsoring an integrated export training programme with the Foreign Trade Training Centre. This project will include training in international marketing, supply chain management, and many other areas. BEBA members have a special discount, as the Industrial Modernization Centre will pay 80% of the program’s cost. If you wish to register for the above mentioned offer please contact our office.

 

On July 5th our partners at the Egyptian British Chamber of Commerce celebrated their 25th anniversary at their Annual Conference in London. Several Ministers from the Egyptian Government spoke on panels about the privatization of Egypt’s Central Bank, the insurance industry after the GATS agreement, and Egypt’s construction sector.

 

The jointly held meeting of BEBA and the UNDP took place on the 10th of July, to showcase 2005's National Human Development Report. On the 12th the UNDP met for the second time to open a dialogue with 30 of BEBA’s Members with great ties to CSR efforts in Egypt to glean valuable data and accumulate it for the NHDR. The meeting was a success for both groups, as some brilliant ideas were exchanged.

We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events! May we continue collaborate together to promote greater trade between our two countries, aspiring prosperity for both our nations.

 

Mohamed M. Nosseir

                                                                                                                                            Chairman
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n May 10th,  BEBA Annual General Assembly Meeting.

n May 17th,  National Investment Reform Workshop of MENA countries participating in the MENA-OECD Investment Program.

 

n May 26th,  BEBA 10th Anniversary Gala Night Dinner.

 

n June 7th,   "Towards a Modernization of Egyptian Civil Aviation" Dinner with H.E. Air Marshal Ahmed Shafik, Minister of Civil Aviation .

 

n June 21st, Community Service Committee Meeting.

 

n June 26th, "The future of international trade and the role the EBBC can play in stimulating trade & investment links between Egypt and the UK". A luncheon with Sir Digby Jones Director General of the Confederation of British Industry.

 

n July 10th,   Presentation on the 2005 National Human Development Report (NHDR). Dr. Heba Handoussa- Lead Author of NHDR. Dr. Magued Osman- Chairman of Information Decision Support Centre-IDSC.

 

n July 12th,   Roundtable meeting for the UNDP for the aim of issuing a report /study about Corporate Social Responsibility.