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Golden Era of Opportunity for Irish Businesses in the Arab World
Ireland needs to diversify its international trade and FDI exposure, reduce its inordinate dependence on the US and prioritise growth markets, particularly in the Arab world, where there is significant potential for Irish businesses.
These were the findings of a new report from economist, Jim Power, which highlights the importance of looking beyond traditional markets to achieve export growth, which is crucial for economic prosperity.
It is against this backdrop, together with the global economic challenges over which Ireland has little or no control, that the fifth Arab-Irish Business Summit will take place. Jointly organised by the Arab-Irish Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Ireland, Bord Bia and the Department of Foreign Affairs, the event will be held on Thursday, 18th September 2025 at the Mansion House Dublin, and will highlight the extensive business opportunities in these growing markets.
Moderated by Matt Cooper, the Summit will feature a range of senior business leaders from the Arab states who will share their invaluable insights, experiences and advice for Irish businesses.
They will be joined by senior executives from Irish companies who have already achieved success in the region and who will contribute their own unique perspective, including any challenges they have overcome along the way.
Speakers will include Bobby Healy, Manna; Stephen Twomey, Director of Enterprise Ireland MENA region;
Jim Healy, NuLumenTek; Kieran Fitzgerald, Bord Bia Middle East Regional Director; Eoin Cantwell, FITT Meals; Pauline Prescott, Formulae Prescott; George Mullan, SIS Pitches Sligo;
Martin McHugh, WaterWipes; Anita Thomas, Country Manager Emirates; Mark Breen, Safe Events Global and Michael O'Loughlin, Argonautic Ventures.
Further speakers to be announced in the coming weeks.
The Arab-Irish Business Summit is jointly organised by the Arab-Irish Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Ireland, Bord Bia, and the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade.
For more information, or with any queries, please contact the Arab-Irish Business Summit Event Office at Tel: +3531 2809696 info@arabirishbusinesssummit.ie