CMEC facilitates mutual introductions for companies, business organizations and academia interested in doing business between Canada and the Middle East, with a focus on the Gulf States.
About CMEC
CMEC is made up of a versatile team of leaders with decades of experience in business, academia, through to all levels of government.
We notably helped Blackberry break into the Middle East in the early 2000’s, and continue to this day to help the brightest innovators of today like Waterloo’s North do business in new areas.
Our Services
Our versatile team of experts is equipped to help make introductions as well as assist with cultural awareness, travel documents, marketing, feasibility studies, and more.
Connect with Canada
As Canadian leaders, we leverage years of expertise and experience and connections at every level of government, and across dozens of industries across the country. We particularly specialize in the burgeoning tech community of Waterloo Region.
Connect with the Middle East
We take great joy in growing Canadian companies in the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on the Gulf States. Contact us for introductions and help working with experts across government and industry.
“Our university has built close ties with industry leaders such as Mr. Fahel. He is a wonderful ambassador for Waterloo Region.”
– Feridun Hamdullaphur, former President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Waterloo
CMEC News
(Bureau International des Expositions) Expo 2020 Dubai will be the first World Expo ever hosted in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Expo 2020 is expected to attract 25 million visits, with 70 per cent of visitors projected to come from outside the UAE.
On March 27, 2019, Shawky Fahel represented CMEC at the Canadian Arab Business Council Annual Business Forum and Gala Dinner in Toronto. This event brought together senior-level government and private sector representatives from both Canada and Arab states in the MENA region.
On January 25, 2019, CMEC hosted a luncheon for Scott Proudfoot, the representative to the PLO in Ramallah, to discuss trade opportunities between Canada and the Palestinians
VVDN is a high tech firm with over 2000 employees, looking to open up a location in Waterloo, Canada. CMEC has helped them find and lease a space in Waterloo, and are currently helping them negotiate a contact that will help them with the new facilities.
Photo Archive
With my good friends to the right The Honourable former Deputy Prime Minister Bill Graham and my political Mentor Dr. John English and Mrs Graham.
The 50 year Gala of the Canada Arab Business Council at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto with our finance Minister The Honourable Bill Morneau who was the Guest Speaker.
To the right, Emirates Airline GM Don McWilliam and Finance Minister The Honourable Bill Morneau
NORTH Inc visited Dubai investigating investment opportunities and demonstrated its Focals technology at Dubai Futures
Participants:
(l to r)
Stephen Lake, CEO, NORTH Inc, Mike Galbraith, CFO, NORTH Inc, NORTH technical Advisor, Shawky Fahel, CMEC
NORTH Inc visited Dubai investigating investment opportunities and demonstrated its Focals technology at Dubai Futures headquarters.
NORTH Inc visited Dubai investigating investment opportunities and demonstrated its Focals technology at Dubai Futures headquarters.
Participants:
His Excellency, Kahlfan Benloul, CEO, Dubai Futures
VP , Technology, Dubai Futures
Stephen Lake, CEO of NORTH inc, presenting NORTH’s Focals technology to Dubai’s Futures group.
Event:
Shawky Fahel introduced the UAE Ambassador met Canada’s Leader of the House
Participants:
Second from left, His Excellency Fahad Saeed Al Raqbani, UAE Ambassador to Canada. Third from the left, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Canada’s House Leader and Minister for Small Business. On the right, Shawky Fahel, CMEC.
Shawky Fahel, CMEC (l) met with his good friend, His Excellency Hassen Al Suwaidi, former UAE Ambassador to Canada (2000 to 2008).
Shawky Fahel (l) hosted Scott Proudfoot (r). the Representative of Canada to the Palestinian Authority.
Event:
NORTH Inc visited Dubai investigating investment opportunities and demonstrated its Focals technology at Dubai Futures
Participants:
(l to r)
His Excellency, Kahlfan Benloul, CEO, Dubai Futures Stephen Lake, CEO, NORTH Inc Mike Galbraith, CFO, NORTH Inc Shawky Fahel, CMEC
Event:
NORTH Inc visited Dubai investigating investment opportunities and demonstrated its Focals technology at Dubai Futures headquarters.
Participants:
The NORTH Inc team met with His Excellency, Kahlfan Benloul, CEO, Dubai Futures.
