North Africa Middle East

North Africa Middle East

The economic importance of North Africa as well as of the Middle East for Germany and the EU has increased greatly over the past years. With its regional work the BDI supports the intensification of mutual business ties by providing information about the business opportunities, by creating platforms to establish business contacts (b2b), by representing German industry’s interests vis-à-vis the political decision-makers and by serving as a contact partner in matters relating to economic policy.

 

Issues

Middle East

Over the passed years the economic importance of the Middle East has increased significantly for Germany and the European Union. mehr

Mediterranean Basin

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Egypt

 In 2008 Egypt’s economy grew by 7 percent

Egypt is North Africa’s largest market with the highest population in the Arabian world. Thanks to its reform-oriented economic policy, Egypt succeeded in managing the effects of the global economic crisis. mehr

Algeria

With a growth rate of 4.8 % and a gross domestic product of 175 billion USD Algeria is one of the largest economies in Africa. Algeria gives German companies excellent business opportunities. mehr

Iraq

Iraq

As the country with the world’s third largest crude oil resources and fifth largest gas resources, Iraq provides manifold business and investment opportunities. mehr

Saudi-Arabia

Saudi-Arabia

Saudi-Arabia is the largest Arabian economy. Through a resolute economic reform course, the kingdom has enhanced its attractiveness to foreign companies over the past few years. mehr

United Arab Emirates

Skyline Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) are the most important export market for German business in the Middle East. In 2005 Germany and the UAE engaged in a strategic partnership. mehr

Economic Stimulus Packages

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