AmCham Qatar To Lead US Chambers’ MENA Council

The American Chamber of Commerce – Qatar (AmCham Qatar) will assume the Chairmanship of the American Chambers of Commerce in the Middle East and North Africa (AmCham MENA) Regional Council, marking a new phase in its efforts to strengthen regional collaboration and US commercial ties.

AmCham Qatar will take over the leadership following the 2024-2026 term of AmCham Dubai, during which the Council strengthened its role as a platform for regional dialogue, economic insight and cross-border business engagement.

During AmCham Dubai’s term, the Council convened its 12th Annual Regional Conference in Dubai in April 2024, bringing together senior business leaders and policymakers to discuss regional cooperation, trade, geopolitical and economic challenges, and emerging opportunities.

The 13th Annual Regional Conference was also held in Dubai in December 2025 on the margins of AmCham Dubai’s 40th anniversary. Held under the theme “One Region, One Voice”, the conference continued discussions on regional growth, resilience, collaboration and opportunities across key sectors.

The Council also expanded its engagement beyond its annual conferences through virtual sessions examining the MENA economic and investment outlook and the evolving geopolitical landscape.

Most recently, a Pan-MENA briefing on the outlook for 2026 and beyond brought members together to discuss geopolitical and economic megatrends, global growth prospects, financial risks, energy prices and changing patterns of global competition.

The Council also strengthened its presence in the region’s innovation ecosystem through its participation in Web Summit Qatar 2026. In collaboration with AmCham Egypt and AmCham Qatar, AmCham MENA led a delegation of high-potential startups from Egypt and the United States, connecting them with global investors, technology leaders, policymakers and potential partners.

The initiative also advanced work in artificial intelligence, fintech, digital skills and corporate innovation.

AmCham Qatar has thanked AmCham Dubai for its leadership, dedication and service as outgoing Chair of the Regional Council.

As it takes over the Chairmanship, AmCham Qatar will work with AmCham Oman, the incoming Vice-Chair of the Council, and AmCham Egypt, the Council’s Permanent Secretariat, to advance the Council’s mission and deepen engagement across the region.

AmCham Qatar said it is committed to strengthening connections among member AmChams, facilitating dialogue on regional business priorities and supporting initiatives focused on innovation, investment and sustainable economic growth.

AmCham MENA represents a network connecting US businesses and regional stakeholders across the MENA region. AmCham Qatar said AmChams across the region will continue to create opportunities for collaboration, strengthen commerce and investment, and support the region.

A key part of AmCham Qatar’s term will be hosting the 14th Annual AmCham MENA Regional Conference in Doha in 2027. The conference will bring together senior business executives, policymakers, industry leaders, and AmCham representatives and members from across the region and the US.

The conference will focus on emerging opportunities, shared challenges and advancing economic cooperation between the United States and MENA markets.

As Chair, AmCham Qatar said it will work to shape an agenda reflecting the evolving priorities of the regional business community while reinforcing the Council’s role as a platform for dialogue, advocacy and partnership.