DUKAAT — Dutch–Arab Business Club

“The idea for DUKAAT grew out of my vision as an entrepreneur who combines academic knowledge with practical experience. Through my studies in business administration, specialising in finance and investment, and my experience in education, trade and services, I became convinced that business growth begins with clear knowledge, trusted relationships, and the ability to turn opportunities into practical steps.

From that conviction came my vision of founding DUKAAT: a business community that connects companies and entrepreneurs between the Netherlands and the Arab world, and brings training, the exchange of experience, partnership-building and the development of commercial and investment opportunities together in one ecosystem.

My ambition is that everyone who joins DUKAAT finds knowledge that develops their abilities, a connection that widens their horizons, and a space in which to share their experience and create value for others.”

“A good introduction fails on the paperwork more often than on the people. My background is fiscal law, and my role at DUKAAT is an advisory one: making sure the right questions are asked early — which entity signs, what the contract says, where the tax and customs questions lie, and whether the other party is who they say they are. That experience makes a deal clearer. It is not a guarantee; the decision stays with the member. It is what makes the handshake worth something.”