The National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), established nearly 50 years ago, is America’s longest serving organization dedicated to U.S.-Arab business. NUSACC regularly offers companies exclusive opportunities to sponsor a wide variety of events that promote U.S.-Arab business and investment opportunities. NUSACC maintains connections with over 25,000 companies interested in trade between the Arab World and the United States, and the vast majority of these entities are Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) based in the United States. At the same time, the fastest growing segment of NUSACC’s membership is Fortune 500 companies, many of which have joined NUSACC as Platinum members in recent years. We invite you to join the Chamber and sponsor one of our upcoming events.
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NUSACC Hosts Sixth Annual Iftar Dinner in Washington, DC
NUSACC hosted its sixth annual Ramadan iftar celebration in honor of the Arab diplomatic community and the League of Arab States. Nearly 200 leaders of various backgrounds and faiths attended the distinguished gathering, which is widely recognized as the most elegant iftar in America. Fifteen different Arab diplomatic missions were represented, including Chiefs of Mission from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Palestine, Oman, and Yemen. The evening’s guest of honor was H.E. Senator Na’el Raja Al Kabariti, Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce and President of the Union of Arab Chambers. Click HERE to read the full report.
Reflections on Jordan's Promising Future
NUSACC hosted three high-level policymakers who offered observations on “The Way Forward: Reflections on Jordan’s Promising Future.” The policymakers included: Her Excellency Dina Kawar, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the United States; the Honorable Alice Wells, U.S. Ambassador to Jordan until March, 2017; His Excellency Senator Na’el Raja Al Kabariti, Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce and President of the Union of Arab Chambers. Click HERE to read the full report.
U.S. Ambassador Discusses Business Opportunities in Kuwait
NUSACC hosted the Honorable Lawrence Silverman, U.S. Ambassador to the State of Kuwait, as part of NUSACC’s Expert Roundtable Series. Silverman provided an overview of the many opportunities for U.S. businesses in Kuwait, and he highlighted some of the steps that the Government of Kuwait says it is taking to make that nation a more attractive destination for trade and investment. The Ambassador of the State of Kuwait, H.E. Sheikh Salem Al Sabah, also participated in the Roundtable and offered his perspectives. Click HERE to read the full report.
NUSACC Supports the 91st Annual World Trade Week in Los Angeles
NUSACC and other local organizations in Los Angeles supported the 91st Annual World Trade Week, organized by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. Huda Salman, head of NUSACC’s West Coast office, represented the U.S. – Arab Chamber and participated in the breakfast launching World Trade Week at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites Los Angeles. Click HERE to read the full report.
NUSACC Interviewed on U.S.-Saudi Economic Relations
In an interview this weekend published by Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper about U.S.-Saudi economic relations during President Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, David Hamod, President & CEO of the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), discussed the Kingdom's historical relations with the United States, its changing economic priorities and strategy, and opportunities for U.S. businesses in Saudi Arabia. Click HERE to read the full report.
Economic Trends in the MENA Region: A View from the World Bank
NUSACC, in partnership with Ambassador Salah Sarhan, Chief Representative of the League of Arab States, this week hosted Dr. Merza Hasan, Dean of the Board of Executive Directors at The World Bank Group. As part of NUSACC’s Expert Roundtable Series, Hasan shared his candid perspectives on economic trends in the Middle East and North Africa region, as well as how the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) intend to help address current challenges. His presentation was particularly timely, coming on the heels of the IMF / World Bank Spring Meetings. Click HERE to read the full report.
NUSACC Supports Women's Economic Empowerment in North Africa
In March and April, the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) partnered with the World Bank Group to support the very first Women’s Economic Empowerment Hackathons in Morocco and Tunisia. The events brought together stakeholders to identify creative ways to address constraints that are preventing women in those North African countries from participating fully in their respective economies. Click HERE to read the full report. Click HERE to see a video of the Hackathon in Tunisia.
MENA as a 2017 "Market to Watch"
In recent weeks, leaders of the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) have been busy speaking to audiences across the United States. Click HERE to read a sampling of some speaking engagements.
U.S. Ambassador Outlines Business Opportunities in Oman
NUSACC hosted the Honorable Marc Sievers, U.S. Ambassador to Oman, as part of NUSACC’s Expert Roundtable Series. He was joined by Her Excellency Hunaina Al-Mughairy, Oman’s Ambassador to the United States, who just returned to Washington from a visit to the Sultanate. In the course of his remarks, Sievers highlighted the Omani government’s diversification strategy, Tanfeedh, which is identifying opportunities for U.S. investment and trade in several sectors: manufacturing, tourism, logistics, mining & minerals, and fisheries, as well as two cross-sectoral enablers, finance and human capital development. Click HERE to read the full report.
NUSACC Hosts Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs
NUSACC hosted an exclusive dinner this week in honor of the Tunisian Foreign Minister, H.E. Khemais Jhinaoui, who was in the United States to meet with senior Administration officials, including U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. The NUSACC dinner included leading Fortune 500 companies, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) active in Tunisia, and senior U.S. Government officials. Click HERE to read the full report.
U.S. Exports of Goods to the Arab World Shrank 5 Percent in 2016
According to new U.S. Government data analyzed by NUSACC, exports of U.S. goods to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region fell by five percent over the past year, from $67.4 billion in 2015 to $64.1 billion in 2016. This represents the second year in a row that U.S. exports to the region dipped, in large part as a result of such global trends as soft oil prices and the growing strength of the U.S. dollar in international markets. Click HERE to read the full report.
NUSACC hosted its sixth annual Ramadan iftar celebration in honor of the Arab diplomatic community and the League of Arab States. Nearly 200 leaders of various backgrounds and faiths attended the distinguished gathering, which is widely recognized as the most elegant iftar in America. Fifteen different Arab diplomatic missions were represented, including Chiefs of Mission from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Palestine, Oman, and Yemen. The evening’s guest of honor was H.E. Senator Na’el Raja Al Kabariti, Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce and President of the Union of Arab Chambers. Click HERE to read the full report.
Reflections on Jordan's Promising Future
NUSACC hosted three high-level policymakers who offered observations on “The Way Forward: Reflections on Jordan’s Promising Future.” The policymakers included: Her Excellency Dina Kawar, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the United States; the Honorable Alice Wells, U.S. Ambassador to Jordan until March, 2017; His Excellency Senator Na’el Raja Al Kabariti, Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce and President of the Union of Arab Chambers. Click HERE to read the full report.
U.S. Ambassador Discusses Business Opportunities in Kuwait
NUSACC hosted the Honorable Lawrence Silverman, U.S. Ambassador to the State of Kuwait, as part of NUSACC’s Expert Roundtable Series. Silverman provided an overview of the many opportunities for U.S. businesses in Kuwait, and he highlighted some of the steps that the Government of Kuwait says it is taking to make that nation a more attractive destination for trade and investment. The Ambassador of the State of Kuwait, H.E. Sheikh Salem Al Sabah, also participated in the Roundtable and offered his perspectives. Click HERE to read the full report.
NUSACC Supports the 91st Annual World Trade Week in Los Angeles
NUSACC and other local organizations in Los Angeles supported the 91st Annual World Trade Week, organized by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. Huda Salman, head of NUSACC’s West Coast office, represented the U.S. – Arab Chamber and participated in the breakfast launching World Trade Week at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites Los Angeles. Click HERE to read the full report.
NUSACC Interviewed on U.S.-Saudi Economic Relations
In an interview this weekend published by Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper about U.S.-Saudi economic relations during President Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, David Hamod, President & CEO of the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), discussed the Kingdom's historical relations with the United States, its changing economic priorities and strategy, and opportunities for U.S. businesses in Saudi Arabia. Click HERE to read the full report.
Economic Trends in the MENA Region: A View from the World Bank
NUSACC, in partnership with Ambassador Salah Sarhan, Chief Representative of the League of Arab States, this week hosted Dr. Merza Hasan, Dean of the Board of Executive Directors at The World Bank Group. As part of NUSACC’s Expert Roundtable Series, Hasan shared his candid perspectives on economic trends in the Middle East and North Africa region, as well as how the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) intend to help address current challenges. His presentation was particularly timely, coming on the heels of the IMF / World Bank Spring Meetings. Click HERE to read the full report.
NUSACC Supports Women's Economic Empowerment in North Africa
In March and April, the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) partnered with the World Bank Group to support the very first Women’s Economic Empowerment Hackathons in Morocco and Tunisia. The events brought together stakeholders to identify creative ways to address constraints that are preventing women in those North African countries from participating fully in their respective economies. Click HERE to read the full report. Click HERE to see a video of the Hackathon in Tunisia.
MENA as a 2017 "Market to Watch"
In recent weeks, leaders of the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) have been busy speaking to audiences across the United States. Click HERE to read a sampling of some speaking engagements.
U.S. Ambassador Outlines Business Opportunities in Oman
NUSACC hosted the Honorable Marc Sievers, U.S. Ambassador to Oman, as part of NUSACC’s Expert Roundtable Series. He was joined by Her Excellency Hunaina Al-Mughairy, Oman’s Ambassador to the United States, who just returned to Washington from a visit to the Sultanate. In the course of his remarks, Sievers highlighted the Omani government’s diversification strategy, Tanfeedh, which is identifying opportunities for U.S. investment and trade in several sectors: manufacturing, tourism, logistics, mining & minerals, and fisheries, as well as two cross-sectoral enablers, finance and human capital development. Click HERE to read the full report.
NUSACC Hosts Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs
NUSACC hosted an exclusive dinner this week in honor of the Tunisian Foreign Minister, H.E. Khemais Jhinaoui, who was in the United States to meet with senior Administration officials, including U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. The NUSACC dinner included leading Fortune 500 companies, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) active in Tunisia, and senior U.S. Government officials. Click HERE to read the full report.
U.S. Exports of Goods to the Arab World Shrank 5 Percent in 2016
According to new U.S. Government data analyzed by NUSACC, exports of U.S. goods to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region fell by five percent over the past year, from $67.4 billion in 2015 to $64.1 billion in 2016. This represents the second year in a row that U.S. exports to the region dipped, in large part as a result of such global trends as soft oil prices and the growing strength of the U.S. dollar in international markets. Click HERE to read the full report.
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