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45th anniversary ABLCC Gala Dinner - in presence of HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium
On Friday 24 May 2024, the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce celebrated its landmark 45th anniversary by holding a Gala dinner which was attended by around 160 guests!
This 45th anniversary was all the more exceptional as it was graced by the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium.
The Arab Ambassadors accredited in Belgium, as well as Dr. Khaled HANAFY, Secretary General of the Union of Arab Chambers, were among the distinguished guests who joined us in the celebration of this special anniversary.
Mr. Johan BEERLANDT, Chairman of the ABLCC, officially opened the gala by expressing his warmest thanks to all the guests for their presence, and by reminding of the significant transformations that the Arab countries are undergoing, underling the growing evolution of relations between Belgium and the Arab world, which is the 7th economic partner of Belgium with a level of exchange reaching more than 30 billion euros in 2022!
Then, HE Dr Khaled HANAFY, Secretary General of the Union of Arab Chambers, took the floor in turn and praised the valuable contribution of the ABLCC in building stronger trade and economic relations between Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Arab world.
After these insightful speeches, all invitees enjoyed a small film tracing the history of the ABLCC from its creation till nowadays.
The celebration of the 45th anniversary of the ABLCC was also the opportunity to give recognition to our sponsors and partners, for their precious and continuous support to the ABLCC, during an Award Ceremony presented by Mr. Qaisar HIJAZIN, Secretary General of the ABLCC.
Towards the end of the reception, Mr. Hijazin also held a prize-giving ceremony, where some lucky invitees won plane tickets generously offered by Royal Jordian, Emirates, TunisAir, Air Algérie, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, as well as a voucher for a management training program offered by Management Centre Europe (MCE).
To conclude this memorable event, Mr. Hijazin conveyed his special gratitude to HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium for honouring the ABLCC with Her gracious presence on this special occasion, and expressed his deepest thanks to all who contributed in shaping our Chamber through these years, for their faithfulness and trust in our noble mission, hoping to continue on this great path of active cooperation.
The celebration of the 45th anniversary of the ABLCC was also the opportunity to give recognition to our sponsors and partners, for their precious and continuous support to the ABLCC, during an Award Ceremony presented by Mr. Qaisar HIJAZIN, Secretary General of the ABLCC.
Towards the end of the reception, Mr. Hijazin also held a prize-giving ceremony, where some lucky invitees won plane tickets generously offered by Royal Jordian, Emirates, TunisAir, Air Algérie, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, as well as a voucher for a management training program offered by Management Centre Europe (MCE).
To conclude this memorable event, Mr. Hijazin conveyed his special gratitude to HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium for honouring the ABLCC with Her gracious presence on this special occasion, and expressed his deepest thanks to all who contributed in shaping our Chamber through these years, for their faithfulness and trust in our noble mission, hoping to continue on this great path of active cooperation.