Amcham Dubai 40th Anniversary Gala and I AmChampion Awards
A night to honor legacy, celebrate excellence, and look ahead.
The AmCham Dubai 40th Anniversary Gala and I AmChampion Awards marked a truly special moment in our community — celebrating four decades of partnership, progress, and shared purpose between the United States and the United Arab Emirates.
Held at the One&Only Royal Mirage, the evening brought together leaders from business, government, and the AmCham network from across the region to reflect on AmCham Dubai’s journey — from its founding in 1985 to its role today as a trusted platform supporting American business across Dubai and the Northern Emirates, and increasingly across the wider region.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the AmCham Dubai Legacy Award to Tom Kallman, Founder & CEO of Kallman Worldwide, recognizing more than three decades of leadership in opening Middle East markets to American companies and his enduring contribution to the U.S.–UAE business relationship.
We were also proud to recognize this year’s I AmChampion Award recipients, whose work reflects excellence, leadership, and impact across our business ecosystem:
- Corporate Excellence Award — Procter & Gamble
- Contribution to Talent Development Award — Cigna Healthcare – Middle East & Africa
- Regional Hub Award — Goldman Whites
These awards celebrate not only individual achievements, but the collective strength, diversity, and innovation of the AmCham Dubai community.
Our sincere thanks to all nominees, award recipients, speakers, and guests who joined us to mark this milestone — and to our partners whose support made the evening possible: Strategic Partner Cypher Capital, and UNITY Partners Cigna Healthcare, American Hospital Dubai, Citi, and APCO Worldwide.
As we celebrate 40 years of impact, we do so with gratitude for the people who built this community — and with confidence in the next chapter yet to be written.
