WHO WE ARE

The ACCC is an entity incorporated under Colombian laws, founded in February 2009 in order to open the commercial and cultural channel, and promote tourism and investment between Colombia and the 22 countries that make up the League of Arab States, who syndicates and convenes entities and entrepreneurs wanting to create links with these countries.

MISSION

As founding members of the Federation of South American Arab Chambers, we are the strategic communication channel and we promote multilateral exchange by being facilitators in the information flow between the Arab World and Colombia.

By 2015, we will be the reference point between Arabs and Colombians in strengthening convivial, cultural, commercial and economical relations, to conquer new emerging markets.

VISION

Shareholders

CEO /Founder Colombia

Vice PresidentArab Countries

Board of Directors

Manager Arab Qualified Jobs

Plataform

Administrative Assistant

Corporate Relations Assistant

Assistant Economic

Affairs

CEO Assistant

Vice Assistant

Communications assistant

Fiscal Auditor

Administrative Manager

Executive Director

EAU

Executive DirectorArgelia

Executive DirectorOman

Executive DirectorEgipto

Executive Director

KSA

Corporate Relations Manager

Investment Project

Manager

Executive Director

Colombia

Legal Manager

Sales Manager GCC

ORGANIZATION CHART

• The existence of historical friendships that help to strengthen cultural ties, and the mutual benefit in promoting the growth of multilateral relations.

• The consolidation of markets and new business opportunities that positively benefit the public and private sectors, between Colombia and the 22 Arab states.

• The current state of liberalization and globalization of markets facilitates the strengthening of economic and trade relations between entrepreneurs from different nations.

• The need to support entrepreneurs and institutions of both sides to promote business development and cooperation projects to provide new opportunities in the cultural, academic, commercial, industrial, tourism, knowledge transfer technology and investment field.

• The need to convey the values represented in the Islamic culture, basis for relations with the Middle East and the Maghreb (MENA).

• The importance of demystifying the Arab concept in Western countries.

OUR REASON FOR BEING

AFILIATES

SPECIAL BENEFITS

ASSESMENT & TRAINNING

• Identification of general business opportunities in Arab countries through macroeconomic market research by sector.

• Fortnightly newsletter with information on economy, society, culture, trade, tourism, relations and news of multilateral interest.

• Provision of database of potential buyers and consumptions statistics.

• Ongoing information on exhibitions and events in Colombia and Arab countries.

• Information on legal requirements for exports to Arab countries.

• Special discounts due to existing agreements with third parties.

• Preferential rates due to participation in commercial, academic and touristic missions.

• Assessment on visa formalities and procedures.

• Preferential rates for the translation of business documents (arabic-english/Spanish).

• Advices on the regulations and procedures of Halal certification in partnership with the Islamic Studies Centre Al Qurtubi.

• Identification and development of a multi-sector market intelligence of specialized market studies through outsourcing.

• Information on specialized legal requirements for exports to Arab countries.

• Workshops and trainings (Participation certificates).• Organization of conferences and seminars on Arab culture and

Islamic religion.• Training on ABM - Arab Business Model.• Advices on the regulations and procedures of Halal certification in

partnership with the Islamic Studies Centre Al Qurtubi, recognized centre by the ACCC.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

• Commercial: On exploration, participation (Visit or representation in international thematic exhibitions).

• Academic: Real interactive and participatory experiences in partnership with leading universities / institutes of Arab countries (visit or representation in international academic fairs).

• Organization of events for the development and promotion of Arab culture through partnerships with universities, chambers of commerce and cultural centers.

• Coordination of visits to different regions of Colombia to establish models of international cooperation in different sectors, in order to make visible the Arab countries with a diplomatic representation in Colombia.

• Language courses in outsourcing with the Islamic Studies Centre Al Qurtubi.• Demonstrate that these organizations understand that working together allows the creation

of synergies, opportunities and greater value for members.

MISSIONS

• Disseminate information about cultural events of your Embassy,• Communicate scholarships, studies and exchange opportunities of your country;• Promote your country as tourist attraction;• Inform about cultural, economic and trade topics of interest about country;• Develop common events to promote the culture and economic and commercial interests of

your country;• Facilitate contacts and promote bilateral relations;• Inform about business and trade opportunities of your country, • Others, which might be of your interest

OUR CONTRIBUTION

We build relations, we make business.