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Winter 2015 Newsletter

US Commercial News

Members News

2015 Interact Offers

U.S. Trade Fairs

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New Members

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AmCham MENA Council Board Meeting and Women in

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Business Awards

Members of the AmCham MENA Regional Council, which is comprised of nine AmChams from across the region, gathered in Abu Dhabi on January 30 for the Annual Board Meeting and to recognize the winners of this year’s 3rd AmCham MENA Council Women in Business Awards. The ceremony was part of AmCham Abu Dhabi’s 5th Excellence Awards and 15th Annual Charity Gala. The event brought together over 300 top business executives and government officials from the MENA region to recognize the winners of the awards, sponsors and AmCham members.

The MENA Council Women in Business Awards recognizes the notable achievements of Middle Eastern women leaders in the corporate world, entrepreneurs, and civil society leaders whose achievements have set the benchmark for others to follow. This year, a new category was introduced to recognize companies with effective gender diversity programs in place within the MENA region.

The winners of the four awards are:

Best Woman Entrepreneur was awarded to Sarah Beydoun, Founder and Creative Director, Sarah’s Bag - A Social Entrepreneurship Business (Lebanon). Sarah’s Bag is a fashion boutique that re-trains over 200 underprivileged women – prisoners, ex-prisoners and others with unfortunate circumstances –as designers. They learn beading, embroidery and crocheting to become financially independent and earn their living. Today, Sarah’s Bag is one of the most successful social entrepreneurship brands in the region, one for which stylish women from Tokyo to Caracas via Beirut and Paris are taking notice.

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New Members

Bernard TannouryChairman & CEOBenta SALTel: +961 4 541444www.bpi.com

Benta Pharma Industries (BPI) is a regional leader in the pharmaceutical industry, committed to manufacturing high quality pharmaceutical products as well as medical devices, thus improving human health and well-being.

BPI has become a front runner in manufacturing enhanced formulations for the treatment of a wide range of central nervous system and cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemia, diabetes, urology, dermatology, anesthesia, transplant, infection, and hematology and oncology. BPI outstands in the production of Cytotoxic products, Antibiotics, Biological and Biotech Products in addition to sterile implantable Intra Ocular Lenses in segregated highly contained areas.

BPI is expanding strategically its industrial and commercial presence in over 30 countries. Headquartered in Lebanon, BPI has regional offices in Europe, the Gulf, Africa and CIS markets.

JPMorgan is a leader in financial services, offering solutions to clients in more than 100 countries with one of the most comprehensive global product platforms available. We have been

Jossan MaaloufGeneral Manager - Levant Region J.P. MorganTel: +961 1 739583www.jpmorgan.com

helping our clients to do business and manage their wealth for more than 200 years. Our business has been built upon our core principle of putting our clients’ interests first.

JPMorgan is part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., a global financial services firm with assets of $2.3 trillion.

J.P. Morgan provides to its clients a full range of commercial banking services. These services are provided to Banks, Non-bank Financial Institutions and Corporations. These services range from traditional corporate bank lending, capital markets sales to treasury and cash management services. These commercial banking services are delivered through the Investment Bank, Global Corporate Bank and Treasury & Securities Services businesses of J.P. Morgan.

American Lebanese Chamber of CommerceDirector Paola ChakhtouraAddress 1153 Foch Street Beirut Central DistrictP.O. Box 175093 Beirut, LebanonPhone/ Fax +961 1 985330-1Web www.amcham.org.lbE-mail info@amcham.org.lb

Board of Directors and Officers

Salim J. Zeenni ChairmanMaher Y. Beydoun VP for Public RelationsArslan M. Sinno VP for MembershipRichard A. Haykel VP for International AffairsWalid T. Assaf TreasurerNadim Kassar Secretary GeneralRabah Jaber Board MemberCarol Chammas Kareh Board MemberNadim Romanos Board MemberHani Raad Board MemberBarbara Batlouni Board MemberGaby Tamer Board MemberFady Khayat Board MemberElissar Farah Antonios Board MemberJean Riachi Board MemberBana Akkad Azhari Board MemberFadi Saab Board Member

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Best Woman in the Corporate Sector was awarded to Nadia Al Saeed, CEO, Bank Al Etihad (Jordan), for her exceptional efforts at Bank Al Etihad for over 10 years. She was behind the introduction of mobile banking, the launch of Shorouk, a full offering of banking solutions, for having strong women’s representation in top managerial positions, and for her key contributions to Jordan in both the public and private sectors. Throughout her career, Ms. Al Saeed held a number of roles: most notably, she served as Minister of Communication and Information Technology from 2004 to 2006, and before that as Economic Advisor to the Minister of Communication and Information Technology. Due to her accomplishments, Ms. Al Saeed was selected as one of the most powerful women in Jordan by Jordan Business Magazine for the year 2014, and was also selected as one of the most powerful women in the Middle East for 2014 by Forbes Middle East magazine for the Women in Corporate Sector category.

Best Woman in the Non-Profit Sector was awarded to Rania Fahmy, Executive Director, Banati Foundation (Egypt), for her work with at-risk youth. The Foundation brings together children at risk and children of prisoners to prevent them from taking to the streets and inspire them to build better lives. The average ratio of caregivers to children is 1:6. Children are provided with a passport to economic empowerment through the workshops offered at Banati. Ms. Fahmy has recently won the ‘2014 Larissa Award,’ part of the African Child policy forum. Banati has also been selected as the ‘2014 Stars Impact’ winner in the category of Protection.

(Sarah Beydoun, Founder and Creative Director of Sarah’s Bag, winner of the Best Woman Entrepreneur Award.)

(Left to Right: Hisham Fahmy, CEO, AmCham Egypt ; Matthew E. Byrd, Chairman, AmCham Abu Dhabi and AmCham MENA; Rania Fahmy, Executive Director, Banati Foundation, winner of the Best Woman in the Non-Profit Sector Award and Hala Barkouki, Chair, Woman in Business Committee.)

(Left to Right: Hisham Fahmy, CEO, AmCham Egypt; Matthew E. Byrd, Chairman, AmCham Abu Dhabi and AmCham MENA; Nadia Al Saeed, CEO, Bank Al Etihad, winner of the Best Woman in the Corporate Sector Award and Hala Barkouki, Chair, Woman in Business Committee.)

The new award category, Best Company for Women to Work For, was awarded to General Motors (Egypt) for its outstanding commitment to developing female potential within their company. GM - Egypt fosters an inclusive working

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environment for women. It has developed unique programs designed to support and invest in female talents, including short-term developmental assignments abroad, and an 8-month course for developing its top female talent, focusing on personal leadership, peer-sharing and mentoring. In 2010, the Women’s Forum was established, sponsoring health, education, and leisure activities. GM - Egypt is equally committed to female blue collar workers, and has started training female vocational students.

(Left to Right: Hisham Fahmy, CEO, AmCham Egypt, AmCham MENA; Matthew E. Byrd, Chairman, AmCham Abu Dhabi and AmCham MENA; Tarek Atta, Managing Director and Maisa Galal, Human Resource Director, accepting the Best Company for A Woman to Work For Award on behalf of General Motors Egypt & North Africa and Hala Barkouki, Chair, Woman in Business Committee.)

MENA Council Board Meeting:Earlier in the day, AmCham Abu Dhabi – the current Chair of the MENA Council – hosted Chairmen, Presidents, and members of the Boards of eight AmChams from across the region who met to discuss the plans of the Council during 2015. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Khush Choksy, Director of the Middle East Department at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

About the MENA Council of Regional AmChams:

The AmCham MENA Regional Council (MENA Council) was established in 2005, and comprises the AmChams of Abu Dhabi-UAE, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia. The objective of the Council is to work on promoting greater business opportunities between the U.S. and the Middle East and North Africa region. The Council works on effectively linking the various members, and institutionalizing their ongoing coordination with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It also works on promoting free trade agreements between MENA countries and the US and on fostering increased awareness among MENA region manufacturers and producers of export opportunities to the U.S. through those agreements. AmCham Abu Dhabi is the current Chair of the Council, and AmCham Bahrain is the Vice Chair. The Council’s Secretariat resides at AmCham Egypt.

Members discussed the upcoming annual conference scheduled to take place on March 25 in Abu Dhabi under the theme #ThinkMENAbiz “Spurring Cross-MENA Business Ventures: U.S. Investments and Private Sector Funding.” The conference is set to feature speakers representing regional investors, venture capital institutions, angel investor networks, ministers of trade and investment, as well as U.S. Ambassadors from across the region.

Discussions also focused on several potential joint programs with AmCham, including cooperation with the U.S.-Arab Bilateral Chamber of Commerce to offer a webinar series focusing on “Doing Business in the MENA Region.” This series will feature successful business leaders from across the region, and offer AmCham members in the U.S. an opportunity to hear their perspectives on the business environment and potential opportunities for U.S. investments.

Tax issues were also discussed as a key topic of concern to the AmCham Abu Dhabi expatriate community. This issue will be addressed during AmCham Abu Dhabi/MENA Advocacy week in Washington DC, scheduled to take place on April 20. Members also shared information on upcoming missions and major events by the different AmChams scheduled for 2015.

Mr. Khush Choksy, expressed the commitment of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to support the MENA Council and to advocate for issues of priority to its members.

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(AmCham Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Presidents and Chairpersons from Egypt, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Abu Dhabi-U.A.E.)

About the AmCham Abu Dhabi 5th Annual Excellence Awards:

This year’s winners of the AmCham Abu Dhabi 5th Annual Excellence Awards, which recognizes best-in-class American and Emirati individuals and businesses for their achievements in the Abu Dhabi business community, are:

• Salem Rashid Al Noaimi, CEO & Managing Director of Waha Capital and partner, SeedStartUp, received the Young Achiever Award.

• Janice Phillips, General Manager, Olgoonik Global Security, received the Woman in Business Award.

• Dr. Kassem Alom, Founder and Vice Chairman, Al Noor Hospitals Group, received the Falcon Individual Award.

• Etihad Airways received the Falcon Organization Award.

• Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi received the Bridge of Excellence Award.

Sponsors of the event have raised proceeds to mark the 15th year of AmCham Abu Dhabi giving back to the community. Those contributions were given to charities and educational institutions in Abu Dhabi: Emirates Red Crescent, the Make-A-Wish Foundation U.A.E., the American Community School of Abu Dhabi, and St. Joseph School.

Sponsors of the event were Al Noor Hospitals Group; Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi; Etihad Airways; Gulf Diagnostic Center Hospital Plc; Lockheed Martin Global Inc.; AV Concepts; Occidental Petroleum Corporation; Sultan International Holding; Nirvana Travel & Tourism LLC; Tasleeh Entertainment; Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority; dnata travel; Europcar; Gulf Alliance Company - A Perot Company; Jumeirah at Etihad Towers; Oshkosh Corporation; Patchi; Raytheon International Inc.; Sayah Engineering MENA; International New York Times; and Gray Mackenzie & Partners.

US Trade FairsListing for International Buyer Program (IBP) 2015

http://export.gov/static/2015%20IBP%20TradeShow%20Flyer_Latest_eg_main_076522.pdf

Event Location From ToNatural Products Expo West/Engredea 2015 Anaheim, CA 3/5/2015 3/8/2015International Home + Housewares Show Chicago, IL 3/7/2015 3/10/2015World of Asphalt 2015 - IBP Select Baltimore, MD, 3/17/2015 3/19/2015NPE2015—The International Plastics Showcase Orlando, FL 3/23/2015 3/27/20152015 NAB Show Las Vegas, NV 4/13/2015 4/16/2015Offshore Technology Conference 2015 Houston, TX 5/4/2015 5/7/20152015 AIA National Convention and Design Expo - IBP SELECTThe National Restaurant Association,RestaurantHotel-Motel Show (NRA) 2015

Atlanta, GA 5/14/2015 5/16/2015

Chicago, IL 5/16/20155/19/2015

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Member News

Launch of the Project Management Postgraduate Diploma (PMD)

The Continuing Education Center at the American University of Beirut (AUB-CEC) launched their collaboration in education and training with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in Abu Dhabi on December 15, 2014. The focus was on presenting the Project Management Postgraduate Diploma (PMD), a professional development educational program designed and delivered by CMCS Lebanon at AUB-CEC. The launching event took place at the Intercontinental Abu Dhabi in the presence of H.E. Dr. Tayyeb Kamaly, Vice Chancellor at HCT; H.E. Dr. Hassan Diab, Vice President of Regional External Programs at AUB; and H.E. Dr. Hassan Saad, the Ambassador of Lebanon to the UAE. During the event, keynote speeches were given by Ziad Shaaban, the Director of Continuing Education Center at AUB and by Saadi Adra,PhDc, the Managing Partner at CMCS Lebanon.

The PMD has 9 focuses:1.Engineering Project Controls2.Business Development & Entrepreneurship3.Enterprise and Project Risk Management4.PMO and Program Management5.Managing Projects in Telecommunication6.Managing Projects in Education7.Managing projects in Health Care8.Managing Projects in Development Organizations and NGOs9.Managing Projects in Aviation To know more about the program, please check: PMD Page

Banque Libano Française LF Total Return Bond Fund records a net return of 14.2%

Since its inception in September 2012 until the end of December 2014, the Banque Libano-Française (BLF) LF Total Return Bond Fund generated a net cumulative return of 14.2%.

“We were able to generate an impressive net return of 5.25% to our investors in 2014 despite the global environment of low yields. The consistency in returns coupled with their low volatility, created an attractive investment alternative to cash, suitable for both individuals and institutions, and helped us double assets under management to $64 million last year,” said Jamil Koudim, Portfolio Manager and Head of the Fixed Income Unit at BLF.

Launched in 2012, The LF Total Return Bond Fund offers high net worth individuals and institutional investors the possibility to invest

in international markets. Subscribers to this Fund benefit from a domiciliation in a highly-regulated and transparent environment, weekly liquidity, and access to global markets and opportunities which are otherwise inaccessible to individual investors. The Fund’s o b j e c t i v e is also to generate an optimal risk/adjusted return by investing in global credit m a r k e t s , whereby at least 80% is allocated to i n v e s t m e n t grade bonds.

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Citi Lebanon Runs for a World without Breast Cancer

As part of i n c r e a s i n g h e a l t h a w a r e n e s s , Citi Lebanon participated in the “Banque du Liban Beirut M a r a t h o n ” where Citi staff

and families gathered to run for the Lebanese Breast Cancer Foundation in support of one cause: fighting breast cancer.

This initiative proved to be a successful and inspiring opportunity to unite in honor of breast cancer survivors and to raise awareness about early detection. Funds raised in the marathon helped the Lebanese Breast Cancer Foundation lead the fight against this disease with pioneering research and support for patients. “Participating

in this year’s marathon did not only aim at promoting a healthy and active lifestyle; we felt a current of hope and pride on the race course, knowing that every step we took is helping women and men battling breast cancer,” stated Elissar Farah Antonios, Chief Executive Officer for Citi Lebanon.

From screening and diagnosis to prevention and treatment, from supporting research to supporting people fighting the disease, the Lebanese Breast Cancer Foundation contributed to decreasing the number of advanced-stage breast cancer cases, thus increasing the chances for cure. In support of this mission, Citi Lebanon will donate an amount of $3,000 for the treatment of underprivileged women suffering from breast cancer.

Everteam Exhibits at Dubai’s Intersec 2015

Everteam joined industry experts in the Intersec Expo 2015 held at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, U.A.E from January 18-20, 2015. Everteam benefitted from this opportunity, targeted to security experts, to showcase its latest innovation in the Security and Analytics Field.

Everteam showcased its EverSuite Safety, Analytics and Investigation Framework (SAIF), Everteam’s state of the art framework which consists of a set of naturally integrated solutions and services that provide proactive and reactive analysis and research on mined textual and multimedia content, in addition to a multitude of Domain Specific Solutions.

Visitors of Everteam’s booth got an up-close look at the features and services provided by SAIF, including its domain specific solutions, adaptors and biometric services, as well as its analytics and investigation services.

“The main objective behind SAIF,” says Stephanie Azarian, Expertise and Solutions Manager at Everteam, “was to create a solution driven by

security, law enforcement, and intelligence catered mainly towards intelligence agencies and defence organizations. SAIF addresses today’s threats to national security and public safety, mainly related to the increasing number of crimes and terrorism.

There is no better platform to showcase SAIF than Intersec Expo, the leading fair for safety and security worldwide.

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SETS Contributes to Growth of the Islamic Finance Industry at WIBC 2014 in Bahrain

SETS successfully participated as “HRMS Partner” at the 21st annual edition of the World Islamic Banking Conference (WIBC) 2014 in the Kingdom of Bahrain from December 2-3, 2014. The event was attended by over 1,300 industry leaders representing more than 300 international and regional organizations.

SETS participated at the WIBC to showcase its flagship product “People 365,” a comprehensive Human Resources Management System (HRMS) consisting of Time Attendance, Payroll and HR modules. Maher Chahlawi, Chief Marketing Officer at SETS, commented, “We believe the future of the Islamic banking industry is promising and this sector is robust. Reports show that assets of Islamic banks are growing at an average rate of 20% per year, two to three times faster than conventional banks. Our mission towards the banking sector is to empower their Human Resource Departments through a fully integrated solution that can optimize and automate their HR operations and thus enable better strategic decision making. Having extensive experience

in the banking industry and over 50 references, SETS is dedicated to s u p p o r t i n g Islamic banks as well as Islamic windows in c o n v e n t i o n a l

banks to manage their most important asset – human capital – in this rapidly expanding market.”

SETS’portfolio comprises successful implementations of its HRMS application “People 365” within financial institutions across the Middle East, where support is provided directly through our regional offices.

Accelerate ME Online Partnership Opportunity

Established in 2011, Accelerate ME Online is a full service digital marketing agency providing its new age of consumers with digital marketing solutions that make a real difference in their online initiatives, and give them a tangible advantage in today’s world.

Operating in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, Accelerate ME Online offers a wide range of digital services including digital design and development, social content creation and copywriting, website/application design and development, digital training and consultancy.

As part of our expansion strategy, we are looking for a new business partner who is ambitious in this futuristic trend of business/industry to open a local branch in their country of operation. For interested AmCham members, please contact Mr. Patrick Lahoud, Managing Director of Accelerate Online:pl@acceleratemeonline.com T. +961 1 28 44 65 F. +961 1 28 44 65/ Ext 1M(LEB). +961 3 90 00 82M(KSA). +966 541 708 700www.acceleratemeonline.com

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Beirut Cargo Center announces the opening of its new warehouse in Bouchrieh.

Specifications:Area 5,000 sqmHeight 16m10,000 euro palletsStrategic locationFire alarm and firefighting systemHigh security measures through a guarded area, guards and CCTVPacking system and material handling equipmentAmbient and temperature controlled storage

Services:Inventory management – including FIFO, LIFO, FEFOOrder Management and fulfillment at an item, case, layer or pallet levelCross docking and storageCycle countingInbound management of productReturns managementOnline visibility of stock per item in real time

Warehouse reengineeringSOP creationMaterials handling equipment selection

Benefits:Real time reportsKPI exceeding your needsSolutions design tools to support the design and operation of sites prior to go-liveRobust WMS SolutionsOperating shared-user facilitiesMulti-client synergy benefits (lower fixed costs)

Our Responsibility:BCC Logistics demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting our environment and operating in a manner that supports the earth’s resources wisely.

Beirut Cargo Center State of the Art Logistics Center in the Heart of Beirut

Philip Morris Lebanon Signs MoU with the Regie Libanais des Tabacs et Tombacs to

Help Secure Sustainable Tobacco ProductionIn light of poor living conditions, low awareness of good agricultural practices and social norms to follow on tobacco farms in the southern part of Lebanon where Philip Morris sources its tobacco crop, Philip Morris Lebanon contacted the local tobacco growers’ syndicate and the Regie Libanaise de Tabacs et Tombacs to propose the implementation of PMI’s Sustainable Tobacco Production program, otherwise known as the ‘Good Agricultural Practices program’ (GAP) spanning three key pillars: (i) crop, (ii) environment, and (iii) people (the social aspect, otherwise known as PMI’s ‘Agricultural Labor Practices program (ALP).

As a result PM Lebanon invited a delegation of field technicians and the Agricultural Director for Sustainable Tobacco Production from the Regie Libanaise to a workshop which aimed to discuss and agree upon a joint five-year strategy to bolster Lebanon’s critical tobacco leaf production. Regie

and PMI then committed to implement PMI’s sustainable tobacco production initiative from February 2014 onwards. Part of this commitment saw the need for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to be agreed upon between PM Lebanon and the Regie, focusing on helping Lebanese tobacco growers sustain their livelihoods by raising their social and agricultural awareness of standards set out within the ALP program and by empowering them to make the desired behavioral changes on the farm. Both parties signed the landmark MoU on December 9, 2014.

Upon signing the MoU, Roman Yazbeck, Vice President of North Africa and the Levant at PMI, commented: “I am pleased to sign this Memorandum of Understanding that reinforces our strategic partnership with the Regie Libanaise and its administration. This memorandum will enhance the sustainability of tobacco farming, a vital sector in Lebanon.”

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AMIDEAST Launches “Skills for Success” in Lebanon with Support from PepsiCoWith the youth unemployment rate in the MENA region among the highest throughout the world, AMIDEAST developed a comprehensive Skills for Success™ training program to provide young Arab women who have completed secondary school with the knowledge and skills they need to compete successfully for entry-level jobs in the formal work sector. The program has been labeled by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and will be implemented in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia with funding from the Norwegian government and the Flemish Department of Foreign Affairs. In Lebanon, with generous support from PepsiCo and the AMIDEAST/Lebanon Advisory Board, 90 young women will receive intensive training in English language, computer skills, professional skills, and job searches for four months beginning in March 2015.

The women benefitting from the program will be young Lebanese women who have completed secondary or technical schools, but who are not yet working. After the intensive training, the program will help match the women with relevant

internship and work opportunities. Companies interested in providing guest speakers, mentors, or practical internships for these promising young women are encouraged to contact AMIDEAST’s Country Director in Lebanon, Barbara Batlouni at 01-989901.

Amcham member companies that are interested in providing

guest speakers or practical internships for women in the Skills for Success

program can call AMIDEAST at 01989901 for more information.

Following a visit by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to Lebanon in September, which included several fruitful meetings with Lebanese officials as well as a roundtable discussion with AmCham Lebanon hosted by board member Mr. Arslan Sinno (Vice President of Membership and Chairman of the Agro-food Business Committee), on October 20, 2014 the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture signed the letterhead certificate sent from the Foreign Agricultural Service for the import of beef and beef products from the U.S. This commercial diplomacy success shows the strong collaboration between the Lebanese and the U.S. governments on removing barriers to trade.

Below are the links to the revised export requirements. Export Requirements for Lebanon* have been revised and can be accessed from the following locations:

US Commercial Newshttp://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/international-affairs/exporting-products/export-library-requirements-by-country/Lebanon

http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/international-affairs/exporting-products/export-library-requirements-by-country

http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/international-affairs/exporting-products

*The purpose of this update is to indicate that the BEV program is no longer necessary for beef export to Lebanon and that a revised letterhead certificate is

now available for use.

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MENAAmCham

April 8, 2015Abu Dhabi, UAE

The AmCham MENA Regional Council Cordially invites you to attend its Annual Conference on:

“Boosting Cross-MENA Business Venturesand FDI from the U.S.”

#THINKMENABIZ 2015 Summit

Hosted by AmCham Abu Dhabi

Current Chair of the AmCham MENA Regional Council

The upcoming Conference will focus on:

•Cross MENA Region Trade and Investment: Present and Future Opportunities

•Angels, Accelerators, Venture Capitals & Private Equity: Hype or Viable Funding Sources?

•U.S. Investments: Boosting Inter-regional Cooperation Through Supply Chain Integration

•Private Sector Growth: U.S. Government Outreach Programs in the MENA Region

The Conference will feature as speakers:Business leaders from across the region, Regional Trade and Investment Ministers, Senior representatives from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S Department of

State officials including; U.S. Ambassadors and Commercial Officers

For more information and to register, please contact: mena@amcham.org.eg For available sponsorship opportunities: Click here

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Interact 2015

Interact is intended to promote business between AmCham members and to stimulate intra-AmCham business relationships. The program allows you to inform fellow members in Lebanon, as well as members of the AmCham MENA Regional Council (AmCham Abu Dhabi, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia) of any business offers or benefits you are willing to give them exclusively. AmCham members are privileged to benefit from other MENA AmChams’ offers, making this an opportunity for members to present each other with products and services at favorable terms and conditions, hence increasing business between them.

Send your offers for 2015 to info@amcham.org.lb... and begin to interact!

Le GrayWhite for Snow (valid until March 31, 2015)

Did you know the name Lebanon comes from the Semitic root LBN meaning white in a ref-erence to the snow-capped Mount Lebanon?

January through March is the time when you can see these snow-topped mountains in a

magnificent panorama from Le Gray. Take a day trip to the ski slopes then come back to

celebrate the night from dusk to dawn.

Book our Deluxe Room 40 sqm , and benefit from an upgrade to our comfortable large Pre-mium Room 50 sqm for USD 320.00 + 10%

VAT Room only, per room/per night.

Book our Premium Room 50 sqm, and ben-efit from an upgrade to our wonderfully large Executive Suites 60 sqm in addition to your daily breakfast with our compliments. USD 370.00 + 10% VAT Room and Buffet Break-fast for one/two persons, per room/per night.

Book a Terrace Suite 60sqm and get upgraded to our very spacious Corner Suite 90sqm in addition to your breakfast offered with our

compliments. Package at USD 595.00 +10% VAT Room and Buffet Breakfast for one/two

persons, per room/per night.

For more info call: 01 971 111

CMCSCMCS Lebanon gladly offers all AmCham

members and their companies a 10% discount on all courses offered by CMCS, whether in-house or at AUB-CEC. The offer includes, for

example, a 10% discount on:

•Project Management Postgraduate Diploma (PMD) at AUB-CEC (a 10-course postgraduate

diploma from AUB)•Portfolio & Program Management (a 3-day

interactive training workshop offered in-house)•Project Management Professional Exam Preparatory Course (PMI’s PMP) (a 5-day

training course offered in-house or at AUB for the public)

•Leadership & Communication Skills for Project Managers (a 3-day interactive training

workshop offered in-house)•Certified Business Analysis Professional

(IIBA’s CBAP) (a 3-day training course offered in-house or at AUB for the public)

The list goes on for all CMCS offerings that

can be found on www.CMCSLebanon.com and other tailor-made courses in the field of Project

and Program Management can be designed based on the members’ needs.

For more info: Lebanon@cmcs-mena.com

01 345 111

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AMIDEASTAMIDEAST, a regional leader in training and assessment, offers all AmCham members a 10% discount on the following services in Lebanon:

English Language Testing and Training

• Test the real English skills of potential new hires and current employees to save time and money on training. The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC®) is the global standard for measuring workplace proficiency in English language.

• Are the English skills of your employees as good as they need to be in this global market?

We offer Public English Language Courses and Private Business English Courses for

Companies.

Training Workshops

AMIDEAST offers many public and sponsored training workshops each year. Upcoming topics include:

• Project Management Professional • Social Media • Communication & Negotiation• HR Series Workshops• Sales Team Development • Presentation Skills• Certified Associate in Project Management• Project Management Series Workshops• Grow Your Own Business• Start Your Own Business

To discuss your company’s training and assessment needs, and how AMIDEAST can

help:

Call: Raya at +961-1-989901, ext 132 Email: rkalash@amideast.org

Visit: www.amideast.org/lebanon

Kapital HoldingPresent yourself as one of AmCham’s members

and benefit from a free Digital Consultation in addition to special prices on all your digi-tal projects from “Accelerate ME Online,” a trusted full-service digital marketing agency

operating in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.

For interested members, please contact Mr. Patrick Lahoud on

pl@acceleratemeonline.com T. +961 1 28 44 65

F. +961 1 28 44 65/ Ext 1M(LEB).+961 3 900082

M(KSA).+966 541 708 700www.acceleratemeonline.com

HiltonAt Hilton Hotels Beirut you can unwind in our exquisite restaurants, invigorate your body and mind in our 3500 sq. meter Elixir Spa & Health

Club, and spend memorable nights in our elegant guest rooms and suites.

As a special offer to AmCham Members we are extending a 15% discount in all our

restaurants and spa. You can also ask for the AmCham corporate room rates and benefit

from additional discounts.

For more information, contact Georges Karam, Director of Business

Development, atgeorges.karam@hilton.com or

+9613874849

Terms and conditions apply. This offer is valid until the end of March 2015.