Official Bilateral Economic Council • Est. 2026

Syrian Saudi Business Council

A Platform Advancing Investment, Economic Integration & Sustainable Development

The Syrian Saudi Business Council is an official bilateral platform bringing together leading companies, investors, and institutions from both countries to enable partnerships and channel capital, expertise, and trade into a new chapter of rebuilding people, markets, and the economy, while strengthening economic integration between Syria and Saudi Arabia.

SSBC, 2026

Council Overview

A Bilateral Economic Platform Beyond the Traditional Chamber Model.

The Syrian Saudi Business Council was established as a permanent institutional platform bringing together business leaders, investors, and economic institutions from the Syrian Arab Republic and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to strengthen economic partnerships, develop investment opportunities, and advance economic and investment integration between both countries. The Council works to foster a more connected and investment-ready environment by linking investors, institutions, and strategic opportunities within a structured framework that supports economic recovery, sustainable development, and regional economic integration.

Mission · Vision · Values

Mission

Building a sustainable Syrian–Saudi economic partnership that advances investment, integration, and development, while contributing to the rebuilding of people, markets, and the economy.

Vision

Enabling an institutional environment that connects investors, opportunities, and strategic partnerships, while supporting impactful and sustainable economic initiatives between Syria and Saudi Arabia.

Values

Good Governance

Transparency & Trust

Balanced Partnership

Excellence & Professionalism

Economic Sustainability

Innovation & Adaptability

Board Members

أعضاء مجلس الإدارة

Haytham Subhi Joud

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Haytham Subhi Joud

Chairman of the Council

Rifai Hammada

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Rifai Hammada

Chief Executive Officer

Muntaser Kalahji

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Muntaser Kalahji

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Nasser Youssef

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Nasser Youssef

Chief Operating Officer

Antoine Nasri

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Antoine Nasri

Private Sector Coordinator

Strategic Pillars

One Economic Platform

The Syrian Saudi Business Council focuses on strategic sectors that serve as key drivers for investment, economic integration, and sustainable development between Syria and Saudi Arabia.

Agriculture & Livestock

Advancing food security, agricultural value chains, livestock development, and sustainable agri-investment.

Finance, Banking, and Insurance

Enhancing financial, banking, and insurance services to support investment and economic stability.

Industry and Manufacturing

Supporting manufacturing industries, value-added production, and regional industrial integration.

Intraregional Trade and Exports

Enhancing trade exchange and facilitating market access for products and services across regional and Gulf markets.

Oil and Mineral Resources

Developing energy infrastructure, oil-related projects, and renewable energy investments that support long-term sustainability.

Healthcare

Supporting investment in healthcare infrastructure, medical services, pharmaceuticals, and advanced healthcare solutions.

Real Estate Development and Construction

Supporting infrastructure, urban development, and reconstruction projects through sustainable investment models.

Education and Training

Developing education, vocational training, and human capital aligned with future economic and investment needs.

Tourism

Developing cultural, religious, leisure, and hospitality investments to revitalize Syria’s tourism sector.

Drama and Media

Advancing investment in media, creative production, digital platforms, and cultural industries.

Development Sector

Supporting development initiatives with economic and social impact through sustainable partnerships and community-driven programs.

Telecommunications, IT, and Business Incubators

Advancing digital transformation, innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven business ecosystems.

Services and Consulting

Supporting the legal and regulatory environment through investment-oriented legal and advisory services.

Transport and Logistics

Strengthening logistics connectivity, supply chains, trade corridors, and transport infrastructure.

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Membership

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Members shape the bilateral agenda, access closed convenings, and participate directly in the Council's working sectors. Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis.