The AmCham Dubai Newsletter 2020 Q1

All the latest news and events from AmCham Dubai

Q1 - 2020

THE AMCHAM UPDATE Business Continuity During the COVID-19 Outbreak We look at how to keep business moving during these unprecedented times.

IN THIS ISSUE

U.S. Stimulus Package

Recent Events

Tax Updates

Do you qualify?

A look back at the events held during the first quarter of the year.

Important new dates for filing your tax return.

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THE AMCHAM UPDATE Q1

WELCOME TO THE AMCHAM DUBAI QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

A NOTE FROM OUR MD

Dear AmCham Dubai Stakeholders,

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Oh my goodness, what a different place my thoughts spring from today as opposed to last time I wrote this message. The last month has been unprecedented and challenging to say the least!

We have seen a virus spread throughout the world, businesses and schools have been closed, travel disrupted, sport seasons canceled, religious services have switched to virtual gatherings, and community events have been called off. AmCham Dubai, along with countless other employers, have begun a work from home program until further notice. The U.A.E government has done a tremendous job of guiding us on how to engage to prevent spreading the virus.

So adaptability is the name of the game. We are working to have the concerted voice of American business at the forefront of the conversation on what success looks like as we emerge from this crisis.

The Joint Business Continuity Task Force (formed with AmCham Dubai and Abu Dhabi) is aimed and engaging the U.A.E Government to ensure that our community is standing ready to support the regional business hub in a “business ready” position.

AmCham Dubai’s focus is to provide real-time, hands-on information that can be useful to our member businesses while making key decisions in the next few weeks and months. To help us achieve this, CISCO has risen to the challenge and is supporting AmCham Dubai to avail of the WebEx service allowing us to offer our programs as free webinars.

Almost overnight, remote work has become mainstream. Companies around the world are encouraging their employees to work from home to prioritize the health and safety of their workforce and communities amid COVID-19. Our webinars offer us a platform to keep the community engaged and focused. Working through this rapid change can be hard and we’re moving quickly to help members get information they can trust, stay connected to their community and learn how to be more productive and successful in their new normal. Recorded webinars are hosted on our website for members to access with their login credentials: click here Almost every single business can take advantage of this “forced pause” to assess/ reassess their outward-facing brand, making sure that we’re communicating the most important messages in the most impactful manner. At AmCham Dubai, we are no different. Internal process improvements can then be used to boost confidence in the organization through strategic communication.

Our goal, to strengthening our deliverable to you, our membership turning a negative into a true business marketing advantage for you.

I encourage you all to #stayhome and #staysafe.

Regards Cara Nazari Managing Director

In memory of our friend Astronaut Al Warden, 1932 – 2020 AmCham Dubai will proudly honor Al Worden’s achievements through our continued support of the Endeavor Scholarship Foundation. As a NASA astronaut who flew above the moon with Apollo 15, then performed the first ever spacewalk in deep space on his return trip from the moon in 1971.

Worden was part of NASA’s fifth class of astronauts..

In recent years, he served as the Chairman of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, an organization founded by the Mercury astronauts. In 2019, Worden partnered with Kallman Worldwide to establish the Astronaut Al Worden Endeavour Scholarship to reward “aspiring young space explorers” and their teachers with training experiences at U.S. Space Camp in Alabama.

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USEFUL COVID-19 CONTACTS & ASSISTANCE For Assistance:

U.S. Mission to U.A.E

U.A.E Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship

U.A.E Embassy in USA 3522 International Court, NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20008

For travel related issues:

Call: 202 243 2400

Call: +971 2 312 8867 / +971 2 312 8865 Mobile: +971 50 106 6099 Fax: +971 2 554 3883 Email: Operation@ica.gov.ae

www.U.A.E-embassy.org

U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi

Useful Information: Center for Disease Control - CDC https://usdos.sharepoint.com/sites/CA -Clearance/OCSClearanceDocuments2020 /OCS0395-20/coronavirus.gov

Embassies District, Plot 38, Sector W59-02, Street No. 4 Call: +971 2 414 2200 Email: AbuDhabiACS@state.gov

Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.

www.ae.usembassy.gov

U.S. Consulate General Dubai Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed and Al Seef Streets Call: +971 4 309 4000 Email: DubaiACS@state.gov

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en /traveladvisories/ea/novel-coronavirus-hubei -province--china.html

COVID-19 Tracker

www.ae.usembassy.gov/embassy -consulates/dubai

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/ opsdashboard/index.html#/ bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6

U.S. State Department Consular Affairs in Washington DC

Movement Permit Registration in Dubai

Call: 888 407 4747 or 202 501 4444

https://dxbpermit.gov.ae/home

During the COVID-19 crisis, AmCham Dubai is pleased to announce its partnership with APCO Worldwide to support the priorities and objectives of the AmCham community.

We look forward to collaborating with the APCO team during these unprecedented times.

CLICK HERE for Business Continuity Updates.

COVID-19 UPDATES

U.S. Department of State

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CORONAVIRUS STIMULUS PACKAGE FOR TAX PAYERS On 25 March, the Senate unanimously passed a $2 trillion economic rescue plan that will offer assistance to tens of millions of American households affected by the coronavirus.

COVID-19 UPDATES

Who qualifies and what are the payment amounts for individuals?

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U.S. Individuals with social security number, residing anywhere, would be eligible to receive $1,200, although some would get less, depending on the income level.

For every qualifying dependent child claimed on the tax return, the payment would be an additional $500.

What are the income qualifications to receive the payment?

Individual Filers Individuals with adjusted gross income of $75,000 or below a year will be eligible for the full $1,200 amount. Reduced amounts will be paid to individuals with adjusted gross income of up to $99,000 a year.

Married filing Joint Filers Married couples filing jointly whose adjusted gross income is below $150,000 a year are eligible for a $2,400 payment amount.

Reduced amount will be paid to couples with adjusted gross income of up to $198,000 a

year. Married couples will also receive an additional amount of $500 for every child under the age of 17.

Head of Household Filers Individuals who file as a “head of household” (typically single parents with children) are eligible for a $1,200 payment amount if their adjusted gross income is below $112,500 a year.

Reduced amount will be paid to head of household filers with adjusted gross income of up to $136,500 a year. Head of household filers will also receive an additional $500 per child under the age of 17.

How will the U.S. Government determine the income criteria for eligibility?

The payment amounts will be calculated and paid based upon the income declared with 2019 tax returns filed.

I have not yet filed my tax return, how will this impact me?

If you have not yet filed 2019 tax return, your 2018 tax return will be used to determine eligibility for receiving stimulus payment.

It is to note that deadline for 2019 tax filing and payment for all individuals has been extended to July 15th 2020.

THE AMCHAM UPDATE Q1

AmCham operates under the local patronage of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry. AmCham Dubai is a member of the Global Network of American Chambers of Commerce in Washington, DC. The Council’s membership is comprised of American Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, and U.A.E. organizations across all sectors of business and industry and includes American and Emirati individuals. All are accepted after review of eligibility based upon membership qualification criteria defined in the AmCham constitution and by-laws.

AmCham Dubai organizes events in partnership with key public and private stakeholders from the U.S., the local region as well as internationally. AmCham Dubai’s goal is to strengthen commercial ties between the U.S. and the U.A.E., and offer exceptional value and support services to its members. #bepartofit

THE EXECUTIVE TEAM

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MEMBER NEWS Abbott Launches Test

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Johnson & Johnson Partners with U.S. Government

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Medtronic to Share Ventilator Designs

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Ford and GM to Produce Ventilators

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RECENT EVENTS: PR & Reputation Management SME Business Builder

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Arab Health Kickoff Breakfast

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Tax Talk Seminar

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SME Business Builder - Smart Sales

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Spotlight on India

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COMMITTEE UPDATES: Cara Nazari Managing Director AmCham Dubai

Helena Hyde

Cynthia Beermann

Program & Events Director

Membership Manager

Laura Goodnight

Megan Lewonowski

Engagement Manager

MarComm Administrator

Lilibeth Delatina

Kathy Hyde

Accounts Administrator

Special Projects

HR Task Force

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American Brands Forum

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Digitalization & Innovation Committee

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Food Regulation Committee

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BUY AMERICA

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REWARDS & MEMBERSHIPS Rewards

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New Members

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Premier Club

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ABOUT AMCHAM DUBAI

About AmCham Dubai

While the Information Contained in this newsletter is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication, changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the information. The information may change without notice.

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PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING U.S. BUSINESS IN DUBAI AND ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST

OUR TEAM 2020

Talk to our membership team to discuss how you can join today +971 4 242 0020 | info@amchamdubai.org | amchamdubai.org

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Sammy Bousaba

Said Haddad

President

Executive Vice President

Shamsa Al Falasi

Roula Droubi

Amer Afifi

Quinn Kurtz

Vice President Membership

Vice President Programs

Vice President Financial Affairs

Vice President Legal Affairs & Secretary

Robert Mikhael

Paul De Lacy

Raed Hergli

Robert Nichols

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

Sura Al Alawi

Shakir Farsakh

Cara Nazari

Anne Jafery

Board Member

Commercial Attaché U.S. Consulate Dubai

Managing Director AmCham Dubai

Immediate Past President AmCham Dubai

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PROGRAM & EVENTS CALENDAR 2020

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SME Business Builder Webinar: Lessons From SME’s Working Remotely

Wed 1

Board of Directors Meeting

Keeping Leaders Ahead of COVID-19 Webinar with APCO

Mon 6

HR Roundtable

Wed 13

Workspace Wellness Webinar with Diapoint

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American Brands Forum Committee Meeting

Mon 25

American Brands Forum Committee Meeting

Thur 9

Cybersecurity Webinar with Cisco

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Mon 13 Board of Directors Meeting

Webinar with U.S. Ambassador John Rakolta Jr.

Board of Directors Meeting

Workplace Wellness Series: Mindfulness During Times of Uncertainty

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Thur 16

Sun 19

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American Brands Forum Committee Meeting

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Mon 29

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Abbott Launches Five Minute Coronavirus Test The test will run on the company’s ID NOW™ platform, providing rapid results in a wide range of healthcare settings such as physicians› offices, urgent care clinics and hospital emergency departments.

MEMBER NEWS

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the fastest available molecular point-of-care test for the detection of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), delivering positive results in as little as five minutes and negative results in 13 minutes.

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The ID NOW platform is small, lightweight (6.6 pounds) and portable (the size of a small toaster), and uses molecular technology, which is valued by clinicians and the scientific community for its high degree of accuracy.

ID NOW is already the most widely available molecular point-of-care testing platform in the U.S. today.

The COVID-19 pandemic will be fought on multiple fronts, and a portable molecular test that offers results in minutes adds to the broad range of diagnostic solutions needed to combat this virus, said Robert B. Ford, president and chief operating officer, Abbott.

Click here to read the full article

Johnson & Johnson Partners with U.S. Government on COVID-19 Vaccine Development Johnson & Johnson said on March 31 that it had arranged a partnership with an arm of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to continue development on a vaccine to prevent COVID-19. Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies, a division of Johnson & Johnson, will work with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, or BARDA, to fund and quickly test what J&J says is their leading candidate for a coronavirus vaccine.

According to Johnson & Johnson, researchers began development of possible

vaccines in January, after coronavirus’s genetic sequencing became available to researchers. Janssen’s research was conducted in collaboration with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical at Harvard Medical School, and eventually yielded one lead candidate with a promising immune response and two backup candidates.

J&J’s partnership with BARDA will supply the company with half of the $1 billion capital needed to expedite testing and manufacturing of the drug.

Click here to read the full article

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Medtronic to Share Ventilator Designs The Puritan Bennet 560 has been on sale for ten years and is sold in 35 countries around the world. It is suitable for both adults and children and can be used in hospitals and in home settings.

The move is designed to help doctors and patients combat the impact of Covid-19.

said Bob White, executive vice-president of Medtronic.

The company has published product and service manuals as well as design requirement documents, manufacturing documents and schematics on its website for others to access.

Click here to read the full article

Ford and GM are Undertaking a Warlike Effort to Produce Ventilators Inside the auto giants’ efforts to build prototypes and revamp factories to produce tens of thousands of ventilators in time for covid-19 patients This week, union workers at a Ford manufacturing plant outside Detroit raced to set up new production lines. But instead of making hybrid car batteries, the usual output from the factory, they are preparing to churn out tens of thousands of ventilators, joining the sprint against the clock to fight the coronavirus.

Click here to read the full article

MEMBER NEWS

Medtronic, is to publicly share the designs for one of its ventilator models to help people across the world to devise options for rapid ventilator manufacturing.

“By openly sharing the PB 560 design information, we hope to increase global production of ventilator solutions for the fight against COVID-19,�

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PR & Reputation Management

RECENT EVENTS

January 22, 2020, Hilton Dubai Habtoor City

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In the social media savvy digital age there’s even more scrutiny and extra pressure to protect your company’s image and brand.

It can take years to build your organization’s reputation but it can be tarnished very quickly.

At this session, speakers from Cigna, FedEx, Social Station, and APCO Worldwide taught us about how strategies and tactics impact brand development, how reputation influences growth, and maximizing social media.

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Arab Health Kickoff Breakfast

Welcome remarks by U.S .Ambassador to the U.A.E, John Rakolta along with distingushed guests

Topics Covered: • High GDP and growing healthcare spend • GCC has significant prevalence of non-communicable disease • Obesity rates • Drivers of healthcare ­ - Chronic disease ­ - A robust and growing population ­ - An aging population ­ - Rising income levels ­ - Access to healthcare • Disease priorities in GCC

Keynote Speaker: Said Haddad Vice President Johnson & Johnson, ETHICON EMAE

RECENT EVENTS

In this knowledge-sharing forum, U.S. and U.A.E business professionals in healthcare, medical technology, pharma and more gather to connect and learn critical industry developments and the latest projections for the upcoming years.

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TAX TALK SEMINAR

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February 11, 2020 JW Marriott Marquis

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AmCham Dubai and President’s Club member SGP hosted a tax information seminar and reception for Americans living in Dubai.

Our speaker Neal Bach, CPA at BJM gave us an update and some useful tips for filing.

As an American citizen filing abroad, you will be dealing with a lot more than a simple 1040. It is crucial that your CPA is aware of the ever-changing nuances of U.S. and international tax rules and regulations.”

Topics Covered: • Tax filing requirements for Americans working abroad • Most common expatriate tax mistakes • Retirement strategy adjustments to consider • Are you covered? Adequately insuring your family • Assessing your financial health - the importance of financial coaching

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Highlights Filing Deadline

Payment Relief - Individuals

The filing deadline for 2020 individual tax returns has been extended by 90 days from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020. If you are expecting a refund with your tax filing, The IRS urges taxpayers who are owed a refund to file as quickly as possible to receive the refund. For those who may have difficulty to meet the filing deadline of July 15th, an extension can still be filed requesting additional time to file tax returns until October 15th.Â

Income tax payment deadlines for individual returns, with a due date of April 15, 2020, are being automatically extended until July 15, 2020. This payment relief applies to individuals, trusts and estates. IRS will automatically provide this relief to taxpayers. Taxpayers do not need to file any additional forms or call the IRS to qualify for this relief.

Payment Relief - Corporations For Corporations, income tax payment deadlines are being automatically extended until July 15, 2020 as well for their 2019 tax due.

States This relief only applies to federal income tax (including tax on self-employment income) payments otherwise due April 15, 2020, not state tax payments or deposits or payments of any other type of federal tax. State filing and payment deadlines vary and are not always the same as the federal filing deadline.

TAX INFORMATION

TAX FILING DATES – UPDATES

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Smart Sales

Crack the Sales Technique Code Best Selling Author & Global Conference Speaker Rohit Bassi and Jennifer Baxavanis, Sales Coach and Trainer gave insights to best practices to improve your sales game Rohit took us on a journey of ACE; awareness, conciseness, and energy.

Knowing your communication to connect with clients

Tapping into your inner strength to pass through failures. Realizing the importance of value, value and value Jennifer’s session focused on: • How you sell and what they hear • How to get ahead of the rest • How to sell more when you know more This event was supported by:

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Spotlight on India February 26, 2020 Almas Towers, DMCC

In partnership with the IBPC - Indian Business Council we took a deep dive into getting business done in India.

India is a large and complex market. It should not be seen as one market, but a series of interconnected regional markets where the legislative and investment climate may change from one state to another.

• India is one of the 10 the largest FDI destinations globally attracting U.S.$ 62bn in 2019 • India is the second fastest growing economy after China as per IMF projections • India projected to grow at 5.7% in 2020 vs China at 6% • India has huge potential with its young and vibrant population A special thank you to ITL World for supporting.

RECENT EVENTS

We received an overview of how to do business in India from the right experts.

Topics will include: Regulatory Framework, "A View From the Field" and Practical Tips for doing business in India.

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Roundtable on Diversity

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On 4 March 2020, AmCham Dubai and Cigna co-hosted a roundtable entitled “Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Parity.”

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Over 15 HR experts from various American and local organizations participated. Rima H Ahmed, Regional CFP & Director of Corporate Services, Manpower Group Middle East shared research insights on the topic. The objective of the roundtable was to take a deep dive into best practices, successes and challenges of how American business can lead from the forefront of the topic of Diversity and Inclusions.

While diversity and inclusion have become the new buzzwords in today’s work landscape, and are constantly discussed and debated, sometimes we risk making them just two more targets to meet in today’s numbers-driven economy. However, we need to remember that their impact goes beyond targets.

A gender balanced organization does not automatically mean an inclusive one - conscious changes and steps need to be implemented to create a truly fulfilling, diverse and inclusive work culture.

Understanding capabilities and placing the right people in the right positions is not only rewarding to the employee but helps in the overall growth of an organization. An employee that is the right fit for a position will out perform and exceed their potential, resulting in fair assessments and excellent results.

To understand the big picture, we looked at gender diversity in the corporate sector. Just 5 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs today are women, and similarly, only 7 percent of the 100 FTSE directors are women.

Yet, there is overwhelming evidence that diversity improves organizational performance.

Organizations with a higher representation of women in top leadership see a 34 percent increase in total returns to shareholders. This shows that diverse and inclusive companies drive innovative results.

Rima highlighted elements that need to change as well as key steps to bringing about change in the organizational culture.

She pointed out that it is now time to move from dialogue and debate to commitment and action.

Cultural change requires a shift in mindsets – building clear roadmaps and SMART goals will help develop a culture of conscious inclusion in an organization.

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Dubai Customs Recycles 48,000 Counterfeit Items

The Intellectual Property Right (IPR) Department at Dubai Customs destroyed 48,000 counterfeit items (Michael Kors and Apple) as part of their efforts in combating piracy and supporting sustainable development.

Destruction of the items is followed by a recycling process which helps brand owners get rid of copied products without hurting the environment. The items included 42,184 Apple pieces with a Dhs 861,000 in value.

The activity took place in the presence of a delegation from the U.S. Consulate and AmCham Dubai American Brands Forum Committee members.

This step reflects the high level of coordination between Dubai Customs and its stakeholders in supporting green life and protecting the environment. Recycling these items reduces the environmental footprint and helps raise awareness around the importance of proper disposal of these harmful items. As a procedure, trademark owners are informed once fake items holding the name of their brands are seized in order to physically attend the recycling. The IPR Department at Dubai Customs leads the way in seizing counterfeit goods and protecting brands from any IP violations. In 2019, there were 337 IP dispute cases, with Dhs40.2m market value, out of which 274 genuine products with Dhs33.4m and 53 fake ones with Dhs10.8m. Last year 637,000 items for 190 trademarks were recycled, and the dispute cases concerning genuine products comprised 84% of the total.

Commenting on this, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs said: “Dubai Customs fights counterfeiting

and piracy in all means to protect the rights of brand owners and help them sustain their business through exchange of expertise and cooperation with other partners and countries. We work towards a vision of becoming the leading customs organization in the world supporting legitimate trade through full compliance to international legislations that protect brand owners from counterfeiting.”

On his part, Yousef Ozair Mubarak, Director of IPR Department said: “The IPR Department works closely with different partners to curb counterfeiting in line with TRIPS agreement. The damage caused by counterfeit goods to the economy, environment and even perhaps our overall quality of life should be something of a given for most people. Perhaps Intellectual Property rights-holders are those most likely to feel the true pinch of this rogue industry, but when one considers the big picture it becomes clear that everyone is liable to be affected by counterfeiting and piracy.”

Read the full article here

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Data Privacy Regulatory Framework Roundtable Discussion

AmCham Dubai, with support from AmCham Abu Dhabi and the U.S.U.A.E. Business Council, hosted a roundtable discussion with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services James M. Sullivan and his team.

During this private off-the-record event, company representatives shared viewpoints about data privacy and localization in the

U.A.E. with further reaching discussion about standards, fintech, blockchain, and U.S. competition in these sectors with China.

As Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services, DAS Sullivan directs the U.S. Department of Commerce’s efforts to strengthen the global competitiveness of U.S. services firms, which account for 80 percent of the nation’s private sector economy. His primary areas of focus include the financial, digital and internet, supply chain, and professional and business services industries.

THE SPEAKER & ATTENDEES James M. Sullivan was named Deputy Assistant Secretary for Services in July 2017.

In this role, Mr. Sullivan directs the U.S. Department of Commerce’s efforts to strengthen the global competitiveness of U.S. services firms, which account for 80 percent of the nation’s private sector economy. His primary areas of focus include the financial, digital and internet, supply chain, and professional and business services industries.

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The Food Regulation Committee took full advantage of opportunities presented at this year’s Gulfood 2020.

Ted McKinney, Undersecretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture was in Dubai as part of the U.S. Department of Commercecertified Food Security Mission to the U.A.E. The week long mission took place Sunday 16 February to Thursday 20 February and was organized by U.S.-U.A.E Business Council in partnership with, the U.A.E. Minister of State for Food Security, the United States Commercial Service, and the Trade Office of the U.A.E. Embassy in Washington D.C.

The mission provided participants the opportunity to meet with top U.A.E. government policy makers at the federal level and Emirate level. It also enabled participants to meet other companies already established in this vertical as well as other important and related verticals.

Hosted by Steering Committee member PEPSICO we held the February Food Committee meeting at their offices and we took the opportunity to connect with Undersecretary McKinney and discuss policy and regulation as it pertains to the industry.

THE SPEAKER & ATTENDEES Steering Committe Member PepsiCo hosted USDA Undersecretary and the AmCham Food & Beverage Regulations Committee to discuss “Food & Beverages Regulatory Challenges in the GCC” When: Monday, February 17, 2020 @ 9:30am Where: PepsiCo Headquarters, Emaar Square Ted McKinney Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, United States Department of Agriculture

Participating Committee Members: PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Mars, Kellogg’s, M.R.S. Packaging, Hershey’s, Chef Middle East, Ghassan Group, International Exports, IFFCO, General Mills, Fantco, Aramtec

COMMITTEE UPDATES

Gulfood is an F&B industry must-attend event where renowned names in food and business meet to source the latest products, gauge market development and push the industry even further ahead.

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BUSINESS TO BUSINESS MATCHING PLATFORM

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BUY AMERICA

www.amchamdubai.org/buyamerica

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At AmCham Dubai, we are dedicated to advancing trade and commercial relationships between the United States and the United Arab Emirates.

We believe that strong trade ties act as a catalyst for broader opportunities both commercially and culturally.

Our Buy America webpage and directory is set up to offer visiting American Business exhibitors the ability to let our AmCham Dubai members know that exhibiting U.S. companies are looking for opportunities to set up a new business or find new sales channels.

This is a vehicle to pair together partnerships in the region.

Check out the directory at: https://amchamdubai.org/site/buyamerica

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AmCham Dubai business members may offer a variety of exclusive discounts and benefits to our extensive AmCham MENA network.

The entire membership can realize significant savings on everyday purchases while supporting businesses that support the AmCham.

Why participate?

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Highlight your brand within the extensive AmCham MENA network

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Showcase your promotion on the AmCham Dubai and the AmCham MENA websites

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Send an e-blast of your promotion to all the AmCham Dubai active members

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Receive promotions from other member organizations

Participating Companies

AMCHAM REWARDS

MEMBERSHIP REWARDS PROGRAM

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A Warm Welcome to Our New Members President’s Club

American Business

U.A.E Business

AMCHAM MEMBERSHIP

Vice-President’s Club

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We would like to welcome our new members to the AmCham Dubai When you join the AmCham you are joining a diverse and collaborative membership organization working together to make Dubai & the Northern Emirates the best place for business to thrive.

We’re here to help you make the most of your membership. Whether you have been a member for years or a day, our Member Services Team is here to help you leverage your membership in ways that advance your business objectives. We have a team of talented and engaged memberfocused professionals to help you:

• Craft an engagement strategy Maximize your membership! We’ll help you create a plan that allows you to take advantage of the Chamber’s core offerings to meet your business needs at every level.

• Let us come to you Our team will visit your office and provide a tailored overview of membership benefits to your staff. That’s a win-win since engaged members offer your organization a competitive advantage and enrich and diversify our programs and events.

• Facilitate introductions and attendee lists Our Member Services Team are happy to make connections

We help to facilitate this work by:

Acting as a catalyst for American business in the region

Creating a consolidated voice of business and thought-leaders for strategic networking, and programs that keep you informed

Providing a relationship building platform among American and other business communities

Driving knowledge sharing and advocating for public policies that contribute to the economic success of our region and generate economic opportunity

Investing in talent through comprehensive leadership development programs designed to connect and grow strong leaders

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AmCham Dubai’s Premier Club is an exclusive partnership opportunity providing extended access to leadership of relevant organizations. Premier Club members receive many benefits in addition to our typical business member benefits.

VICE-PRESIDENT’S CLUB MEMBERS

President’s and Vice President’s Club levels are investments above and beyond regular membership dues. The funds from the additional dues help AmCham provide new opportunities and benefits for our members while continuing to support program development. At the same time, these members receive elevated exposure and high level engagement. Each level is designed to host a minimum number of members to keep the club relevant.

PREMIER CLUB 2020

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For further information please contact: Email: info@amchamdubai.org

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