Trade Mission Series:
Qatar, Bahrain, Oman & UAE
October 14 - 21, 2011

Unprecedented public sector spending, large-scale industrial expansion and growing consumer demand make the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region one of the most import-intensive markets in the world. American products and services are highly valued in this region and in spite of the economic downturn the following sectors continue to enjoy growth opportunities: Oil & Gas Services, Equipment, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Power Generation, and Water.

For more information please contact:
Hala Al-Abdulwahed at hala@bilateralchamber.org

Trade Mission Series:
Saudi Arabia & Kuwait
December 9 - 15, 2011

The Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce will be leading a US Energy Delegation of high-level executives to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to introduce them to leadership and critical decision-makers in the oil, gas & petrochemical sectors. Delegates will also have unparalleled access to private sector decision-makers and government officials, prospective agents, and one-on-one networking opportunities. The Bilateral US-Arab Chamber marks its 16th year leading successful US Trade Delegations to the Middle East and North Africa. The Bilateral works hand-in-hand with US Departments of Commerce, State, Energy and the Administration, and each of their Ministerial counterparts in the Middle East and North Africa. Leveraging these unique relationships built over time, Bilateral Chamber's success ratio for delegates doing business AFTER a Trade Mission to the countries they visit exceeds 82% to date.

For more information please click here or contact:
Vranae Pavlich at vranae@bilateralchamber.org or
Hala Al-Abdulwahed at hala@bilateralchamber.org

Ambassador Series: Ambassador Samir Sumaidaie
October 19, 2011 | Houston, TX

The Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce an exclusive briefing with Ambassador Samir Sumaidaie, The Iraq Ambassador to the United States.

For more information, click here or contact: Vranae Pavlich at Vranae@bilateralchamber.org

Inbound Mission Series: Iraq Ministry of Oil & State Company for Oil Projects
October 24 - November 3, 2011
Houston, TX & Washington, DC

The Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the USTDA-led delegation from the Iraq Ministry of Oil (MOO) and State Company for Oil Projects (SCOP). This high-level delegation is seeking to explore U.S. oil & gas technology and companies in Houston and Washington, DC. In an effort to promote economic growth within the energy sector, the aim of this inbound delegation will be to encourage business between the private and public energy sectors in the United States and Iraq.

Contact: Vranae Pavlich at Vranae@bilateralchamber.org

Iraq Refugee Assistance Program Fundraiser
October 18, 2011 | Houston, TX

Aida Araissi, President of the Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce, along with Khudairi Group and other sponsors, will co-chair a private benefit for the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Program (IRAP) on October 18th in Houston. IRAP's network of over 300 attorneys and law students provide families with pro-bono legal representation to navigate the Refugee Admissions Process and settle safely in the west. To carry on its work, IRAP seeks financial support from individual donors and grant-makers. Join us to help people forced to see their homes by the war and its violent aftermath. It is the right thing to do for our country, as well as for Iraqi families driven from their homes by circumstances beyond their control.

For information on the event, IRAP, or to make a tax deductible donation please email Becca Heller at info@iraqirefugee.us or visit www.iraqirefugee.us.