Vikraman Poduval Co-Chair, Advanced Technology & AI CommitteeAmCham Abu Dhabi Chief Executive OfficerSaal.ai Vikraman Poduval is the CEO and a founding member of Saal.ai, an AI product company, part of Abu Dhabi Capital Group. He has been at the forefront of developing advanced, UAE-built Big Data products and AI solutions, driving innovation across multiple industries. With…
February 16, 2026 AmCham Abu Dhabi convened the inaugural meeting of its Trade & Investment Committee, bringing together members and industry leaders from banking, technology, engineering, consulting, legal, and manufacturing sectors to help shape the committee’s priorities and engagement agenda for the year ahead. Hosted at Citi DIFC, the meeting was chaired by Rula Dajani,…
February 13, 2026 AmCham Abu Dhabi hosted the President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) during her official visit to the UAE. The exclusive, in-person meeting convened a select group of members for a focused discussion on the future of civil engineering, infrastructure resilience, sustainability, and global best practices shaping the built environment….
February 9, 2026 AmCham Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Kallman Worldwide, Inc., served as a strategic partner for the Celebration of Healthcare Heroes, convened during World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai 2026, recognizing healthcare professionals whose leadership, service, and innovation continue to shape the future of healthcare in the UAE. The evening brought together leading healthcare…
January 29, 2026 A fireside chat examining the future of space education and talent development was convened by AmCham Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Space and Rocketry Academy (SARA UAE), represented by Compass International. The session explored how experiential learning and early exposure to space sciences are shaping the next generation of global space…
January 28, 2026 AmCham Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the UAE Gender Balance Council, convened a strategic, members-only webinar focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 5 Pledge — a national initiative aligned with the UAE Government’s commitment to advancing gender balance and women’s leadership across the private sector. The session provided participating members with…
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…
January 26, 2026 AmCham Abu Dhabi, through its Legal Affairs Committee, convened a webinar in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and Carter, DeLuca & Farrell LLP, bringing together U.S. legal and policy expertise to examine intellectual property (IP) protection across the United States and the United Arab…
January 21, 2026 An “AI for Sustainability: Innovation, Policy, and Impact” forum was held at New York University Abu Dhabi on January 21, 2026, convening stakeholders from academia, industry, and policy to examine the role of artificial intelligence in addressing sustainability and climate-related challenges. The forum was organized in collaboration with AmCham Abu Dhabi. Discussions…
