The Arab-German Trade Directory - Ghorfa

● Port of Hamburg and the river Elbe
Hamburg
CULTURE
With the two rivers Alster and Elbe and its
boulevards, public places and parks,
Hamburg is one of the greenest and most
beautiful cities in the heart of Europe.
Hamburg unites economic dynamics and
environmental responsibility. For this it was
rewarded with the title European Green
Capital 2011 by the European Union.
Hamburg is famous for its spacious malls
and handsome boulevards with their
flagship stores, exclusive boutiques and
elegant showrooms for internationally
celebrated designers.
Hamburg possesses a dynamic architectural
landscape and a rich cultural scene with
museums, theatres, an Opera Hall and the
John Neumeier’s world-famous Hamburg
Ballet. With the new Hamburg
Philharmonic Hall designed by architects
Herzog & Meuron Hamburg does not only
build a new landmark in the heart of the
city but it creates one of the world’s finest
concert venues.
BUSINESS
With about 1.8 million inhabitants in the
city and about 4.3 million people living
in the metropolitan region, Hamburg is
the second largest city and one of the
most dynamic regions in Germany. The
city is one of the federal states in
Germany (Laender) and has thus a
parliament and law making powers.
A crucial factor for its tremendous
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economic potential and superb
infrastructure is the port of Hamburg,
for years now one of the world’s top-ten
container ports. It is a logistical centre
and trading platform located between the
booming continent of Asia and the upand-coming
markets of Eastern Europe.
Hamburg is the trading hub for all goods
from or for Northern Europe.
World famous firms and branches have
their German or European head office
here. Hamburg Metropolitan Region is
the German leader in sectors such as
aviation, logistics, information
technology and the media, often playing
a special part world-wide. Hamburg as a
centre of learning, moreover, is flanked
by excellent research institutes and
universities across the metropolitan area.
Cooperation with the Arab world
constitutes a focal point of Hamburg’s
external relations. This is reflected for
example in events such as the annual
German-Arab Health Forum in
Hamburg.
Facts
Inhabitants: 1.8 million
Area: 755 square kilometres
Main Cities: Hamburg (Capital)
Useful Contacts
www.hamburg.de
www.hamburg-tourism.de
www.hamburg-economy.de
Business Contacts
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With the cities political concept “Vision
Hamburg - Responsible Growth”
Hamburg is resolved to set a high
standard in the international scene. It
will be a growing, creative city where
talents are developed and promoted.
Taking responsibility for the future, for
the environment, for the people will
help strengthening the cities solidarity
and sustainability.
The Hamburg Business Development
Corporation (HWF, www.hamburgeconomy.de)
is the service partner and
main contact for any company wanting
to expand, restructure or relocate in the
Greater Hamburg area. The official
representation of Hamburg in the United
Arab Emirates (UAE@hwf-hamburg.de)
will assist directly and locally. The
Chamber of Commerce in Hamburg
(www.hk24.de) will also help and provide
answers to all questions that may arise.