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Sep 23 2025

ECAM Council – New York: Bringing together 20 countries across 4 continents, building bridges between Africa, Europe, and Italy.

ECAM President Kamel Ghribi today announced: “Africa is no longer the continent of tomorrow; it is the continent of today.”
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Jul 18 - 2025
Rome
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ECAM Summer Dinner 2025 - Bridging Continents and Fostering International Dialogue at Rome’s Villa Miani

In a time marked by global uncertainty, armed conflict and growing tensions in international trade...
Jun 23 - 2025
Tirana
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Italia-Albania, Ghribi (Gsd): "Eccellente incontro con il premier Edi Rama"

This week’s meeting with the Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in Tirana was excellent.Just an...
May 19 - 2025
Vatican City
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Ghribi “The world has realized that it will have an extraordinary pope"

Today was one of those days that will remain in our hearts: the enthronement of...
May 2 - 2025
Syria
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Syria, Ghribi (GKSD) in Damascus: “Country with extraordinary potential”

Kamel Ghribi embarked upon a whirlwind tour of Syria with an expert delegation of doctors,...
Mar 18 - 2025
Rome
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The Chairman of GKSD Group, Mr. Kamel Ghribi, met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani

The Chairman of GKSD Group, Mr. Kamel Ghribi, met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani...
Mar 10 - 2025
Tirana
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Mission in Albania

GKSD&GSD Chairman Kamel Ghribi, firmly believes that Albania is a country of extraordinary opportunities, with...
Mar 4 - 2025
Najaf
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GKSD-GSD Chairman Kamel Ghribi is back in Najaf to celebrate the inauguration of a renovated and modernised Emergency Room at the Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Teaching Hospital.

GKSD-GSD Chairman Kamel Ghribi is back in Najaf to celebrate the inauguration of a renovated...
Feb 5 - 2025
Vatican City
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Kamel Ghribi Joins Global Leaders at Vatican Summit on Children’s Rights

Ghribi: No more empty words. Those who have the wealth must stop investing in weapons...
Dec 19 - 2024
Milan, Italy
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Charity dinner to the San Raffaele Research Foundation

GKSD/GSD Chairman Kamel Ghribi and the Rotelli Family hosted the annual GKSD/GSD annual Charity dinner...
Dec 12 - 2024
Krakow, Poland
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Acquisition of the SCANMED Group

GKSD- GSD President Kamel Ghribi concluded his mission in Krakow, Poland, where attended a dinner...
Dec 12 - 2024
Milan, Italy
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The Christmas tree lighting ceremony as the San Raffaele Hospital

After love the greatest gift we can give is hope. This is why on Monday...
Nov 27 - 2024
Rome, Italy
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10th edition of the MED Mediterranean Dialogues in Rome

GKSD & GSD Chairman Kamel Ghribi attended the 10th edition of the MED Mediterranean Dialogues...
Nov 22 - 2024
Milan, Italy
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The Inauguration Ceremony of the Academic Year 2024-2025 Vita-Salute San Raffaele University

The Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year of the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan,...
Nov 4 - 2024
Glasgow, UK
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Chairman Kamel Ghribi attended the 92nd session of the INTERPOL General Assembly in Glasgow, U.K.

GKSD&GSD Chairman Kamel Ghribi attended the 92nd session of the INTERPOL General Assembly today in...
Oct 31 - 2024
Rome, Italy
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GKSD President Kamel Ghribi meets His Holiness Pope Francis together with High Representatives of the Forces of Law and Order

It was a great honour to participate in the meeting with Pope Francis with the...
Oct 23 - 2024
Rome, Italy
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State Dinner at the Quirinale with the President of the Republic Mattarella and the Emir of Qatar Al-Thani

GKSD President Kamel Ghribi was invited to attend the State Dinner at the Quirinale by...
Oct 10 - 2024
New York, USA
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Ecam, global dialogue and multilateralism for a more supportive world

The sixth summit of Ecam - European Council for Africa and the Middle East -...
Sep 7 - 2024
Cernobbio, Italy
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Ghribi “From Cernobbio message of peace, security and stability”

Year after year, it is my great pleasure to attend the Ambrosetti Forum in Cernobbio;...
Jul 30 - 2024
Najaf, Iraq
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Inaugurated hospital in Iraq, will be run by San Donato Group

GKSD Chairman Kamel Ghribi and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani were accompanied by a...
May 22 - 2024
Baghdad, Iraq
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GKSD President Kamel Ghribi, and the Minister of Health, Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi signed a contract in Basra

GKSD President Kamel Ghribi, together with the  Minister of Health, Dr. Saleh Mahdi Al-Hasnawi signed...
May 7 - 2024
Katovice, Poland
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Healthcare, GSD grows in Poland with acquisition of Scanmed

GKSD Chairman Kamel Ghribi landed in Poland to attend the European Economic Congress – the...
May 3 - 2024
Nairobi, Kenya
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Ghribi “Dialogue, cooperation and respect for Euro-med relations”

Throughout his distinguished career, GKSD Chairman has always insisted that a lack of high level...
Apr 10 - 2024
Milano, Italy
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Agreement signed between the Galeazzi Sant’Ambrogio hospital and GKSD Engineering Development & Construction to create a VIP lounge

The new Galeazzi Sant’Ambrogio hospital is the symbol of the healthcare of the future –...
Jan 30 - 2024
Rome, Italy
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ECAM COUNCIL 2024

The 5th ECAM Summit has come to a conclusion and marked a great moment for...
Jan 29 - 2024
Rome, Italy
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Africa land of opportunity: Italy's leadership at Ecam

Africa is a land full of opportunities and it seems that its nations have set...
Dec 4 - 2023
Milan, Italy
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The Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the San Raffaele Hospital

Kamel Ghribi, President of GKSD, President, the San Donato Polyclinic (GSD), Vice President, the San...
Dec 3 - 2023

GKSD President Kamel Ghribi embarked on a whirlwind mission to Austria, Iraq, Qatar and the UAE

GKSD President Kamel Ghribi embarked on a whirlwind mission to Austria, Iraq, Qatar and the...
Nov 28 - 2023
Vienna, Austria
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2023 marks the 100-year anniversary of Interpol

2023 marks the 100-year anniversary of Interpol and GKSD President Kamel Ghribi was honoured to...
Nov 24 - 2023
Rome, Italy
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GSD signed an agreement today with the State Police

GSD signed an agreement today with the State Police in the presence of Vittorio Pisani,...
Nov 9 - 2023
Bucharest, Romania
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Kamel Ghribi's mission: to Romania.

GKSD Chairman Kamel Ghribi ended his mission to Romania on a high note following meetings...
Nov 7 - 2023
Milan, Italy
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A network of Smart Clinics: the alliance between Generali and San Donato Group

In the presence of GKSD President Kamel Ghribi and Philippe Donnet CEO of the Generali...
Jul 24 - 2023
Rome, Italy
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ECAM Council 2023

When we increase our understanding of the environmental impacts of agriculture then we can create...
Jun 5 - 2023
Basra, Iraq
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Agreement signed in Iraq, land of great opportunities for Italy'

I have just returned from a trip to Iraq where I had the pleasure of...
May 5 - 2023
Baghdad, Iraq
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Delegation in Baghdad

It was a pleasure to visit the Mayor of Baghdad and the Minister of Construction,...
Apr 13 - 2023
Rome, Italy
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Iftar Dinner 2023

Philanthropist, GKSD Chairman and GSD Vice Chairman Kamel Ghribi held his annual Iftar dinner at...
Mar 27 - 2023
Milan, Italy
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The Inauguration Ceremony of the Academic Year 2022/2023 Vita - Salute San Raffaele University

The presence of the Hon. President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella at the inauguration of...
Mar 12 - 2023
Baghdad, Iraq
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GKSD Investment Holding and the Ministry of Electricity, Republic of Iraq signed a framework of cooperation in Baghdad

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity and GKSD Investment...
Mar 5 - 2023
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Signing Ceremony between GKSD Investment Holding and the American University in the Emirates

The role of education in building nations is key. GKSD is proud to undertake the...
Feb 13 - 2023
Pisa, Italy
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Italian aid for Syria leaves Pisa airport

Kamel Ghribi announced apropos of the decision to send aid to Syria: “We feel it...
Feb 9 - 2023
Milan, Italy
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"MIND" Milano Innovation District

It was my great pleasure to attend the ‘MIND’ (Milano Innovation District) conference in Milan....
Dec 1 - 2022
Rome, Italy
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Dinner in honour of the president of Mauritania and the president of Niger

Enhanced cooperation between Southern Europe and Northern Africa is vital for economic stability, peace and...
Nov 7 - 2022
Palermo, Italy
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Meeting between the Sicilian Regional President Renato Schifani and Mr. Kamel Ghribi

The President of GKSD Investment Holding Group, Mr Kamel Ghribi and the President of the...
Nov 3 - 2022
Dubai, UAE
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Visit the Sharjah Healthcare city and Sharjah Health Authority on the occasion of the United Arab Emirates Flag Day

Sharjah’s contribution to the development of specialist education in the region is commendable. I am...
Oct 12 - 2022
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Abu Dhabi Delegation

Excellent day of institutional meetings today in Abu Dhabi. It was a pleasure and an...
Sep 29 - 2022
Dubai, UAE
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Meeting in the U.A.E. with H.E. Abdulla Touq Al Marri, the Minister of Economy

GKSD and GSD has always pushed for projects that bring Italy closer to the UAE...
Sep 29 - 2022
Dubai, UAE
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Visit to the American University in the U.A.E.

As ever it is a great pleasure to support academia – access to quality education...
Sep 4 - 2022
Cernobbio, Italy
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Ambrosetti Forum 2022

The Ambrosetti Forum has allowed world leaders an opportunity to discuss and reflect on the...
Aug 31 - 2022
Cernobbio, Italy
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Dinner hosted in honour of Minister Naledi Pandor, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa in Milan

Greater cooperation in healthcare services and medical research, Infrastructure development under public-private partnerships and establishment of...
Aug 20 - 2022
Milan, Italy
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Development of partnership agreements with the Romanian Ministry of Health

I had the great pleasure of welcoming the Romanian Minister of Health to the new...
Jun 23 - 2022
Rome, Italy
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Together we stand proudly alongside the women and men of the Carabinieri Corps

Once again we lend our services to our most precious institutions. Together we stand proudly...
Jun 14 - 2022
Nairobi, Kenya
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Laying of the foundation stone Ceremony for the new Kenya International Mental Wellness Hospital

Kenya International 600 bed Mental Wellness hospital - June 14, 2022.A day of great pride...
Jun 7 - 2022
Rome, Italy
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Signing of an agreement to fund two master's scholarships at the Molly Bloom Academy of Creative Writing in Rome

Culture is a mirror that reflects the fine details in the intricate tapestry of individual...
May 13 - 2022
Nairobi, Kenya
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Signing of a partnership agreement between our subsidiaries GKSD Edile and GKSD Engineering and the Kenyan Ministry of Health

As President of GKSD Holding and Vice President of Gruppo San Donato I was proud...
Apr 13 - 2022
Rome, Italy
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Iftar Dinner

GKSD Chairman Kamel Ghribi held an Iftar dinner for peace in Rome last night. Guests...
Mar 22 - 2022
Rome, Italy
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Farewell dinner for H.E. Safia Taleb Ali Al Souhail the former Ambassador of Iraq to Italy

A farewell dinner was hosted by GKSD Holding Chairman Kamel Ghribi to mark the end...
Feb 17 - 2022
Brussels, Belgium
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ECAM "African Leaders for Change" Conference

Today I was delighted to meet with 7 African heads of states during the ECAM...
Feb 14 - 2022
Milan, Italy
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The inauguration of the new Academic Year 2021/2022 of the University Vita - Salute San Raffaele

GSD Vice President and GKSD Chairman Kamel Ghribi shared his great pride at witnessing the...
Nov 1 - 2021
Rome, Italy
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The 2021 ECAM Council Summit

The 2021 ECAM Council Summit succeeded in bringing together thought leaders, policy makers, Presidents and...
Oct 15 - 2021
Dubai, UAE
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Dubai Expo 2021

Wonderful to have been shown around the Italian pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2021 by...
Oct 6 - 2021
Rome, Italy
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GSD Vice President and ECAM Chairman Kamel Ghribi hosted a prestigious dinner in Rome

In preparation for the G20 summit and the side-line Afro-Italian summit, GSD Vice President and...
Sep 22 - 2021
Dubai, UAE
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Chairman Kamel Ghribi in delegation to the United Arab Emirates.

It is always a pleasure to work for the greater good. There is an urgent...
Sep 5 - 2021
Cernobbio, Italy
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GKSD Chairman Kamel Ghribi at the 47th edition of the Abrosetti Forum in Cernobbio

GKSD Chairman Kamel Ghribi attended the 47th edition of the Abrosetti Forum in Cernobbio and...
Aug 6 - 2021
Vatican City, Italy
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Kamel Ghribi meets His Holiness, the Pontifex Maximus, Pope Francis

GSD Middle East Chairman had the great privilege of meeting His Holiness, the Pontifex Maximus, Pope Francis...
Aug 4 - 2021
Milan, Italy
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Chairman Kamel Ghribi; Ahmed Boutache, Ambassador of Algeria, Italy.

In the context of continuing support and solidarity between Italy and Algeria, GKSD President Kamel...
Jul 16 - 2021
Nairobi, Kenya
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Chairman Kamel Ghribi signed an MOU Health Minister Mutahi Kagawe which was witnessed by with H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta in Nairobi.

Kamel Ghribi, President of GSD Healthcare Middle East, President of GKSD Holding, and Vice President...
Jun 25 - 2021
Tunis, Tunisia
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The inauguration of the Children’s Heart Catheriszation Room (CATLAB) at La Rabta Hospital

GKSD President and Vice President of the San Donato group Kamel Ghribi with the Tunisian...
Jun 18 - 2021
Dubai, UAE
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Kamel Ghribi meet H.E. Mutahi Kagwe - Health Minister of Kenya

GKSD President, GSD Middle East Chairman, and GSD Vice President was delighted to welcome the...
May 21 - 2021
Milan, Italy
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GKSD President Kamel Ghribi paid a much-anticipated visit to the new Galeazzi hospital in Milan.

GKSD President Kamel Ghribi paid a much-anticipated visit to the new Galeazzi hospital site in...
May 8 - 2021
Milan, Italy
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Dinner with the workers of the new Galeazzi Hospital

Kamel Ghribi held an Iftar buffet for construction workers at the new GSD Galeazzi hospital...
May 7 - 2021
Rome, Italy
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Kamel Ghribi host an Iftar dinner to honour the Holy month of Ramadan.

GSD Middle East Chairman Kamel Ghribi was privileged to host an Iftar dinner to honor...
Apr 23 - 2021
Rome, Italy
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Kamel Ghribi meet Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Al Mangoush

GSD Middle East Chairman Kamel Ghribi had an opportunity to discuss many topics with Libyan...
Apr 16 - 2021
Rome, Italy
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Kamel Ghribi meet H.E. Cesar Francisco De Gouveia jr. Ambassador of Mozambique to Italy

Kamel Ghribi was delighted to meet the H.E. Cesar Francisco De Gouveia jr. the Ambassador...
Apr 16 - 2021
Rome, Italy
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Kamel Ghribi meet H.E. Eurdora H. Quartey Koranteng, Ambassador of Ghana to Italy

Kamel Ghribi, Chairman of GSD Middle East and President of GK Investment Holding Group was accompanied by members of his team to...
Apr 8 - 2021
Dubai, UAE
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Kamel Ghribi meet H.E. Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority

GSD Middle East Chairman was delighted to exchange ideas with H.E. Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi...
Apr 3 - 2021
Milan, Italy
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The first Covid-19 free flight arrives from the USA to Italy.

Today, is the day when the new world meets the old again as the first...
Mar 29 - 2021
Rome, Italy
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Kamel Ghribi with Othman Jerandi Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Moez Sinaoui Tunisian Ambassador to Italy

Over the past few days I have had an opportunity to discuss the current situation...
Mar 17 - 2021
Vatican City, Italy
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Kamel Ghribi meets His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin Secretary of State to the Holy See

During a conversation with His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin Secretary of State to the Holy...
Mar 10 - 2021
Egypt
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GSD Middle East President Heads Delegation to Egypt

GSD Middle East President Kamel Ghribi headed a delegation on an official visit to the...
Mar 4 - 2021
Khartoum, Sudan
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GKSD President Visits H.E. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo V.P. of the Sudan Sovereignty Council

President of GKSD Holding Mr. Kamel Ghribi was honoured to accept an invitation extended to...
Mar 4 - 2021
Khartoum, Sudan
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GSD Middle East Chairman Meets the Sudanese MoH Dr. Omer El Nagib

During his whistle-stop tour of Sudan, Kamel Ghribi was delighted to make a Sideline visit...
Feb 27 - 2021
Rome, Italy
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Rome Meeting with the Arab League Ambassador to Rome

Chairman Kamel Ghribi was delighted to receive at his Rome residence H.E. Enas Mekkawy, the...
Feb 25 - 2021
Rome, Italy
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GKSD President Meets the Hon. Luigi di Maio

Kamel Ghribi Chairman of GK Investment Holding Group, GSD Healthcare Middle East and President of...
Feb 17 - 2021
Cairo, Egypt
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GKSD President Meets the Secretary General of the Arab League

GSD Middle East President and GKSD Holding President Kamel Ghribi had a private meeting with...
Feb 12 - 2021
Rome, Italy
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Exchange of thoughts with the Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs

Chairman Kamel Ghribi was delighted to exchange thoughts with the Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs...
Nov 30 - 2020
Washington DC, USA
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Planting the Seeds of Peace

In 1994 Yitzshak Rabin shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and...
Nov 7 - 2020
Rome, Italy
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Chairman Kamel Ghribi attended a meeting today with The President of Republic of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta

Kamel Ghribi, Chairman GK Investment Holding Group, Vice President of Gruppo San Donato, President of...
Oct 26 - 2020
Milan, Italy
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Chairman Kamel Ghribi signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Iraq Health Ministry and GSD.

The final day of the first edition of the ECAM Council Forum ‘Building Bridges with Africa...
Oct 24 - 2020
Milan, Italy
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ECAM Council Forum participants were given a taste of the future in the form of a much anticipated visit to GSD’s new Galeazzi hospital.

ECAM Council Forum participants were given a taste of the future in the form of...
Oct 23 - 2020
Rome, Italy
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The ECAM Council Forum 2020

Rome – The first edition of The ECAM Council Forum was launched in Rome on the 22nd and 23rd of...
Oct 22 - 2020
Rome, Italy
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Health Experts meet in Rome for Universal healthcare discussions at ECAM Council

Rome – Selected participants attending the first day of the ECAM Council Forum sessions were...
Oct 6 - 2020
Dubai, UAE
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Chairman Kamel Ghribi signed an important agreement with Hossam Hamdy, at the Gulf Medical University in the Emirate of Ajman

Kamel Ghribi Chairman of GK Investment Holding, President of GSD Healthcare Middle East, Vice President...
Sep 25 - 2020
Rome, Italy
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Kamel Ghribi was delighted to host a special dinner in Rome to launch 'The European Corporate Council on Africa and the Middle East (ECAM)'

Rome, Thursday the 24th of September, 2020 - GK Investment Holding Chairman, GSD Middle East...
Jun 18 - 2019
Maputo, Mozambique
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Corporate Council on Africa U.S. – Africa Business Summit – June 18th until June 21st, 2019, Maputo, Mozambique

The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) is a neutral intermediary that connects businesses and government...
Mar 20 - 2016
Moscow, Russia
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60 years of Tunisian independence and Russian business relations event

On the 20th of March 2016, Chairman Kamel Ghribi returned to his roots with much...
Nov 21 - 2015
Moscow, Russia
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2015 winter ball Charity Foundation gala dinner – Ritz Carlton hotel, Moscow

MOSCOW, 21st of November 2015: For the third consecutive year, Mr. Kamel Ghribi, was proud...
Sep 29 - 2015
New York, USA
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U.N. General Assembly New York, 2015

GK Investment Holding Chairman, Mr. Kamel Ghribi was invited to attend a number of sideline...
Nov 22 - 2014
Moscow, Russia
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17th winter ball charity foundation Gala Dinner – Moscow

GK Investment Holding Chairman Kamel Ghribi was proud to lend his support to the Winter...
Dec 18 - 1997
Washington D.C, USA
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Middle East institute lunch - Washington D.C.

On the 18th of December 1997 Kamel Ghribi was invited to attend the Middle East...
Aug 1 - 1997
Tunisia
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The hilliard trip to Libya and Tunisia

Throughout the 1980’s tension between the U.S. and Libya was at its apex culminating in...
May 1 - 1997
USA
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US Senators' wives trip to Tunisia

Kamel Ghribi sponsored a delegation of US senators’ wives on their weeklong visit to Tunisia...
Mar 24 - 1997
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
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Turkmenistan and Tunisia bilateral business relations meeting

As part of his parallel diplomatic activities, Kamel Ghribi has always pushed for bilateral business...
Mar 15 - 1997
Secaucus, USA
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A Gala Tribute and celebration to honour congressman Donald M. Payne

On the 15th of March 1997, an extraordinary gala tribute dinner and celebration was organised...
Dec 1 - 1996
Tunisia
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USA Workshop for Investment in Tunisia

On the 6th of December 1996, Kamel Ghribi lent his patronage to a group of...
Feb 1 - 1996
Kano, Nigeria
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US Strategic Business trip to Nigeria

From the earliest days of his career, Kamel Ghribi has firmly held the belief that...
Aug 1 - 1995
Africa
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Africa

Making responsible investments in Africa that protect African business interests have always been high in...
Aug 1 - 1994
Libya
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First visit to Libya during U.S and U.N Sanctions

Although U.S. and UN sanctions underwent a period of tightening from 1993 to 1998, behind...

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