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Webinar series: 5 Regions – 1 Trade Dialogue | Middle East: ICC Belgium and ICC UAE
2 June 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
5 REGIONS , 1 TRADE DIALOGUE | Belgian–UAE Business Dialogue on Global Trade & Contracts
In light of evolving global trade dynamics, ICC Belgium and ICC UAE are partnering to host a strategic webinar examining the impact of shifting tariffs and trade agreements on businesses operating in both regions. While the UAE has not been directly affected by recent U.S. tariffs—owing to its significant trade surplus with the United States—it has emerged as a key beneficiary of global supply chain adjustments, offering strategic advantages for re-exports and transshipment. Combined with Belgium’s central role within the European Union, this collaboration provides valuable perspectives for companies navigating complex cross-border trade environments.
This session is part of a broader series of five webinars organized by ICC Belgium, to explore trade challenges and opportunities across key regions including Asia, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and North America.
2:00 pm – 2:05 | Welcome & introductions by Johan Proost, Chair BE committee on CLP
2:05 – 2:15 | Bilateral Trade Trends: Belgium–UAE
By Dennis Gijsbrechts, International Trade Analyst at the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency
2:15 pm – 2:25 pm | Assessment and outlook for the UAE
By Andres Hernandez Cardona, Country and Sector Risk Analyst at Credendo,
2:25 pm – 3:15 pm | The UAE as a Strategic Re-Export and Logistics Hub
A discussion on how companies can leverage the UAE’s free trade zones and world-class logistics infrastructure to reroute global trade flows, reduce tariff exposure, and optimize tax efficiency.
- Free trade zones and benefits By Thomas Vanhee. Partner Aurifer
- The UAE as a commercial region to the region – insights by Nadia Abdelaziz, Chair ICC UAE on Customs & Trade Facilitation
- Trends and Key developments for logistics (rail & air) – ingishts by Eva Mattheeussen, Head of Human Resources, DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa
3:15 pm – 3:25 pm | Member Perspectives on Today’s Challenges by ICC Belgium and ICC UAE
By Johan Proost, Chair BE committee on CLP and Partner at Proost & Partners
By Vincent O’Brian – Director of ICC UAE
3:25 PM – 3:30 pm | Closing remarks by ICC Belgium
When?
Monday 2 June 2025
Time?
Belgium – 2:00 pm CET
UAE – 4:00 pm GST
Where?
Online
Fee?
Free of charge but registration is mandatory
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