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NEWSLETTER - APRIL 2022
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Newly Joined Strategic Partner
 
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We are proud to present our new official strategic partner: The Protocol School of Washington.

We look forward to a wealth of collaborative opportunities with you, welcome to AmCham Abu Dhabi's Family.
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MESSAGE TO U.S. CITIZENS: TAX SEASON REMINDER – U.S. EMBASSY ABU DHABI, U.A.E.
 
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Tax Season is here. Remember to file your U.S. income taxes!
The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens that they are required to file their federal income taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by April 18, 2022.  
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MEMBER NEWS
 
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CRI New Platinum Member Insights
Risk, compliance, anti-bribery & anti-corruption related news, events & publications.
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Forbes Middle East Reveals The Region's Top Healthcare Leaders
Forbes Middle East has unveiled its first ranking of the region's Top 50 Healthcare Leaders, featuring the innovation-driven pioneers of the Middle East's largest and most impactful healthcare organizations. Congratulations to Mr. Ayman Mokhtar Regional President for the Middle East, Turkey & Levant Region, and AmCham’s Abu Dhabi Healthcare Committee Co-Chair and Board of Director for making the list.
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Accenture AI Leaders Podcast
Tune in to hear industry trends, opportunities, and challenges related to AI, analytics, and data that are top of mind for CDOs, CAOs and CIOs. 
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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi ranked UAE’s top hospital in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2022 list
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a Mubadala Health partner, has been recognised as the top hospital in the UAE in this year’s World’s Best Hospitals index, which is compiled by Newsweek and Statista Inc. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi was positioned within the top 150 global hospitals in the ranking, which evaluates over 2,200 hospitals from 27 countries around the world.
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NYU Abu Dhabi scientists discover high-frequency waves around the Sun
New research has uncovered high-frequency waves that curl around the Sun and could even stretch deep into its heart, and they appeared to travel much faster than predicted by theory.
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Lockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing Adds to Team DEFIANT
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, and Boeing announced six new members of Team DEFIANT. These supplier teammates will join the team to support DEFIANT X®, the advanced helicopter for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) competition.
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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Named One of Time's Best Inventions of 2021
The vaccine, for which Johnson & Johnson received Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in February, is being recognized in the Medical Care category alongside two other COVID-19 vaccines.
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L3HARRIS’ Successful 'EYE' Integration, Extreme Testing Enabled James Webb Space Telescope Images
L3Harris Technologies engineers integrated a complex system of mirrors on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, then simulated the harsh conditions of space to rigorously test the functions, ensuring the successful capture of ancient light providing insights into the universe’s origins.
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NMC exits administration with a strong focus on governance, culture and growth
The core operations of NMC Healthcare Group have exited administration in the UAE, allowing a newly formed holding company to chart a fresh path in the provision of world class community-first healthcare.  
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At Northrop Grumman Creativity Guides Innovation
Imagine a place where ideas are transformed into advanced operational prototypes years ahead of existing technology. That’s just what happens in Northrop Grumman’s Navy-focused innovation centers, where creativity guides innovation.
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OSHKOSH DEFENSE Received First Order For Next Generation Delivery Vehicle Fleet
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced that it has placed its first order of Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV) with Oshkosh Defense, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation. The initial order is for 50,000 NGDVs and is valued at $2.98 Billion.
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YAS MARINA CIRCUIT: Feel The Need For Speed This Ramadan
Take control of the wheel with a thrilling driving experience this Ramadan at Yas Marina Circuit.
Take control of the wheel with a thrilling driving experience
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Raytheon Missiles & Defense to Produce Spy-6 Radars for US Navy Ships 
Delivering unmatched, scalable air and missile defense to the fleet. SPY-6 is the U.S. Navy family of radars that perform air and missile defense on seven classes of ships.
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Northrop Grumman and AT&T Collaborate to Power Next Generation, 5G-enabled Defense Capabilities
Northrop Grumman Corporation and AT&T* entered into a collaboration agreement to research and develop a digital battle network, powered by AT&T 5G and Northrop Grumman’s advanced mission systems, to support the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). 
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Etihad Airways: Focusing On Families, Business Class Comfort And Sustainability
Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and has direct flights from New York to Abu Dhabi. Their latest programming focuses on family travel, business class comfort and sustainability in the sky.
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U.S. - U.A.E. NEWS
 
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How the UAE plans to become a leading space power in the region
The global rise of the private space sector has helped show how governments cannot go it all alone when reaching for the stars and it is no different for the UAE. Over the next decade, the Emirates plans to invest more than Dh3 billion ($816 million) in the private space sector to grow the country’s capabilities in space.
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New exhibition gives glimpse of Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi's fascinating collection
Visitors have the chance to see the Murchison meteorite and Stan, the world's most famous Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Emirates IDs to be used as proof of residency for expats, as UAE phases out passport stickers
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICA) has issued a circular stating that residency stickers on passports will no longer be issued for expatriates.
The circular, states that Emirates ID cards issued to expats will be used as a proof of valid UAE residency, effective from Monday, April 11.
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Abu Dhabi launches ambitious 50-year plan to conserve environment
Abu Dhabi has launched a long-term plan that aims to make the emirate resilient to climate change while ensuring a vibrant, healthy environment for all.
The ‘Abu Dhabi Environmental Centennial 2071’ will also include pathways to make the emirate a leader in conservation over the next 50 years.
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The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi One of the First UAE Government Entities to Create a Non-Fungible Token
During a series of innovative workshops, more than 220 employees collaborated to create the unique NFT digital art, which aimed to reflect DCT Abu Dhabi’s corporate values of being welcoming, pioneering, agile, and collaborative.
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UAE attracted $20.7bn in foreign direct investments in 2021, Ministry of Economy says
The UAE attracted Dh76 billion ($20.7bn) in foreign direct investments in 2021, up 3.9 per cent from 2020, as a result of measures the country took to develop various economic sectors and improve the ease of doing business.
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Academy for Women Entrepreneurs U.A.E. & StartAd
 

AmCham Abu Dhabi is pleased to congratulate the Academy for Women Entrepreneur Cohort #2 graduates, It is our pleasure on the occasion of Women's International Day to welcome each of the companies as a new member, a gift to these inspiring & remarkable SMEs. 

Each month we will feature 2 of these remarkable SMEs in our monthly newsletter.
 
Welcome to AmCham Abu Dhabi's family!


Click here to learn more about the Academy for Women Entrepreneur Cohort #2.

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Fragomen Monthly Immigration Newsletter - April 2022.
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Ramadan Offers exclusively for AmCham Abu Dhabi Members
Check out some amazing Iftar & Suhoor Offers brought to you by our Platinum & Corporate member hotels.

- Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers.
- Fairmont Bab Al Bahr.
- Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi.
- InterContinental Abu Dhabi.
- The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi.
- Rosewood Abu Dhabi.
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Annual AmCham Abu Dhabi Members Discounts
Take advantage of these exclusive discounts offered by some of our amazing Platinum & Corporate members exclusively for AmCham Abu Dhabi Members.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
 
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Check out our 2022 Upcoming Events Calendar
 
Multi-Nation Business Group Event: Annual Review of National In Country Value (ICV) Program
Multi-Nation Business Group Event: Annual Review of National In Country Value (ICV) Program

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Apr 19, 2022
(10 AM - 11:30 AM) (GMT+4)

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Auditorium
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
 
Energy Committee presents a webinar: Advancing Climate Solutions
Energy Committee presents a webinar: Advancing Climate Solutions

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May 24, 2022
(4:30 PM - 6 PM) (GMT+4)
 
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