Recent Events & NewsThe National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) – America’s #1 commercial gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region – recently completed a historic U.S. roadshow in support of higher education in the Republic of Iraq. In partnership with the Office of the Prime Minister and the Embassy of Iraq in the United States, the tour focused on universities in three states: Colorado, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Leading the delegation was H.E. Dr. Hamid Khalaf Ahmed, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Executive Director of Iraq’s Higher Committee for Education Development (HCED). He was joined by NUSACC’s President & CEO, David Hamod and two senior officials from the Iraqi Cultural Office in Washington DC: Dr. Hussein Alsheakh, Director of Administration, and Dr. Alaa Alhusainy, Deputy Cultural Attaché. To read the full report, please click here. 
In recent days, the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) – America’s #1 business gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) – hosted its fifteenth annual Iftar dinner in honor of the Arab diplomatic missions in the United States. With war raging in the Middle East, the thoughtful gathering revolved around reflection and solace. (A short video highlighting the 2026 Iftar may be found here.)
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The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) – America’s #1 commercial gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) – recently supported a trip to Iowa and Nebraska by H.E. Nazar Al Khirullah, Iraq’s Ambassador to the United States. In addition to participating in the World Food Prize ceremonies in Des Moines, Iowa, the Ambassador met with political leaders, commodity groups, manufacturers, and top representatives of universities and community colleges.
Iowa and Nebraska are among America’s most productive agricultural states, accounting for nearly 14 percent (about $70 billion) of America’s agricultural commodities in 2024 (based on cash receipts). The two states are second only to California, which was responsible for 12 percent of America’s commodity sales ($61 billion) in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To read the full report, please click here. 
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