ECCKSA – European Chamber of Commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Unlocking Potential, Shaping Futures.

The European Chamber of Commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:

The Voice of European Business in the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia is the EU’s largest trading partner in the Gulf, while the EU ranks as the Kingdom’s second-largest trading partner. In 2023, bilateral trade surpassed €70 billion.

In this strategic landscape, the European Chamber of Commerce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia acts as the key platform for fostering dialogue between European businesses and Saudi stakeholders.

Backed by strong government ties and EU diplomatic support, ECCKSA provides market intelligence, facilitates high-level networking, and supports European companies through events, strategic connections, and tailored services.

Founders and Board Members

Our mission:

To strengthen the voice of European business in Saudi Arabia by fostering dialogue, driving collaboration, and supporting sustainable economic growth. We connect companies and policymakers, advocate for a competitive business environment, and empower our members to lead and innovate in the Kingdom and beyond.

Our sectoral committees engage actively with both industry-specific and cross-cutting challenges, delivering strategic insights and policy recommendations to enhance European market access and contribute meaningfully to the regional business environment.

Representing European business interests across the entire EU

Designed by business leaders, focused on member impact, and structured around key sectors

Championing the first EU-wide Voice of Business in the GCC region

Empowering access to 27 European markets and beyond

Connected to a global network of over 50 European Chambers worldwide

The Saudi-EU partnership: a future of shared growth

“To be strategic partners means to listen to each other, to respect each other, to trust each other.”

Ursula von der Leyen President, European Commission

“Saudi Arabia’s coordination with the EU has a vital role in the Kingdom’s ongoing economic transitions […]. I am glad we agreed to accelerate the creation of a European Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia, the first in the region.”