| NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER, 2022 |
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AmCham Abu Dhabi launches new Climate Change Committee The new committee aims to create an engaging and compelling agenda of programs that inform members and other stakeholders and provide opportunities for meaningful engagement on climate action. |
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The Captain’s Club is UAE’s largest boat club, providing a safe, accessible and hassle-free alternative to boat ownership. |
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Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group, with more than 80,000 employees and a 150-year history in some of the world’s most dynamic markets. They bank the people and companies driving investment, trade and creation of wealth across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Standard Chartered’s heritage and values are expressed in its brand promise, Here for good. |
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People2.0 a leading enabler of flexible and mobile work arrangements, with the most comprehensive global employer of record (EOR) and agent of record (AOR) services platform, created exclusively for everyone who finds and provides talent. They accelerate growth for their customers with capabilities to expand access and engagement to the global talent pool for their clients. And they make it simple, fast, inexpensive, and risk free. |
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Join us in welcoming our New Strategic Partner & Major Sponsor of our Upcoming Event TOP FUN: American Beach BBQ at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi, on Friday, September 16, 2022, The Captain's Club, UAE's Biggest Boat Club. |
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Dear Members & Friends,
We have a brand new Facebook page!
Please click the link below, like and follow our new FB page, we'd love to see you there! |
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L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions are reaching new heights L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions look to the future with its broad range of next-generation avionics, flight data analytics, full-flight simulators, pilot training and regional-based inventory and logistics services. |
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New IQ: Boeing’s latest innovation From virtual reality and additive manufacturing to drag racing and an NFL dancer, find the future of aerospace in Boeing's latest issue. |
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Jacobs: to Implement New Holding Company Structure Jacobs announced that it intends to adopt a new holding company structure on Aug. 29, 2022. The name of the new parent company, Jacobs Solutions Inc., more closely aligns with Jacobs' public identity as a global technology-forward solutions company. |
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UAE-US Travel Becomes Easy As Etihad Adds More Flights Etihad is adding four more daily departures from Abu Dhabi beginning on November 15. Etihad Airways will offer 11 weekly non-stop operations to John F. Kennedy International Airport. This will increase the number of flights UAE-US Travel. |
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Oshkosh Defense Granted Five New Patents on Hybrid Electric JLTV Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced it was granted five new patents for the Oshkosh Defense hybrid electric Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, or eJLTV, strengthening the company’s intellectual property position in hybrid-electric technology. |
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EDGE, UAE Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology to Establish Industry 4.0 Enablement Centre The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and EDGE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the UAE’s first Industry 4.0 Enablement Centre aimed at promoting, enabling, and supporting the digital transformation and the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies across the country’s manufacturing sector. |
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Etihad Airways commits to adopt a mangrove tree for every guest who books Economy Space Following the launch of the Etihad Forest, Etihad’s initiative for biodiversity, wildlife and environmental protection through a network of mangrove and other forests being established in Abu Dhabi and around the world, Etihad Airways has committed to adopt a mangrove tree on behalf of every guest who books an Economy Space seat, ensuring every “space” seat sold is eventually carbon neutral. |
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Raghu Krishnan Named Johnson & Johnson’s New Consumer Health Area Managing Director for Africa, Middle East, and Turkey Replacing Makis Kosmatos, Raghu Krishnan will spearhead all areas of Johnson & Johnson’s Consumer health strategic development for AMET (Africa, Middle East, and Turkey), effective September 1st, 2022. |
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Lockheed Martin Vector Star From 'Laser Technology' to 'We're Going Back to the Moon', read about the latest news from Lockheed Martin.
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Fragomen Monthly Immigration Newsletter - September, 2022. |
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UAE ready ‘anytime’ for free trade talks with U.S. The Middle Eastern country is vying to host the next WTO ministerial meeting The United Arab Emirates is ready after 16 years to try again to negotiate a free trade agreement with the United States, whenever U.S. political leaders decide the time is right. |
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ADNEC opens registration for IDEX and NAVDEX 2023 Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (ADNEC) has opened the e-registration for the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) and the Naval Defence Exhibition and Conference (NAVDEX). This year’s IDEX mark the 16th edition, while its 7th edition of NAVDEX. The events will take place on February 20 - 24, 2023. |
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UAE’s space exploration to reach new heights in 2023 Next year set to be the Emirates’ busiest yet, with missions including reaching the Moon with a tiny rover. |
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UAE announces new incentives for SMEs The UAE government has issued a ministerial resolution to support Emirati small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with new incentives, according to a report. |
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Abu Dhabi's social innovation underpins sustainable development Innovative initiatives will be key to developing a more inclusive society. |
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Abu Dhabi Chamber showcases the incentives of NAFIS program The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (NAFIS), and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) organised a 2nd session for raising awareness about the incentives of the Emirati competitiveness program NAFIS. |
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Abu Dhabi: A global destination for healthcare investment The UAE capital has developed into a global destination and hub for healthcare investment. |
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Abu Dhabi DED launches land incentive programme to drive industrial growth The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has launched a programme to incentivise land use for manufacturers in high-priority sectors to drive industrial growth. |
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ADGM and Abu Dhabi Residents Office team up to encourage more investments Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Abu Dhabi Residents Office (ADRO) signed a preliminary agreement that aims to encourage more investments and retain talent in the UAE's capital. Digital services from ADGM will be used to support visa-related transactions, including nominations for golden visas. |
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Inaugural GMIS America event in September seeks to strengthen UAE-US ties The summit, which will be held in Pennsylvania from September 28-30, aims to explore new industrial opportunities and technologies to spearhead sustainable economic growth and drive partnerships. |
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| Academy for Women Entrepreneurs U.A.E. & StartAd |
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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. Welcome to AmCham Abu Dhabi's family!
Click here to learn more about the Academy for Women Entrepreneur Cohort #2. |
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Internships don’t just look good on resumes; they also provide real world experience. Don’t take our word for it? Check out this mini interview below by our previous interns and what they had to say about their time and experience with AmCham Abu Dhabi. We thank you Katherine Tolton & Lucy Sadler for being a part of our family and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors! |
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Katherine Tolton Rodriguez
*What are you currently doing/ working on? Recently accepted a position at Tech marine business and will start working on the 19th of September.
*What did you learn from your experience at AmCham Abu Dhabi? Skills include event preparation, set up and execution, curation of databases, editing digital platforms, email campaigns, and researching, editing and writing key economic data. |
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Lucy Sadler
*What are you currently doing/ working on? I am currently interning with Senator Todd Young of Indiana's office in Washington DC for the summer before heading to the University of South Carolina for my senior year.
*What did you learn from your experience at AmCham Abu Dhabi? I loved working at AmCham Abu Dhabi because I was able to learn so much about doing business in other countries, and the UAE specifically. |
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Summer Offers exclusively for AmCham Abu Dhabi Members Check out some amazing Summer Offers brought to you by our Platinum & Corporate members:
- Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers - Fairmont Bab Al Bahr - Grand Hyatt 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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Join the AmCham Abu Dhabi's TOP FUN: American Beach BBQ at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi on Friday, September 16, 2022, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. |
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Protocol School of Washington: International Protocol Manager Training October 3 – 7, 2022 |
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The International Exhibition of National Security and Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi) October 10 - 12, 2022 |
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Call for Submissions: Do you have something you would like to share with AmCham Abu Dhabi members? We accept submission of articles from members. |
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Download the all-new AmCham Abu Dhabi's mobile app |
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