AmCham Abu Dhabi Board Convenes for Private Dinner with U.S. Mission Leadership

January 27, 2026

The AmCham Abu Dhabi Board of Directors convened for a private dinner hosted by Eric Gaudiosi, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Mission to the UAE. The gathering provided an opportunity for dialogue on shared business, trade, and advocacy priorities within the context of U.S.–UAE economic relations.

The dinner was led by Lina El Labban Lampkin, Chairwoman of AmCham Abu Dhabi, together with members of the Board, including Courtney Sader, Vice Chair; Zaheer Kaiser Anis, Board Treasurer; Shoaib Khaleeli, Board Secretary; and Board Members Rula Dajani, Sharief Fahmy, Jason Moore, and Samer Najm.

The exchange also included John Kowalski, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Mission to the UAE, and Sana Bagersh, Senior Advisor to AmCham Abu Dhabi. Discussions focused on the evolving business environment, bilateral trade considerations, and areas for continued public-private collaboration.

The gathering formed part of AmCham Abu Dhabi’s ongoing engagement with diplomatic and government stakeholders, reinforcing its role as a platform for constructive dialogue and collaboration that supports a dynamic and forward-looking U.S.–UAE economic relationship.