The American Business Council in Dubai (AmCham Dubai), the first bilateral trade organization established in the UAE, operates under the local patronage of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry and is a member of the global network of US Chambers of Commerce based in Washington, DC. AmCham Dubai represents the bilateral trade and development interests of industries, corporations and individual members in Dubai and across the Middle East. The Council’s membership is comprised of American Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, large and small UAE organizations, as well as American and Emirati professionals from all sectors of business and industry – all accepted after review of eligibility based upon membership qualification criteria. AmCham Dubai organizes the business community in partnership with public and private sector leaders and other stakeholders from the US, the local region, and internationally. AmCham Dubai’s key mission is to strengthen commercial ties between the US and the UAE and offer exceptional value and corporate support services to its members.