Jeddah: AmCham Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Chapter will be hosting a captivating site visit at the Johnson Controls York Factory in King Abdullah Economic City as well as a tour of the city. On Thursday, February 1st, 2024, our guests will receive an exclusive tour of cutting-edge manufacturing processes. Following the factory exploration, guests will enjoy the futuristic landscape of KAEC, experiencing its modern architecture and sustainable living. As the day unfolds, attendees will also indulge in a networking session and lunch.

Riyadh: AmCham Saudi Arabia's Defense & Security Committee will welcome its members to the World Defense Show's Kick-Off Breakfast.

The Kick-Off Breakfast will provide AmCham Saudi Arabia, members, industry leaders, and WDS attendees valuable networking time prior to the exhibition and conference at the location's venue.

Riyadh: AmCham Saudi Arabia's Defense & Security Committee will host an Evening Networking Reception on the sidelines of the World Defense Show 2024, hosted at the prestigious U.S. Embassy in Riyadh.

This is an unparalleled opportunity for our members, industry leaders, and World Defense Show participants for insightful conversation and valuable connections.

Eastern Province:  Join us on Wednesday, February 7th from 11AM to 1PM for the American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province Chapter Membership Networking Luncheon. This month's topic is Legal & Tax Considerations of RHQ & Special Economic Zones.

Dhahran: The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia Energy Committee in collaboration with the U.S. Commercial Service is pleased to invite you to an evening reception welcoming the U.S. Delegation to IPTC 2024 on Monday, February 12th from 7-9pm at the U.S. Consulate Dhahran's Palm Oasis. The AmCham Energy Committee is sponsored by Air Products Qudra and Flowserve.

Riyadh:  The 7th Annual Ryder Cup style tournament hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia and The British Golf Society will be held on February 16, 2024, at the esteemed Dirab Golf & Country Club. Tee-off time will begin promptly at 7:30am.Following the tournament, there will be an American style BBQ and reception at The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The evening reception is open to both tournament participants and one guest, providing a wonderful opportunity to socialize and network.

The BBQ reception at the U.S. Embassy will take place from 6:30pm to 9pm, allowing ample time to enjoy the festivities and interact with fellow participants.

Jeddah: AmCham Saudi Arabia Jeddah Chapter invites you to register now for our monthly General Membership Event on Monday, February 26th, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM, at the Waldorf Astoria.

Join us for an exclusive event with American International Tax Advisers​, a U.S. tax firm focusing on assisting expats with U.S. tax planning, consulting and return preparation with 25 years in the industry and offices across Asia, Australia, Brazil and the U.S.

American International Tax Advisers will give a presentation and insights about assisting U.S. expatriates and companies with tax planning and return filing. With attendance of this event, you will receive a free consultation for your tax planning.

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Jeddah: On Wednesday, January 10 th the AmCham Professional Services Committee hosted an insightful event at the Jeddah Hilton focusing on Navigating the path to transformation and IPO Readiness in KSA. Shedding light on this transformative journey, we were honored to be joined by a panel of distinguished experts, each offering unique perspectives and invaluable insights. Our esteemed panelists including CEO of Lazard MENA, Wassim Al Khatib, CEO of United Mining Industries, Hamad Al Sourayia, Senior Managing Director of Ankura, Karim Labban and Partner of Clyde & Co, Alain Sfeir.

Starting the evening with welcoming remarks was Senior Managing Director and AmCham Professional Services Committee Chair Kassem Younes. Moderating the panelist discussion was Arbitrator at Taswea Consultancy and AmCham Co-Chair Rozana Al Tayyar. Panelists provided a deeper understanding of the IPO process and market requirements in the rapidly evolving Saudi market. The evening concluded with a dynamic question and answer session with the audience.

Want to get involved in programming like this? Email: professionalservices@amchamksa.com

Jeddah:  The American Chamber of Commerce’s Sports Committee hosted an exciting panelist event on January 15th , 2024 at The Jeddah Yacht Club focusing on the Red Sea’s rise as a luxury marine destination. The evening started with welcoming remarks from AmCham Sports Committee Co-Chair, Sage Park and Chair Maxwell Andrews. Moderating the panel discussion was Lana Klyueva, Project Delivery Director of Saudi Tourism Authority. Our distinguished group of panelist included Khaled Aljafary with Red Sea Authority, Eric Althaus with Althaus Yachts, and Oliver Rees with Jeddah Yacht Club. The panel offered unique insights and various facets of this dynamic development, shedding light on key topics that include maritime governance, major watersports events and marina and port development.

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Riyadh: The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia’s Technology Committee hosted the Diwaniya on the topic of “Beyond boundaries: The next frontier of AI in Saudi Arabia” on Tuesday, January 23rd at Dorat Najd Resort in Riyadh.

 

The guests embarked on a journey into the future of AI in Saudi Arabia, guided by the nation's vision and strategy. With a diverse group of professionals from various sectors, we explored the synergy between #technology and policy development and delved into responsible AI, understanding its ethical implications, and the need for clear regulations.

 

The evening commenced with opening remarks by Sarah Al-Husseini, AmCham Saudi Arabia’s Technology Committee Chair and Government Affairs & Public Policy lead for Google in Saudi Arabia, followed by Alison Dilworth, Deputy Chief of Mission at US Embassy Riyadh. Sarah shared an insightful presentation exploring Google’s AI Principles through user cases that highlight their benefits and the guardrails to protect users. She also explored responsible and enabling regulatory frameworks globally and in the region. .

 

Nada Ihab Aboserie, Senior Manager, Emerging Markets at Access Partnership, facilitated an engaging dialogue around instilling core values in AI that reflect Saudi culture, ensuring equity, and harnessing AI's potential for education. The conversation also brought to light the genuine concern about AI exacerbating inequality, particularly in access to this transformative technology.

 

It was an enlightening event with a substantial turnout that encouraged us all to brainstorm and delve deeper into the critical topics of AI.

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Riyadh: AmCham Saudi Arabia’s Women in Business Committee in partnership with the WInFellowship, part of the Atlantic Council's empowerME initiative, hosted a thought-provoking and inspiring workshop on Monday, January 29th and delved into the transformative power of digital technology in Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem, exploring its impact on women entrepreneurs.

The workshop examined the nuanced challenges and opportunities that women face in this evolving landscape and provided a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between gender, entrepreneurship, and technology.

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Eastern Province: We’re proud to share the success of the AmCham Charity Golf Tournament & Awards Dinner last weekend, 12 January 2024, co-hosted with AmCham Bahrain at the Royal Golf Club Bahrain and The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain. 

The golf tournament welcomed 100 golfers from both Saudi Arabia and Bahrain for a Texas Scramble-style tournament sponsored by SANAD and Radian Chemicals. The golfers joined for a Networking Breakfast sponsored by the AmCham Saudi Sports Committee in association with Althaus Yachts and Hushood Entertainment before hitting the course for a 7AM shotgun start. 

Almost 200 AmCham members, business leaders and esteemed guests, including U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain Steve Bondy and his wife Meghan, then enjoyed an amazing evening reception at the opulent Al Noor Ballroom where a tribute was paid to David Cantrell, the late ABA-EP President and originator of the ABA-EP & AmCham Bahrain Annual Golf partnership dating back almost 20 years. 

We wish to express our sincere appreciation to our charitable partners, NUSF and Injaz. Both organizations’ CEOs Mae Mozaini and Hana Sarwani participated in the program by sharing the admirable missions and work their organizations are doing to bolster women and young people in business in the region. 

We would also like the show our gratitude to the following sponsors, without which, this collaborative event uniting three countries together, would not have been possible:

Gold Sponsors: AUBH Bahrain, Cigna Healthcare MEA, The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain, Big Texas Steakhouse 

Silver Sponsors: Banz Group, Packers Plus, Seef Dental 

Dinner: Beverage & Hole-in-One Sponsors: Aurum Memorabilia, Qannati, NHSC, Europcar

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