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Women Business Leaders in the Middle East and Africa

In partnership with the International Trade Administration, the Women's Global Trade Empowerment program is hosting an event on July 13, 2021. To learn more and register, please visit the link below.
Event Information
Join us to hear from women leaders of U.S. Chamber of Commerce affiliates in the Middle East and Africa. They will share their unique experiences and advice for women-owned businesses seeking to export to the region.
Overview:
The 90 minute session will feature six speakers that are heads of U.S. Chamber of Commerce Affiliates in the region. 

Objectives:
To learn about opportunities and challenges through a gender lens for doing business in the Middle East and Africa. Participants will gain insight from experienced women leaders in the region.

Speakers:
- Camille Richardson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Middle East & Africa
- Sylvia Menassa, CEO, AmCham Egypt
- Rose Alissi, CEO, AmCham Jordan
- Margaret Olele, Executive Director, AmCham Nigeria
- Angela Russell, CEO, AmCham South Africa
- Rabia El Alama, Executive Director, AmCham Morocco,
- Liz Beneski, Executive Director, AmCham Abu Dhabi

Date: July 13, 2021 from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. EDT

Registration: Please click this link.

For more information, contact Terri.Batch@trade.gov or Karen.Burress@trade.gov
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