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DELL TECHNOLOGIES: We are a diverse team with unique perspectives. United in our purpose, our strategy, and our culture. Driven by our ambition and the power of technology to drive human progress. Unwavering in our commitment to equality, trust, and advocacy for one another. We embed the principles of sustainability, inclusion, ethics, and privacy in everything we do; leading us to be recognized as a “World’s Most Ethical Company” for the 9th year by Ethisphere Institute.
OUR PURPOSE: We create technologies that drive human progress
OUR VISION: Delivering a better tomorrow
OUR LEADERSHIP: Leadership committed to transformation
At Dell Technologies, we continue to innovate, developing technology so your business is always ready to move forward.
Industries: Cross-industry including Public Sector, Banking, Transportation, Education, Healthcare. Click to Learn More...
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Oncost is Kuwait’s leading family grocer, embarked upon an aggressive expansion plan that has seen its footprint increase rapidly across the country. The first location was opened in 2011 within the Central Fruits & Vegetables Market located in the Sulaibiya area. It became the leading grocery market providing everything from fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, and fish, to household cleaning and washing products to customers at wholesale prices.
As part of their growth strategy, Oncost became a leading retail brand with 22 outlets spread across all governorates in Kuwait. At Oncost Wholesale, they offer a variety of products targeted to HORECA (Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering), Traders, Institutions, and large families that are looking to save on bulk purchases. Oncost provides customers with a shopping experience serving professionals and regular consumers alike.
Industry: Retail (Grocery) Click to Learn More...
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Viatris a New Global Healthcare Company with a Strong Footprint
Tamer El-Sallab, Head of Gulf and Levant at Viatris, explains what the company is all about, highlighting the challenges and opportunities currently shaping the sector. Read more...
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ABCK-AmCham Kuwait held its 19th Annual Golf Tournament at the Sahara Golf Course. We would like to thank our Event sponsors: Platinum Sponsor- KGL and Gold Sponsor- GOFSCO. We also thank our Travel & Tourism Partner: IFA International Travel & Tourism. Read more... | | |
The ABCK-AmCham Kuwait conducted a beach clean-up to collect plastic and other refuse at the Kuwait Free-trade Zone as part of the Chamber’s sustainability initiatives. Read more... | | |
ABCK-AmCham Kuwait held its Annual Christmas Dinner in December at the Hyatt Regency AlKout Mall, as its final event of 2021. Read more... | | |
The ABCK-AmCham Kuwait in partnership with one of its Champions and Chairman’s Club Member- Kuwait and Gulf Link Transport Company (KGL) recently conducted a social responsibility initiative in support of the children’s hospice- Bayt Abdullah Children’s Hospice (BACCH) and the Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital (KACCH). Read more... | | |
The ABCK - AmCham Kuwait, the German Business Council Kuwait, the Portuguese Business Council - Kuwait, and the SBCK - Spanish Business Council Kuwait held an Inter-Council Healthcare Focus Group meeting to discuss the topic of digitization in the healthcare sector, and other topics of doing business within the healthcare sector in Kuwait, as well as ways to collaborate amongst each other in order to create a stronger business community. Read more... | | |
OSACK General Membership Meeting - January 25 at 5 PM (Kuwait time) | | |
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Join us for a virtual two-session workshop on How to do Business with the U.S. Military on the 26th of January, 2022.
Kindly see the topics of the discussion below. Registration will close on the 25th of January at 11:00 AM.
The 1st Session (from 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM) is aimed at CURRENT vendors who would like to learn more about the proper way to provide invoices to the U.S. Military and common mistakes.
The 2nd Session (from 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM) is aimed at vendors who are yet to register in SAM and vendors who would like to learn how to set up their business at the U.S. Military bases in Kuwait.
We ask that you kindly pay in order to reserve and confirm your spot. Payment links will be sent within 3 business days.
AmCham Kuwait Members: 5 KD
Non-Members: 10 KD
Please note that your company profiles will be shared with the U.S. Military. We will not share profiles of those who do not attend the workshop.
For inquiries, please contact us at communications@amchamkuwait.org
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Regional IP Attaché Industry Consultation Series
February 1-2, 2022
AmCham Members-Only - The U.S. Intellectual Property Attaché for the Middle East and North Africa Pete Mehravari is hosting a two-day series of meetings for U.S. Industry in the GCC to meet him, UK, French, and Japanese IP Attaché counterparts and their respective industry representatives to identify shared IP priorities and areas for potential collaboration. The series of industry-specific meetings will take place from February 1 and 2 in person, at the U.S. Pavilion at EXPO Dubai. Kindly see more details on the attached document.
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The American University of Kuwait Graduated Class of 2021
The American University of Kuwait (AUK) held the annual graduation ceremony for the Class of 2021 on last Wednesday and Thursday.
In the heart of the historic Salmiya campus, specifically in the University’s central park, the graduation ceremony was held, in the presence of the Foundation and Chairwoman of the University’s Board of Trustees Sheikha Dana Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad, members of the Board of Trustees, in addition to diplomats, dignitaries and alumni families.Read more...
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American International University Kuwait on Preparing Global Supply Chain Management Students
American International University Kuwait on Preparing Global Supply Chain Management Students. The pandemic has made a significant impact on manufacturing, logistics, and supply chains across the globe. Read more...
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Al-Bahar & Partners was awarded the Valued Partner Award in recognition of being an esteemed partner in the GCC region
Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar & Partners was recognized with the “Valued Partner Award” at the recently concluded Annual New World One Customer conference organized by Canon Middle East at the Expo 2020 Venue in Dubai. Read more...
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Introducing Improvements in DNS Tunneling & DNS Exfiltration Detection
DNS tunneling is a technique that encodes data of other programs and protocols in DNS queries, including data payloads that can be used to control a remote server and applications. Because of this, DNS tunneling – and DNS exfiltration associated with it by threat actors – is of great concern to many IT and SecOps teams. Read more...
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Fortinet partners up to offer best-in-class digital transformation solutions
Spectrum Networks and Fortinet have signed a strategic partnership agreement to combine the best offerings of both companies-Spectrum Network’s industry-leading technology training services and Fortinet’s world class cybersecurity solutions. Accordingly, Spectrum will now be an authorized Fortinet Training Center offering Fortinet’s industry-defining certification courses in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait & Qatar. Read more...
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Gulf's construction sector will not be shaken by the Omicron: Hill International CEO
Dubai: Will 2022 be the Year of Revival for the Gulf’s construction sector? Whether it is in the UAE or Saudi Arabia, the last few weeks have seen new projects re-emerge from the pipeline, and with the actual contracts likely to be awarded shortly.
In the UAE, developers – both government affiliated and private – are back to... Read more...
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Driving Building Energy Efficiencies
As energy management becomes a top priority for business leaders and decision makers in the region, we’re committed to supporting building owners, operators and managers reach their sustainability goals. Read more...
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Lockheed Martin appoints new Chief Executive for Middle East
ABU DHABI- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced the appointment of retired U.S. Army Gen. John W. Nicholson as their new Chief Executive for the Middle East. Nicholson will take up the role, based in Abu Dhabi, following the retirement of Robert (Bob) S. Harward, who has led Lockheed Martin’s presence in the region since 2014 Read more...
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Kuwait's Best MICE Hotel 2021
Celebrating Excellence in Mice Tourism 2021. Read more...
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Zain continues to support FoodBuzz
Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, continues its strategic partnership with FoodBuzz, the community event that offers a unique social environment for visitors to socialize, connect, and enjoy the spring and winter seasons. Read more...
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Health urges emergency-only travel; Quarantine period may be cut
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 9, (Agencies): The daily coronavirus (COVID-19) infections are still registering unprecedented high numbers, Kuwait’s Ministry of Health announced on Sunday. It called on citizens and expats to restrict travelling abroad to emergency cases only, and called on travellers coming from abroad to abide by the health quarantine regulations, and avoid contacting others until quarantine ends, the Ministry added in a statement today. Read more...
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Kuwait improved its ranking in various global indicators
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 9: The National Assembly and cabinet had recorded several achievements, proposing, passing, executing and legislating important laws and regulations in the last decade, affirmed an official in a report Sunday. Acting Undersecretary for the State Ministry for National Assembly Affairs Dr Ahmad Al-Haifisaid in his report that both executive and legislative authorities had worked together to put out laws and projects benefiting the people of Kuwait and developing the country. Read more...
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Kuwait resumes driving licence renewal for expats
Cairo: Kuwaiti traffic authorities have resumed renewal of driving licences for expatriates after a hiatus as the country seeks to expose illegible drivers.
The renewal service is available online as part of a process aimed to verify that the holders meet requirements, Al Rai newspaper reported, citing security sources.
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CSC asks to determine number of expat employees working in each job category
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 8: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) in a letter to government agencies has to determine the number of expatriate employees working in each job category, reports Al- Qabas daily. The request is linked to the Kuwaitization of jobs because the CSC is in the final and the fifth stage of implementing the policy. Read more...
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Kuwait’s Education Ministry to adapt with all health conditions: Undersecretary
KUWAIT: Undersecretary of Ministry of Education Dr Ali Al-Yaqoub confirmed yesterday that the ministry is ready to adapt with all health conditions in the country through a tight plan. “Regarding latest update at operation theatre in the Ministry, health status inside schools in all the educational zones is stable. The number of coronavirus cases is normal and there is no cause for panic,” said Dr Yaqoub in a statement to the press. Read more...
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Institutions, firms spread awareness on protecting, preserving environment
KUWAIT: Various institutions and companies are trying to spread awareness on protecting and preserving the environment through waste management. We have started seeing colorful trash bins to separate waste in some shopping malls and other places. Al Hamra tower and shopping mall in Kuwait City has placed trash bins for four types of waste – plastic, glass, paper and mixed waste. These containers are placed in the shopping mall, as well on the floors of the business tower. Read more...
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KOC submits 50 tenders to CAPT
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 8: About 50 tenders of the Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) have been submitted to the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) for offering or studying bids before final awarding to the winning companies. The number of tenders being offered is considered the highest since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country about two years ago, reports Al-Anba daily quoting informed sources from the oil sector. Read more...
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Site allocated for recycling of oil waste
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 22: According to an informed source in Kuwait Municipality, the request of the Direct Investment Promotion Authority was approved by the concerned department in the municipality to allocate a site of an area of one million and 560,000 square meters for the establishment of industrial project sites for recycling of oil waste in Al-Zour Refinery in north of the country, reports Al-Qabas daily. Read more...
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Pfizer recipients advised to get booster five months after second shot
WASHINGTON, Jan 4: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine recipients are recommended to get a booster dose five months after their second shot instead of the previously approved six months, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read more...
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In major milestone, NASA's Webb space telescope fully deploys its critical sunshield
The James Webb Space Telescope, now more than 570,000 miles outbound from Earth, successfully finished tightening all five layers of its sunshield Tuesday, completing one of the most complex — and risky — steps in the $10 billion observatory's initial activation.
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DOE Establishes New Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the establishment of the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, a new DOE office that will help deliver on President Biden’s bold climate agenda, create new, good-paying jobs for American families and workers, and reduce pollution while benefitting disadvantaged communities. Read more...
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