Riyadh, May 7, 2025 - The Federation of Saudi Chambers announced the formation of the Saudi-Dutch Business Council for its inaugural term (1446-1450 AH), following approval from the General Authority of Foreign Trade, and elected Dr. Abdulrahman Ahmed Al-Mufarreh as chairman, with Engineer Khalid Abdulmohsen Al-Thumairi and Engineer Waleed Ameen Ibrahim Smaan as vice-chairmen.
Chairman of the Saudi-Dutch Business Council Abdulrahman Al-Mufarreh explained that forming the council represents a new phase in the economic relations between the Kingdom and the Netherlands, to enable both business sectors to capitalize on promising investment opportunities and enhance commercial and investment partnerships between them.
He indicated that the council held its first meeting to discuss setting specific targets and a strategic work plan, implementing it in coordination with government entities to provide a conducive investment environment for enhancing commercial and investment partnerships between business sectors in both countries.
Al-Mufarreh confirmed that the work plan will focus on targeted sectors in both countries, especially in Saudi Vision 2030, introducing investment opportunities and markets in Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands, maximizing benefits from comparative advantages and relevant trade and economic agreements, and enabling Dutch companies to enter the Saudi market, which is among the largest markets in the region.
It is worth noting that the Federation of Saudi Chambers and its counterpart, the Netherlands Business Council, signed an agreement in April 2024 to establish a Saudi-Dutch business council, officially launching its operations today as an important platform for business owners from both countries.

Riyadh, August 18, 2025 - The Executive Committee of the Saudi-Dutch Business Council held a meeting with Her Excellency Ms. Esther van Someren, Deputy Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Kingdom, and Mr. Okke Wiebenga, First Secretary for Energy and Climate Affairs.
During the meeting, ways to enhance cooperation between the Kingdom and the Netherlands in all economic and investment fields were reviewed, with a focus on partnership opportunities in the energy and climate sectors, in addition to providing an explanation to Her Excellency about the role and objectives of the Council in empowering the private sector and opening new horizons for bilateral cooperation.
This meeting comes within the framework of the Councils efforts to strengthen Saudi-Dutch relations and develop strategic partnerships that serve the common interests of the two friendly countries.
Meeting Objectives:
• Enhancing economic and investment cooperation
• Opening new channels for partnership in energy and climate
• Empowering the private sector to benefit from available opportunities
• Developing bilateral relations between the two countries
Outcomes:
• Agreement to organize joint business events
• Establishing periodic follow-up mechanisms for joint projects
• Facilitating investment and bilateral trade procedures