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2024 YEAR IN REVIEW NEWSLETTER
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A Year of Progress and Promise:
Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025
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As we welcome 2025, we take a moment to celebrate the accomplishments, growth, and connections that defined 2024. This past year was a testament to our collective resilience and commitment to supporting our members and partners. In 2024, we broadened our reach both geographically and across industries, creating new opportunities and reinforcing our commitment to equipping our members and partners with the resources and support they need to succeed in an evolving business landscape.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our members and partners for their unwavering support and collaboration, which have been instrumental in driving our shared success. As we look to 2025, we remain energized and optimistic about the opportunities ahead, and we are excited to continue working together to empower our community and shape a prosperous future.
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Aida Araissi, Founder and CEO, Bilateral Chamber of Commerce
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Our CEO, Aida Araissi, was selected to chair the U.S. committee for the 25th WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh in 2026, marking the first time the event will be held in Saudi Arabia.
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ENHANCING OUR SERVICES AND CELEBRATING OUR MEMBERS
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Our January thought leadership section features Chevron and their contribution to Egypt’s energy transformation. Please click HERE to read the full article.
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VIP EVENTS AND BOARDROOM SESSIONS
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FEBRUARY
2nd Annual VIP Networking Reception
We hosted a VIP networking reception with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and the U.S. Embassy in Egypt, bringing together energy executives and government officials.
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APRIL
2024 Boardroom Session: Republic of Iraq, Houston, TX
Iraq’s Prime Minister, H.E. Mohammed Shyaa Sabbar Al-Sudani, and senior officials met with U.S. counterparts to discuss energy and trade cooperation.
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MAY
27th Annual Private VIP Board of Advisors Dinner, Houston, TX
The Hon. Deodat Indar, Guyana's Minister within the Ministry of Public Works gave a speech and General Wesley K. Clark delivered a keynote.
2024 Boardroom Session: Guyana, Houston, TX
The Hon. Deodat Indar, Guyana's Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, and Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, Chief Investment Officer, Office of the President and Agency Head of the Guyana Office for Investment, Government of Guyana discussed business opportunities for U.S. companies.
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2024 Boardroom Session: Namibia
Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy outlined plans to attract investment and highlighted opportunities for U.S. companies.
SEPTEMBER
2024 Boardroom Session: Libya
Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas, H.E. Dr. Khalifa R. Abdulsadek met with U.S. stakeholders during GASTECH 2024 to discuss Libya’s oil and gas initiatives and goals.
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NOVEMBER
Board of Advisors Dinner at ADIPEC 2024
We hosted the 27th Annual Board of Advisors Dinner in Abu Dhabi, uniting industry leaders and energy ministers from the U.S., the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Angola, Bahrain, and more.
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We are honored to serve as a contractor for the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), facilitating the implementation of critical infrastructure projects through strategic partnerships and programs.
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AVIATION AND SPACE EXPLORATION
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JANUARY
Vietnam Aviation Security Reverse Trade Mission
Our members had the opportunity to engage with leading authorities in Vietnam's aviation sector.
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MARCH
SXSW
Our CEO Aida Araissi participated in a panel discussion on space exploration in partnership with the Bolden Group.
JUNE
TSA Training Symposium and Reverse Trade Mission
Our members met with senior leaders from Brazil, the Indo-Pacific, and Ukraine to discuss aviation security and infrastructure opportunities.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITALIZATION
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FEBRUARY
Morocco: Cloud Computing and E-Government Services Reverse Trade Mission
A high-level Moroccan delegation visited the U.S. to explore cloud computing, data centers, and digital services.
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SEPTEMBER
USTDA IPEF Digital Customs and Trade Facilitation Reverse Trade Mission: Indo-Pacific
Customs officials from India, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam visited the U.S. to explore digital customs solutions.
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SEPTEMBER
2024 US-Algeria Energy Forum
The U.S.-Algeria Energy Forum focused on strengthening partnerships in the energy sector.
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OCTOBER
USTDA Nigeria: Methane Abatement & Flare Gas Utilization Solutions Reverse Trade Mission
Nigerian energy leaders met with U.S. companies to explore methane abatement technologies and flare gas utilization solutions.
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DECEMBER
USTDA Indo-Pacific Methane Abatement Reverse Trade Mission
The Indo-Pacific Methane Abatement Briefing connected U.S. companies with energy leaders from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
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FEBRUARY
Insight Series: Capitalizing on Opportunities in Saudi Arabia
We hosted a discussion with King & Spalding on investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
MARCH
Ambassador Insight Series: Guyana Webinar
A webinar with U.S. Ambassador Nicole D. Theriot highlighted Guyana’s rapid economic growth.
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FEBRUARY
EGYPES 2024
We supported EGYPES 2024, a leading energy conference in the Middle East.
SEPTEMBER
Gastech Exhibition & Conference 2024
We supported Gastech 2024, uniting energy professionals to foster global partnerships.
NOVEMBER
ADIPEC 2024
We supported ADIPEC 2024, contributing to sustainability discussions and VIP sessions.
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