Become a member!

As a member of the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce, you can use all the benefits of our strong network in the Egyptian market and the adjacent region. Learn more about the benefits of GACIC membership.

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Your advantages

As a member of the GACIC, you are part of a strong international network of approximately 2,500 members. Furthermore, we provide a significant economic weight that we use to represent the interests of our members.

We are working to promote a healthy and vibrant economy while protecting and advancing the interest of our members and the community as a whole. The Chamber works in conjunction with citizens, businesses, educational and governmental partners to provide a positive business environment and improve the level of bilateral cooperation.

The many initiatives of the GACIC provide a vital platform for you with various events and opportunities all-year round for business networking.

The various services of the chamber include: regular workshops, promotional materials, economic development, promotion of trade and investment, trade fair services, trainings, event management, education improvement and positive collaboration with the government.

Our members are our partners and that also enjoy discounts, exclusive business opportunities and tailor-made service packages, proficient consulting and access to regularly updated economic information.

As representatives of the German industry in Egypt, the chamber acts as a liaison between policy makers and institutions between both countries.

Our members are allowed to benefit from the VIP lounges, travel arrangements and special prices for many hotels.
You can find detailed information on special offers for members in our Discounts Booklet.

The importance of membership in the GACIC

Contacts and representations at the highest level

Throughout the year, your company will receive interesting requests and offers that we receive, this is part of our constant exchange of communication. With your support, we are committed to improved investment and working conditions through our direct dialogue with politics and administration.

First hand info benefits

You will receive our monthly English enewsletter with the latest updates about the chamber’s achievements, new investment opportunities and the latest economic highlights. The enewsletter also publishes member success stories and announcements.

Our quarterly German-Arab Trade magazine (GAT), focuses every quarter on one specific topic and provides useful background information to individual sectors, as well as to the Egyptian and German economy. GAT also publishes member success stories and announcements.

Additional business opportunities

Members will receive regular invitations to all chamber events and specialized workshops that may also include high-level politicians, economists and businessmen.

Professional service on favorable terms

The services provided by the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce currently benefits more than 2,500 members. In addition to the exchange of information, the chamber provides publications and conferences in Egypt and Germany, as well as, delegations to the Middle East and North Africa.

AHK exclusive

Members can participate in our regular AHK exclusive business networking events.

Workshops for members only

In order to make the general exchange of knowledge even more beneficial and interesting, the German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce (GACIC) is conducting various workshop functions offered free of charge exclusively to our members.

Morgenrunde | morning monthly business roundtable

The GACIC holds monthly business roundtables every first Tuesday of the month, conducted in German language for German companies in Egypt. This networking experience provides opportunities for exchanging experiences and establishing contacts between the German business community and institutions. Moreover, it showcases the current developments in Egypt, the Middle East and North Africa economically.

Visa services

GACIC in cooperation with the Consular Section at the German Embassy in Cairo is offering a support program aimed at facilitating the process of obtaining business visas for our members

  • Personalized advise on regulation and proper visa application
  • Verification of visa application and supporting documents
  • Submission of the visa application
  • Recollection of passport

Social media

  • Announcing your business success stories
  • Linking your social media channels through the chambers social media channels

Chamber's benefits and discounts

From 5-30% discounts for members on the chambers services

  • Training services
  • Legal services
  • Event management services
  • Communications (publications, media and social media) services
  • Mass mailing services
  • Recruitment services (Metrace)
  • Trade fair services