Under the auspices of the Greek Presidency of the Council of the EU and the League of Arab States,

The Economist organises on 5 May a 2-day event entitled: “Europe and the Arab World: Strengthening

Political, Business and Investment Ties”. The meeting will focus on the European – Arab, political and

business relations, the importance of the Mediterranean Region in connecting Europe and the Arab

world and the energy, tourism, transportation and infrastructure strategies and projects in the region.

Greek Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Evangelos Venizelos, Secretary General of

League of Arab States, Nabil Elaraby, Middle East and Africa Editor of The Economist, Xan Smiley and

Co-editor of Megachange: The World in 2050, John Andrews are among the key speakers.

More information on the event here