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NUSACC Hosts its Twelfth Annual Iftar Dinner
The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), the official Arab Chamber in the United States, has just hosted its twelfth annual Iftar dinner in honor of the Arab diplomatic community and the League of Arab States. Top business leaders and senior government officials from the USA and the Arab world were in attendance, including nine Chiefs of Mission representing countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Because of COVID concerns, this was the first time in four years that NUSACC was in a position to organize an Iftar event. In keeping with COVID protocols, this year’s event was limited to 150 leaders, making the gathering even more exclusive than ever. For the first time, guests flew in from the Middle East to participate.
Because of COVID concerns, this was the first time in four years that NUSACC was in a position to organize an Iftar event. In keeping with COVID protocols, this year’s event was limited to 150 leaders, making the gathering even more exclusive than ever. For the first time, guests flew in from the Middle East to participate.
Held in partnership with the Washington DC Ritz-Carlton Hotel, the NUSACC Iftar has become a time-honored tradition. The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates served as Lead Sponsor of this year’s event, and this year’s Airline Sponsor was Qatar Airways. Gold sponsors included Assured Communications Advisors, Baladna, Ford Motor Company, General Atomics, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, ICIEC (a member of the Islamic Development Bank), Midamar, and Truist Bank.
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NUSACC SUPPORTS SAUDI WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
This past week, as part of its commitment to International Women’s Day, the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) hosted a dinner celebrating Saudi women entrepreneurs. The cohort of 33 women, represented by five of its leading entrepreneurs, visited Washington DC and New York City for training and the opportunity to gain firsthand insights from U.S. Government officials and American business leaders.
“Women entrepreneurs are reshaping the commercial landscape in Saudi Arabia,” noted David Hamod, NUSACC’s President & CEO, “and our Chamber is proud to support the empowerment of these future leaders."
The Saudi entrepreneurs are part of the Women Innovators (WIn) Fellowship, which was launched in March 2022 by the Atlantic Council’s empowerME initiative in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Pepsico, UPS, and Georgetown University (which hosted a week-long road show in Washington DC and New York City).
Sponsors of the NUSACC dinner included the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Lead Sponsor) and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a Gold Sponsor.
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“Women entrepreneurs are reshaping the commercial landscape in Saudi Arabia,” noted David Hamod, NUSACC’s President & CEO, “and our Chamber is proud to support the empowerment of these future leaders."
The Saudi entrepreneurs are part of the Women Innovators (WIn) Fellowship, which was launched in March 2022 by the Atlantic Council’s empowerME initiative in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Pepsico, UPS, and Georgetown University (which hosted a week-long road show in Washington DC and New York City).
Sponsors of the NUSACC dinner included the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Lead Sponsor) and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a Gold Sponsor.
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BAHRAINI AMBASSADOR VISITS IOWA TO EXPLORE FOOD SECURITY PARTNERSHIPS
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in partnership with the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), has just concluded a high-level food security tour in the State of Iowa. The two-day visit engaged senior state government officials, leaders of commodity groups, traders, university officials, and business executives representing companies involved in high technology and precision agriculture.
The delegation was led by H.E. Shaikh Abdulla Bin Rashid AlKhalifa, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Ambassador to the United States, and organized by NUSACC. In Iowa, Shaikh Abdulla met with the following government officials: Hon. Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa; Hon. Adam Gregg, Lieutenant Governor of Iowa; Hon. Michael Naig, Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture; and Hon. Paul Pate, Iowa’s Secretary of State. This was the first visit by a Bahraini Ambassador to the State of Iowa.
Partners included the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Iowa Economic Development Authority, Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowa State University, and the U.S. Commercial Service. The Bahraini Ambassador was also the first foreign dignitary to meet with Hon. Terry Branstad, the newly-appointed President of the World Food Prize, based in Des Moines. (Branstad is a former Governor of Iowa, twice, and a former U.S. Ambassador to China.)
“The people of Iowa were as engaging and dynamic as they were warm. The handle that Iowans have on agriculture and agricultural technology is astounding and something that Bahrain, and the world, can truly benefit from," noted H.E. Shaikh Abdulla Bin Rashid AlKhalifa, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Ambassador to the United States.
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The delegation was led by H.E. Shaikh Abdulla Bin Rashid AlKhalifa, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Ambassador to the United States, and organized by NUSACC. In Iowa, Shaikh Abdulla met with the following government officials: Hon. Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa; Hon. Adam Gregg, Lieutenant Governor of Iowa; Hon. Michael Naig, Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture; and Hon. Paul Pate, Iowa’s Secretary of State. This was the first visit by a Bahraini Ambassador to the State of Iowa.
Partners included the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Iowa Economic Development Authority, Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowa State University, and the U.S. Commercial Service. The Bahraini Ambassador was also the first foreign dignitary to meet with Hon. Terry Branstad, the newly-appointed President of the World Food Prize, based in Des Moines. (Branstad is a former Governor of Iowa, twice, and a former U.S. Ambassador to China.)
“The people of Iowa were as engaging and dynamic as they were warm. The handle that Iowans have on agriculture and agricultural technology is astounding and something that Bahrain, and the world, can truly benefit from," noted H.E. Shaikh Abdulla Bin Rashid AlKhalifa, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Ambassador to the United States.
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NUSACC AND TRIPOLI CHAMBER (LIBYA) SIGN HISTORIC M.O.U. IN WASHINGTON, DC
On January 19, the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) and the Tripoli (Libya) Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance commercial activity between Libya and the United States. The ceremony took place at the historic Meridian House, an appropriate venue for this high-level signing event.
Senior U.S. Government officials participating in the signing ceremony included Ambassador Richard Norland, U.S. Special Envoy for Libya, and Hon. Megan Doherty, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
NUSACC was represented by David Hamod, President & CEO, as well as Hon. James Smith, a NUSACC Board member and a former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
The Tripoli Chamber was represented by its Chairman, H.E. Anwer Abusetta, as well as Mr. Esam Aljhani (Member of the Board) and Dr. Tarek Elsmuai (Manager of International Relations and Cooperation).
“Our Chamber is proud of its excellent relationship with the Tripoli Chamber, which is marked by decades of cooperation and partnership,” said NUSACC’s David Hamod. “We look forward to building on these successes in the months ahead.”
To read the full report, please click here.
Senior U.S. Government officials participating in the signing ceremony included Ambassador Richard Norland, U.S. Special Envoy for Libya, and Hon. Megan Doherty, Deputy Assistant Administrator at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
NUSACC was represented by David Hamod, President & CEO, as well as Hon. James Smith, a NUSACC Board member and a former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
The Tripoli Chamber was represented by its Chairman, H.E. Anwer Abusetta, as well as Mr. Esam Aljhani (Member of the Board) and Dr. Tarek Elsmuai (Manager of International Relations and Cooperation).
“Our Chamber is proud of its excellent relationship with the Tripoli Chamber, which is marked by decades of cooperation and partnership,” said NUSACC’s David Hamod. “We look forward to building on these successes in the months ahead.”
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NUSACC: World Cup is a "Big Win for the Arab World"
On Friday, December 16, NUSACC’s David Hamod was interviewed by Al Jazeera about the World Cup taking place in Doha, Qatar. A video of the interview may be seen here.
Translated excerpts of the interview are below.
Commentator: The President & CEO of the National U.S. - Arab Chamber of Commerce published an article on the ability of Morocco’s Atlas Lions to unify the Arab world in only a few weeks. They did so by playing from the bottom of their hearts, winning new fans across the Arab world and around the globe, he said.
Hamod: This World Cup was a big win for the Arab world. First, Doha proved that it could host the largest sporting event in the world, at the highest level, with resounding success. In addition, Morocco proved that it could compete at the highest levels through its national team, the Atlas Lions. The Moroccans played their hearts out, and they never gave up, winning respect and support from the American people.
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Translated excerpts of the interview are below.
Commentator: The President & CEO of the National U.S. - Arab Chamber of Commerce published an article on the ability of Morocco’s Atlas Lions to unify the Arab world in only a few weeks. They did so by playing from the bottom of their hearts, winning new fans across the Arab world and around the globe, he said.
Hamod: This World Cup was a big win for the Arab world. First, Doha proved that it could host the largest sporting event in the world, at the highest level, with resounding success. In addition, Morocco proved that it could compete at the highest levels through its national team, the Atlas Lions. The Moroccans played their hearts out, and they never gave up, winning respect and support from the American people.
To read the full report, please click here.
