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In this newsletter: - 2024 Board of Directors Nominations
- AmCham Events
- AmCham Members
- AmCham Members Benefits
- AmCham Announcements
- AmCham Partnerships
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We are pleased to announce the Board of Directors nomination process for the upcoming 2024 term.
The list of open positions for the 2024 term:
- Eastern Province Chapter President
- Jeddah Chapter President
- Director of Sector Committees
- Member at Large
As such, we look to you, our members, to nominate the candidates that would best represent you!
To nominate the candidate kindly refer to the email received from AmCham Saudi Arabia (MEMBERS ONLY).
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Khobar: AmCham Saudi Arabia, in association with Fragomen, invites you for an insightful session on the latest updates and the path ahead for you regarding the Saudi Premium Residency Program.
Join us on Monday, June 3rd from 11AM to 1PM for the American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province Chapter Membership Networking Luncheon. This month's topic is Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency Program Unpacked.
AmCham Saudi Arabia, in association with Fragomen, invites you for an insightful session on the latest updates and the path ahead for you regarding the Saudi Premium Residency Program. The Saudi Premium Residency program enables skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors to live, work, and own businesses or property in Saudi Arabia. With five new categories under its long-term Premium Residency Permit (PRP) scheme, foreign nationals now have more options for self-sponsored long-term residency permits. Join the team of experts from Fragomen, along with a panel of industry stakeholders, as they guide you through the program, discuss the opportunities it offers, and help you navigate your next steps.
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Riyadh: Join AmCham Saudi Arabia's Women In Business committee for an open roundtable aiming to showcase and discuss the innovative and impactful programs implemented by global companies to advance women's participation and leadership in the workforce in Saudi Arabia. We will highlight real-life success stories and provide a platform for knowledge sharing and open dialogue.
The discussion will serve as a significant milestone in promoting gender equality and empowering women in the workforce. By showcasing the efforts of leading global companies, we aim to inspire and drive meaningful change across various sectors in Saudi Arabia.
This event will be a fantastic opportunity to network, share insights, and celebrate the achievements of women in business. Join us as we come together to support and inspire one another.
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Eastern Province: More information to follow. |
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Riyadh: The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia’s Sports Committee in collaboration with American Express Saudi Arabia hosted the 28th Annual Golf Tournament on May 2nd and 3rd, 2024 at the prestigious Riyadh Golf Club.
Participants enjoyed two days of friendly competition, networking, and beautiful weather on the course, followed by the evening reception at the U.S. Embassy.
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Dhahran: On Friday, May 3rd, 2024, the U.S. Embassy Saudi Arabia and the U.S. Consulate General Dhahran, in cooperation with AmCham Saudi Arabia's Arts, Culture & Entertainment (ACE) Committee hosted a luncheon at the iconic Ithra in the Eastern Province with U.S. Deputy Ambassador Alison Dilworth, U.S. Consul General Dhahran James Sindle, Director of the U.S. Saudi Film Forum and ACE Committee Chair Todd Albert Nims, and film industry professionals to celebrate the successes of the Saudi Film Festival over the last ten years and highlight U.S.-Saudi partnership in the film industry. |
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Riyadh: The AmCham Saudi Arabia’s Professional Services Committee hosted a panel discussion focused on “Managing Risk on Mega Projects in Saudi Arabia” on Monday, May 6th at Marriott Hotel in the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh.
The event commenced with welcome remarks by Kassem Younes, Chair of AmCham Professional Services Committee, followed by remarks from Andrew Billard , Senior Commercial Counselor at U.S. Embassy Riyadh.
The panel discussion moderated by Aseel Zimmo, Managing Partner at First Link, featured distinguished industry leaders including Bryan Harvey, Vice President, Head of KSA Giga Projects and Middle East Growth at Jacobs; Mufeed Saleh, Program Director at Bechtel; Amani Khalifa, Partner and Head of the Saudi Disputes Practice at Freshfields; and Mahmoud AlAli, Head of Property and Engineering at Chubb Arabia Cooperative.
The panel delved into the complexities of managing risk in the phases of mega projects in the region through a case study approach.
The evening concluded with engaging Q&A session providing valuable insights and practical strategies for professionals involved in mega projects in Saudi Arabia.
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Eastern Province: On Monday, May 20th, the AmCham Saudi Arabia Energy Committee, led by Chairman Ebubekir Koyuncu, hosted its fourth installment of the Lunch & Learn series.
Dr. Yousef M. Alshammari, FEI, one of the world's top 50 global energy analysts listed by Gulf Intelligence and Senior Research Fellow & Consultant of Imperial College London, kicked off the event with his presentation on "Oil to Chemicals in Saudi Arabia and Beyond: Opportunities and Challenges", followed by a panel discussion with executive leaders of U.S. energy sector companies operating in Kingdom, including ExxonMobil, Fluor Corporation, KBR Inc., and Lummus Technology, who gave their insights into the demand for oil to chemical technologies globally and how they are meeting that demand and addressing associated challenges.
Special thanks to our panelists and moderator: Fernando Vallina, Abdullah Dirani, Firas Zawati, Subhabrata Guru, and Juan Simon Arteaga Puente. |
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Jeddah: The AmCham Saudi Arabia’s Women in Business Committee hosted an inspirational panel discussion focusing on the topic of "Female Entrepreneurship in KSA: Navigating Scalability for Women Entrepreneurs" on May 20th in Jeddah. The panel delved into effective scaling strategies, network leverage, and investor attraction, featuring wisdom from experienced business leaders.
The event commenced with welcome remarks by Kim Haweit, Jeddah Chapter Director of AmCham Saudi Arabia, followed by remarks from the Acting Chair of the Women in Business Committee, Shoruq Makki. Additionally, Maha Juffali-Ghandour, Founder and Supervising Board Member of The Help Center delivered an inspiring keynote speech detailing her personal experience over the years.
The panel discussion moderated by Nora Al-Jindi, Director of the Marketing Department at Dar Al-Hekma University, featured distinguished female entrepreneurs including Marriam Mossalli, Founder & CEO of Niche Arabia; Dania Shinkar, Founder and Creative Director at Dania Shinkar Limited; Jehan Alallah, IT Manager at Amazon; as well as Muhammad Khan, the Associate Professor in Marketing Entrepreneurship and Strategy Department at Effat University.
The discussion showcased the talent, innovation, and resilience of female entrepreneurs who are shaping the landscape of business in KSA. Additionally, the event provided a platform for networking and knowledge sharing while highlighting the successes and challenges faced by women in business.
The event concluded with an engaging Q&A session, followed by dinner at the Hilton Hotel overlooking the beautiful views of the Jeddah coast.
Thank you to the sponsors FAUCHON Paris and Sensi for providing gifts for our guests. |
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Riyadh: On May 21st, the AmCham Saudi Arabia’s Education Committee in collaboration with Institute of International Education hosted a round table discussion on “Opportunities for Higher Education Collaboration for the Kingdom’s Economic Diversification” in Riyadh.
The participants, including the representatives from the U.S. Embassy Saudi Arabia, Institute of International Education, International School Group (ISG), Duke University and the AmCham Education Committee Leadership, discussed the variety of exchange programs introduced to align education with industry demands fostering the collaboration between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Our experts shared their expertise, ideas and delved into the importance of creating a dynamic and responsive higher education ecosystem to drive sustainable economic growth and development in the Kingdom.
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Jeddah: On May 29th, AmCham Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Chapter hosted an exclusive roundtable discussion on the transformation of tourism in Saudi Arabia at the Jeddah Yacht Club. This roundtable featured esteemed guests, including the Consul General of the U.S. Consulate Jeddah, Mr. Faris Asad, as well as experts from the tourism sector. Furthermore, the event aimed to catalyze the sustainable development of the tourism sector in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on the Western region, through collaborative discourse among key stakeholders.
The event commenced with remarks from the Jeddah Chapter President, Nasser Bayram, the Jeddah Chapter Vice President Mohamad Tafesh, U.S. Consul General, Faris Asad, and Kerry LePain, Foreign Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh. The discussion delved deeper into various topics, including infrastructure development, investment opportunities, cultural heritage preservation, and collaboration initiatives.
This successful roundtable discussion generated actionable insights and recommendations to drive sustainable growth and enhance competitiveness in the tourism sector, tailored to the specific needs and opportunities of the Western region. |
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Riyadh: On May 31 and June 1, 2024, The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia under its Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Committee, hosted the second annual US-Saudi Film Forum in Riyadh, a series of roundtable discussions between U.S. and Saudi film industry executives focused on growing the film industry between our respective countries.
The two-day event, organized with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, facilitated collaboration between senior figures from the U.S. film industry and their established counterparts in Saudi Arabia, including producers, investors, attorneys, financiers, film companies, distributors, government, and industry executives.
The sessions were moderated by Todd Albert Nims, Director of US Saudi Film Forum and Chair of Arts, Culture & Entertainment Committee at AmCham Saudi Arabia, and included: - “Structuring Film Deals for Streamers and Studios” with Ismat Abidi, former Head of Business and Legal Affairs for Netflix MENA
- A PR Roadmap for Oscar Winning Saudi Film with Dennis Dembia, President Entertainment Business Strategy at Rogers & Cowan
- Permits, Locations and Building an Industry of Film Professionals with Colleen Bell, Executive Director at California Film Commission
- Attracting Major Studiosto KSA with Alex Koronakis, Senior Director of Government Affairs EMEA at Motion Picture Association (MPA).
The forum fostered growth and informed decision-making among key film industry players through open dialogue, roundtable discussions, and collaboration. The forum concluded with a discussion on the progress made to challenges identified in last year's inaugural forum. |
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Mario Maselli, Managing Partner, Upper Bay Infrastructure Partners Brian James Little, General Manager, Esnad Al-Shabakah Judd Campbell, New Business Development & Retail MEA / AP, Valvoline Global |
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Mohammed Orri, Western Regional Relationship Account Manager, American Express Saudi Arabia Manar Almehaijeen, Senior Expert - Scientific Evaluation, Saudi Food and Drug Authority Paul Archer, VP BD, Atheeb Group Doris Martin, CEO, DMartin Consultancy |
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CocoBeets Al Khobar offers all AmCham Saudi Arabia members 15% discount at CocoBeets Al Khobar for dine-in & pick-up orders on limited items: - Specialty Bowls
- Gourmet Salads
- Sandwiches
- Wraps
- Tartines
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Fairmont Riyadh offers all AmCham Saudi Arabia members: - 20% off on all restaurants (365, The Plaza, Café Connect, Pesto, House of Grill)
- 10% on all Spa Treatments
- 20% on Health Club Membership
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AmCham Saudi Arabia card holders are eligible for a 20% discount on all payroll outsourcing services and HR software.
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Neja Brglez Gonzales, Head of Member Relations & Partnerships, Eastern Province Chapter
Neja is an accomplished global technology sales leader with over a decade of experience driving commercial initiatives for multinational companies and governmental entities. Her career has taken her to diverse locations such as the USA, Mexico, Central America, Peru, and Argentina.
Neja's expertise spans technical product strategy, cross-cultural communication, and strategic partnership development. She has a proven track record of expanding market share, introducing cutting-edge technologies, and cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders worldwide.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, and a Master's degree in American Politics from the University of Tucson, USA. |
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Nerea Zamorano Fernandez, Head of Events, Eastern Province Chapter
Nerea is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in event coordination, logistical support and administration, primarily within the hospitality sector. Her international work experience and Bachelor's in Hotel Management and Tourism from Universitat de Barcelona have equipped her with the skills to excel in diverse cultural settings.
With over 14 years of experience in Saudi Arabia and the GCC, Nerea is eager to leverage her experience to benefit members of the American Chamber of Commerce and contribute positively to the country's development. |
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