Date: January 28, 2025
Rome, Italy
The Arab Federation for Digital Economy participated in the Arab-Italian Business Forum, held at the Chamber’s headquarters in Rome, Italy. The Forum was jointly organized by the Joint Arab-Italian Chamber of Commerce and the Union of Arab Chambers, in cooperation with the League of Arab States.
His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al Darmaki, Deputy Secretary-General of the Arab Federation for Digital Economy, delivered a speech during the forum, discussing the Arab Food Market Initiative, one of the most important strategic initiatives launched by the Federation to promote Arab integration in the field of food security. Dr. Al Darmaki explained that the platform aims to facilitate the exchange of agricultural and food products between Arab countries, achieve greater efficiency in supply chains, and reduce the food gap in the region.
In his speech, he emphasized that the platform is not merely a trading tool, but rather a sustainable solution that enhances Arab cooperation and relies on modern digital technology to provide accurate data on supply and demand and facilitate trade exchanges. He called on Italian companies operating in the food security sector to register on the Arab Food Market platform and benefit from its distinguished services, including enhancing cooperation opportunities with Arab markets and expanding their operations to the Middle East and North Africa region.
Signing of a Cooperation Agreement
On the sidelines of the forum, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Arab Federation for Digital Economy and the Joint Arab-Italian Chamber of Commerce. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation between the two parties and encourage Italian traders and companies to join the Arab Food Market platform, contributing to efforts to achieve food security and strengthen trade ties between Arab countries and Italy.
Bilateral Meetings and Discussing Investment Opportunities
The forum also witnessed a number of bilateral meetings between representatives of the Federation and Italian companies, where investment opportunities in the field of food security and joint digital projects were discussed. The two sides also discussed prospects for cooperation between Arab countries and Italy in the fields of agricultural technology and digital innovation.
Praise for the Initiative
The Arab Food Market initiative received widespread attention from participants, who praised the Federation’s vision of using digital technology to enhance food security and develop inter-trade. The Joint Arab-Italian Chamber of Commerce affirmed its full support for this initiative, noting that it represents an important opportunity to enhance economic cooperation between Italy and Arab countries. The forum concluded by emphasizing the importance of strengthening international partnerships to achieve sustainable development, while commending the role of the Arab Federation for Digital Economy in advancing the Arab digital transformation and strengthening the region’s position on the international economic scene.
