“Ambition Middle East 2022” will be held under the patronage of the French President Mr. Emmanuel Macron
Kuwait, 9 June 2021: Chairman and CEO of Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Co. (AAW), Mr. Faisal Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa, received today members of Business France, the French government agency in charge of developing both French exports and direct foriegn investment. The meeting was attended by Business France’s Managing Director of the Middle East Area, Mr. Frederic Szabo, and the Head of Commercial Bureau, Mr. Rabih Soufangi.
During the visit, the parties discussed AAW’s participation in the upcoming "Ambition Middle East 2022" conference, which will be held under the patronage of French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on 20 October 2022 at the "Ministry of Economy, Finance and Recovery".
Mr. Faisal Al Mutawa said: “We were delighted to welcome members of Business France, a well-established French entity that shares our values in terms of supporting partnerships and opening doors for growth opportunities for AAW and French companies.”
He added: “We look forward to participating in the "Ambition Middle East 2022” conference that will be held under patronage and in presence of French President Mr. Emmanuel Macron. This is an excellent opportunity to share and discuss the outlook for the growth and development of the region.”
The Ambition Middle East 2022 conference will include a plenary session and various sectoral and cross-functional round tables taking place in the presence of ministers, ambassadors, expert speakers, and business delegations. French companies of all sizes interested in starting or expanding their operations in the Middle East will also be present.
Founded in 2015, Business France is the French national agency in charge of the development of exports and international investments in France. Its goal is to help the French economy on the international level by assisting the French producers and entrepreneurs and encouraging investment in France. It also seeks to increase France's attractiveness and strengthen its economic ties.
AAW is one of Kuwait’s leading trade and commercial companies, with seven retail divisions distributing over 100 different global brands in Kuwait’s wholesale, retail and consumer sectors.
