You are warmly invited to join us for a business event:

Regional Outlook and Foreseen Opportunities: Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia

Date and time: Wednesday, 29th of October 2025, 16:00–18:30
Venue: Salus, Kalliolinnantie 4, 00140 Helsinki

This event will bring together leading experts and business representatives to discuss the current political and economic landscape in Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia — and to reflect on how these developments translate into business opportunities for Finnish companies. The event will conclude with a networking reception, offering participants the chance to exchange ideas and build connections in an informal setting.

Program Highlights:

• Opening words by Ambassador Kari Kahiluoto
• Syria: Political and Economic Developments – Tiina Hyyppä
• Iraq: Beyond Oil – Diversification and Market Openings – Hussein Al-Taee
• Saudi Arabia: Gulf Security and Regional Opportunities – Dr. Robert Mason
• Panel discussion with reflections from all speakers, commentator Maher Khadour, and moderator Prof. Hannu Juusola

Please register by the 27 of October 2025 HERE.

We look forward to welcoming you to this timely discussion, organized in cooperation with the Finnish Institute in the Middle East (FIME) and the Finnish–Arab Business Association (SAKY).

WELCOME. Picture provided by FIME