About SGBC
The Syrian-German Business Council
About Us
The Syrian-German Business Council (SGBC) is the official platform established to develop, facilitate, and accelerate economic and trade cooperation between Syria and Germany. The Council brings together companies, sectoral institutions, and stakeholders to transform opportunities into effective and organized engagement, through dialogue, stakeholder matchmaking, delegations, and practical facilitation. The Council operates within the official Syrian framework for joint business councils with international partners, seeking to strengthen trade relations, encourage investment and joint projects, and build an effective bridge between the private sectors of both countries.
Our Mandate
The Syrian-German Business Council (SGBC) was established within the official framework of bilateral business councils in Syria, with a mission to serve as the principal institutional channel for economic cooperation between Syria and Germany. This mandate is based on the broader framework through which Syria organizes joint trade cooperation with key international partners.
Our Tasks
Enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation
Facilitating investment flows between Syria and Germany
Supporting joint projects and strategic partnerships
Organizing trade delegations in both directions
Providing market intelligence and regulatory guidance
Representing the collective interests of the Syrian-German business community
Strategic Goals
Strengthen bilateral trade and investment flows
Facilitate market access for enterprises in both countries
Promote knowledge transfer and capacity building
Support economic reconstruction and sustainable development
Interim Management Committee
The leadership team guiding the Council through its founding phase
Waleed Sahhary
President of SGBC
President of SGBC, an Electrical and Electronics Engineer with over 20 years of experience across Syria and Germany, specializing in electric mobility and industrial technologies.
waleed.sahhary@sg-bc.com
Ghiath Bilal
Vice President of SGBC
Vice President of SGBC, a German-Syrian business leader and energy expert with more than two decades of international experience in industry and infrastructure.
ghiath.bilal@sg-bc.com
Dr.-Ing. Nidal Zarifeh
Board member
A Syrian-German academic and expert in university teaching and professional training in communications, technology, and artificial intelligence.
nidal.zarifeh@sg-bc.com
Dr. Mohammed Nabil Oulabi
Vice President of SGBC
Vice President of SGBC, a Syrian-German entrepreneur with extensive international experience in industrial development and economic cooperation.
nabil.oulabi@sg-bc.com
Dr. med. Obayda Azizy
Board member
Interventional cardiologist and academic, leading the Cardiac Catheterization Department at Bochum University Hospital in Germany.
obayda.azizy@sg-bc.com
Council Statutes
The Statutes of the Syrian-German Business Council, established by Ministerial Decree No. 11 dated 08.01.2026
View the Statutes