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Explore key highlights from ADIPEC 2024 in Abu Dhabi, including global energy transformation, AI-driven innovations, and insights from industry leaders. Discover emerging trends in energy, digitalization, and the role of the Global South in shaping the future of sustainable energy.

This year’s ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi was a resounding success, attracting over 205,000 participants from 172 countries, making it the world’s largest energy event. Under the theme "Connecting Minds. Transforming Energy," the event focused on global energy system transformation, AI’s rapid rise, and the growing influence of emerging markets.

In this newsletter edition, we are pleased to announce our recently formed Energy Transformation Committee. This committee unites industry leaders dedicated to exchanging best practices and pursuing common goals in the energy sector. Our vision is to enhance energy access and availability while fostering a balanced approach to global energy transformation.

By addressing the regulatory, technological, financial, and societal aspects of methane emissions, stakeholders can move toward meaningful progress in decarbonisation and a more sustainable future, Aida Araissi tells OGN

As the oil and gas industry navigates its role in the energy transition, companies are evolving their strategies to meet net-zero pledges while enhancing their credibility and legacy.

The newsletter highlights upcoming business and networking opportunities, including a trade mission to Guyana, energy talks on AI and LNG, a Finnish delegation visit to Austin for tech collaborations, the 2024 US-Algeria Energy Forum, and opportunities for U.S. companies to connect with Nigeria's oil and gas sector.

The oil and gas industry’s accumulated expertise in responsible resource management, advanced drilling technologies, and tracer technology is being harnessed to address environmental challenges, optimize fossil energy recovery, and support sustainable initiatives like carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).

The Bilateral Chamber is promoting key energy events, including the Gastech forum and the 2024 US-Algeria Energy Forum, aimed at fostering industry partnerships and exploring opportunities, alongside regional spotlight events on Indo-Pacific trade modernization.

According to the IEA, the next decade is critical for achieving net-zero emissions in the global energy system. Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is poised to be a crucial player in the energy transition, yet its full potential hinges on ramping up its deployment.

The July 2024 newsletter highlights the exceptional contributions of members making global impacts, focusing on redM's anti-human trafficking efforts...

This month, we showcase our partnership with the Gastech conference, a pivotal forum for energy professionals aimed at steering the future of the industry.

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to connect with senior decision-makers from the Indo-Pacific Region, Ukraine, and Brazil, sponsored by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).

From May 6-8, 2024, the Bilateral Chamber orchestrated three impactful programs coinciding with the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), a premier global gathering in the energy sector.

Dear Esteemed Members, Partners, and Friends, we are delighted to present yet another exciting lineup of events and initiatives to foster bilateral collaboration and deliver tangible outcomes for all our stakeholders.

Bilateral Chamber, a leading organization at the forefront of global commerce, hosted His Excellency Mohammed Shyaa Sabbar Al-Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq and his delegation yesterday in Houston, Texas.

Join us for the inaugural events organized in partnership with the Bolden Group, with our CEO Aida Araissi as an advisory member.

The energy transition is an ambitious global endeavor that has evolved from a visionary goal to an urgent necessity transcending borders. It involves more than a change in power sources towards cleaner, cheaper, and more available energy sources: it is a paradigm shift and a transformative journey. In this process, cross-sector collaboration within the entire ecosystem is critical for a successful and sustainable transition.

Join us for an exclusive discussion with King & Spalding on how to capitalize on the opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom continues to invest in various sectors to diversify the economy and is carrying out legal and social reforms to enhance market attractiveness for foreign investment. Key sectors include healthcare, sports, real estate, middle-income housing, and new arenas such as e-gaming, automotive, circular economy, entertainment, tourism, and aviation.

Dear Valued Members and Friends, As we usher in the New Year, it is with a great sense of accomplishment and pride that we reflect on the journey we undertook together in 2023. As expected, we convened decision makers from the Middle East and Africa to cover topics of strategic importance to our members. More notably, we broadened our regional coverage to include Latin America and the Indo-Pacific while also expanding into key industries like aviation, space, and healthcare.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Guyana (AMCHAM Guyana) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bilateral Chamber of Commerce, headquartered in Houston, Texas.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Guyana (AMCHAM Guyana) has inked an agreement with the Bilateral Chamber of Commerce out of Houston, Texas.

This newsletter features an upcoming Business Briefing on methane abatement technologies in Houston, the Global Energy Transition Congress in Milan, and the EGYPES 2024 energy show in Egypt.

This newsletter features highlights from ADIPEC 2023, the largest edition to date, showcasing global efforts to decarbonize the energy sector. It also recaps the Bilateral Chamber’s Annual Board of Advisors Dinner, which included discussions on COP28 and the induction of new board members. Lastly, it celebrates the Legacy Award given to Faisal Al Mahroos for his contributions to Bahrain’s oil industry.

This newsletter features the 3rd Annual Trade Mission to Guyana in November, highlighting investment opportunities and economic growth. It also promotes the Advantage Oman Investment Program in Houston, focusing on sectors like energy and technology, and the VIP Board of Advisors Dinner in Abu Dhabi, bringing together global energy leaders.

This newsletter features the Oman Investment Forum in Houston on September 18, 2023. It also promotes a VIP Board of Advisors Dinner in Abu Dhabi on October 3, 2023, and the 12th Annual C3 U.S.-Arab Healthcare & Business Summit in New York on September 11, 2023.

This newsletter features the Oman: Gateway to Global Trade Roadshow from September 16-26, 2023, in New York, Houston, and Austin, showcasing investment opportunities in various sectors. It also highlights Oman’s strategic advantages for global trade and logistics. Additionally, it promotes the Gastech Exhibition and Conference in Singapore from September 5-8, 2023.

This newsletter announces the Gastech 2024 Launch Event in Houston on June 8, 2023, and highlights the Women's Leadership Trade Mission to the Gulf and the Trade Mission to Guyana in October 2023. It also recaps the successful USTDA Advanced Technologies for Methane Abatement Reverse Trade Mission and celebrates Saudi Arabian astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi's historic space journey.

This newsletter features upcoming events like the Energy Industry Roundtable on May 22 and a Business Briefing on Methane Abatement on May 24, both in Houston. It highlights the Gastech Exhibition in Singapore, scheduled for September 5-8. Past events include the 26th Annual Board of Advisors Dinner honoring Charles F. Bolden Jr. and discussions on Guyana's economic growth and opportunities in Saudi Arabia.

This newsletter features the 26th Annual Board of Advisors Dinner honoring Charles F. Bolden Jr. and highlighting U.S. Department of Commerce energy and climate priorities. Upcoming events include a Boardroom Session on Guyana's energy market, a Market Spotlight on Saudi Arabia, and a Business Briefing on Methane Abatement. It also promotes the Gastech Exhibition and Conference in Singapore and provides recaps of past programs focused on Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, and Libya.

A delegation of the heads of the Libyan oil companies affiliated to the National Oil Corporation (NOC) held a meeting with the US-Arab Bilateral Chamber of Commerce on March 9 in Houston, Texas, according to NOC.

This newsletter highlights the formation of the Reimagining Energy Committee with ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Apache Corporation. It announces the Worldwide Methane Abatement Advanced Technologies Reverse Trade Mission series, starting in May 2023. Additionally, it covers the 16th annual Bilateral Model Arab League Conference for regional university students.

We have a truly exciting story to kick off 2023. The founder and president of the Bilateral Chamber of Commerce has graciously offered her story and the story of the Chamber and how it works to us as our cover and feature story. This is extra special as this Chamber was founded by Aidia Araissi 25 years ago when women CEOs were even more rare than they are today; and in the oil and gas field, they were facing a truly male dominated industry world wide.

This newsletter features Kenneth Dillon joining the Board, events on global gas markets and Guyana's growth, and initiatives supporting the Global Methane Pledge.

As we approach the last two weeks of Q2, we are pleased to announce two late-breaking opportunities to meet key public and private energy sector officials visiting Houston from Libya and Iraq. These visitors are invited to the United States under the auspices of the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. The two events will be in person and feature moderated discussions and plenty of networking.

Saudi Arabia is diversifying its economy by investing in green energy and other sectors. A new MoU with Guyana aims to boost trade and investment.

Head of Guyana’s Private Sector Commission (PSC), Mr. Paul Cheong and Ms. Aida Araissi, Head of the US Bilateral Chamber signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday May 4, 2022, to promote trade and investment across various sectors.

The Bilateral Chamber of Commerce and the Private Sector Commission (PSC) have pledged to leverage their combined resources to strengthen economic relations between the United States and Guyana.

The Bilateral Chamber celebrates its 25th anniversary, highlighting upcoming VIP events, boardroom sessions on Saudi Arabia's 2030 Vision, and investment opportunities in Guyana. The newsletter also previews a reverse trade mission to Turkey and recaps a successful trade mission to Guyana.

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) along with the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) on Monday held discussions with a delegation from the Bilateral Chamber of Commerce, Houston, Texas.

Guyanese are yet again presented with an opportunity to gain expertise and be better positioned to benefit from the proceeds of oil and gas following an introductory meeting between the Private Sector Commission (PSC) and a delegation from the Bilateral Chamber of Commerce located in Houston, Texas.

This spring, the Bilateral Chamber is pleased to offer a series of robust programs designed to inform and engage our stakeholders with commercial opportunities in the MENA region, Eurasia and across the globe.

In our 25th year as a widely recognized global cross-industry resource, the Bilateral Chamber continues to transition and expand with the evolving landscape of international commerce by designing and implementing timely and relevant commercial opportunities for our U.S. and international members and stakeholders across the full geographic and economic spectrum.

The Bilateral Chamber celebrates its 25th anniversary, welcoming new advisory board members and highlighting key initiatives, including COVID-19 vaccine distribution and geopolitical insights. Upcoming events include an executive roundtable with Equatorial Guinea's energy minister.

The Bilateral Chamber reflects on 2021 with gratitude, highlighting its successful Global Rebound webinar series and collaborations across various sectors and regions amid the ongoing pandemic.

The Bilateral Chamber is expanding into the Space and Aeronautics sectors, hosting delegations and trade missions to foster commercial opportunities and support the development of Turkey’s space industry.

Join us for the 7th Annual Egypt Energy Spotlight webinar on October 18, featuring H.E. Tarek El Molla discussing Egypt's role as a regional energy hub.

The September newsletter focuses on upcoming webinars featuring Energy Ministers from Libya, Equatorial Guinea, and Egypt, discussing the evolving dynamics of the African energy industry.

The August newsletter highlights the 23rd World Petroleum Congress in Houston and upcoming virtual events focused on Libya's energy sector and India's digital infrastructure.

The July 2021 newsletter highlights upcoming virtual events on energy and trade opportunities with Libya, Equatorial Guinea, India, Turkey, and Tunisia, and features information about Gastech 2021 and international travel resources.

The June 2021 newsletter features the Global Rebound 2021 Series with events on Bahrain’s energy sector, Future Energy Asia, Gastech, and ADIPEC, highlighting upcoming programs and conferences in the evolving energy landscape.

The May 2021 newsletter highlights the Global Rebound 2021 Series with a focus on energy transition programs, including TiECon 2021, Reimagining Energy, the Virtual Citizens Energy Congress, and Arab Health 2021, along with updates on climate-focused initiatives from U.S. agencies.

The April 2021 newsletter highlights upcoming events and webinars in the Global Rebound 2021 Series, focusing on global energy transitions, public-private cooperation, and healthcare advancements, along with recent programs on Oman, Bahrain, and the Abraham Accords.

The March 2021 newsletter provides updates on the development and implementation of digital COVID-19 immunization/testing passports and protocols to facilitate safe travel.

The February 2021 newsletter highlights Houston Methodist Hospital System’s significant contributions to COVID-19 response, updates on vaccine distribution, and upcoming webinars on air travel and vaccine supply chains.

The 2021 Outlook newsletter outlines the Bilateral Chamber's expanded global programs and webinars for recovery and partnership, including sector-specific events and educational initiatives.

On October 4th, 2018, organized by Jiangnan Environment Technology Inc (JET), hosted by the Bilateral U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce, supported by Ernst & Young, the JET Technical Symposium was successfully held at St. Regis Hotel, Washington D.C.. About 50 industry experts attended the Symposium, including government experts from the U.S. Department of State, Department of Energy, executives from power companies, representatives of coal associations, and well-known experts from the industry. The

Women continue to take on bigger roles in the oil and gas industry, with a new generation of female professionals seeking careers in scientific or technical roles, say industry leaders scheduled to take part in the ADIPEC Women in Energy conference, in Abu Dhabi, in November.

Women continue to take on bigger roles in the oil and gas industry, with a new generation of female professionals seeking careers in scientific or technical roles, say industry leaders scheduled to take part in the ADIPEC Women in Energy conference, in Abu Dhabi, in November.

The Teachers Educating Across Cultures in Harmony (TEACH) program is looking to develop global citizens and a new generation of leaders.