Istanbul – January 4, 2025 – In a landmark step aimed at unifying Arab economic efforts and enhancing their presence on the international stage, the Arab Businessmen Forum – Esnad was launched as a strategic umbrella bringing together a distinguished group of Arab and international entrepreneurs and investors. The initiative seeks to develop economic partnerships, support reconstruction projects, empower the private sector, attract high-quality investments, and strengthen the principles of transparency and good governance.
Vision and Objectives of the Forum
The idea of the forum emerged in response to the challenges facing Arab economies, particularly the fragmentation of efforts and the weakness of economic integration, in addition to the pressing need for reconstruction and stimulating the business environment.
The forum works on:
Building a comprehensive database of investment opportunities.
Organizing training events and specialized workshops.
Expanding the Arab networking sphere regionally and globally.
The Founding Meeting in Istanbul
On January 4, 2025, the city of Istanbul hosted the founding meeting of the forum with the participation of a distinguished group of Arab businessmen from various sectors. The meeting laid down the organizational foundations and set the roadmap for strengthening the Arab role in the international economic landscape.