

18TH SEPTEMBER
MANSION HOUSE, DUBLIN 2

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
Matt Cooper, TV & Radio Presenter
Ahmad Younis, Secretary General & CEO AICC
Stephen Twomey, Director of EI MENA region
Jim Healy, NuLumenTek
Kieran Fitzgerald, Bord Bia M.E. Reg Director
Eoin Cantwell, FITT Meals
Pauline Prescott, Formulae Prescott
George Mullan, SIS Pitches Sligo
Martin McHugh, WaterWipes
Enda Corneille, Chairperson AICC
Anita Thomas, Country Manager Emirates
Mark Breen, Safe Events Global
Michael O'Loughlin, Argonautic Ventures
Further speakers to be announced in the
coming weeks.....




ARAB IRISH BUSINESS SUMMIT
THROUGH THE YEARS

CONTACT US
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 further information contact Us:
Arab-Irish Business Summit Event Office
EuroEvents Ltd,
Unit 3, Turnpike Business Park, Ballymount, Dublin 22, Ireland
