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NUSACC Co-Hosts the Sultanate’s Minister of Commerce & Industry
The National U.S. - Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), in partnership with Oman’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, recently co-hosted an Expert Roundtable in New York City featuring H.E. Ali Al-Sunaidy, Oman’s Minister of Commerce & Industry and Deputy Chairman of the Sultanate’s Supreme Council for Planning. Thirty NUSACC stakeholder companies participated in the Roundtable, including companies currently doing business in Oman, as well as companies that are considering Oman as a prospective hub for the region.
“Our Chamber has been privileged to work with Minister Al-Sunaidy for many years,” stated David Hamod, President & CEO of NUSACC. “In light of his responsibilities in Oman, there are very few people who can share such a comprehensive vision of where the Sultanate is today and where the Sultanate intends to go tomorrow.” To read the full press release, click here.
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NUSACC Promotes U.S.–Tunisia Bilateral Relationship
Washington D.C. – In recent weeks, the National U.S. - Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) participated in two events designed to promote commercial relations between the United States and the Republic of Tunisia.
First, in partnership with the Embassy of Tunisia, NUSACC co-hosted an Expert Roundtable that explored emerging business opportunities in today’s Tunisia. The Roundtable featured: H.E. Omar Behi, Tunisia’s Minister of Commerce; H.E. Fayçal Gouia, Tunisia’s Ambassador to the United States; and Hon. Donald Blome, U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia. Second, NUSACC supported the U.S. - Tunisia Joint Economic Commission (JEC), government-to-government talks focused on improving economic relations between the two nations. A portion of the JEC was dedicated to discussions with the private sector, and David Hamod – NUSACC’s President & CEO – spoke on behalf of the U.S. business community. To read the full press release, click here. |
From right to left: H.E. Fayçal Gouia, Tunisia’s Ambassador to the United States; H.E. Omar Behi, Tunisia’s Minister of Commerce; Mr. David Hamod, NUSACC President & CEO; Hon. Donald Blome, U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia.
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NUSACC Hosts 8th Annual Iftar Dinner
Washington D.C. – In the final days of Ramadan, the holy month observed by Muslims all over the world, the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) hosted its eighth annual Iftar dinner in honor of the Arab diplomatic community and the League of Arab States. Twenty-nine diplomats from 16 Arab nations attended the event, including Chiefs of Mission from countries in North Africa and the Arabian Gulf.
Held at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in downtown Washington DC, the Iftar drew senior government officials, business executives, and community leaders of multiple faiths from around the USA. To see a three-minute video of this event, please click here. To read the full press release, click here. |
Senior Arab Embassy officials, U.S. Government representatives, business leaders, and Iftar sponsors from around the United States attended NUSACC’s annual Ramadan Iftar.
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NUSACC Expert Roundtable: Bahrain positions itself to be top Fintech destination in the MENA region
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Washington, DC – The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently hosted an Expert Roundtable on financial technology (fintech) opportunities in Bahrain. Keynote speakers included H.E. Shaikh Abdulla Bin Rashid AlKhalifa, Bahrain’s Ambassador to the United States, and Mr. Maissan Almaskati, Chairman of FinTech Consortium Bahrain and a Board Member of Bahrain FinTech Bay.
More than 30 U.S. companies attended the Roundtable, from start-ups to multinational corporations, including NUSACC Platinum Plus members like Boeing and Raytheon. A video about Bahrain’s role as a gateway to the region helped to set the stage for the one-and-a-half hour Roundtable. To read the full press release, click here.
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Omani Tech Delegation Visits Seattle and Silicon Valley
The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) recently organized a road show to the United States to showcase technology opportunities in the Sultanate of Oman. The 10-day visit to Seattle and Silicon Valley revolved around a dozen delegates representing Oman’s Information Technology Authority (ITA) and the country’s eOman initiative, which provides comprehensive eGovernment services throughout the Sultanate. This was the highest-level Omani tech delegation to visit the United States in memory, and the delegates held very successful meetings with U.S. tech companies, government officials, researchers, trade associations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
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ITA Board Members participating in the road show included: H.E. Eng. Ahmed Hassan Al-Dheeb, head of delegation and Undersecretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry; H.E. Dr. Hammed Salim Al-Rawahi, CEO of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority; H.E. Tahir Salim Abdullah Al-Amri, Executive President of Oman’s Central Bank; Eng. Matar Saif Al-Ma’amri, ITA Board Member; Dr. Salim Sultan Al-Ruzaiqi, CEO of the Information Technology Authority. To read the full press release, click here.
Arab League Celebrates Seventh Annual “Arab American Day”
Washington, DC – This past week, the League of Arab States celebrated its seventh annual “Arab American Day,” held at the Organization of American States.
“The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) has been a sponsor and a partner with us in organizing Arab American Day since the beginning,” said H.E. Ambassador Salah Sarhan, Chief Representative of the Arab League in the United States. “I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude and earnest appreciation for NUSACC’s generous contributions. The Chamber’s presence was indeed of great value to our event and guests, and we believe that the event turned out to be a resounding success, thanks in large part to NUSACC’s participation.” To read the full press release, click here.
Washington, DC – This past week, the League of Arab States celebrated its seventh annual “Arab American Day,” held at the Organization of American States.
“The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) has been a sponsor and a partner with us in organizing Arab American Day since the beginning,” said H.E. Ambassador Salah Sarhan, Chief Representative of the Arab League in the United States. “I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude and earnest appreciation for NUSACC’s generous contributions. The Chamber’s presence was indeed of great value to our event and guests, and we believe that the event turned out to be a resounding success, thanks in large part to NUSACC’s participation.” To read the full press release, click here.
Ambassador of the Year: H.E. Dina Kawar (Jordan)
Washington, DC – This week, the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) recognized H.E. Dina Kawar, Jordan’s Ambassador to the United States, as the 2018 “Ambassador of the Year.” The award ceremony and luncheon, held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington DC, brought together more than 100 leaders from the business, government, and NGO communities. To read the full press release, click here.
Washington, DC – This week, the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) recognized H.E. Dina Kawar, Jordan’s Ambassador to the United States, as the 2018 “Ambassador of the Year.” The award ceremony and luncheon, held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington DC, brought together more than 100 leaders from the business, government, and NGO communities. To read the full press release, click here.
