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In this newsletter: - 2023 - 2026 AmCham Saudi Arabia BOD Election Results
- AmCham Events
- AmCham Members
- AmCham Introductions
- AmCham Careers
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Dear AmCham Saudi Arabia Members,
Yesterday we held our second successful Annual General Meeting for our members across all three Chapters since becoming one unified AmCham in 2021. I am pleased to announce a successful AmCham Board of Directors Election and By-Laws Referendum. I would like to express my special appreciation to those members who took an active role in the organization by voting in the election. Also, I would like to extend my profound gratitude to all the candidates who raised their hands to volunteer to serve the American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia in an expanded capacity. As recommended by the AmCham Board of Directors, the general membership voted to approve the By-Laws amendments as well, which were necessary to address our rapidly growing organization.
I am honored to introduce the newly selected members of the AmCham Board of Directors below whose terms began 1 October 2023 and will continue for three years. They will join ten experienced board members to ensure our organization continues to further the mission of connecting US and Saudi businesses as partners, growing American businesses operating in KSA and promoting prosperity between our two countries. I look forward to working together with the board and our valuable members in achieving AmCham Saudi Arabia’s mission over the coming year.
Kind regards, Bill Foster AmCham Saudi Arabia Chairman |
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Riyadh: AmCham Saudi Arabia is hosting an exclusive event featuring Dr. Anna Lee Fisher, a former NASA astronaut on Tuesday, October 3rd, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel in Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh.
Registration closed. |
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Dhahran: The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia is pleased to announce a unique offering from the Energy Committee. On Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, the Energy Committee will host a closed door roundtable discussion for its members to explore the business position and outlook for US energy sector businesses operating in Kingdom. The AmCham will then share the collective response of the roundtable session with our US governmental partners to help improve the business position of US energy businesses operating in the region.
The event will have a working lunch format sponsored by SLB with discussion moderated by Energy Committee Co-Chair Reid Wayman. The Energy Committee is sponsored by Air Products Qudra and Flowserve. This event is for AmCham members only.
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Riyadh: AmCham Saudi Arabia x US Embassy Collaboration on Roundtable Discussion with U.S. Ambassador Michael Ratney on the Kingdom’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). |
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Riyadh:The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia is pleased to continue our in Kingdom partnership with the Atlantic Council Middle East to support the #WInFellowship program.
The workshop aims to catalyze a nuanced dialogue that investigates the shifting roles of women within Saudi society, with a deep dive into the ripple effects this phenomenon has on the healthcare sector in particular. |
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Riyadh: The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia in collaboration with Hushood Entertainment Events Co., will host the discussion panel on Monday, October 23rd, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM on the topic of Women in Sports: Breaking Barriers and Building Legacies at the Marriott Hotel in Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh.
Following the development of women's involvement in sports in Saudi Arabia since 2018, the panel will discuss the importance of this topic. We will focus on recent Saudi female participation in the Special Olympics, the newly formed Saudi Ladies Polo team, and upcoming tournaments where Saudi athletes are breaking boundaries and creating records. We will look at the impact that the role of women in sports has on Saudi Arabia's growing tourism and the aspiration of bringing the World Cup Competition to the region.
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Riyadh: Join AmCham Saudi Arabia's Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance "ESG" Committee at their upcoming conference on the topic of ESG Finance on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023.
The conference aims to bring together industry experts, thought leaders and professionals from various sectors to foster knowledge, collaboration, and innovation in the field of ESG finance, aiming to create a more sustainable and inclusive financial ecosystem. Our goal is to facilitate an insightful dialogue around sustainable finance, responsible investing, and corporate social responsibility.
Following the conference, we are pleased to invite you to an evening reception at the Residence of the Deputy Chef of Mission, U.S. Embassy. This will be an excellent opportunity for networking and further discussions.
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Dhahran: Join our Eastern Province Chapter on 1 November 2023 for a Halloween-themed Networking After Dark event at the US Consulate Dhahran, along with an opportunity for the US business community to meet the new US Consul General Dhahran Jim Sindle.
Watch your inbox for a link to register soon! |
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Jeddah: Join the American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia's Sports Committee and American Express Saudi Arabia for a memorable event at the famous Royal Greens Golf Course at KAEC. The Royal Greens Golf Club will stage a wonderful Texas Scramble Tournament and a golf clinic allowing beginners and guests to join the fun.
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Jeddah: On September 12, 2023, The American Chamber of Commerce’s Jeddah Chapter hosted the Women in Business Committee’s second Diwaniya of the year focusing on the topic "Opportunity Challenge - Creating and Supporting Successful Women in Leadership."
The event commenced with opening remarks by the committee chair Jamila El-Dajani, introducing the concept of Diwaniya for women and emphasizing their collective impact. Followed by Fatimah Martin from the US Consulate highlighted the historic moment in Saudi Arabia where women are at the forefront of regional collaboration and empowerment, and a facilitated dialogue by Nora Al-Jindi of Dar El Hekma University on fostering partnerships to bridge workforce gender gaps.
Diwaniya guests discussed the importance of mentorship programs, development of the younger generation and empowering them with the necessary leadership tools and shifting their mindset from passive to proactive, enabling women to take risks and embrace failure as part of their career growth.
The event was concluded by Dana Alajlani , the Women in Business Committee Co-Chair and Head of Public Affairs for the GCC at Sanofi, who highlighted innovation and transformation in the region in order to improve lives and she underlined the importance of our collective responsibility in shaping young leaders.
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Saudi Arabia: On September 10-13th, the American Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia (AmCham Saudi Arabia) sponsored the Healthcare Trade Mission to the Kingdom organized by the U.S. Commercial Service in Riyadh, Eastern Province, and Jeddah.
The Healthcare Trade Mission featured delegates from 15 leading U.S. healthcare companies looking to enter the Saudi market and expand their business ventures in the Kingdom. As part of the mission, delegates had the pleasure of meeting with a wide range of prominent Saudi firms.
In Riyadh, the panelists discussed Saudi Arabia’s healthcare transformation, their experience working in the Saudi market, important innovations and changes in the industry, and their experiences adapting to the evolution of the Kingdom’s healthcare sector. Following the discussion, the panelists facilitated an engaging Q&A session.
After visiting Riyadh all delegates moved to Dhahran and Jeddah, where the mission was concluded.
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On Wednesday, September 20th, the American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province Chapter hosted their Welcome Back Networking Breakfast with special guest speaker Nasser Kareem, Senior Industrial Investment Attraction Analyst of King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), a mega project owned by Saudi Aramco. Spark is a state-of-the-art industrial and technological ecosystem and business hub focused on localizing and supporting the energy sector in the Kingdom. Mr. Kareem highlighted the progress of the SPARK development thus far and how businesses might expand their footprint in the Kingdom there..
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The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia hosted its Annual General Meeting across the Kingdom on Sunday in Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Eastern Province. It was our second such event since becoming one unified AmCham in 2021.
The event commenced with opening remarks by AmCham Saudi Arabia Chairman Bill Foster who highlighted the amazing growth of the organization and expressed his appreciation to the members, committees’ volunteers, and the executive team.
The guests enjoyed a presentation highlighting a successful year for AmCham Saudi Arabia. The newly elected board members were announced. The organization's elite Quincy Circle members also received special recognition.
In Riyadh, the US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney offered welcome remarks, focusing on the importance of US-Saudi business collaboration. Newly elected Vice Chairperson David King gave remarks and expressed his appreciation and excitement to embark on the new role. The event concluded with longstanding board member and outgoing Treasurer, Todd Elledge highlighting AmCham’s astounding transformation and growth over the last two years.
In Jeddah, Chapter President, Nasser Bayram gave welcome remarks highlighting the growth of AmCham Saudi Arabia and bilateral partnership between American and Saudi businesses followed by guest speaker the U.S. Consul General to Jeddah, Faris Asad. The State of the AmCham address was presented by Mohamad Tafesh, Jeddah Chapter Vice President sharing the progress of AmCham and presenting our Quincy Circle Members with certificates.
In the Eastern Province, Chapter President Darrell McGraw gave introductory remarks to the members underscoring the remarkable progress of the chapter since its launch in October 2021. The Vice President Jesse Lapierre noted that the AmCham organization truly embodies its mission to foster US-Saudi business partnership by welcoming both US and Saudi businesses as members.
The event was a great opportunity for all our members and business leaders from around the Kingdom to meet with one another to network and learn more about how AmCham will serve its member businesses in the year ahead!
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Saudi Chemical Company Holding is an Investment Company , with more than four decades of success in Trading and Manufacturing with a capital of SAR 843.2 million Saudi Riyals. The companies owns a group of five companies. |
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Healthcare Development Holding (HDH) Company was formed in November 2008 with the objective of developing and providing a wide range of healthcare services while focusing on building local expertise. HDH plans to achieve its goals through the strength of its experienced local staff and international partners. |
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ITL World is an award winning leading Travel Management Company with several offices across the GCC & Far East. |
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Meta Solutions Industrial Company Ltd |
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A born inventor and change maker, John Jacob Astor IV founded The St. Regis New York as a place to pursue his passions in the company of the city’s luminaries. More than a century later, the St. Regis brand is renowned for its tradition of innovation and commitment to impeccable service at more than 40 hotels and resorts around the world. |
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EER provides expert assistance for companies and individuals that drive their business. They utilise their proficient skills in seamless international relocations, complex immigration processes and comprehensive corporate services to aid a range of clients with their bespoke requirements. |
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Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered just outside Copenhagen, Denmark. Their purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity, and rare blood and rare endocrine diseases. |
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SOURCEitHR provides a comprehensive suite of human capital management solutions that cover outsourcing, organization and management consulting, in addition to online tools and surveys. The combined strength of the MenaITech and SOURCEitHR portfolio gives us access to a database of over one million employees, powering insights and analytics unparalleled in the MENA region. |
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Mohammed Maghrabi Hira Shah Lana Klyueva Mazouz Sahm, PE, MBA, IOSH, SBS, PMP® |
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Kim Haweit Jeddah Chapter Director
Kim Haweit is the Jeddah Chapter Director of The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia. She helps facilitate new business development, community engagement and networking events between Saudi Arabia and American businesses.
Kim holds a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University in Marketing and Hospitality Management. She has over 15 years experience working between the U.S. and Saudi markets. She is passionate about fostering bilateral relationships for economic growth and opportunity with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. |
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Roles only open for: Quincy Circle, Corporate, Corporate Affiliate, or Individual Members
If you are keen to be a part of the following communities please reach out to us on: careers@amchamksa.com. (Please specify the committee and the positions you are interested in.) |
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Film Program Producer (member and non-members) Administrator (member and non-members) Co-Chair Program Director |
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Event Coordinator Sponsor Relationships Newsletter Manager Membership Coordinator |
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Sports Committee Co-Chairperson Sports Committee Program Director |
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