Leadership Series: His Excellency Dr. Khalaf Abdul Samad, Governor of Basra
December 12-15, 2012 | Houston, Texas

In partnership with the United States Department of State and the Mayor's Office of the City of Houston, the Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a business conference focused on strengthening Basra and U.S. economic ties. During this inaugural trip, His Excellency Dr. Khalaf is looking to initiate and expand mutually beneficial relationships across multiple sectors including Energy, Infrastructure, Education, Healthcare, and Housing.

Over 15 notable public and private sector leaders will accompany the Governor including the following delegates:

• Mr. Abdul Kareem Ataya, Advisor to the Governor
• Mr. Haider Ta'ama Al-Ibadi, Mayor, Shat al-Arab
• Mr. Ali Hussein Al-Saadi, Director General, South Gas Company
• Dr. Riyad Abdulameer, Director General of Health, Basra
• Dr. Sajed Saad Hussein, Vice- Chancellor, Basra University
• Captain Omran Thani Radhi, Director General, General Company of Iraqi Ports

The Province of Basra is home to the vast majority of Iraq's 115 billion barrels of oil and has immense financial resources dedicated to development. In addition to oil and gas, the Province has substantial funding for other priority infrastructure projects. 

These significant investments are rapidly increasing the viability of the Province and making it an increasingly attractive place to initiate or expand business operations. The governor's visit will include meetings with the Texas Medical Center, the Sports Authority, thePort of Houston Authority and Bilateral Chamber key members.

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For more information please contact Mr. Matthew Kocian,
matthew@bilateralchamber.org or (713) 568-8473. 

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Ms. Vranae Pavlich,  vranae@bilateralchamber.org or (713) 568-8466.

President of Bilateral Chamber Leads Panel at Womens Global Leadership Conference

Aida Araissi, President, Bilateral Chamber of Commerce, moderates a panel featuring leadership from TOTAL, Kuwait Petroleum, ExxonMobil and Ernst & Young at the Women"s Global Leadership Conference.

The Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy and Technology (WGLC) is one of the largest women's events in the industry, and the only one that focuses on discussing key environmental, economic and professional development issues in oil and gas. This year's event was held Oct. 30-31 in Houston, Texas and gave special focus to the theme of "Collaboration in a Global Industry." Attendees heard from top executives representing leading operators and service companies, as well as other leaders from the energy and technology industries.

Saudi Transtec - Post Show Review

    

The 3rd Edition of the SAUDI TRANSTEC Exhibition & Conference was held from November 11-13, 2012 in Dammam. Once again it provided Saudi Arabia with one of the most comprehensive events in the region for transportation, materials handling, warehousing and logistics. 

With support for the event growing each year, SAUDI TRANSTEC is gaining increasing support from a number of the key International Associations – Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce, German Saudi Arabian Liaison Office For Economic Affairs (GESALO), Ghorfa Arab German Chamber Of Commerce, MAFEX the Spanish Railway Association, the UK Based Middle East Association, Supply Chain & Logistics Group, the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport and the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (L&SCMS). 

Designed for decision-makers looking for solutions, the conference provided attendees with a forum for networking and discussion, for all those focused on issues concerning the Kingdom’s transport and logistics sector. For details on plans for the 4th Edition of Saudi Transtec 2013, please visit www.sauditranstec.com and www.ies.co.it.

GCC Nationals Recruitment Program

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GCC Nationals Recruitment Program aims to facilitate the government-required hiring of GCC nationals in your Arab Peninsula offices. In an effort to increase employment and ensure the future of the Arab Energy industry, the Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce has launched a members-only initiative with the goal of assisting member corporations in finding qualified local career seekers who meet the company's hiring needs in the GCC countries vital to the development of strong economies.

For more information, please contact our Education Director,  
Ms. Hala Al-Abdulwahed at hala@bilateralchamber.org or 713-574-6841.

Now Accepting Registration for Model Arab League 
February 16-17, 2013 | Houston, Texas

The Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 6th Annual Model Arab League, to be held on February 16th – 17th, 2013 at the University of Houston – Main Campus.

With all of the events that have transpired in the Middle East over the recent years, Arab politics have never been so transformative or relevant to the rest of the world. The Model Arab League provides a great opportunity for first-hand experience in Middle East politics and diplomacy.

For more information and sponsorship opportunities please contact: Ms. Tania  at tania@bilateralchamber.org or 713-568-8492.

Please visit our Model Arab League Page.

Qatar Petroleum and Total sign new agreement on Al Khalij oil field for a further 25 years

Chevron to flag blowout in Gorgon budget to $60 billion

ConocoPhillips to sell Kazakh stake for $5 billion to ONGC

Fulbright and Norton Rose to Combine in Latest Law Firm Mega Merger

Fluor set to energize its Middle East business

With warm appreciation for your support during the past year, we extend our very best wishes for a happy holiday season and our sincere thanks for your loyalty and goodwill throughout the year!

From the team at the
Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce

Construction Sector Mission to Algeria
December 2-4, 2012 | Algiers, Algeria

The Bilateral Chamber supports the US-Algeria Business Council as they host a series of meetings for US construction executives with the Minister of Housing and his cabinet.

*This mission is currently in progress.

To register for the next mission to Algeria, please contact Mr. Tomas Tobar,  tomas@bilateralchamber.org or 713-659-0980

Economic Development Mission Featuring:
The City of Houston

Ms. Aida Araissi, President, Bilateral Chamber is joined by Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade, United Arab Emirates & The Honorable Mayor Annise Parker, City of Houston

Dozens of business and civic leaders joined Houston Mayor Annise Parker on an eight day visit to the Middle East November 8-16 on an economic development mission organized by the Bilateral U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce. The 38-member delegation traveled to Saudi Arabia, AbuDhabi, Dubai and Qatar to meet their counterparts and explore business opportunities, partnerships and trade in the sectors of healthcare, water, renewable energy, law, hospitality and education.

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Nasir Abbasi, Consul for Commercial Affairs, Consulate General of the United States, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; T.H. Thomas E. Williams, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy - Riyadh; David L. Phillips, Chairman of the Board, Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce; Andy Icken, Chief Development Officer, City of Houston at the U.S. Embassy Breakfast Briefing hosted by the American Business Association - Eastern Province.



Leadership from Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province attended Asharqia Chamber's hosted conference in honor of the Bilateral Chamber delegates.

The delegates had a full schedule in each city, including site visits, networking receptions, conferences and private meetings. They had access to the region's drivers of infrastructure investments including the national oil companies Aramco and ADNOC.  Meetings also included the urban development and economic development ministries, and the leadership of the region's airlines Emirates and Qatar Air. Delegates attended the Middle East's largest oil and gas conference (ADIPEC), toured the world's first zero carbon concept city (MASDAR), and learned about hundreds of billions of dollars in infrastructure projects coming online in the next decade.

Click here to see additional highlights from the mission.