French Wednesday January
Yesterday’s French Wednesday celebrated the Franco‑German Treaty, a historic agreement signed more than 60 years ago, that laid the foundation for modern European cooperation and continues to shape Europe’s economic landscape.
Co‑organized with the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK), this special edition highlighted the strategic economic ties between France and Germany.
We were honored by the presence and speeches of:
- H.E. Alexander Schönfelder, Ambassador of Germany to the UAE
- H.E. Nicolas Niemtchinow, Ambassador of France to the UAE
- Dr. Martin Henkelmann, CEO at German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce
- Thierry Dezenclos, President at CCI France UAE
As the driving force of the European economy, our two nations continue to lead in innovation, industrial development, and international business collaboration. Together, we are committed to creating new opportunities, supporting bilateral business growth, and strengthening economic bridges between Europe and the UAE.
The collaboration between CCI France UAE and the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK) reflects the spirit of the Treaty itself: building strong, future‑oriented cooperation.
A warm thank to our partners : Novotel & Adagio Abu Dhabi Al Bustan & Mercure Abu Dhabi Downtown for hosting us, and Maas 4 Events for the great pictures of the evening.