ARAB–BANGLADESH JOINT BUSINESS CENTER

Building the trade and investment bridge between Bangladesh and the Arab world

ABJBC connects Bangladeshi enterprise with Gulf and Arab capital, aligning national visions into one shared economic corridor of manpower, manufacturing, energy and investment.

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WHY BANGLADESH

A market Arab investors can't overlook

A young, fast-growing economy at the crossroads of South Asia — with the workforce, factories and ports the Arab region's diversification plans need.

170M+Population & consumer market

#2Global ready-made garment exporter

~65%Population under age 35

100+Special economic zones planned

STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE

Where manpower meets manufacturing

Skilled and semi-skilled workforceMillions already work across the GCC; formal trade and training channels multiply that value on both sides.
Manufacturing baseA textile, leather, pharmaceuticals and light-engineering sector ready for Arab capital and joint ventures.
Gateway locationDeep-sea ports and proximity to South and Southeast Asian markets make Bangladesh a logistics hub for Gulf trade.
Reform-friendly policyTax holidays, 100% foreign ownership in special zones, and simplified repatriation rules for investors.

Arab business partner in traditional dress

LEADERSHIP & NATIONAL VISIONS

The visions ABJBC works to connect

Each partner nation has set its own long-term roadmap. ABJBC exists to align Bangladesh's growth with these strategies.

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Tarique Rahman

Prime Minister of Bangladesh

Leading Bangladesh's elected government since February 2026, following the country's transition period.

Focus: export diversification & foreign investment reform

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Mohammed bin Salman

Crown Prince & Prime Minister, Saudi Arabia

Architect of Saudi Arabia's economic transformation away from oil dependency.

Saudi Vision 2030 — investment powerhouse & global hub

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Mohamed bin Zayed

President of the United Arab Emirates

Overseeing the UAE's push to be a leading global economic and innovation partner.

We the UAE 2031 — global economic hub

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Tamim bin Hamad

Emir of the State of Qatar

Steering Qatar's shift toward a diversified, knowledge-based economy.

Qatar National Vision 2030 — sustainable development

REGIONAL FOOTPRINT

Beyond the Gulf — the wider MEASA corridor

ABJBC's mandate centres on the GCC, and extends into Lebanon and the broader Middle East, Africa & South Asia (MEASA) region as Bangladeshi trade relationships grow.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇦🇪 UAE 🇶🇦 Qatar 🇰🇼 Kuwait 🇧🇭 Bahrain 🇴🇲 Oman 🇱🇧 Lebanon 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇯🇴 Jordan 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇲🇦 Morocco

ABJBC VISION 2030

One corridor, aligned with every partner's roadmap

Our own Vision 2030 is built to plug directly into Saudi Vision 2030, We the UAE 2031, and Qatar National Vision 2030 — turning parallel national strategies into shared trade and investment outcomes.

Trade Corridor

Doubling formal bilateral trade volume between Bangladesh and the Arab region by facilitating direct B2B matchmaking and export/import pathways.

Investment Bridge

Channeling Gulf sovereign and private capital into Bangladeshi special economic zones, manufacturing and infrastructure joint ventures.

Human Capital

Formalising skilled manpower pipelines and training partnerships that serve both Bangladesh's workforce and Arab labour-market needs.

Just as Saudi Arabia diversifies beyond oil and the UAE builds a global economic hub, ABJBC positions Bangladesh as the manufacturing and manpower partner these visions require — a two-way alignment, not a one-way market.

PRIORITY SECTORS

Where the opportunity is concentrated

Real Estate & Infrastructure

Joint development of ports, industrial parks and housing in special economic zones.

Textiles & Manufacturing

RMG, leather and light-engineering ventures backed by Gulf capital.

Energy & Renewables

LNG supply partnerships and solar/renewable investment in Bangladesh's grid.

Skilled Manpower

Certified training and formal recruitment pipelines to the GCC.

Finance & Islamic Banking

Sharia-compliant investment vehicles and cross-border trade finance.

Agro & Food Security

Contract farming and food processing to supply Gulf import demand.

LAUNCH & LOCATIONS

Where ABJBC began, and where to find us

Jan–Feb 2026Announcement date

BBBIS 2026Bay of Bengal Business & Investment Summit

Paragon HouseMohakhali, Dhaka — launch venue

Arab Growth GroupParent network & ecosystem

ABJBC was officially announced at the Bay of Bengal's Business & Investment Summit (BBBIS 2026) at Paragon House, Mohakhali, Dhaka, launched by the Arab Growth Group. The center runs on an integrated network of partner initiatives offering cross-border trade facilitation, investment advisory, SME development, and regulatory guidance.

BANGLADESH OFFICE

Dhaka

93 Kazi Nazrul Islam Ave,
Dhaka 1215, Bangladesh

SAUDI ARABIA OFFICE

Jeddah

Bin Hamed Center, Sari Branch Road,
Office #11, Floor #4, Al Bawadi Dist,
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

JOIN ABJBC

Become a member of the Center

Membership gives your business direct access to trade missions, investor introductions, and ABJBC's network across Bangladesh and the Arab region.

✓ Verified B2B introductions across both regions
✓ Priority access to trade delegations & forums
✓ Support navigating investment and trade regulation

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+880 1886-791592

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