AmCham MENA Leaders Convene in Dubai for 13th Annual Regional Conference Under the Theme “One Region, One Voice”Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Leaders from across the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) network in the Middle East and North Africa convened in Dubai for the 13th Annual AmCham MENA Regional Conference, hosted by AmCham Dubai, the Council’s current Chair, under the theme “One Region, One Voice.” The high-level gathering brought together AmCham Chairs, board members, senior executives, policymakers, and regional partners for a full day of strategic dialogue on the future of U.S.–MENA trade, investment, and regional cooperation.

The Conference explored the evolving global and regional landscape shaping economic growth across the MENA region. Discussions spanned key sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, energy, finance, data, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, resilience, and regional alignment. The role of U.S. companies in driving economic growth and opportunities in the region was highlighted through all conference sessions.

A central highlight of the Conference was the keynote address by H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, United Nations Special Envoy on Financing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In his address, Dr. Mohieldin presented a comprehensive framework built around the “10 Ds” shaping sustainable growth, outlining both the strategic pillars and systemic risks influencing modern development trajectories.

The “10 Ds” addressed critical dimensions including Digitalization, Diversification, Deregulation, Decarbonization, Debt Sustainability, Demographics, Displacement, Disruption, Development Finance, and Delivery. Dr. Mohieldin emphasized that sustainable and inclusive growth requires a holistic approach, one that balances innovation with resilience, global cooperation with local action, and policy ambition with effective implementation and accountability.

The Conference also underscored the role of AmCham Egypt, the Permanent Secretariat of the AmCham MENA Regional Council, in supporting coordination, continuity, and collective action across the regional AmCham network. Through its secretariat role, AmCham Egypt continues to facilitate dialogue, strengthen institutional collaboration, and advance shared priorities across member chambers.

This year’s Conference was particularly significant as it coincided with AmCham Dubai’s 40th anniversary, marking four decades of advancing bilateral trade, investment, and private-sector engagement across Dubai, and the wider MENA region. Hosting the Conference during this milestone year highlighted AmCham Dubai’s leadership and enduring contribution to the regional AmCham community.

Beyond the formal sessions, the Conference provided valuable opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and partnership-building, reinforcing the importance of collective engagement among AmChams in addressing shared economic and policy challenges.

“Bringing the AmCham MENA community together in Dubai during AmCham Dubai’s 40th anniversary year underscores both the legacy and the future of our network. Many of our member companies operate regionally from here, making coordination, alignment, and shared dialogue more important than ever. Through this conference, we reinforce our collective role as a connector—linking U.S. innovation with opportunity across the Middle East and Africa,” said Sammy Bousaba, Chair of the AmCham MENA Council.

The Conference was supported by Strategic Partner Cypher Capital, founded by Bijan Alizadeh and Bill Qian, together with UNITY Partners Citi, American Hospital Dubai, Cigna Healthcare, and APCO, whose collective support enabled a high-impact and collaborative program.

As the AmCham MENA network moves forward, the Conference reaffirmed a shared commitment to collaboration, dialogue, and regional leadership, united as One Region, One Voice.