Author: Intern AmCham Abu Dhabi

  • Danny E. Sebright Bio

    Danny E. Sebright Board MemberPresidentU.S.-U.A.E. Business Council Danny E. Sebright was appointed in June 2008 as President of the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, the key organization building commercial ties and growing business opportunities between the two countries. Previously, Mr. Sebright worked at the geo-strategic advisory firm The Cohen Group from 2002-2016. Prior to this, he served as…

  • Rashed Alabbar Bio

    Rashed Alabbar Board MemberChair, Emerging Technologies and AI CommitteeAmCham Abu Dhabi  Strategic Engagement Director – GulfOracle – Technology – Cloud Rashed is the Strategic Engagement Director at Oracle Cloud. He is currently leading strategic initiatives for government and key customers to partner in the areas of sustainability, digital transformation, employee upskilling programs. He helps organizations to…

  • Sara El Dallal Bio

    Sara El Dallal Co-Chair, Arts, Culture, and Education CommitteeAmCham Abu Dhabi  Country DirectorAMIDEAST / United Arab Emirates Sara is an accomplished and results-driven professional with 17+ years of experience in education program management, marketing, and counselling. Sara completed course work for a Master of Arts in Counselling at Haigazian University in Beirut, and she holds a…

  • Emma Shortt Bio

    Emma Shortt Co-Chair, Arts, Culture, and Education CommitteeAmCham Abu Dhabi  Co Founder & Owner Xler8AD Emma is the founder of boutique creative and marketing consultancy Xler8AD. Based in Abu Dhabi, she has worked as a consultant and or Account Director to some notable government and private companies both here in Abu Dhabi and across the GCC….

  • Candidate for Member-At-Large 2026-2028

    Wael Ismail Vice President, Corporate Affairs, AMESAPepsiCo  Citizenship: Jordan Platinum Member Candidate’s Bio Wael Ismail is currently Vice President for Corporate Affairs for Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan as well as Sustainable Packaging Lead for Africa, Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (AMESA) based in Dubai. Ismail joined PepsiCo in 2016 and has assumed…

  • Candidate for Member-At-Large 2024-2026

    Steve Kelly Regional Managing Director for the Middle East and North AfricaBAE Systems Member, Defense, Aerospace & Security CommitteeAmCham Abu Dhabi Citizenship: USAPlatinum Member Candidate’s Statement I will further the Chamber’s mission through collaboration with members to grow the membership, enhance our advocacy, and implement exciting new ways of engaging with Abu Dhabi leadership, all the while…

  • Candidate for Member-At-Large 2024-2026

    Sharief Fahmy Regional Executive DirectorKaman Corporation Member, Defense, Aerospace & Security CommitteeAmCham Abu Dhabi Citizenship: USAIndividual Member Candidate’s Statement Serving on the board as a Member-at-Large for AmCham Abu Dhabi offers a unique opportunity to shape the impact of our mission and vision from within.  Having served on the board in various positions over the past decade,…

  • Candidate for Member-At-Large 2026-2028

    Samer Najm Strategic Account Director | ADNOCEmerson Automation Solutions Board Member – IncumbentCo-Chair, Energy & Sustainability CommitteeMember, Advanced Technology & AI CommitteeAmCham Abu Dhabi Citizenship: LebanonCorporate Member Candidate’s Bio Samer Najm is a multi-disciplined professional with varied work experience gained in sales, business development, account and project managment, international consultancy, and academic research over the past…

  • Candidate for Member-At-Large 2024-2026

    Rula Dajani Head of Government Affairs, MENA Citibank Board MemberAmCham Abu DhabiIncumbent Citizenship: USAPlatinum Member Candidate’s Statement Candidate Questionnaire Candidate’s Bio Rula Dajani is Citi’s Head of Government Affairs for the Middle East and Africa region. Based in Dubai, Rula drives Citi’s engagement with government officials, regulators and stakeholders and is responsible for geopolitical analysis, policy advocacy…