The American Middle East Economic Affairs Committee (AMEEAC) is dedicated to engaging public and private partnerships between the U.S. and Arab World in order to stimulate and promote sustainable economic growth and the emergence of knowledge based societies.   Through initiatives such as the U.S.-Arab Economic Forum, AMEEAC provides one of the world’s premier platforms for partners and participants to highlight their commitment through a vision of a shared civil society and strengthened economic partnerships.

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American Arab Chamber of Commerce
The American-Arab Chamber of Commerce is a strong advocate for Arab American businesses whether their operations reach across a neighbourhood or span an ocean. Originally formed to support and represent the growing number of Arab American businesses, non-Arab American business are joining the Chamber in record numbers to enjoy the many benefits of membership.

Through its Government and Community Affairs Committee, the Chamber aids its members by interfacing with municipalities, as well as state and federal agencies. The Chamber also sponsors educational and informative seminars, offers valuable networking opportunities and provides a variety of cost-saving services.

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American Task Force for Lebanon
The American Task Force for Lebanon (ATFL) is a nonprofits, tax-exempt organization comprised primarily of prominent and dedicated Americans of Lebanese heritage who share a common interest in Lebanon and the goals of the organization. The unifying goal is to work towards re-establishing a secure, stable, independent, and sovereign Lebanon with full control over all its territory. The ATFL, which is non-sectarian and non-partisan, encourages the advocacy of the United States Administration, Department of State, and Congress in helping to realize its goals. At all times, the mission and objectives of the ATFL shall be in the best interest of the United States.

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Georgetown University
Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Today, Georgetown is a major international research university that embodies its founding principles in the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff, our commitment to justice and the common good, our intellectual openness, and our international character.

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Gulf Cooperation Council
The Gulf Cooperation Council was established in 1981 to promote stability and economic cooperation among Persian Gulf nations. The GCC aims to strengthen ties between member countries, formulating regulations in various fields such as economy, finance, trade, customs, tourism, legislation and administration. The GCC also aims to foster scientific and technical progress, establishing scientific research canters, setting up joint ventures, and encouraging cooperation of the private sector. Its members are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.