Tawasol Vol 2 2018

Vol 2 2018

TAWASOL AmCham Abu Dhabi’s Newsletter ‘Connecting’ U.S. & U.A.E. Business

AmCham Abu Dhabi Launches

New Website Member Focus: Walid Abukhaled CEO Middle East Northrop Grumman

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ABOUT AMCHAM ABU DHABI AmCham Abu Dhabi, the trademark of the American Business Group of Abu Dhabi, is a member of the global network of American Chambers of Commerce. AmCham Abu Dhabi’s vision is to be an innovative organization creating trusted commercial partnerships that broaden U.S. - U.A.E. relationships. Our mission is to promote commerce, investment and goodwill between the United States of America, the membership, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates.

AmCham Abu Dhabi is an independent, notfor-profit association comprised of Fortune 500 corporations, small and medium sized companies and prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs. AmCham provides a uniquely situated platform through which executives pursue and discuss issues impacting business operations between the U.S. and U.A.E. The Board of Directors is elected annually by members and includes four officers and 11 members at large. The Chairman of the Board is the spokesperson for the membership. AmCham Abu Dhabi is managed by an Executive Director and professional staff.

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CONTENT AmCham Abu Dhabi Board of Directors ...............................................................

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Features Member Focus: Interview with Platinum Member Walid Abukhaled ......................

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Highlights AmCham Abu Dhabi Announces 2018 Excellence Awards Winners ..........................

Farewell Receptions in Honor of U.S. Ambassador to the U.A.E.

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AmCham Abu Dhabi’s WOMEN ACHIEVE Initiative Celebrates its Fifth Anniversary “WOMEN ACHIEVE in The Year of Zayed” ...............................................................

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AmCham Abu Dhabi Announces Newly Elected 2018 -19 Board of Directors ............................................................................................

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AmCham Abu Dhabi Celebrates American Independence Day .................................

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AmCham Abu Dhabi Corporate Social Responsibility ...............................................

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AmCham Abu Dhabi Launches New Website ...........................................................

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Membership New Platinum and Corporate Members ...............................................................

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New Individual Members ....................................................................................

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Events Events Gallery .....................................................................................................

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018 - 2019

OFFICERS

Sharief M. Fahmy

Maurice Wingo

Paul F. O’Brien

Chairman

Vice Chairman

Treasurer

Managing Partner

Vice President Marketing

Deputy Chief Investment Officer

Burgeon Ventures

Dolphin, Occidental Petroleum

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority

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MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

John P. McGowan Jr.

Nasser Al Osaiba

Elissar Farah Antonios

Secretary

Managing Partner, Abu Dhabi

Chief Executive Officer

Legal Counsel and Founder

Global Advocacy and Legal Counsel

Citibank - UAE

JPM Legal Advisors Worldwide Ltd.

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Yvette L. Campbell

Rula Dajani

Alan L. Davis

Consultant – Strategic Business Development

Country Director

Chief Executive

Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation

AMIDEAST, UAE

Raytheon Emirates Ltd.

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Michael Dishman

Jay Huston

Brian Lott

Senior Managing Director, Middle East,

General Manager

Chief Communications Officer,

Africa and South Asia

Orbital ATK Middle East L.L.C.

Group Communications

Oshkosh Defense

Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems

Mubadala Investment Company

Defense Systems Group

Elias Sayah

Donald M. Wix, Jr.

Dareen Zoughbi

President

Director, International

Director, GE Healthcare Partners,

Sayah Engineering MENA

Customer Relations

Middle East Region

Lockheed Martin Global, Inc.

General Electric

EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER

HONORARY MEMBERS

H.E. Yousef Al Otaiba

The Honorable Steven Bondy

Thomas Bruns

Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates

Charge d’Affaires

Regional Senior Commercial Officer for

to the United States of America

U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi

the Gulf and Counselor for Commercial

U.A.E. Embassy, Washington D.C.

Affairs U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi

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INTERVIEW WITH

Walid Abukhaled

Chief Executive Officer Middle East Northrop Grumman Platinum Member AmCham Abu Dhabi

By Rose Ann Laurel

Q. Tell us about yourself; How did you get your start with Northrop Grumman? How long have you been working in the Middle East?

A. I am a Saudi national with diversified background and a global mindset. I have five lovely children 3 girls and two boys.

I started with Northrop Grumman in January 2014 as the Chief Executive for Saudi Arabia, and I am now the Chief Executive for Northrop Grumman in the Middle East. Key aspects of this role are to establish a growth strategy for Northrop Grumman and lead the company’s operations across the region, accelerate business growth and explore opportunities for public-private partnerships.

The majority of my professional career has been in the Middle East region; I spent about four years in the United Kingdom with BAE Systems. Prior to my appointment at Northrop Grumman, I was the Saudi Deputy Minister for Industrial Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. I joined the Ministry after serving at General Electric (GE) for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, where I was president and chief executive officer during a period of significant growth in the region. I also worked at BAE Systems for more than 20 years where I developed strategies for growth and inward investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia.

My passion for technology and innovation, particularly in defense and aerospace, is rooted in my education in the U.S. where I earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and management systems from the University of South Florida. While Northrop Grumman’s regional headquarters is in Riyadh, we maintain an office in Abu Dhabi as we have significant business interests in the UAE and I am in Abu Dhabi on regular basis.

Q. Can you share with us the history of Northrop Grumman in the Middle East? How long has the company been operating in Abu Dhabi?

A. Northrop Grumman has maintained a strong partnership with the United Arab Emirates for more than 25 years as a leading

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supplier of a range of capabilities and technologies in defense, security, and communications. Most notably, we are a key subcontractor for the UAE Air Force F-16 Block 60 Desert Falcon and the Emirates Air Defense Ground Environment (EADGE), an integrated air defense program.

Our work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia extends even longer, more than 30 years, when we first sold the F-5 Tiger tactical fighter jet to the Royal Saudi Air Force. We continue to grow our presence in the Kingdom through programs such as the Longbow Fire Control Radar for the AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter, and we have also been heavily involved in the training and development of Saudi military personnel.

Q. What are the core values of Northrop Grumman?

A. We treat Northrop Grumman employees, suppliers, and other partners as essential team members, as we strive for customer satisfaction through the delivery of high-quality products and services. Also, we act with integrity in all we do. I can tell you that these values are more than words, they are the expectations set and exhibited by the company’s CEO and incorporated into every employee’s job performance evaluation. By living up to these values, we can build lasting relationships in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and across the region that make Northrop Grumman the business partner of choice.

Q. What long term vision does Northrop Grumman have for UAE and the region?

A. Our long-term vision is to further enhance the trusted partnerships we have established in the UAE and the region. We know that the capabilities of Northrop Grumman are well aligned to the national security requirements of the Gulf States and, in concert with the U.S. government, we see excellent business opportunities now and in the future. Still, I firmly believe that a trusted partnership is much more than a sale. It means finding

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opportunities to engage the local supplier base, develop the local workforce so they are prepared for the high-tech jobs of the future and advance STEM education so the next-generation of scientists and engineers are prepared for the opportunities that await. These ongoing activities are in line with UAE Vision 2021 and Saudi Vision 2030 and represent the type of long-term commitment we have to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the region.

Q. What is the most important lesson you have had to learn as a leader?

A. Leadership is about understanding and appreciating people’s views and perspectives. Identifying what motivates them is an absolute must as is recognizing that everyone matters and should be treated with the utmost respect. I also find that I can always learn from the people I meet and engage with. Emotional intelligence is a key attribute to any successful leader.

Q. As an Executive in the defense industry, what is the value of the Aerospace and defense Committee?

providing significant value from the various networking and industry events. For Northrop Grumman, being a Falcon Member means aligning with the business community and showing how proud we are to support the UAE in its economic and defense vision.

Q. What do you do to relax after work? Do you have any particular hobbies of interest?

A. I love to spend time with my children after work. This can be difficult as I am frequent business traveler and often have formal events after working hours, but I try my best to spend quality time with my kids.

When it comes to hobbies, I still love to play football, table tennis, and brain-teaser games on my iPad.

Q. What do you love most about being in UAE? A. The UAE has a dynamic international environment and atmosphere, yet you can find an amazing local culture with remarkable tradition. I also love the UAE as it comprises a diversified workforce.

A. The Aerospace and Defense Committee enables the relevant business community to engage in bilateral dialogue with key UAE stakeholders and fosters industry-to-industry relationships.

It is important that we can rely on our peers and this committee to create a culture of trust and information-sharing. Northrop Grumman also sees value in using this forum to access the enduser community and leverage the great work done by the Office of Defense Partnership. Finally, the committee is a conduit to ensure further alignment and ultimately work share with the local UAE defence and aerospace industry.

Q. Is it true that Northrop Grumman has acquired Orbital ATK? How will that impact the UAE office?

A. Yes. In June, Northrop Grumman completed its acquisition of Orbital ATK, a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies. The acquisition created a fourth business sector of the company, Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, which designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Together, through our leading technologies and innovation-focused culture, we look forward to developing enhanced mission capabilities and more competitive offerings in critical global security domains.

Call for submissions: Do you have something you would like to share with AmCham Abu Dhabi members? We accept submission of articles from members.

Inclusion in the newsletter is not guaranteed.

Submit information to: communications@amchamabudhabi.org.

Q. What is the best part of being a Falcon Member of AmCham AD? How does the AmCham Abu Dhabi membership help Northrop Grumman?

A. Securing the Falcon Member level of membership demonstrates our commitment to the UAE and affirms our belief in sustainable future of the UAE’s economy. Investing at the highest level within the US/UAE business community enables dialogue with senior leaders of our UAE partners,

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AmCham Abu Dhabi Announces 2018 Excellence Awards Winners

At AmCham Abu Dhabi’s 8th Excellence Awards and 18th Charity Gala, top business and community leaders came together to recognize leading U.S. and U.A.E. companies, institutions and entrepreneurs for their dedication to strengthening U.S.-U.A.E. commercial relations. The finalists were honored Friday, January 26, with an evening gala at Rosewood Abu Dhabi, with guest of honor, the Honorable Barbara A. Leaf, U.S. Ambassador to the U.A.E. “AmCham Abu Dhabi is proud to recognize the winners of the 2018 Excellence Awards,” said Sharief Fahmy, Chairman of AmCham Abu Dhabi. “We honor and celebrate these U.S. and U.A.E. companies, institutions and individuals for their achievements and contributions to enhance the U.S.-U.A.E. commercial relationship. Because of their commitment and dedication to excellence, the U.S.-U.A.E. relationship continues to grow stronger.”

The Excellence Awards applaud best-in-class American and Emirati individuals and businesses for their achievements in the local business community. The winners of the five awards are: Nora Jamal Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Cancer Patient Care Society – Rahma received the Young Achiever

Award, which recognizes a young entrepreneur under the age of 40 who has demonstrated smashing success in professional practice and exemplifies a commitment to excellence by inspiring others in launching U.A.E. based business opportunities. Nora is the Director General and Founding Member of the Cancer Patient Care Society – Rahma, which offers care, services and information to help cancer patients receive treatment and information about cancer, while educating the community regarding the types, causes and prevention of cancer. Nora has worked diligently to

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promote Rahma’s mission in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., regionally and internationally. In line with her efforts to spread public health awareness, Nora has also launched multiple activities including high profile lectures during the World Cancer Day; awareness campaigns for cancer in the U.A.E. and various partnership programs with companies, hospitals, health associations, schools and the community, which have inspired others to launch projects and businesses in the healthcare sector. Nora is also an advisory member of the United Planet Foundation, an international humanitarian organization based in Boston which fosters cross-cultural understanding.

Esther Ndichu, Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations, Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Africa, UPS, received the Woman in Business Award, which recognizes

a working female who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and accomplishment by pushing barriers, overcoming challenges and setting an example of perseverance and professionalism.

Esther is the Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations for UPS in the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Africa.

She is responsible for public/government and customs affairs for the region. One of her core focus areas and interests is increasing cross border trade and identifying ways to assist SME’s access global markets. Esther has proven herself to be an entrepreneurial leader, passionate about the cause of logistics and women empowerment. She has been spearheading UPS’s Women’s Leadership Development program in the region and launched an apprenticeship program in U.A.E. which has opened doors for many women to consider the transportation sector as a career choice. The program focuses on helping women enhance their ability to lead others professionally and personally while developing the knowledge, skills and values necessary to confidently step into a leadership role within UPS.

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Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi, Director General, UAE Space Agency, received the Falcon Individual Award, which

recognizes an individual demonstrating an outstanding commitment to sustainable U.S.-U.A.E. business relations. Dr. Mohammed is the Director General of the U.A.E. Space Agency and is one of the most qualified national leaders within the space industry. His initial responsibility included designing and creating the agency. Under his leadership, the U.A.E. Space Program has collaborated with a number of U.S. organizations, including Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Strategic Command and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. These collaborations lead to various joint projects in the aerospace industry, which further strengthened the U.S.-U.A.E. commercial relationship.

The Boeing Company received the Falcon Organization Award,

which recognizes an organization demonstrating an outstanding commitment to sustainable U.S.-U.A.E. business relations. The Boeing Company is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. The Boeing Company shares a longstanding relationship with the United Arab Emirates and has worked closely with U.A.E. civil and defense authorities to achieve the country’s objectives and ambitions. This collaboration has helped the U.A.E. transform into a global transportation, logistics and tourism hub. In 2017 alone, U.A.E. carriers announced the purchase of 265 new Boeing aircraft valued at $42.1 billion. These purchases will support hundreds of thousands of jobs in the U.S. Boeing has also entered high profile industry collaborations with U.A.E. organizations including the Mubadala Investment Company, Tawazun Precision Industries and Emirates Defense Industries Company (EDIC) creating jobs in the U.A.E. In addition, Boeing has supported numerous organizations to address the U.A.E.’s community needs including INDEMAJ, Action Care, Injaz, Planet Finance and various educational programs.

ranked in the first place among non-U.A.E. nationals in terms of market value of shares since 2015. ADX is also a host to 2157 American asset management companies, among which are the 25 biggest asset management companies in the world in terms of Assets Under Management.

Proceeds raised from the event are donated to local charities and educational institutions, in support of U.A.E. aid programs and initiatives. The four beneficiary organizations this year are: Emirates Red Crescent, the Make-A-Wish Foundation U.A.E., the American Community School of Abu Dhabi and St. Joseph’s School.

2018 was declared the U.A.E.’s Year of Zayed to honor the founding father’s wisdom, contribution and goodness.

AmCham Abu Dhabi is proud to commemorate his generosity by continuing the tradition of raising funds for deserving local organizations. 2018 marks the 18th year of AmCham giving back to the community. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of 16 leading Abu Dhabi companies, guests were treated to an entertaining and elegant evening.

Sponsors of the 8th Annual Excellence Awards and 18th Charity Gala were Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX); Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi; Lockheed Martin Global Inc.; The Boeing Company; Northrop Grumman; The Captain’s Club; New York University Abu Dhabi; Raytheon Emirates Ltd.; Sayah Engineering MENA; Harris Corporation; Oshkosh Defense; Etihad Airways; AV Concepts; Spinneys Abu Dhabi LLC; The New York Times and UEMedical.

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) received the Bridge

of Excellence Award, which recognizes an organization that bridges the gap in bilateral trade relations and demonstrates a commitment to cross-border business alliances or joint ventures. Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) is a market for trading securities; including shares issued by public joint stock companies, bonds issued by governments or corporations, exchange traded funds, and any other financial instruments approved by the U.A.E. Securities and Commodities Authority.

A strong supporter of U.S.—U.A.E. cross-border business alliances, ADX has been holding annual roadshows in the U.S. in order to provide American investors with the best investment opportunities available in the MENA region. Due to its commitment to the U.S. investors, ADX currently has 3,800 American investors on the exchange with American investors

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AND THE WINNERS ARE...

SPONSORS Silver

Young Achiever Award: Nora Jamal Al Suwaidi

Bronze

Red Woman in Business Award: Esther Ndichu

Blue

Falcon Individual Award: Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi

Airline Partner

Supporting Partners Falcon Organization Award: The Boeing Company

Bridge of Excellence Award: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)

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Farewell Receptions in Honor of U.S. Ambassador to the U.A.E. The Honorable Barbara A. Leaf

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, the American Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi (AmCham Abu Dhabi), and the American Business Council in Dubai and the Northern Emirates (ABC Dubai), co-hosted two luncheon receptions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on March 7 and 8 to say farewell and thank you to The Honorable Barbara A. Leaf, outgoing U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. At each event, Ambassador Leaf was received by over one hundred senior government officials and business leaders from the U.S. and U.A.E. who had an opportunity to celebrate and recognize her tremendous accomplishments throughout her time as U.S. Ambassador to the U.A.E. During both receptions, U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council President Danny Sebright, AmCham Abu Dhabi Chairman Sharief Fahmy, AmCham Abu Dhabi Executive Director Theresa Weber, and ABC Dubai CEO Bilal Sabouni provided sincere messages of thanks for her support of the American business community.

In Abu Dhabi, Mr. Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi - who serves as the Mubadala Investment Company’s Deputy Group CEO and Chief Executive Officer, Alternative Investment and Infrastructure - congratulated the Ambassador on bolstering the overall U.S.-U.A.E. bilateral relationship and for successfully navigating a range of challenges to ensure an ever-stronger partnership between the two nations.

In Dubai, Paul Malik, Consul General at the U.S. Consulate in Dubai, highlighted the close working relationship he has enjoyed with the Ambassador since taking up his duties as Consul General in September of 2015. He thanked her for her service, for tirelessly working to promote increased cooperation between the U.S. and U.A.E., and for bridging the cultural ties between the two countries.

Finally, she expressed confidence in the enduring nature of U.S.-U.A.E. relations, and the U.A.E.’s promise to be a driver of safety and security, progress, and prosperity in the region.

Ambassador Leaf remarked, “The U.S. and U.A.E. have been working together since the first days of the U.A.E.’s founding in 1971. But in the intervening years, the bilateral relationship has evolved remarkably from one based almost exclusively on hydrocarbons to the closest of strategic military, political, and economic partnerships. In fact, in this region, it is singular in that respect.”

“And after three years, I can say that the U.S.-U.A.E. trade relationship remains strong, and that the U.S. will continue its key partnership role as the U.A.E. transitions to becoming a leading hub for innovation.”

“I am proud to have been part of that relationship, and working with the U.A.E. government, and the U.S. business community to deepen trust and friendship has been a career highlight for me.”

Following her remarks, the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, AmCham Abu Dhabi, and ABC Dubai presented Ambassador Leaf with a special gift in honor of her service.

Since 2015 the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, AmCham Abu Dhabi, and ABC Dubai were honored to have closely collaborated with Ambassador Leaf on a range of policy issues. We wish her continued success in her future endeavors.

Ambassador Leaf thanked both Mr. Al Muhairi and CG Malik for their heartfelt messages, the attendees in Abu Dhabi and Dubai for their warm reception, and all of the American and Emirati organizations who helped promote the U.S.U.A.E. commercial relationship. Ambassador Leaf then reflected on some of her fondest memories and proudest accomplishments as Ambassador. She also applauded the U.A.E.’s forward-leaning leadership for pushing the Emirates closer to becoming a true knowledge-based economy.

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AmCham Abu Dhabi’s WOMEN ACHIEVE Initiative Celebrates its Fifth Anniversary “WOMEN ACHIEVE in The Year of Zayed”

WOMEN ACHIEVE, a women’s advancement initiative launched by AmCham Abu Dhabi’s Women in Business Committee, celebrated its fifth anniversary on March 15, 2018 at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. The symposium featured keynote addresses by The Honorable Barbara A. Leaf, U.S. Ambassador to the U.A.E., Virginia Grebbien, Chief of Staff, Parsons Corporation and Asantewaa Engmann, U.A.E. Operations Manager, UPS. In addition, Emirati executives from SEDRA Foundation, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and Capital Health Screening Centre participated on an interactive panel.

AmCham Abu Dhabi Chairman Sharief Fahmy addressed the sold-out crowd in his opening remarks. “The AmCham Abu Dhabi Women in Business Committee has been working diligently to empower women in the workplace by organizing numerous events, programs and initiatives that benefit members and WOMEN ACHIEVE Ambassadors. U.A.E. continues to highlight the contributions of women in the workforce. In recognition of the Year of Sheikh Zayed, I am proud of the committee’s hard work in launching various initiatives across Abu Dhabi in support of the vision for the nation.”

“This symposium marks the 5th anniversary of the Women in Business Committee’s WOMEN ACHIEVE Initiative, which coincides with International Women’s Day and the U.S. National Women’s History Month which is celebrated in March,” said Dareen Zoughbi, Chairperson, AmCham Abu Dhabi’s Women in Business Committee. “It is a special celebration today as it also falls under the Year of Zayed.

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advancement and support for women empowerment in the U.A.E and the region.”

Ambassador Barbara Leaf provided insights on U.S. and U.A.E. efforts to support female empowerment. She reflected on her 30 years as a diplomat as well as her role as U.S. Ambassador to the U.A.E. She noted “Almost nothing has impressed me more about this remarkable country I have served in for over three years than the women I have met, from pioneers in aviation, space, science, engineering, medicine and sports to women breaking the very highest glass ceilings and entering the C-suite of major private sector firms as well as those launching their own businesses.” Ambassador Leaf also noted the legacy of Sheikh Zayed, the U.A.E.’s founding father, and his support of women in the U.A.E. Following the keynote speeches, Dareen Zoughbi moderated a Q&A session with the Honorable Barbara A. Leaf, Virginia Grebbien and Asantewaa Engmann. The panelists highlighted three lessons which they learned during their careers and experience. They also discussed what women should do differently to help shift the paradigm and promote female empowerment in the workplace.

The second part of the symposium featured a distinguished Emirati panel moderated by Farah Al Alami, Member of the AmCham Abu Dhabi Women in Business Committee. Reem Al Fahim, CEO, SEDRA Foundation, Haif Zamzam Al Hammadi, Strategy and Transformation Manager, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and Haitham Al Subaihi, CCO, Capital Health Screening Centre discussed how women empowerment supports business growth and the future of WOMEN ACHIEVE.

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Following the panel discussions, AmCham Abu Dhabi Executive Director Theresa F. Weber, Women in Business Committee Chairperson Dareen Zoughbi and Co-Chair Maha Matraji thanked the speakers, panelists and Women in Business Committee members with a book commemorating Sheikh Zayed’s legacy.

The symposium also featured a video by UPS which highlighted their role as the official logistics partner of Expo 2020 Dubai.

The symposium was made possible by event sponsor UPS and Women in Business Committee sponsors, Bechtel, Northrop Grumman, Parsons and UPS. Event partners included Fruitful Day and The New York Times.

The principles of the WOMEN ACHIEVE Initiative include, providing a professional organizational environment conducive to the advancement of women. Encouraging women to grow through training, shadowing, coaching, and mentorship programs. Considering female candidates for new opportunities. Supporting female rising stars in their efforts to move into leadership positions. Encouraging women to serve on boards of different organizations. Offering fair remuneration to female employees and promoting internship to female candidates.

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AmCham Abu Dhabi, member of the global network of American Chambers of Commerce, has been advocating the development of trade, commerce, and investment between the United States of America, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates since 1986. AmCham is an independent non-profit association of companies and individuals, including Fortune 500 companies and prominent business leaders. As the largest western trade association in Abu Dhabi, AmCham provides a unique platform through which executives pursue common business interests. Through the support of its members, AmCham is the recognized voice of U.S. business in Abu Dhabi. Benefits include: • • • • •

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AmCham Abu Dhabi Announces Newly Elected 2018-19 Board of Directors AmCham Abu Dhabi held its 2018 Annual General Meeting at the Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi on June 6, where the members of the 2018-19 Board of Directors were elected. On July 1, 2018 the following individuals will assume roles as Board Officers and Members-at-Large for a one year term that will expire June 30, 2019.

Board Officers: Chairman:

Vice Chairman:

Treasurer:

Secretary:

Sharief Fahmy Burgeon Ventures Maurice Ross Wingo II, Dolphin, Occidental Petroleum Paul O’Brien Abu Dhabi Investment Authority John P. McGowan Jr. JPM Legal Advisors Worldwide Ltd.

Members-at-Large (alphabetical order):

The Annual General Meeting was kicked off with opening remarks by Executive Director Theresa F. Weber. Chairman Sharief Fahmy provided the Call to Order and an overview of AmCham Abu Dhabi. Following his remarks, Board Committee Chairs reported on their accomplishments over the last 12 months. The committees included Finance, Programs, Women in Business, Arts & Culture, Roundtables, U.S. – U.A.E. Public Affairs, Legal Affairs and Membership. In addition, the 2018 Membership Directory was unveiled.

Sharief Fahmy, on behalf of the 2017-18 Board of Directors, acknowledged AmCham Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Club and Platinum Members, for their significant contributions to AmCham Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Board of Directors expressed its appreciation to Dr. Qaiser Anis and the Nominating Committee, the 2018-19 Board nominees, and all the Members of AmCham Abu Dhabi who participated in the 2018-19 Board elections and attended the Annual General Meeting.

Nasser Al Osaiba, Global Advocacy and Legal Counsel Elissar Farah Antonios, Citibank – U.A.E. Yvette L. Campbell, Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation Rula Dajani, AMIDEAST, U.A.E. Alan L. Davis, Raytheon Emirates Ltd. Michael Dishman, Oshkosh Defense Jay Huston, Orbital ATK Middle East L.L.C. Brian Lott, Mubadala Investment Company Elias Sayah, Sayah Engineering MENA Donald M. Wix, Lockheed Martin Dareen M. Zoughbi, General Electric

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AmCham Abu Dhabi Celebrates American Independence Day AmCham Abu Dhabi celebrated the 242nd anniversary of the United States of America’s Declaration of Independence at its annual “4th of July” Celebration on Friday, July 6, 2018. This year we are celebrating AmCham Abu Dhabi’s Philadelphia theme. Hundreds of business leaders, U.A.E. and U.S. government officials, military officers, AmCham Abu Dhabi members, and the greater American community attended the celebration at Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi. The event included an official ceremony, posting of the colors and flag by the U.S. Marines, a cake cutting, dinner, games, balloon drop and dancing.

Guests of honor, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan and U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi Charge d’Affaires, Steven Bondy, spoke about shared values and the importance of the U.S. - U.A.E. relationship.

In his remarks, H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan said, “I am delighted to join you in celebrating Americas Independence Day. I greatly admire the stirring words in the preamble to your Declaration of Independence: We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These are some of the most important and most memorable words ever written in the English language.” He added “Your Declaration of Independence clearly also inspired us in the United Arab Emirates. Our nation’s founder, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose centennial we celebrate this year, has sought to provide a safe place where all are considered equal. Where citizens and residents alike can pursue a better life. He established a spirit of tolerance that flourishes today under the leadership of His Highness the President, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.”

Steven Bondy, Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy said “Since our founding in 1776 in Philadelphia, the growth and success of the United States has been strengthened by the

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international relationships we have forged with key friends and partners like the U.A.E.” During his welcome remarks, Sharief M. Fahmy, Chairman of AmCham Abu Dhabi, recognized both active and retired U.S. Military in the audience and thanked them for their service. He commented, “Each year we celebrate our nation’s patriotism and diversity with hundreds of guests from the U.S., U.A.E. and other nationalities from around the world.

There is no better theme for the 2018 celebration than Philadelphia, known in the United States as the City of Brotherly Love, and as we continue to celebrate the Year of Zayed in U.A.E. The 4th of July celebration reminds us of many of the same principles our founders had in making both countries great. The U.S. and U.A.E. will always enjoy a strong bilateral relationship based on those strong common core values built by the founding fathers of both countries.”

He also thanked AmCham Abu Dhabi Managing Director Theresa F. Weber for her leadership and Board Member Elias Sayah for his contributions as Chairman of the Programs Committee.

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Abu Dhabi’s leading companies, including the event’s Gold Sponsor, Capital Health Screening Centre, guests at the celebration were treated to an exciting and fun-filled evening. They enjoyed classic American food and a variety of activities including patriotic themed trivia, archery, laser-shooting, dart, table tennis and traditional all-American 4th of July games. In true American Independence Day spirit, the event featured the posting of the colors and flag by the U.S. Embassy Marine Color Guard. The event ended with firework displays from across the U.S.A. and a balloon drop with guests dancing the night away.

Top corporate sponsors of the event included: Capital Health Screening Centre, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Raytheon Emirates, Dnata Travel, KBR, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, City Pharmacy, Harris Corporation, Occidental Petroleum, Oshkosh Defense and Etihad Airways.

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Silver

Patriotic

Bronze

Blue

Occidental Petroleum Corporation

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AmCham Abu Dhabi Corporate Social Responsibility AmCham Abu Dhabi made significant donations to four organizations as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives in 2018. The donated funds were raised at the 8th Annual AmCham Excellence Awards and 18th Annual Charity Gala held on January 26, 2018. Charitable donations of this magnitude have been made by AmCham Abu Dhabi on a formal basis for the past 18 years, in keeping with AmCham’s commitment to promoting goodwill between the U.S. and U.A.E. by giving back to the community.

Emirates Red Crescent: Established in 1983, The Emirates Red Crescent is the U.A.E.’s main relief and aid society. An AmCham delegation visited the Abu Dhabi headquarters in March to present a check in support of humanitarian projects. H.E. Rashed Mubarak Al Mansoori, Deputy Secretary General for Local Affairs, Emirates Red Crescent commented, “We would like to thank the initiative of AmCham Abu Dhabi for its continued support of the various activities of Emirates Red Crescent and its humanitarian programs. With the help and support of donors like AmCham Abu Dhabi, the programs and activities of Emirates Red Crescent are constantly expanding and spreading to areas that suffer from vulnerability.”

H.E. Rashed Mubarak Al Mansoori of Emirates Red Crescent receives AmCham Abu Dhabi Delegation

Make-A-Wish Foundation: Established in 2010, the U.A.E. chapter of The Make-A-Wish Foundation is dedicated to bringing joy, strength and hope to children living with life-threatening diseases. In March, Hani Al Zubaidi, CEO of Make-A-Wish Foundation U.A.E., received the AmCham delegation noting, “It is our pleasure to receive this generous donation from AmCham Abu Dhabi for the third consecutive year, which will support the foundation in reaching out to more children with life-threatening medical conditions. We are proud of our partnership with AmCham Abu Dhabi during the past years which has helped us grant wishes to hundreds of children in the U.A.E.”

Hani Al Zubaidi, CEO of Make-A-Wish Foundation, U.A.E. thanks AmCham Abu Dhabi Delegation

St. Joseph’s School: Established in 1967, St. Joseph’s School is a primary to secondary school with an Indian curriculum that provides a high quality, affordable and value based education. In March, an AmCham delegation visited the school to present a scholarship check to Joseph Flynn, Managing Director of the St. Mary’s Group of Schools, which includes St. Joseph’s.

Joseph Flynn thanked AmCham stating, ”We are very grateful to AmCham Abu Dhabi for their generous donation.

AmCham Abu Dhabi’s continued support will help us provide financial aid to a number of students in need.”

Sr. Carmen, Principal of St. Joseph’s School, accepts AmCham Abu Dhabi scholarship donation

American Community School (ACS): Established in 1972, the American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) is a nonprofit, college preparatory institution with students representing 50 countries. Each year at the ACS graduation, AmCham Abu Dhabi presents a scholarship award to a senior attending college in the U.S. who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in economics, geography, business or social sciences and exemplifies entrepreneurial spirit in the community.

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AmCham Abu Dhabi Launches New Website Events page: Our events page now has a new and easy to use design, presenting all vital information and increasing the user’s experience. We have also added a map feature, which will allow members and guests to view each event’s venue.

As part of our ongoing effort to continuously improve our services to members, AmCham Abu Dhabi is proud to announce the launch our new website, www.AmChamAbuDhabi.org.

We have redesigned it with you in mind, increasing userfriendliness and responsiveness, allowing for cross-device functionality. We also streamlined our homepage and improved our event and webpage layouts. We encourage everyone to visit and explore the site!

Press releases: With the new design, users can view our current and previous press releases to stay in the loop!

Visit www.AmChamAbuDhabi.org to discover more!

Cross-device functionality: Are you an executive on the go?

Well, our new website works perfectly on all devices! Members are now able to surf our website on their cellphones and tablets with the same functionality and responsiveness as on the computer! Give it a go!

Sleek design: We have redesigned our website to improve functionality and user-friendliness so that members can easily access important information at their fingertips. As you scroll down the homepage, you will be able to easily view membership types, events, press releases, photo galleries and the corporate spotlight section, which is an important membership benefit.

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Member Discounts: Our popular member discounts program has got a new face! Our redesign has allowed our discounts program to be easily viewed and used.

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NEW MEMBERS

NEW NEW MEMBERS MEMBERS

PLATINUM MEMBERS

Captain Mohamed Al Shamisi Ross Thompson Chief Executive Officer

Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer

Haitham Al Subaihi

Mazen Balsheh

Acting Chief Executive Officer

Head of Business Development

Arthur Cozad

Howard Gough

CEO, Middle East

CEO, GIPMI & MENA

Mike Honzik

Jo Webber

Design Manager

Commercial Director

Dr. Hady Jerdak

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Samie-Huber

CEO

Medical Director

Thomas “Drew” Lessard

Simon Francis Deakin

Business Consultant

Defence Consultant

Souheil Moukaddem

Sascha Rodenberg

Executive Vice President

Principal

CORPORATE MEMBERS

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AFFILIATE CORPORATE MEMBERS

Malek A. Fakih

Muhannad S. Al Ashram

Chief Executive Officer

Managing Director

Vincent Mercurio

Tamer Refaat

General Manager

Director of Sales & Marketing

Hoda Abou Jamra Group CEO

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Jonathan Clark

Dr. Akram Azmy

President - MENAT

Managing Director Middle East

Brad Kellogg

Talal Braidy

Director of Consulting Services

Director of Global Business Development

Feras Tarabichi

Cong Guo

Boutique Manager

Assistant Boutique Manager

Paul Borsan

Shadi Malhas

Sales Manager - Corporate

Assistant Director of Sales Corporate

Omar Odeh

Faisal Odeh

General Manager

Senior Legal Consultant

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NEW MEMBERS

NEW NEW MEMBERS MEMBERS

Severine Krawec

Diala Serhal

General Manager

Director of Sales & Marketing

Marc De Beer

Hassan Ali Al-Nowais

General Manager

Director of Marketing & Communications

Clarence Johnson Chief Executive Officer

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Rami Al Asadi

Benazir Anis

Layal Antonios

General Manager

Marketing Director

Associate - Government Affairs & Policy

Agility Engineering and Contracting

Alliott Hadi Shahid Chartered Accountants

General Electric

Brandon Bajema

Leslie Bellas

Yvette L. Campbell

Portfolio Manager

Consultant - Environmental Programs

Consultant to the Founder, Strategic

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)

RTI International

Business Development

Company L.L.C.

Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation

Frank Conway

Fahd Gul

Beth Haynes

Senior Advisor

Manager, Alliances

Executive Assistant

Mubadala Investment Company

Boeing International Corporation

Raytheon Emirates Ltd.

Amr Hussein

Michael Jelen

Dr. Cathy Jones

RMS PM Executive Director

Director

Consultant Gynecology

Lockheed Martin Global, Inc.

Berkeley Research Group

Harley Street Medical Centre LLC

Jacob Lebo

Rohan Martyres

Scott McGleish

Advisor

Business Development Manager

Director, UAE Armed Forces Customer

Al Maskari Holding

Spearhead Training (Spearhead Gulf LLC)

Account Manager Raytheon Emirates Ltd.

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Jason Moore

Rinad Nazzal

John Pandtle

President

Healthcare Advisor - Strategy

Head of U.S. Internal Equities

Lanjaron Arabia Distributors

Department of Health - Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)

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Shayan Sultan

Bryan Walrath

Manager, UAE Inbound

Executive Director - Medical Operations

Fragomen FZ LLC

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

AFFILIATE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Aseeb Abdul Khader

Haif Zamzam Al Hammadi

Abdul Rahman Al Khateeb

Manager for Commercial Development

Strategy & Transformation Manager

Manager of Corporate Communications &

Abu Dhabi Ports Company

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company

Digital Marketings

(ADNOC)

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)

Riad Al Nashef

Bouchra Bensaoud

George Burlacu

Executive Advisor

Vice President Finance – MENA & Turkey

Program Management

AECOM

Danaher Corporation

Lockheed Martin Global Inc.

Dr. Massimo Cristaldi

Paul Hetherington

Miriam Hillburn

General, Colorectal Surgery & Surgical

Senior Vice President - Corporate

Supplier Development Lead Supply Chain

Endoscopy

Development

Management

Harley Street Medical Centre LLC

NMC Healthcare

Raytheon Emirates Ltd.

Arpana Johari

Abbas Kiani

Chinmay Lad

Senior Marketing Executive

Unit Head / Branch Manager

Sales Executive

Capital Health Screening Centre

Citibank N.A.

Rosewood Abu Dhabi

Ralph Mehrabani

John David Morgan

Muzaffer Nahvi

Director of Sales & Marketing

Director, Contracts + Supply Chain

Group Chief Human Resources Officer

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and

Raytheon Emirates Ltd.

Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women &

Residences Emirates Pearl

Children

Kifaya Ollier

Charlotte Perrott

Raveendra Rai

Sr. Media Specialist

Sales Representative

Director - Corporate Services

Abu Dhabi Ports Company

Bell

NMC Healthcare

Dr. Sadoon Sadoon

Christian Seear

Hanny Tjai

Medical Director

Account Manager - Government Defence

Sales Manager

Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women &

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Rosewood Abu Dhabi

Children

Susan Zimmerman International Public Affairs Manager UPS Middle East FZE

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EVENTS GALLERY

EVENTS GALLERY NEW MEMBERS

AMCHAM ABU DHABI EVENTS Hospitality and Tourism Committee Event: Abu Dhabi’s Culture and Tourism Strategy 2018 – 2021 - January 30, 2018

U.S. Expat Tax Seminar for Americans Living Abroad presented by PricewaterhouseCoopers February 19, 2018

Women in Business Committee Event on Innovation and Digital Disruption: What Do You Need To Know Today to be Ready for the Future with Citibank - February 21, 2018

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Joint Business Group Event on The U.A.E.’s Strategic Global Priorities at the United Nations with H.E. Lana Nusseibeh, U.A.E. Ambassador to the U.N. - February 22, 2018

Morning Briefing on Creating Abu Dhabi’s Next Mega Destination with MIRAL - February 28, 2018

The Past, Present, and Future of Recruiting in the Middle East with Bayt.com - March 4, 2018

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Joint Business Group Event: Defense and Security Networking Breakfast – ISNR Abu Dhabi 2018 - March 6, 2018

Strictly Social at Catch Abu Dhabi - March 14, 2018

Joint Business Group Event: Be Part of the Next Big Growth Story with Abu Dhabi Ports - March 18, 2018

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Joint Business Group Event: Dinner with H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance - April 4, 2018

Morning Briefing: Is Your Company Failing? Learn How to Turn it Around with Universal Strategy - April 22, 2018

Legal Affairs Committee Event on Doing Due Diligence with CRI Group - April 29, 2018

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AmCham Abu Dhabi’s Symposium on Diversity Driven Innovation with Metlife - May 8, 2018

Morning Briefing on The Future and Artificial Intelligence with Cerner - May 14, 2018

Meet the Candidates Strictly Social at Cafe Milano - May 23, 2018

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Healthcare Committee Event on the New Capacity Master Plan with the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi Dhabi - July 19, 2018

Joint Business Group Event: Summer Social - July 25, 2018

Supported Events:

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UPCOMING EVENTS AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

UPCOMING EVENTS 2018 September 24

Morning Briefing Series “Corporate Social Opportunity vs Corporate Social Responsibility” by Peter Wheeler

September 26

Morning Roundtable Series on Emerging Trends in Intellectual Property (IP) Rights with The White House’s IP Enforcement Coordinator

October 3

Welcome Back Strictly Social at Coya Abu Dhabi

October 17

10th Annual Roundtable Summit

October 28

Morning Briefing on Media Engagement – How it can work for you with E. Treanor Media

November 5

Morning Briefing on C-Suite Thought Leadership with Frankel Consulting

November 12

Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) Kick-off Breakfast

November 22

Women in Business Committee Event on How Digital can help to close the Gender Gap: Getting to Equal with Accenture

December 12

Holiday Season Strictly Social

December 16

Women in Business Holiday Season Social

2019 January 25

9th Annual Excellence Awards and 19th Annual Charity Gala

July 5

AmCham Abu Dhabi 4th of July American Independence Day Celebration

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CHOOSE YOUR SPONSORSHIP LEVEL!

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MEMBER DISCOUNTS

CHECK OUT THE COMPANIES OFFERING AMCHAM ABU DHABI MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS AND BENEFITS UPON PRESENTATION OF A VALID MEMBERSHIP CARD To view the complete list of member discounts, please visit our website, www.AmChamAbuDhabi.org

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HealthPlus Network of Specialty Centers owns and operates two family clinics in Al Bandar and Al Forsan in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

At HealthPlus Family Clinics, we are committed to providing dedicated and comprehensive care to our patients through every life stage. From newborn checkups and routine medical care to treatment of fevers, falls, and common ailments, our family physicians will take care of all your day-to-day health concerns with a focus on prevention as the best foundation to keep your family healthy and active.

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VISION To be an innovative organization creating trusted commercial partnerships that broaden U.S. - U.A.E. relationships.

MISSION To promote commerce, investment and goodwill between the United States of America, the membership, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates.

Facebook.com/AmChamAD

LinkedIn.com/AmChamAbuDhabi

@AmChamAbuDhabi

Youtube.com/AmChamAbuDhabi

Instagram.com/AmChamAbuDhabi AmCham Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 43710, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 2 631 3604, Fax: +971 2 633 0489 Email: inquiries@AmChamAbuDhabi.org Website: www.AmChamAbuDhabi.org

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