Kuwait’s international business community gathered Thursday night for the annual Inter-Council Summer Dinner, an evening that blended diplomacy, commerce, and conviviality at the Grand Hyatt Kuwait.
The event, a fixture on the city’s business calendar, was organized by a coalition of councils and forums, including the American Business Council – AmCham Kuwait, the British Business Forum, Canadians in Kuwait, the German Business Council, the Indian Business and Professional Council, the Lebanese Business Council, and the Portuguese Business Council Kuwait.
Guests, from seasoned executives to emerging entrepreneurs, mingled over dinner in a setting crafted for both conversation and cuisine, exchanging ideas, forging new connections, and rekindling old ones. The event underscored the enduring value of face-to-face interaction in today’s interconnected economy, serving not only as a social gathering but also as a strategic platform championed by the councils to strengthen cross-cultural and cross-sector ties in Kuwait’s diverse commercial landscape, fostering partnerships that extend well beyond a single evening.
A raffle added a celebratory note, with winners getting gift vouchers to luxury hotel stays.
Now in its latest edition, the Inter-Council Summer Dinner has cemented itself as a rare intersection of community and commerce, one that, for a few hours each summer, turns the business of networking into an occasion worth savoring.
ABCK-AmCham Kuwait is a non-profit organization operating since 1985 and is composed of Fortune 500 corporations, small and medium-sized companies, and prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs, both American and Kuwaiti. ABCK-AmCham Kuwait has acted as an advocate for American interest in the state of Kuwait.
British Business Forum Kuwait was formed over 50 years ago, is a ‘not for profit’ organization of business people which is under the aegis and patronage of the British Embassy Kuwait.
The organization works to advance British interests and showcase the best of UK business in Kuwait, partnering with His Majesty’s British Embassy, the UK Department of Business and Trade, and the British Council to build networks, host trade missions, and engage with overseas agencies.
It facilitates sector-focused meetings in areas such as oil and gas, construction, finance, education, health, defense, aviation, and hospitality, while monthly events provide consistent opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange. Its success stems from the enthusiasm and commitment of a diverse membership, predominantly British and Kuwaiti, but representing more than 30 nationalities.
Canadians in Kuwait (CiK) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization that promotes Canadian culture, fosters connections between Canadians and Kuwaitis, and offers members networking opportunities, social activities, and cultural exchange events to create a “home away from home.”
German Business Council Kuwait (GBCK), founded in 2005, is a non-profit platform that fosters relations between German-speaking individuals and companies and their counterparts in Kuwait and the region. Working closely with the German, Austrian, and Swiss embassies and institutions, it hosts monthly business events and gatherings to strengthen the German-speaking economic presence while providing regular opportunities for networking and information exchange.
Indian Business and Professional Council is a non-profit organization and apex body under the Embassy of India providing a platform for Indian businesses and professionals to enhance Indo-Kuwait trade and professional relations. It was established in 2001 under the patronage of the Ambassador of India to Kuwait to provide a platform to engage, encourage and empower professionals and businesses in India and Kuwait. IBPC creates enrichment opportunities by organizing networking opportunities, events (both business and cultural), trade shows, exhibitions etc. Over the years, IBPC has established institutional linkage between the leading Chambers of Commerce and organizations from India such as ASSOCHAM, FICCI, CII, TPCI and FIEO and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industries.
Lebanese Business Council Kuwait is a non-pProfit group established in 2020 under the Lebanese Embassy in Kuwait. It is composed of 150 members, including small and medium-sized companies. LBCK’s mission is to promote trade between Kuwaiti and Lebanese businesses and to strengthen the economic and cultural exchange between the two countries.
Portuguese Business Council Kuwait is an organization that aims to promote economic and commercial ties between Portugal and Kuwait. It provides a platform for Portuguese companies to network, exchange information, and develop business opportunities in Kuwait. The PBCK serves as a liaison between Portuguese businesses and the Kuwaiti government, helping to facilitate trade and investment between the two countries.
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