3rd EU ARAB WORLD SUMMIT Shared Horizons October 29th - 30th, 2018 Megaron, The Athens Concert Hall

In 2016, in cooperation with the Government of the Hellenic Republic, we decided to create an international Forum of economic and political dialogue between the EU and the Arab World. Our goal has been to identify and promote our common interests and values collectively and single out key priority areas for cooperation, taking account of regional and global challenges.

Based on the significant success of the first two Summits, held on 2016 and 2017 in Athens, the 3rd EU Arab World Summit entitled ‘’Shared Horizons”, aims to serve again as a unique bridge of communication between two rapidly changing world regions, Europe and the Arab world; and to provide the necessary platform and tools for enhanced cooperation that is key to our prosperity and security.

In this endeavor, we have been granted the auspices of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic Mr. Prokopios Pavlopoulos, while we enjoy the endorsement of H.E. the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic and the support of the Hellenic Government. The Summit is organized Under the Patronage of the European Parliament.

The Summit’s vision is to continue forging a deep and comprehensive relationship between the EU and the Arab World, based on a solid foundation. Such a foundation would be characterized by enhanced and diversified strategic, political, economic, energy and trade ties; acceptance of each other's legitimate needs, concerns, and interests; and the promotion of our common values in respect of each other's unique cultural heritage.

The 3d EU-Arab Summit aims therefore to achieve four main objectives:

1.  Act as a unique forum of dialogue and a platform for bringing together political and economic leaders to discuss regional and global challenges that impact directly on our security and economic prosperity. Provide the business community with the opportunity to interact with political leaders as well as fellow economic leaders and enterprises.
2.  Discuss strategies, share information, identify and pursue opportunities for greater inter-regional cooperation in both the political and the economic spheres.
3. Advance and diffuse knowledge and understanding of common challenges, by bringing together policymakers, influential business leaders and scholars, in order to find solutions for a fair, sustainable and balanced growth for both regions.
4. Contribute to the deepening of the relationship between the EU and the Arab world by enhancing common understanding of challenges and mutual respect. Identify thorny issues and misperceptions and serve as an extra platform of dialogue and cooperation.

Topics to be discussed during the Summit

A. European and Arab Neighborhood Policies in the Mediterranean, Africa and the Middle East

• Foreign and Security Policies in the Mediterranean, Africa and the Middle East • European Neighborhood Policy – Arab Neighborhood Policies • Past and Future Horizons of Arab-European Relations • Making Multilateralism Work in the Euro-Arab Region • Power Dynamics and Strategic Relations between the Arab World and Europe

B. Migration Policies in the Mediterranean, Africa and the Middle East • Migration Policies and Tackling of the Refugee Crisis in Europe, the Mediterranean Sea and Africa

C. Climate Change and Energy Cooperation • Mitigating Climate Change after the Paris Accord • Euro-Arab energy efficiency policies • Natural Gas in the South-Eastern Mediterranean and EU Energy Security •Networks and Connectivity in the Euro-Arab Region

D. Recent FDI trends in Europe and the Arab World • Growth and Social Investment Policies • Transport, Shipping, construction, logistics • Jobs, Skills and Youth Employability • Trade Policies & Cooperation  Companies expanding to MENA region: Rules and Regulations with the GCC • Investment Policies and Finance: Innovative, Smart Investments

E. Greece and the Arab World: A Multi-level Cooperation F. Potential Role of Europe in Developing Digital Economy in the Arab Countries * Digital transformation visions in the Arab countries * Investment opportunities in the digital economy in the Arab countries: e-commerce, smart cities, digital infrastructure, IoT * EU role in funding digital transformation projects and training G. Role of Transportation in Promoting Growth in Trade and Investment between EU and Arab Countries * Impact of the Euro-Arab partnership and collaboration in transportation on economic development, trade and investment * Potential of linking and integrating road and railway networks * Identifying key projects of integration in transportation * Promoting PPP in transportation projects * Strengthening shipping lines and ports integration between EU and Arab countries * How can the EU and Arab countries create shipping hubs, and attract investment into ports and logistics. H. Arab-European Financial Opportunities I. Support of the EU for SMEs and MMEs Among the distinguished speakers that participated in the EU Arab Summits of 2016 and 2017 are: H.E. Alexis Tsipras Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic H.E. Nikos Anastasiades President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Dr. Joseph Muscat Prime Minister of Malta Kamal Hasan Ali Assistant Secretary General for Economic Affairs, Arab League Dr. Jawad Anani Deputy Prime Minister of Economic Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Maros Sefcovic European Commission Vice President, Energy Union Dimitris Avramopoulos EU Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs & Citizenship Christos Stylianides EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Dr. Riyad Al–Maliki Minister of Foreign Affairs of Palestine Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates Tarek Kabil Minister of Trade and Industry of Egypt Panagiotis Kouroumblis Minister of Shipping, Maritime Affairs & Island Policy, Hellenic Republic Abeer Odeh Minister of National Economy of Palestine Dimitris Papadimitriou Minister of Economy and Development Muhannad Shehadeh Minister of State for Investment Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Christos Spirtzis Minister of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks George Stathakis Minister of Environment & Energy of the Hellenic Republic Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Qatar George Katrougalos Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic Elena Kountoura Alternate Minister of Tourism, Hellenic Republic Abdulrahman Al Harbi Deputy Minister for Trade & Investments, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Miguel Angel Moratinos f. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (2004-2010), Spain Dr. Nabeel Shaath Representative of the President of Palestine, H.E. Mahmoud Abbas Kyriakos Mitsotakis President of New Democracy Party and Leader of the Opposition of the Hellenic Republic Dominique Ristori Director General for Energy, European Commission General Mikhail Kostarakos Chairman of the European Union Military Committee Chrystalla Georghadji Governor, Central Bank of Cyprus Janet Heckman Managing Director, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Dr. Yannis Stournaras Governor of the Bank of Greece Senator Nael Al Kabariti President, Union of Arab Chambers Hafida Benchehida Senator of the Republic of Algeria Khadim Mohammed Jawad Hassan Al-Hassani Economic Counselor to the Prime Minister of Iraq Hisham Ayoub Foreign Investors Association, Vice President, Bahrain Khamis Juma Buamim MoB of Directors, Managing Director, Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC Constantine Michalos President, Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry Abdulaziz Al-Mikhlafi Secretary General, Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dr. Carole Nakhle CEO, Crystol Energy, Scholar Carnegie Middle East Centre Nancy Okail Ph.D., Executive Director, The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy Ian Walker Managing Director, MEC Middle East Consultants Mona Zobaa Chair of General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, Egypt