Held in Cairo – Pyramisa Hotel, May 26, 2024
The Arab Federation of Shipping (AFOS) participated in the 59th periodic meeting of the Specialized Arab Federations Forum under the Council of Arab Economic Unity. AFOS was represented by Dr. Mohamed Awad, who attended on behalf of Mr. Mohamed Suleiman Metwally, President of the Federation.
The session was inaugurated by H.E. Ambassador Mohamedi Ahmed Al-Ni, Secretary-General of the Council of Arab Economic Unity, and chaired by Mr. Tarek Al-Tamimi, President of the Arab Federation for Leather Industries. The meeting was attended by representatives of member states, as well as heads and delegates of federations affiliated with the Council.
Key Discussion Points:
- Follow-up on the implementation of recommendations from the 58th periodic meeting of the Specialized Arab Federations Forum.
- Presentation of a study on “The Data Economy and Its Role in Strengthening Arab Economic Systems.”
- Review of a working paper on “The Future of Tax Systems in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.”
- Discussion on “The Role of the BRICS Bloc in Reshaping the International System.”
- Presentation by the Arab Federation of Shipping on the impact of Red Sea attacks on the maritime shipping market.
- Study on “Barriers to Intra-Arab Trade – The Leather Industry Sector.”
- Working paper on “Supporting the Arab Joint Economic Strategy Through the Development of Integrated Arab Industries.”
- Review of proposals submitted by the Arab Historians Federation.
- Working paper on “AI Solutions for Future Needs in the Era of Digital Transformation and Automation for Economic Prosperity.”
- Study on “The Arab Qualifications Framework.”
- Discussion on the date and location for the 60th periodic meeting of the Specialized Arab Federations Forum.
- Lecture on the importance of adopting national strategies for digital skills development to contribute to the Arab digital economy vision.
The meeting provided a platform for in-depth discussions on economic challenges and opportunities, reinforcing the significance of cooperation among Arab federations to achieve shared economic goals.