Recent Events & News"Arab Heritage in the USA" (David Hamod Keynote Speech)
On the occasion of Arab American Heritage Month, NUSACC is pleased to share a recent speech by David Hamod – the Chamber’s President & CEO – entitled “Arab Heritage in the USA.”
A video of the speech may be accessed here, and a hard copy of the speech may be accessed here. Hamod delivered the speech at NUSACC’s annual Iftar dinner, widely regarded as the most elegant Iftar in America. A three-minute video clip of the NUSACC Iftar may be accessed here. For 50 years, NUSACC has served as America’s business gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). With more than 50,000 stakeholders, NUSACC is the only business entity in the United States that is officially recognized and authorized by the League of Arab States and the Union of Arab Chambers. NUSACC is America’s longest serving organization dedicated to U.S. - Arab business, and it is the only Chamber of its kind to receive the E Award for Export Service from the President of the United States. NUSACC Hosts its Thirteenth Annual Iftar Dinner
On March 26, the National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) – America’s #1 business gateway to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) – hosted its thirteenth annual Iftar dinner in honor of the Arab diplomatic community and the League of Arab States. Senior government officials and business leaders were in attendance, including upwards of a dozen Arab Chiefs of Mission representing the MENA region.
“It was an honor to join the National U.S. - Arab Chamber of Commerce to recognize the diplomats whose vital efforts help ensure our shared prosperity,” said the Honorable Don Graves, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce. “I look forward to continuing to work alongside the diplomatic community and the private sector to shepherd and strengthen our relationships and partnerships in the region.” The NUSACC Iftar, held in partnership with the Washington DC Ritz-Carlton Hotel, has become a Washington tradition. The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates served as Lead Sponsor of this year’s event, supported by nine Gold sponsors: Abaris Capital Advisors, LLC; American Council of Life Insurers; Alsulaiman Group; Assured Communications Advisors; Boeing; The Shafik Gabr Foundation; Islamic Services of America; Kuwait Finance House; Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
To read the full report, please click here. 2023 Ambassador of the Year: H.H. Princess Lalla Joumala Alaoui of Morocco
Washington, DC – The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) has named H.H. Lalla Joumala Alaoui, the Kingdom of Morocco’s Ambassador to the United States, as the 2023 “Ambassador of the Year.” The award ceremony and luncheon included a “Top 100” list of leaders from business, government, media, and non-governmental organizations. (Click here to see a three-minute video of the event.) The award, now in its 20th year, is given annually to a member of the Arab diplomatic corps in the USA for his or her outstanding contributions to U.S. - Arab commercial relations. “Her Highness has helped to elevate Morocco – U.S. relations during her seven-year tenure as Ambassador here,” said David Hamod, President & CEO of NUSACC. “Her genuine, heartfelt approach has endeared her to a wide variety of communities across the USA, and her commitment to international understanding has helped Americans to gain a greater appreciation for Morocco, one of America’s oldest allies.” To read the full report, please click here. NUSACC’s David Hamod Receives Outstanding Service Award in Paris
“AARO created the Outstanding Service Award 23 years ago to recognize those whose efforts have advanced the rights of overseas Americans,” noted Doris L. Speer, AARO’s President. “David Hamod, who is only the sixth person to receive this award, has dedicated much of his professional life to serving Americans around the globe. AARO is most grateful to him for his unfailing support.”
A copy of Hamod’s acceptance speech may be found here. A video of Hamod’s acceptance speech may be found here. To read the full report, please click here. |
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