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Connecting Portugal and Saudi Arabia Through Cooperation

The Portuguese–Saudi Business Council (PSBC) is an institutional platform dedicated to fostering economic cooperation and strategic partnerships between Portugal and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Council serves as a bridge between companies, institutions, and decision-makers, promoting trade, investment, and innovation across both countries.

Our Vision and Mission

Our vision is to strengthen the long-term relationship between Portugal and Saudi Arabia, creating sustainable opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Our mission is to promote strategic investments, organize high-level business missions, and provide institutional support to companies seeking to expand into new markets.

Governance

Executive Board

The Executive Board is composed of distinguished leaders representing business, industry, and institutional cooperation between Portugal and Saudi Arabia.

Abílio Alagôa da Silva
President
Armindo Monteiro
Co-Chairman
Luís Filipe Menezes
Co-Chairman
António Mira
Executive Board Member
Guided by Business Leaders

Advisory Board based in Portugal

These are the Advisory Board members based in Portugal, composed of distinguished business leaders representing key sectors such as energy, agriculture, tourism, fashion, sports, banking, and industry.

Mário Ferreira
Chairman, Media Capital / President, Mystic Cruises
Miguel Frasquilho
Former Chairman, TAP Air Portugal / Former President, AICEP
Rui Gomes da Silva
Senior Partner, Legal Works / Former Minister
Daniel Chambel
Former CEO, Caixa Geral de Depósitos (Angola & Spain)
Doutor Manuel Pinto Coelho
Founder, Anti-Aging Clinics
Carlo Almeida
CEO, Fourstar Group
Fátima Lopes
Fashion Designer
Pedro Henriques
Former International Referee / TV Commentator
Jorge Cancella de Abreu
CEO, Team Up
João Camarão
Senior Advisor - Operational Risk
João Pena
President & CEO JRP Business Counseling
Guided by Business Leaders

Advisory Board based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

These are the Advisory Board members based in Saudi Arabia, composed of distinguished business leaders representing key sectors such as energy, agriculture, tourism, fashion, sports, banking, and industry.

Miguel Monteiro
Executive Director, Qiddiya Strategic Delivery Unit
Maurício Dias Amador
Senior Commercial Manager, Public Investment Fund (PIF)
Hani Michel Fallah
Executive Director
Pedro Bernardino
Director of Operations - AIRBUS Defense and Space SAUDI
João Correia Silva
Operations Manager / Riyadh Air
Rui Gonçalves
Marketing & External Relations Director - Rayon Progressive Lighting RIYADH
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