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Tunisia’s Fayçal Gouia named “Ambassador of the Year”
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Washington D.C. – The National U.S. - Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) announced today that His Excellency Fayçal Gouia, Tunisia’s Ambassador to the United States, has been selected as NUSACC’s 2019 “Ambassador of the Year.” This award, begun in 2004, is given annually to a member of the Arab diplomatic corps in the USA for his or her outstanding contributions to U.S. - Arab commercial relations. The invitation-only award ceremony will take place on Wednesday, December 18, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in downtown Washington DC.
“Our Chamber is delighted to recognize Ambassador Gouia for his work in promoting America’s warm relationship with the Republic of Tunisia, a nation that has seen remarkable changes in recent years,” said David Hamod, President & CEO of NUSACC. “Few countries enjoy the across-the-board bipartisan support in the United States that Tunisia has achieved, and this is due in large part to the tireless efforts of Ambassador Gouia, who has faced down Tunisia’s challenges in the USA with finesse and diplomatic aplomb. He has earned the respect and appreciation of all of us.” To read the full report, please click here. |
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NUSACC Hosts Prime Minister of Egypt
Washington D.C. – This week, the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) hosted a roundtable luncheon for H.E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, and a distinguished delegation consisting of the Central Bank Governor (H.E. Tarek Amer) and five ministers. The event, which brought together 25 U.S. companies with senior officials from the Arab Republic of Egypt, took place at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington DC. Sponsors of the event included Bechtel, Lockheed Martin, and the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).
To read the full press release, click here.
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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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