ABOUT US AND OUR MISSION
The Australia and Saudi Arabia Business Chamber is the only national Chamber based in Australia for two way investment, commerce, trade and major projects between the Commonwealth of Australia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
WELCOME TO THE AUSTRALIA AND SAUDI ARABIA BUSINESS CHAMBER
The Australia and Saudi Arabia Business Chamber is the only bilateral Chamber based in Australia in the history of the bilateral relationship.
As a bilateral investment and commerce focused organisation, our objectives are:
– to actively contribute to the development of bilateral investment, trade, commerce and understanding between Australia and Saudi Arabia
– to promote new investments between Australia and
– to foster and deepen the relationships between the Australian and Saudi Arabian peoples
– to actively engage Government agencies and businesses in matters relating to investment, trade, commerce and understanding between
– to design and project manage bespoke nation building projects across all sectors
Salman (Simon) Harrison
“The Chamber is pleased to play its part in developing and advancing the bilateral relationship between our nations . We enjoy more similarities than we do differences .Together we can face these mutual and unique challenges for the betterment of our peoples and the world.
In particular the areas and industries of A.I ,Climate Change abatement and Sustainability, Food Security and Medical feature at the forefront of our endeavours and the pooling of our capabilities and approaches are to be welcomed. Our nations have the opportunity to create new and exciting industries to address global challenges.
Our nations share the characteristics of having young and vibrant demographics and a successful future for all will depend on how we encourage and support our entrepreneurs.
Our nations also share the fact that we are all natural collaborators and the Chamber stands ready to facilitate and enhance that collaboration.”
Salman (Simon) Harrison short bio :
Honorary Consul North Africa
Director Australia Gulf States Group
Former Chair, Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industr
Adjunct Prof International Law (retd.)
Chair of the New Zealand and Saudi Arabia Business Chamber
Chair of the Australia,Bahrain and New Zealand Business Chamber
Member Law Society England & Wales
Member Law Society Australia and Lawyer
Following his admission as a Lawyer in 1990, Simon has worked extensively in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Washington DC and has acted for Australian and international companies as well as Sovereign State Governments across the world.
Simon advisory expertise is in the area of Trade, Investment, Entrepreneurship and major projects.
He also assists entrepreneurs and established businesses in developing their interests in overseas markets, including market penetration, expansion and set up, as well as a full suite of export/import advice.
Simon has a proven track record in working in multi-jurisdictions nationally and internationally and has acted for entrepreneurs and start ups to blue chip companies and Sovereign States in major projects including, by way of example: Food Security, Climate Change abatement, Energy, Artificial Intelligence and Medical Devices technologies.
Simon has worked extensively in the applied University research and development field. in addition he has wide experience in the commercialisation of technology, Intellectual Property and of course Entrepreneurship and start ups.
Our Vice Chairman
Kane Sajdak is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, CEO, and international speaker.
Kane is recognized as a thought leader in business innovation, AI, and scaling enterprises.
His accolades include being named the 2020 Australian Startup Leader of the Year, earning the Young Entrepreneur of the Year title four times, and featuring repeatedly in Australia’s Top 100 Entrepreneurs lists. His businesses have also received Business Excellence Awards on four occasions.
“Over the years it has been a great honour to have developed relationships with Governments, Corporate Sectors, Wealth funds and Royal Families across the Gulf region. The entrepreneurial spirit is something that the Gulf and Australia have in common and where we can together make a difference for our peoples and the world itself.” :Kane Sajdak