Newest Corporate Member
General Dynamics Land Systems
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General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and enhancement of tracked and wheeled military vehicles.
We have a strong foundation of delivering innovative engineering and production capabilities to our clients across the spectrum of military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous improvements that provide our clients with solutions while reducing costs and speeding up delivery for urgent requirements.
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Teleconference With Ambassador Alina Romanowski
On March 26, the U.S. Embassy held a teleconference featuring Ambassador Romanowski and executives from the Consular Section and Health/Medical Unit to discuss the current atmosphere of the business and health sector in Kuwait in light of Covid-19 crisis.
Questions were submitted by participants prior to the call and answered by the Ambassador, the Medical unit and Consular section Chief at the embassy.
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Microsoft Webinar: Empowering Business Continuity
On March 31, ABCK hosted a webinar with Microsoft to discuss remote work best practices and disaster response, and how Microsoft Cloud can be used to empower Governments, Healthcare, and Commercial Organizations to operate remotely.
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Elections will be held virtually this year between April 8-14. More details will be announced.
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The coronavirus pandemic continues to have a significant impact globally. The State of Kuwait has taken unprecedented steps to contain and prevent the spread of this virus for the health and welfare of all in Kuwait.
The health and welfare of our members remains our highest priority, therefore, ABCK-AmCham Kuwait's office will remain closed to visitors until further notice. We will continue to telework daily from 8:30am until 4pm.
Please follow us on our social media platforms and visit our
website
for latest announcements and updates.
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The Kuwait and U.S. Governments, World Health Organization, and members of the American Business Council-AmCham Kuwait are taking the lead in helping to educate their clients and the community about best practices, business insights, and government guidance regarding COVID-19 as the situation develops.
Click here
to access resources from our members and government officials.
If you are an ABCK member with a resource you would like to share with the community, please email communications@abckw.org
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House passes CARES Act with Relief for Small Business Owners
The House of Representatives and Senate have passed, and the President has signed, a $2.2 trillion coronavirus spending bill that establishes a $349 billion lending program for small businesses, increases unemployment insurance payments, and includes benefits for those who are unemployed because of the virus and normally would not qualify.
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Economic Impact Payments: What You Need to Know
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some seniors and others who typically do not file returns will need to submit a simple tax return to receive the stimulus payment.
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WHO chief commends Kuwait response to COVID-19
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GENEVA, March 25 (KUNA) -- World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus on Wednesday commended Kuwait's response to the novel coronavirus, especially in view of transparency and reporting. Speaking to KUNA, Ghebreyesus also lauded Kuwait's close coordination with the WHO over the fight against the virus, known as COVID-19, pointing out the role of the organization's regional office in this regard.
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Kuwait Leads Region in Sequencing Coronavirus Genome - DDI
KUWAIT, March 25 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait is a leader in the Gulf and Middle East in sequencing the genome of coronavirus, renamed by World Health Organization (WHO) as (SARS CoV-2). Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) has recently sequenced the genetic makeup of four samples of the coronavirus, known as SARS CoV-2, DDI's Director General Dr. Qais Al-Duwairi told KUNA. The samples were taken from cases coming from abroad, rather than from Kuwait, Al-Duwairi remarked.
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Honeywell Produces N95 Masks
To address growing demand of masks during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, COVID-19, Honeywell is quickly ramping up production and making millions of the
N95 masks
in the United States. We have also increased production of the masks around the world, as part of our efforts
to respond to the coronavirus
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Kuwait COVID-19 Labour Law Update
The Kuwait government has taken a proactive approach by implementing exceptional measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key considerations for employers and employees alike during this period as provided for in Kuwait’s Labour Law No.6 of 2010, are leave entitlements, remuneration
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Microsoft donates $1 million to COVID-19 Response Fund
As the world grapples with COVID-19, local officials and businesses here in the Puget Sound are taking necessary and unprecedented steps to protect public health, ease anxiety and prevent the spread of the virus. Criteria for the initial emergency response stage are being developed to ensure the dollars are allocated in a targeted, agile and responsive manner where the dollars are needed most.
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Citi Foundation to Provide $15 Million to Support COVID-19 Related Relief Efforts Globally
The Citi Foundation announced today that it will provide $15 million to support COVID-19 related relief activities globally. This unprecedented situation demands that we continue to respond thoughtfully and decisively using the breadth of our philanthropic efforts and our core business activities.
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Kuwait KGL’s Unit Seals $52.17 million Credit Facility Deal
Kuwait - KGL Car Rental Co, a subsidiary of Kuwait and Gulf Link Transport Company (KGL) has inked a credit facility agreement worth KWD 16 million ($52.6 million) with a local bank. The deal aims to finance the subsidiary’s business activities, according to a stock exchange filing on Tuesday.
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Zain collaborates with MOH to fight coronavirus
Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, announced its collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to spread medical awareness and contribute to the ministry’s efforts in fighting coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This collaboration comes as part of Zain’s commitment to reflect the Kuwaiti private sector’s role in shouldering the public sector for the nation’s wellbeing.
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Why did you join ABCK , and how long have you been with us?
As a Kuwaiti company that has been doing business with U.S. based clients for the past 25 years, it is very important to be part of this business community.
Have you found your membership to be beneficial?
ABCK has been playing a vital role for businesses in Kuwait to connect with each other through the many events and functions they initiate throughout the year.
As a Member, what are some things that you have seen improvement on, and what would you like to see us do more of?
A noticeable improvement has been witnessed with ABCK on many levels such as connecting with corporate members and promoting them through their many channels specially in newsletter and social media outlets. One thing we would like to see more of during this virus outbreak and lockdown period is supporting the business continuity by looking into other means of connecting the community together virtually, since social gathering is out of the question for the time being.
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Interview with ABCK Chairman, Mr. Frank Belonus
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Why did you join ABCK , and how long have you been with us?
I joined ABCK 2 and a half years ago after meeting some of its members and leadership. I was impressed with all they were doing in Kuwait not just for U.S. companies, but local companies as well. Like many of our members, I saw its value in networking, business development, knowledge sharing, meeting like-minded people and the opportunity to support my country in their efforts to improve U.S. trade and investment.
As part of the board, in your opinion, what are some things that have improved in the past years, and what would you like to see more of?
Shortly after joining, I realized I wanted to do more for our members, and for ABCK’s success, and was fortunate to be elected to the Board of Directors. I have been privileged to serve with an incredible group of Board members and Executive staff that have been dedicated to doing more for our members. Over the last 2 years, ABCK has almost tripled the number of events we hold or participate in, more than tripled member benefits, greatly increased promotion of our members and ABCK on multiple social media platforms, and advocacy and U.S. trade and investment on numerous fronts.
Since becoming the Chairman of ABCK in December, we have been challenged with regional instability and now the coronavirus pandemic, but we continue to remain focused on providing more for our members in new and creative ways focused on advocacy, benefits, knowledge sharing, promotions, networking and so much more. I am honored to serve as your Chairman, and remain dedicated to making ABCK more beneficial for all. No matter what challenges we face, we will face them together, supporting our amazing membership, committed to our members’ success, and the promotion of US trade and investment in the State of Kuwait and the United States of America.
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ABCK Job Center
Send us the jobs you would like for us to share on our website. For more details, contact communications@abckw.org.
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