The Board of Directors of AmCham Abu Dhabi convened Elite Members for an exclusive farewell dinner in honor of Eric Gaudiosi, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Mission to the United Arab Emirates.


Held at the Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, the gathering brought together senior representatives and industry leaders from across the business community for an evening of high-level engagement and reflection.

Remarks were delivered by Lina El Labban Lampkin, Chairwoman of AmCham Abu Dhabi, who recognized Mr. Gaudiosi’s leadership and engagement with the Chamber. She highlighted his contributions to strengthening U.S.–UAE commercial ties and supporting continued collaboration between public and private-sector stakeholders.

In his remarks, Mr. Gaudiosi reflected on the depth and resilience of the U.S.–UAE economic corridor, emphasizing the importance of sustained dialogue and partnership. He noted the role of AmCham Abu Dhabi as a key platform enabling high-impact exchange and advancing U.S.–UAE trade, investment, and commercial engagement.

The dinner concluded on a note of appreciation, marking the close of Mr. Gaudiosi’s tenure and reflecting the strong relationships built across the U.S.–UAE business community through AmCham Abu Dhabi.

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