‘Back to Business and Networking Night with US Embassy Staff’

The American Business Council (ABCK) held its first General Meeting on the 27th of September 2016. The meeting which coincided with the end of the Summer break was held at the Millennium Hotel Hotel’s Konoz Ballroom. More than 100 ABCK members and guests attended this event. The guests were treated to a dinner and a networking platform.

The American Business Council of Kuwait’s chairperson, Dr Julie Dinkha welcomed guests and members who included members of US and Kuwait Industry, US embassy staff and prospective members of ABCK. In her opening speech, the Chairperson emphasized ABCK’s commitment to the promotion and development of American business interests, increasing awareness of American products and services in the State of Kuwait. ABCK would do this through networking forums like the General Meeting, Discover America week, Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner parties, annual gala, golf tournament, raffles and Special Breakfast events.

The guest of honor Mr. Lawrence R Silverman, the United States Ambassador Designate to Kuwait, Senior Foreign Service and recently Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs responsible for Syria, Jordan and Lebanon as well as the Director of Israel and Palestinian Affairs, addressed the guests. Mr. Silverman expressed his gratitude to the American Business Council of Kuwait and commended the organization for its hard work. The Ambassador stressed the importance of the initiative which not only promoted business but generated employment, facilitated organization development and created potential collaboration opportunities for the Kuwait Authority and American Government. This was followed by a Question and Answer session which focused on the opportunities and procedures for American businesses in Kuwait.

The meeting concluded with a raffle where winners scooped a dinner for two at La Mar restaurant and weekend getaways.

Dr Juliet the thanked the Ambassador and presented him with a copy of the Kuwait Guide book as a token of the forum’s appreciation.