Martina A. Strong Ambassador of the United States to the United Arab EmiratesU.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Martina Strong is honored to lead the U.S. Mission to the United Arab Emirates. A career Senior Foreign Service Officer, Ambassador Strong previously served as Chargé d’Affaires in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as…
A leading Middle Eastern law firm, Global Advocacy and Legal Counsel established in 2002, with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Muscat, Amman, and Ras Al Khaimah has promoted two Partners, two Legal Directors, and one Senior Associate. Patric McGonigal, Partner – Patric has over 25 years’ experience and is a dual qualified barrister (Ireland, non-practicing)…
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Thomas Vanhee PartnerAurifer In Thomas’s tax career spanning more than a decade, he has worked at tier 1 tax law firms in Brussels and Paris. Thomas moved to the Gulf in the beginning of 2017. He provides high quality and innovative tax advice to clients. He has been involved in several high profile deals and…
Shahram Safai PartnerAfridi & Angell Shahram’s practice focuses on representing leading multinational and domestic corporate clients, investment funds and high net worth individuals. He counsels clients on private equity and venture capital transactions, as well as advising clients on assessing and managing transactional risks. Shahram heads the firm’s venture capital and real estate teams and…
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Pillar 1: Members/Stakeholders Value (all members, sister chambers, key UAE decision-makers, business entities, trade unions & community contributors) Build and maintain relationships with key UAE decision makers and stakeholders while ensuring access to those entities Support access to stakeholders for our members and their concerned entities Promote brand names with all UAE opportunities Develop and…
Article I: The Organization This organization is known as the American Business Group of Abu Dhabi (referred to as “AmCham Abu Dhabi”) and is governed by a Constitution ratified by its members. The purpose of AmCham Abu Dhabi is stated in the Constitution. Article II: Membership Article IV of the Constitution specifies that membership of…
Article I: Name & Office This organization shall be known as the American Business Group of Abu Dhabi and is hereinafter referred to as “AmCham Abu Dhabi”. The office of AmCham Abu Dhabi shall be located in the city of Abu Dhabi. AmCham Abu Dhabi shall be governed by a Board of Directors drawn from and responsible…
