ABOUT AMCHAM ABU DHABI
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AmCham Abu Dhabi, the trademark of the American Business Group of Abu Dhabi, is a member of the global network of American Chambers of Commerce. The mission is to promote commerce, investment and goodwill between the United States of America, the membership, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates.
AmCham Abu Dhabi Board of Directors......................................................
AmCham Abu Dhabi is an independent, notfor-profit association comprised of Fortune 500 corporations, small and medium size companies and prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs. AmCham provides a uniquely situated platform through which executives pursue and discuss issues impacting business operations between the U.S. and U.A.E.
AmCham Abu Dhabi holds 7th Annual Roundtable Summit................
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AmCham Abu Dhabi and ABC Dubai hold 2015 Dubai Airshow Kick-off Breakfast.................................................................................
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AmCham Abu Dhabi hosts ADIPEC Kick-off Breakfast .........................
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AmCham Abu Dhabi and U.S. - U.A.E. Business Council host Virginia Governor Terence McAuliffe..............................................................
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AmCham Abu Dhabi and Bechtel host Forum exploring the Role of Women in Leadership...................................................................
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The Board of Directors is elected annually by members and includes four officers and 11 members at large. The Chairman of the Board is the spokesperson for the membership. AmCham Abu Dhabi is managed by an Executive Director and professional staff.
STAFF Theresa F. Weber Executive Director director@AmChamAbuDhabi.org Christina Struller Membership Director membership@AmChamAbuDhabi.org Christina Villaluz Accounting and Membership Manager accounts@AmChamAbuDhabi.org Zenaida Carpio Events Coordinator events@AmChamAbuDhabi.org Karim Damerje Communications Coordinator communications@AmChamAbuDhabi.org Mariam Kamel Administrative Coordinator admin@AmChamAbuDhabi.org Muhammed Ali Office Administrator office@AmChamAbuDhabi.org
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Features Member Focus: Interview with Founding Member Elias Sayah..........
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Highlights
Membership New Platinum and Corporate Members.........................................................
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AmCham Abu Dhabi Social Media...................................................................
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New Individual Members......................................................................................
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Events Events Gallery..........................................................................................................
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Upcoming Events...................................................................................................
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Sponsorship Opportunity....................................................................................
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Happy New Year 2016 from AmCham Abu Dhabi and Thank you for your support in 2015!...............................................................
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TAWASOL - VOL 1 2016 Newsletter Team Communications Coordinator - Karim Damerje AmCham Interns - Lina Tarakji, Candice Shu Zhou Editorial Submissions: AmCham Abu Dhabi Trademark of the American Business Group of Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 43710, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. T: +971 2 631 3604 F: +971 2 633 0489 E: communications@AmChamAbuDhabi.org W: www.AmChamAbuDhabi.org Copyright 2016 AmCham Abu Dhabi
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