“EU-Arab Industrial Cooperation”2, 3 June 2016Le Bristol Hotel, Beirut (Lebanon)

The EUROMED Invest Academy on “EU-Arab Industrial Cooperation” is organised in Beirut,Lebanonon 2, 3 of June 2016 by Euro-Arab Business Council for SMEs(EABC) with the cooperation of Lebanese Ministry of Industry, Arab Federation for Industrial Exports Development (Arab Industries), SEBC, CCIA-BML and MedAlliance.

This Academy is taking place as part of the 3rd Euro-Arab Conference to Support SMEs and the Lebanese National Day of Industry. It will be back to back also with the MedGeneration High level closing seminar on economic diaspora mobilisation in the Mediterranean (on 1st of June) and the EUROMED Master Class for Young Entrepreneurs in Lebanon (31st of May).

EUROMED Invest Academies are training programmes for BSOs to improve their overall capacity / management as well as the quality of services provided to their members. EUROMED Invest Academies offer informal, stimulating and international environment favourable to further develop networking between BSOs and to exchange experience / best practices.

The EUROMED Invest Academy organised in Lebanon is focusing on developing complementary synergies between EU, Med. and GCC countries for industrial cooperation to reach stability and development in the region:

  • Fostering regional cooperation between EU, Med. and GCC countries in the field of supporting SMEs and SMIs
  • Promoting a new role of SMEs as a vehicle for stability, peace and development especially in facing the current refugee crisis and challenges after the Arab Spring.
  • Exchanging good practices and accessing to tools, networks and facilitation to prepareinternationalisation of SMEs in the region and partnerships between BSOs from the three regions in the framework of future EU projects.

More than100 participants and experts from the region are expected to join the event.

EUROMED Invest (euromedinvest.eu)is a three years programme (2013-2016), with a €5 million budget, 80% of which is financed by the European Union and 20% by the MedAlliance Consortium, the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur Region and the City of Marseille.

Logistic Note

Working languages at the seminars will be English (translation will be available for Arabic and French).

Le Bristol Hotel is the main venue for the conference except for the opening on 2 June 2016 (morning) which will take a place in the Grand Serail (the Headquarter of the Lebanese Government).

31 May / 1 June / 2 June / 3 June / 4June
Lebanese National Day and EMI Academy Day I / EMI Academy Day I
Morning / 08:30-18:00
EMI Master Class Lebanon / 09:30- 19:00
MedGeneration - High level seminar on economic diaspora mobilisation in the Mediterranean / Grand Serail / 09:00 – 13:30
Session IV and Speed networking
EUROMED Invest Academy / Departure of participants
10:00 – 13:30
Lebanese National Day and opening of the Conference and Academy
EUROMED Invest Academy
Midday / Lunch / Lunch
Afternoon / 15:30 – 18:30
Sessions II and III
EUROMED Invest Academy / 15:00 – 18:00
Session V and Speed Networking
EUROMED Invest Academy
Dinner / 20:30
Gala Dinner

Please make sure to register on-line before 23 May 2015, and once you have booked your flights and hotel send the confirmation form here included to .

For countries requiring a visa, please take the necessary steps with the Lebanese Embassy in your country to get your visa in time. For an Invitation letter, please contact Mr. Muhamad , se check this link ( for the updated list of countries where citizens are eligible to obtain a Visa upon arrival.

Please note that all passports bearing an Israeli stamp are not eligible to obtain a visa to Lebanon.

The accommodation and transportation expenses for the affiliated entities of EUROMED Invest and other potential participants in the Academy will be covered by the following procedure. Please note the EUROMED invest project will cover up to 80% (for a maximum of € 1200) of the following costs (related to the Academy participation): 55 participants should be accepted. More information about the funding of the participation, can be found in prior communication to .

Central Bank of Lebanon - Exchange Rate List

Official LBP Exchange Rate formed on 01/05/2016: 1 EUR=.1720 LBP

Lunches and some dinners are offered by organisers to all participants. Please refer to the agenda to learn about the meals included in the event.

Airport Taxi service is available at the airport at the arrival. You can also use UBER to order a taxi (WIFI internet is available at the gate and luggage hall that can be used freely for 30min).

Allo Taxi

You can book a taxi through their mobile app or by calling to: 1213 (+961 1 517 030 from non-Lebanese numbers).

EABC has negotiated a favourable price at the event venue hotel. Therefore, we highly recommend all international participants to stay in this hotel. Please use the enclosed special form to make your reservation and send it back to us as soon as possible.

/ Le Bristol Hotel*****

Verdun, Mme Curie street, Beirut 1107 2080, Lebanon
Tel: +961 1 351 400
E-mail:
Price: All the prices below are in US dollars and are subject to 10% VAT. Rates are inclusive of Breakfast in a special venue at the Hotel.
Classic Rooms / Price per night (USD)
King Size Bed (Single Occupancy) / $110
Twin Size Bed (Double Occupancy) / $130
Deluxe Rooms
King Size Bed(Single Occupancy) / $130
Twin Size Bed(Double Occupancy) / $150
Run of The House Suite (One Unit Suite) – King Size Bed
Junior, Executive & Premium(Single Occupancy) / $200
Junior, Executive & Premium (Double occupancy) / $220
Run of The House Suite (One Bedroom Suite): Diplomatic Suite -King Size Bed
Diplomatic Suite (Single Occupancy) / $270
Diplomatic Suite (Double Occupancy) / $290
Please send your Request for Reservation form along with your Confirmation form.
Airport transfer service: Hotel is able to arrange for airport pickup and drop off at the rate of $25+10%VAT per car per way
All the guests will enjoy extra special benefits : Daily crafted International breakfast, Welcome drink upon arrival, Personalized embroidered face towel, Welcome In-room Le Bristol homemade amenities, In-room coffee & tea making facilities, Free High speed Internet Access (In-room & public areas), Access to high-end gym & outdoor pool
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
The airport is located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from the city centre in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, and is the only operational commercial airport in the country.
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Confirmation form

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