AMCHAM NEWS
AMCHAM DUBAI BOARD OF DIRECTORS WELCOMES NEW CONSUL GENERAL U.S. Consul General-Designate in Dubai Meghan Gregonis met with key members of the U.S. business community during a private dinner hosted by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council at the Ritz Carlton DIFC on September 2nd. U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council President Danny Sebright convened leading business executives from 20 U.S. companies with a presence in Dubai to welcome Consul GeneralDesignate Gregonis to the U.A.E. and to share insights on the local business environment. Consul General-Designate Gregonis, who most recently served as U.S. Consul General in Munich, engaged with the U.S. business community and told them about her priorities for her new job as well as preparations for Expo 2020, the world's greatest show. The Expo will be held from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022 and will provide a platform for U.S. businesses to connect with visitors from around the world. This event continues the Business Council's longstanding tradition of welcoming new Consul Generals and Ambassadors to the UAE. The dinner heralds the Business Council's return to in-person events in both countries, and kicks off a very busy and packed schedule of fall programming.
U.S. Consul General in Dubai, Meghan Gregonis, met with AmCham Dubai Board of Directors during a private meeting at the Milleniumm Hotel Al Barsha on October 7, 2021 The meeting’s objective was to welcome Consul General Gregonis to the U.A.E. and to share insights on the local business climate. AmCham Dubai had the opportunity to present an overview of the organization as well as strategy for a post covid year ahead. Gregonis, who most recently served as U.S. Consul General in Munich, shared her priorities for her tenure as well the for the ongoing partnerships and activities at Expo 2020. We look forward to hosting Consul General Gregonis at an AmCham event soon.
Cara Nazari, AmCham MD; Meghan Gregonic, U.S. Consul General-Designate; Sammy Bousaba, AmCham President
AmCham Board and Consulate Team
Meghan Gregonis U.S. Consul General-Designate
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THE AMCHAM UPDATE Q2 - 2021
