ECCKSA – Bridging European and Saudi Business Worlds
ECCKSA Mission
The European Chamber of Commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (ECCKSA) stands as a pivotal bilateral chamber, dedicated to advocating European business interests in Saudi Arabia and vice versa. As a member-driven organisation with strong government ties, ECCKSA offers a dynamic business network, opening doors to substantial commercial opportunities.
Our mission is to ensure that our members’ views are heard on critical economic, business, and legislative issues. We facilitate key business meetings and seminars with top-tier speakers from Saudi Arabia, the GCC, and Europe, fostering alignment and dialogue on vital economic topics influencing European-Saudi business ties. Our collaboration with leading Saudi and European trade associations, and strong links with European trade divisions and the EU Delegation in Saudi Arabia, further amplifies our influence.
ECCKSA provides essential services to support European businesses establishing a presence in Saudi Arabia. These include connecting businesses with potential clients, suppliers, and partners, and offering in-depth market intelligence and research for a comprehensive understanding of the Saudi market.
As the preferred Chamber of Choice for European Business representation, ECCKSA is committed to representing and advancing the European business community in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Our Objectives:
To establish a unified European voice to unlock bilateral business opportunities with the aim of assisting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in accomplishing its visions at all levels of government and local enterprises.
To promote the establishment of positive relationships and trust by actively engaging in dialogue and interaction with officials and administrators from various levels of the government, institutions, and local business organisations in Saudi Arabia, as an apolitical business support organisation
To advance industry concerns through the coordination and publication of position papers and dialogue.
To establish and maintaining strong links with relevant European institutions, Member States and appropriate counterparts, including the EU Delegation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, European Trade offices, the European Commission and the European Parliament in Brussels.
To foster fair and open competition, free trade, high ethical standards in corporate governance practices, and openness to international business standards while respecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s cultural values.
To encourage members to share best practices in line with European and Saudi Arabian sustainability goals and promote corporate social responsibility and ethical business practices.
To contribute to economic growth through enhanced trade and investment flows between Europe and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by fostering long-term business cooperation.
To encourage innovation, knowledge, and technology transfer between European companies and local partners.
To create a central business knowledge hub, market intelligence, and networking opportunities to help members enter and thrive in Saudi Arabia.
1. Membership
Boost membership and engagement by enhancing Membership Value Proposition
2. Voice of European Business
Advocate for European-Saudi Business and the local economy as Saudi Arabia's central Voice of European Business.
3. Partnerships
Develop stable, strong, strategic partnerships and relations to expand the Chamber and assist businesses.
4. Communication
Develop a robust communications strategy to increase visibility of Chamber activities, develop trust with local partners, and raise the Chamber's profile.
5. Organisation Excellence
Invest in human capital and create strong, long-term systems and processes.
6. Promote
Promote European-Saudi partnership attributes and Commemorate Successes
