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| Like any new year, 2015 will have its fair share of uncertainty and turmoil which often breeds opportunity. The volatility in global energy markets make it more important than ever to stay well informed on the state of economics and opportunity in the MENA region. Economic activity ahead of World Expo 2020 in Dubai and Qatar's FIFA World Cup 2022 has the potential to mitigate declining oil prices, thanks to long term investments from the private and public sectors. All of the countries in the GCC at this juncture are staying the course with big budget announcements aimed at diversifying their economies and boosting employment opportunities for locals. Spending on transport systems, logistics, utilities, healthcare, manufacturing and downstream industry all represent access points for U.S. companies. |
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| MEED Projects reports about $27 trillion worth of projects are planned or underway in the GCC region. |
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| In North Africa, Tunisia has successfully transitioned to a democracy earning its place as Country of the Year from the Economist and encouraging profiles in the New York Times, Financial Times and National Geographic among others. |
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| Bravo Tunisia! |
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| 2014 December Program Highlights |
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MENA Business News |
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| Webinar on Healthcare Opportunities in Egypt and the Levant |
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This complimentary webinar will feature U.S. Embassy-based healthcare industry specialists who will discuss opportunities in Egypt, Jordan, Israel & the West Bank.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
11:00am-12:00pm [Eastern Time] |
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• Learn from U.S. government industry specialists about opportunities available for U.S. companies. You will have an opportunity to ask questions.
• Webinar is in support of the USDOC business development trade mission to Egypt, Jordan and Israel, with an optional stop in the West Bank to occur May 2015.
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Bilateral Chamber partners with US-UAE Business Council to host
His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Bin Saqr Al Qasimi
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We invite you to mark your calendars for a luncheon program on February 11, 2015 featuring the Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone, His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, and the CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone, Mr. Peter J. Fort. This opportunity is brought to you in partnership with the U.S. - U.A.E. Business Council and the Greater Houston Partnership.
Bilateral Chamber members will be receiving formal invitations to participate. |
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| Insight to U.S. Roadshow Series: Ghana - Gateway to Africa |
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The Bilateral Chamber is pleased to announce Insight to U.S. Roadshow Series:Ghana. Scheduled to take place March 2-6, this multi-city program will feature Mrs. Mawuena Trebarh, CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre. Mrs. Trebarh is an excellent resource for companies looking to learn more about the opportunities that exist in one of Sub Saharan Africa’s most stable and rapidly growing economies. For further details, please click here, or send an email to lucy@bilateralchamber.org.
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Safety and Security Business Development Mission:
Morocco, Algeria, and Egypt |
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On March 4-12, 2015, representatives from the United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, will lead a Business Development Mission to Morocco, Algeria, and Egypt, with an optional stop in Lebanon. The purpose of this mission will be to aid U.S. firms with vested interests in the safety and security industry acquire and maintain new business relationships with their counterparts in the North Africa region. The mission will include one-to-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors, and joint-venture partners, as well as meetings with state and local government officials and leaders within the Safety and Security Industry.
To learn more and apply, please contact Ms. Lucy Girgawy at lucy@bilateralchamber.org or +1-713- 880- 8168 or Ms. Ann Bacher, Regional Senior Commercial Officer, US Embassy, Cairo, Egypt at Ann.Bacher@trade.gov or +20-2-2797-2298
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| Insight to MENA at OTC: 18th Annual Welcome Reception |
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As the must-attend business networking event during the week-long Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, TX, we invite you to mark your calendars for what is sure to be our grandest annual reception yet. On May 4, 2015, join U.S. and MENA oil and gas leadership, global energy executives and business delegations from across the MENA region as we honor the industry and the visionaries behind it during our 18th annual Insight to MENA at OTC Reception. We welcome you to a night of networking and substantive business exchange among industry peers as we continue in our tradition of forging long-lasting connections and affecting positive outcomes. |
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Teachers Educating Across Cultures in Harmony (TEACH) 2014 Fellowship |
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In November 2014, the Bilateral Chamber led 11 U.S. educators from various U.S. states to the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Qatar for a 7-day cultural exchange and curriculum development mission. Among many other highlights, the Bilateral Chamber 2014 TEACH fellowship included visits to Al Khor International School, Fanar Islamic Center, Community College of Qatar, Gulf Petrochemical Industrial Corporation (GPIC), Bahrain Economic Development Board, American School of Doha, and Bahrain Science Center. |
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Insight to U.S. Roadshow Series:
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Free Trade Zone Authority |
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On December 10, 2014, the Bilateral Chamber organized a business roundtable with Peter J. Fort, CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Free Trade Zone Authority, one of UAE’s fastest growing free trade areas. As part of a week-long U.S. Roadshow itinerary covering the cities of Los Angeles, Houston and Dallas, Mr. Fort met with Houston business leaders to discuss the commercial opportunities in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. |
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