On Monday, 22 June, ECCKSA officially inaugurated its new offices in Riyadh – a milestone two years in the making, built on strong foundations, strategic focus, and the trust of a growing European business community in the Kingdom.

The inauguration was marked by addresses from H.E. Christophe Farnaud, EU Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Dr. Khalid AL Sheddi, General Manager of Investor Relations at the Ministry of Investment, whose remarks underscored the strategic importance of ECCKSA as a bridge between European business and the Saudi market. They were joined by Mr. Timo Hammarén, Minister-Counsellor and Head of Trade at the EU Delegation, Economic and Commercial Counsellors from EU Member State Embassies, and ECCKSA’s Board members, members, and partners.

Having a dedicated space is more than a symbolic step. It signals ECCKSA’s long-term commitment to the Kingdom and its readiness to grow – as a structured platform for EU-Saudi private sector dialogue, policy advocacy, and business development across sectors.

ECCKSA was not built for its members; it was built by them. That is what makes all the difference. As we look ahead, we will continue strengthening our platform for European businesses, expanding our sectoral committees, and deepening cooperation with Saudi and European institutions. EU-Saudi economic relations have never been more strategically important, and ECCKSA is here to ensure European business is at the centre of that partnership.

A sincere thank you to the EU Delegation, which hosted and supported ECCKSA since its earliest days, and to the Ministry of Investment, whose engagement has been instrumental in helping European businesses navigate and invest in the Kingdom. And to everyone who has been part of this journey from the start – members, partners, and friends – this is as much your milestone as it is ours. 👏

If you are not yet part of our community, today is a good day to change that. Write to us at secretariat@eccksa.eu