Berlin, June 18 (SANA) The 29th Arab-German Business Forum opened on Thursday in Berlin, bringing together senior government officials, diplomats, and business leaders from across the Arab world and Germany to discuss expanding economic cooperation and investment opportunities.
The opening session was attended by the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic in Berlin, Mohammad Baraa Shukri, alongside German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche, and Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Ahmad Mohammed Al-Sayed, as well as representatives from regional and international economic institutions.
Held from 17 to 19 June 2026, this year’s forum marks its 29th edition and is convened under the theme “Beyond Transformation: Intelligence, Innovation, and Impact.” Organizers say the theme reflects the rapid shifts in the global economy and the increasing role of technology, innovation, and digital transformation in shaping future growth.
The forum’s program features high-level panel discussions covering a wide range of strategic sectors, including artificial intelligence, research and development, sustainable reconstruction, industrial connectivity, digital trust, resilient healthcare systems, energy and water sustainability, and tourism transformation. Qatar’s role as a global investment hub is also highlighted as part of the agenda.
In addition to the main panels, the forum includes specialized roundtables and country-focused sessions designed to identify emerging investment opportunities and strengthen partnerships between Arab and German public and private sector actors.
Speaking at the opening, participants underscored the forum’s role as a key platform for advancing Arab-German economic relations, emphasizing the importance of translating dialogue into practical cooperation and long-term investment partnerships.
The event is expected to conclude with initiatives aimed at reinforcing economic ties and expanding collaboration in innovation-driven sectors amid ongoing global economic uncertainty.
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