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Leadership Insight Series: Kuwait
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 | Houston, Texas
Registration & Networking 8:30AM - 9:00AM Program 9:00AM - 10:30AM
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The Bilateral Chamber is honored to host a delegation led by His Excellency Dr. Khaled Mahdi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Planning & Development (SCPD) of the State of Kuwait.
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait, the SCPD has a mandate to allocate over a $100 billion for transformative infrastructure projects across all sectors. The mandate known as the Kuwait 2035 plan is particularly focused on cultivating and sustaining a viable SME community and has created a $7 billion fund focused exclusively on investing in and supporting new and existing SMEs.
The delegation from the Supreme Council for Planning and Development of the State of Kuwait will visit New York City, Houston, and Los Angeles to meet with innovative SMEs, incubators, angel investment groups, public and private institutions as well as interested companies in the sectors of renewable energy, water, manufacturing, healthcare, and technology.
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If you have interest in doing business in Kuwait and would like to schedule a meeting with the delegation in New York, Los Angeles, or Houston, please email Ms. Celine Lowe at: celine@bilateralchamber.org.
Space is very limited and additional meetings
and requests will be reviewed on a first come first served basis with
Bilateral Chamber members receiving priority. Requests should be sent as soon as
possible.
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Executive Management Program for Women in Energy in the GCC
November 6-10, 2016 | Abu Dhabi, UAE
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In response to the needs of key stakeholders in the region, we are pleased to announce the Executive Management Program for Women in Energy, developed and delivered by the Energy Institute at the Price School of Business, University of Oklahoma.
This university-level
executive certification course will be implemented and formally
inaugurated at ADIPEC 2016, giving women executives in the GCC access to world-class professional development and energy certification opportunities.
Presented by women energy leaders from industry and academia, the Executive Management Program for Women in Energy will teach, challenge, and inspire.
In addition, this unique program will:
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- Provide an overview of global economics and energy markets, major players, and megatrends
- Introduce emerging energy renewables and alternatives
- Introduce global political institutions/policy on energy issues
- Explore the impact of disruptive energy technologies on business strategy and politics
- Identify the hubris/crisis/response cycles in the energy industry and their implications for policy
- Enhance your communication and leadership skills
- Create and expand your global energy network
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Registration Deadline: Monday, October 17, 2016
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The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution.
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U.S. Business Mission to Egypt
October 23-26, 2016 | Cairo, Egypt
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The Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce is pleased to call your attention to the 2016 U.S. Business Mission to Egypt organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S.-Egypt Business Council in partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
The 2016 U.S. Business Mission to Egypt has confirmed meetings with:
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- President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil el-Sisi
- Prime Minister of Egypt, H.E. Sherif Ismail
- Minsters of Investment, Trade & Industry, Finance, Petroleum, Electricity, Housing, ICT, Civil Aviation among many Egyptian leaders
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Bilateral Chamber, USEBC, EUSBC, or AmChamEgypt Members:
$2,500 – includes participation for 2 delegates
Non-Members:
$5,000 – includes participation for 1 delegate
Additional delegate(s) for members or non-members:
$1,500 – per each additional delegate
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To view the current agenda of the 2016 U.S. Business Mission to Egypt, please
click here.
Please click here for the registration form. Space is very limited.
Please email your completed registration form to Ms. Lucy Girgawy at lucy@bilateralchamber.org |
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Direct Line Webinar: Tourism Opportunities in Oman
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
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Time: 10:00 am-11:00 am EDT / 18:00-19:00 Oman Time
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Join The Honorable Marc J. Sievers, U.S. Ambassador to Oman, along with speakers from Oman's government and private sector as they present the new National 2040 Tourism Strategy to grow the tourism sector. Officials from the Ministry of Tourism will be partnering up with private-sector in the development of creating a series of rich cultural and heritage experiences in Oman.
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Registration Deadline: Friday, October 14, 2016
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For more information, please contact Christopher Canellakis at 202-647-4186 or canellakisce@state.gov |
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Program Highlights
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Africa Insight Series: Mozambique
Saturday, September 17, 2016
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The Bilateral Chamber of Commerce was pleased to host an exclusive, VIP roundtable featuring His Excellency, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique. This event included a private discussion and robust exchange of ideas with President Nyusi, who offered candid insights into Mozambique’s growing economy, specific infrastructure needs and best prospects for cooperation with U.S. business interests.
The President was accompanied by The Honorable Carlos dos Santos, Ambassador of the Republic of Mozambique to the U.S. and other notable officials from the Ministries of: Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Industry and Trade, and Land, Environment and Rural Development.
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Partnership Insight Series: weftec 2016
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
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The Third Annual Bilateral Chamber Executive Panel at WEFTEC 2016 focused on the Middle East & Africa: Innovation is Key to Success, led and moderated by Bilateral Chamber President & CEO and leading industry experts.
Topics included defining innovation and sustainable solutions in terms
that address the environmental, economic, and social values of this
complex and diverse region.
The 2016 Bilateral Chamber esteemed panelists included:
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- Aida Araissi, CEO, Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce (moderator)
- Dr. Mohamed Dahab, Professor, University of Nebraska- Lincoln, College of Engineering
- Terry Krause, VP and Program Manager, Ch2M Global Water Group
- William Conner, Professional Engineer, Saudi Aramco (Ret.)
- Dr. Khalil Z. Atasi, Saudi Arabia Country Manager, CDM Smith
- Andrew Walker, Director of Strategy & International Relations, International Water Summit in Abu Dhabi
- Gerald Seidl, Co-Founder & Sr. Vice President, Headworks International, Inc.
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Ambassador Insight Series: Tunisia
Friday, September 30, 2016
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The Bilateral Chamber welcomed the Ambassador of Tunisia to the United States, His Excellency Fayçal Gouia. Ahead of the historic Tunisia 2020 Conference (November 29-30, 2016), the discussion highlighted investment opportunities in the following sectors: infrastructure, medical tourism, renewable energy, agribusiness, among others. The Ambassador also discussed recent government reforms and incentives for U.S. business interests.
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Tunisia 2020
November 29-30, 2016 | Tunis, Tunisia |
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The historic Tunisia 2020 Conference Tunisia’s will focus on a 5-year development plan that outlines the guiding principles, key sectors and several Public Private Partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects that will propel Tunisia to an economic hub between Europe and Africa. Top Tunisian industry captains, young entrepreneurs, international business interests, sovereign funds, infrastructure investors, large corporations and innovative SMEs will converge during the two days conference to present plans for more than 100 projects for a total investment of $10 billion.
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Member Spotlight: Elite Shipping Inc.
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Elite Shipping Inc.'s high standards of in house and bespoke system development allows it to tailor make their service and rapidly respond to all freight movements. Elite Shipping Inc. promotes technological innovation to deliver world class services, anywhere, anyplace and at anytime.
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