Executive Director's Message | | |
Greetings AmCham Members, Partners, and Colleagues,
Welcome to the November 2026 edition of the AmCham Qatar newsletter.
Over the past month, we welcomed senior U.S. government officials, participated in Qatar’s leading international business networking event, facilitated executive discussions on the opportunities and challenges presented by GenAI, and proudly represented our members across the region.
October was especially meaningful as AmCham Qatar was recognized for its leadership role as Chair of the AmCham MENA Regional Council for the 2026–2028 term, reaffirming our commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and advancing opportunities for our members across the Middle East and North Africa.
Our community also continues to grow. This month, we are pleased to welcome new corporate members including Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm, Lockheed Martin, Nehmeh, and Rosewood Doha, whose expertise and contributions further enrich our diverse membership.
Looking ahead, we remain focused on advocacy, delivering valuable connections, and supporting the continued growth of bilateral trade and investment. From AI skills development initiatives and executive roundtables to networking events and regional engagement, AmCham Qatar remains dedicated to serving as a trusted platform for business leadership and collaboration.
Thank you for your continued engagement and support. Together, we are building stronger commercial ties and contributing to Qatar’s dynamic and evolving business landscape.
Kind Regards,
Xiomara Henriquez, Executive Director
American Chamber of Commerce Qatar
Chair - AmCham MENA Regional Council
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If your company is interested in being a sponsor for our events such as professional development workshops, roundtables, evening networking, the 14th annual AmCham MENA Conference, or annual holiday events, please contact us at comms@amchamqatar.org and start planning your next event with AmCham Qatar.
For events scheduled in Qatar, review Visit Qatar's Calendar.
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18 October 2026 - American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar Chairman's Circle and Board of Governors member, Crowell & Moring Doha, had the pleasure of hosting H.E. U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for the Middle East and Africa, Mark Mitchell, for a roundtable discussion with AmCham Qatar's Board of Governors alongside senior officers from U.S. Embassy Doha's U.S. Commercial Service.
Attending business leaders offered a ground-level view of Qatar's commercial landscape, engaged in a candid exchange on the evolving business environment in the region, and explored opportunities to strengthen U.S.-Qatar trade and commercial ties.
Thank you to DAS Mitchell, U.S. Embassy Doha, and AmCham Qatar Board of Governors.
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Back 2 Business Networking Event
22 October 2026 - AmCham Qatar was proud to participate in Back 2 Business, Qatar’s largest international business networking platform, organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the German and French Chambers of Commerce and the German and Dutch Business Councils.
We extend our congratulations to Corporate Member, Skydrops, for its sponsorship and representation of sustainability.
It was a pleasure connecting with partners and executive leaders from across Qatar’s international business community. Thank you to all AmCham Qatar members who joined us and helped make the evening a memorable success.
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AmCham Qatar Receives Award of Recognition
25 October 2026 - By special invitation from AmCham Kuwait Chairwoman Arezou Harraf, American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar Chairman Jay Turk and Executive Director Xiomara Henriquez had the honor to attend AmCham Kuwait's 41st Annual Gala and Awards Ceremony on 25 October 2026.
AmCham Qatar is honored to have been recognized as Chair of the AmCham MENA Regional Council, for which we will serve from 2026 to 2028. During the gala, AmCham Qatar's leadership was able to meet and speak with members of AmCham Kuwait and U.S. Embassy - Kuwait.
During the visit, our Executive Director took meetings with U.S. businesses operating in Kuwait to discuss opportunities in Qatar. This level of cross-border interaction represents the strength of the American Chamber network.
Thank you to AmCham Kuwait Executive Director Paola De La Roche Ortega, M.Sc. and her team for their hospitality and congratulations on a successful gala.
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27 October 2026- AmCham Qatar Executive Director, Xiomara Henriquez, moderate a webinar, Mitigating Governance, Compliance, and Fraud Risks in the Era of GenAI, featuring industry experts from Dun & Bradstreet South Asia Middle East and Google.
This collaboration is a testament to the power of AmCham Qatar in connecting business leaders, fostering cross-industry dialogue, and creating opportunities for knowledge-sharing and collaboration.
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar is pleased to welcome, Corporate Member, Essa Al Sulairi Law Firm!
Essa Al Sulaiti Law firm is a leading full-service law firm headquartered in Doha, recognized for its excellence, depth of expertise, and strong regional presence across Qatar, the Middle East, and the wider region. Established in 2015, the firm advises domestic, regional, and international clients on complex, high-value legal and commercial matters, delivering sophisticated legal solutions with clarity and precision.
By combining in-depth knowledge of Qatari laws and regulatory frameworks with extensive regional and cross-border experience, the firm is well positioned to manage multifaceted legal challenges across jurisdictions. It is particularly distinguished for its strength in litigation and arbitration, acting on some of the most significant disputes in Qatar and the wider region.
ESLF’s core practice areas include Litigation, Arbitration, Corporate & M&A, Engineering & Construction, Property & Real Estate, Tax, Maritime, Transport & Shipping,Hospitality, and Energy. Its advice is strategic, commercially focused, and tailored to the realities of doing business in the Middle East.
Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm is consistently ranked as a top-tier firm by leading international legal research bodies, including Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. The firm has also been repeatedly honoured as “Qatar Law Firm of the Year” by reputable international legal organisations, reflecting its sustained excellence and strong regional standing.
Committed to innovation, the firm adopts advanced legal technologies and secure digital platforms to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and client service, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and data protection.
At its core, the ESLF is dedicated to building long-term client relationships founded on trust, responsiveness, and results. With a forward-looking mindset and close attention to legal and regulatory developments, Essa Al Sulaiti Law Firm remains a trusted legal advisor in Qatar, the Middle East, and beyond.
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar is pleased to welcome, Corporate Member, Lockheed Martin!
Lockheed Martin specializes in defense technology, solving complex challenges, advancing scientific discovery, and delivering innovative solutions that help its customers keep people safe.
With more than 60 years of partnership in the Middle East, Lockheed Martin supports the Qatar Armed Forces with capabilities spanning tactical airlift, integrated air and missile defense, and advanced targeting systems. Its work helps strengthen readiness, national defense, and regional stability.
In support of Qatar National Vision 2030, the company is committed to advancing local capabilities through training, knowledge transfer, and human capital development. At DIMDEX 2026, Lockheed Martin and Barzan Holdings signed a Letter of Intent that included exploring opportunities for collaborating on projects contributing towards skills and technical innovation development as well as knowledge exchange.
Through these partnerships, Lockheed Martin is helping strengthen U.S.-Qatar collaboration in defense, innovation, and the development of future talent.
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar is pleased to welcome, Corporate Member, Nehmeh!
Since 1955, Nehmeh is recognized as one of the leading integrated manufacturing & trading companies serving the Middle East region, helping create value through reliable performance solutions for specialized industries. Nehmeh is engaged in every aspect of the automotive, construction, energy, HVAC, power tools, rentals, service, ventilation and the woodworking industries, including manufacturing, distribution, marketing, sales and aftersales.
As the trusted partner of choice, companies choose Nehmeh’s award-winning industrial solutions of quality, process & engineering can improve your productivity, efficiency, safety record & return.
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar is pleased to welcome, Corporate Member, Rosewood Doha!
The visionary escape in Lusail—Qatar’s city of the future—is a sculptural landmark and a forward-looking, experience-rich retreat that connects oceanfront calm with a new urban vision.
Rising along the Lusail Marina promenade is a vertical expression of the sea. Elegant interiors of oceanic hues, shell-inspired shapes and nods to traditional dhow boats, the air decorated with the scent of coffee, dates and bakhoor.
Fire and spice shape a dining journey that unites Gulf heritage with global gastronomy. From hand-pulled Chinese noodles and modern Levantine cuisine to tableside-crafted, souq-inspired sips, a worldwide bounty is brought to the table.
Well-being at Asaya is also rooted in the offerings of the land alongside local wisdom and innovation. Hammams, clay treatments and mindfulness practices are integrative solutions for personal transformation.
Discover Rosewood Doha, where every moment is a thread in the city’s cultural canvas.
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Roundtable with Qatar Financial Centre CEO, Mansoor Al-Khater
21 September 2026 - The U.S. Chamber's U.S.-Qatar Business Program convened a private roundtable in New York with Mansoor Rashid Al-Khater, Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), on the sidelines of the 2026 United Nations General Assembly.
Mr. Al-Khater outlined the advantages of establishing a presence through the QFC, including its regulatory framework, business-friendly environment, and incentives designed to attract international companies. He also highlighted opportunities for U.S. firms across financial services, technology, energy, logistics, and professional services, emphasizing Qatar's role as a platform for accessing markets across the Gulf and broader region. Participants exchanged perspectives on market trends, expansion strategies, and practical considerations for companies seeking to grow their regional footprint in Middle East through Qatar.
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GCC Ambassador Roundtable
9 September 2026- The U.S. Chamber's Middle East department convened senior diplomatic and commercial representatives from across the Gulf Cooperation Council to discuss trade, investment, and economic partnership with the United States.
In attendance for this monumental gathering of GCC officials was: H.E. Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States; H.E. Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the United States; H.E. Talal Sulaiman Habib Alrahbi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the United States; H.E. Sheikh Meshal Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States; Abdullah Almasoud, Commercial Attaché, Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Washington; Jawaher Almheiri, Commercial Attaché, Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington
The event was opened by Khush Choksy of the U.S. Chamber, followed by welcome remarks from the Chair of the GCC's Supreme Council, Bahrain's Ambassador H.E. Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa, underscoring the importance of continued engagement between the United States and the GCC.
Ambassadors reflected on decades of regional turbulence, underscoring the Gulf's remarkable economic trajectory. The collective Gulf Cooperation Council's GDP has grown from approximately $180 billion in 1980 to trillions of dollars today.
The panel discussed themes of trade expansion, supply chain resilience, economic diversification, and emerging sectors such as AI, renewables, and advanced manufacturing. Ambassadors broadly shared optimism around U.S. investment and expressed strong appetite for deeper commercial ties, highlighting opportunities across energy, critical minerals, healthcare, logistics, and defense co-production.
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Welcoming the Embassy of Qatar's New Commercial Attaché, Ibrahim Al-Hemaidi
1 September 2026 - The U.S.-Qatar Business Program welcomed Ibrahim Al-Hemaidi, the Embassy of Qatar's new Commercial Attaché, and Ali Alani, the Embassy's Commercial Specialist, for a private meeting to discuss U.S.-Qatar commercial relations, regional economic trends, and opportunities to expand bilateral trade cooperation.
| Professional Development Offerings | | Congratulations to AmCham Qatar Chairman's Circle Member, Crowell & Moring Doha for being named International Law Firm of the Year and Banking & Finance Team of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East Qatar Business Law Forum Awards. Read more here. | | |
AmCham Qatar Chairman's Circle Member, Emerson recently announced it is expanding its footprint in the Middle East with a new Automation Solutions Service Center in Qatar's Umm Alhoul Free Zone, featuring the region's first certified in-country flow calibration facility.
The agreement was signed by H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Faisal Al-Thani, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Free Zones Authority and Judson Duncan, Group President, Global Sales at Emerson at the Qatar Economic Forum in New York City
This expansion reinforces Emerson’s commitment to in-country value creation and Qatar National Vision 2030. The facility will help customers optimize operations, reduce turnaround time, minimize costs and accelerate project timelines. Read the full article here
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Connect with the ASD Community at Friendship Festival
The American School of Doha PTA invites AmCham members to become part of our annual Friendship Festival on January 29, 2027—a much-loved celebration bringing together ASD families, staff, and friends from across our international community.
ASD PTA is grateful to the AmCham members already supporting this tradition and would love to welcome new business partners. Through event sponsorship or donations of products, services, and experiences for the Silent Sale, businesses can introduce their brands to ASD families while supporting PTA initiatives that enrich student life.
Interested in joining the Friendship Festival? Contact ASD PTA to explore an opportunity that fits your business. Contact: Jessica Riddle, PTA President at ptapresident@asd.edu.qa
| | Dun & Bradstreet SAME Makes Dun & Bradstreet’s Collaborations with Leading AI Platforms Available to Local Markets, Bringing Verified Business Data into Enterprise Decision-Making. Read the full press release here | | |
AmCham Qatar Corporate Member, LyveOn Wellness invites members to the Prosperity Majlis Networking Reception & The 10th Anniversary Stomp Out The Red Prosperity Summit 2027. This event will feature The Legacy Fashion Show, by Sogha Atelier & Lailo, live oud performance, Ink & Calligraphy station and authentic hospitality in the seated masjid.
10 November | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | City Centre Rotana, Crystal Hall
Admission for Chamber Members: 100 QAR (General Admission is 200 QAR)
More information and register here. Please note: Upon completing the online form, registered attendees will receive an initial confirmation email, followed by a separate email containing payment instructions.
| | Congratulations to AmCham Qatar Corporate Member, Parsons for being featured in Gulf Construction for their role in Qatar's next phase of infrastructure growth. The article features insights from Ahmed El-Essnawi, Vice President and Country Manager in Qatar and it highlights Parsons' delivery of more than 110 projects in Qatar, primarily across transportation infrastructure, and has been operating in the country for almost 25 years. Read the full feature here: Parsons targets Qatar’s next phase of infrastructure growth | | Congratulations to AmCham Qatar Corporate Member, Skydrops Sustainable Water Technologies for being selected among the top 13 companies advancing to Phase 2 of the QSTP x TotalEnergies WaterTech Accelerator, marking another significant milestone in the company’s journey to advance sustainable water innovation. Read full press release here. | | AmCham Qatar Chairman's Circle Member, VCUarts Qatar is announcing the November program of Tasmeen Doha 2026. Under the theme of Hawwil, meaning "transmit," this year's Tasmeem Doha centers knowledge as a trust, and showcases how it is shared between generations and reinterpreted through creative practice. Visit Tasmeem 2026: حَوِّلTransmit for more information about the Workshops, Knowledge Circles and Speaker Series. | | AmCham Qatar Chairman's Circle Member, Northwestern University Qatar has launched "All That is Unseen" at their Media Majlis Museum and has a great lineup of events in November. Read more about this and other highlights from the university in their newsletter. | | Business & Economy Headlines | |
The Peninsula: QatarEnergy to Continue Expansion of Investments and International Partnerships: Amir (13 October 2026)
Gulf Times: UDC, Carnegie Mellon Qatar sign MoU to advance education, research and community development (15 October 2026)
Invest Qatar: Invest Qatar receives 2026 United Nations Investment Promotion Award (26 October 2026)
Gulf Times: ABP and WCM-Q to host higher education forum (27 October 2026)
Qatar Tribune: QatarEnergy to purchase 3 MTPA of US LNG from Woodside Energy for 20 years (29 October 2026)
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