Salim Nicolas OAM
President
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Owner of DASCO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
about alcc
The ALCC strengthens trade relations between Australia, Lebanon and the Middle East. For over 40 years we have supported local businesses expand their operation nationally and internationally.
We create opportunities for members and guests to network and expose their business to a wide community.
The ALCC produces a biannual publication that addresses current business issues and updates on international trade relations.
The Chamber is here for its members as they endeavour to grow.
The ALCC focus on
four key objectives:
In 1985, the Australian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce set a list of objective that they uphold today:
- Aid and promote bilateral trade opportunities between Australia, Lebanon and the Middle East
- Exchange cultural and business practices between Australia, Lebanon and the Middle East
- Encourage education and training for its members
- Facilitate opportunities for members to network and expand their career or business
board of
directors
Michael Murr
Treasurer
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Owner of Murr Group
Nadia Obeid
Executive Secretary
Michael Rizk OAM
Head of Trade Relations
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Managing Director of Mid-East Link PTY LTD
Joseph Rizk AM
Director
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CEO & Managing Director of Arab Bank Australia
Anthony Hasham OAM
Director
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Owner of Australian Consultants Engineering
Danny Arraj
Director
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Managing Partner at Blackstone Waterhouse Lawyers
Elie Touma
Director
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Key Account Manager at TradeLink
Jack Maalouf
Director
Head of Development – Dasco
George Wigan
Director
General Manager, Heidelberg Materials Australia
history of
the Chamber
The Australian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce was founded in Sydney, New South Wales in 1985 as a small body to support trade relationships between Australia and Lebanon. The first president of the ALCC was Joe Ghazal, followed by Nick Aboud, Samir El Khalil, Richard Bobb, Michael Rizk, Ron Gedeon, Michael Symond and presently Salim Nicolas.
Today, The ALCC has grown into a well-known organisation focusing on networking and promoting tangible business opportunities in Australia and abroad.
The ALCC organized the first ever Australia Product Exhibition in Beirut during a ministerial visit by the Premier of NSW Bob Carr in 1997. Over the last few years, several high profile trade missions to Lebanon were organized by the Chamber, in conjunction with State and Federal government.
The Chamber has welcomed many international guests from around including Dr. Marwan Iskandar, His Excellency President General Michel Sleiman – President of the Republic of Lebanon and world’s richest man, Mr. Carlos Slim.
The ALCC is a regular host of business seminars and networking events. Past guest speakers include: Treasurer Joe Hockey MP, NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell, Minister Scott Morrison, CEO Gail Kelly, CEO Ahmed Fahour, Anthony Albanese MP, Former Treasurer Wayne Swan MP, Former Premier Nick Greiner AC, Westpac’s Bill Evans, John Brogden MP and many more.
Each year The ALCC hosts a Business Awards Dinner to recognise the achievements of those who have excelled in their industry and thank those who have made an outstanding contribution to the Australian Business community. See our Past Award Winners.
As for the future of the chamber… it’s in your hands. Visit our Membership page to find out how you can get involved.
- THE ALCC is an accredited body that is fully authorized to certify export documents and other related documents and certificates that require authentication.
- It offers professional advice on how to transact safely in the middle east by providing the necessary guidance on methods of payment, shipping and documentation.