AmCham Dubai Annual General Meeting 2026

AmCham Dubai was pleased to host its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, January 13, at W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, bringing our members together to reflect on a milestone year and to formally announce the 2026–2027 Board of Directors.

Following a year that marked 40 years of AmCham Dubai, the AGM highlighted the strength of our member-driven organization—underscored by strong committee engagement, impactful programming, and continued collaboration across the U.S.–UAE business community. Committee engagement was a defining feature of 2025, driving meaningful dialogue, practical insights, and sustained momentum as we look ahead.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the 2025 Board of Directors for their leadership, dedication, and service throughout a landmark anniversary year. In particular, we thank Nikos Saravankis and Ashraf Mallak for their valued contributions and commitment to AmCham Dubai as they conclude their Board service. Their engagement and counsel have helped shape the Chamber’s continued growth and impact.

We are proud to introduce the AmCham Dubai Board of Directors 2026–2027:

Officers:

• Chair – Sammy Bousaba, FedEx
• Vice Chair – Robert Mikhael, Abbott
• Director, Programs – Mohamed Ali Eldabaa, Procter & Gamble 
• Director, Legal Affairs & Secretary – Kanan Kasuya, Norton Rose Fulbright
• Director, Financial Affairs & Treasurer – Amer Afifi, The Duracell Company
• Director, Membership – Shamsa Al-Falasi, Citi

Board Directors

•  Sandra Helayel, GE Vernova
• Cynthia Karam, The Coca-Cola Company
• Nasser R. Bakkar, GE Aerospace

With a strong leadership team in place and continued momentum from our engaged committees, we look forward to an exciting 2026—building on the progress of the past year and continuing to deliver value for our members and partners.