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Upcoming Events and Meetings

Sat, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 2:  Visit of US - Qatar Business Council Delegation Visit to Doha

Sun, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 9:  Visit of Chicago Council on Global Affairs to Doha

Thu, Feb 12:  Cerberus Capital Management Visit to Doha

Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 16:  US Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President Dan Christman travels to Doha to participate in the US-Islamic World Forum and explore explore avenues for enhancing the bilateral relationship between Qatar and the United States.  In this regard, Christman will be meeting with Qatari and US private-sector executives as well as Ministers of the Qatari Government.

Fri - Sun, Mar 20 - 22, 2009, International Franchise Expo in DC:   If you are planning to visit the International Franchise Expo 2009 as a representative of a qualified foreign company, you are eligible to attend under the auspices of the US Commercial Service as part of an official Embassy/Consulate Delegation – even if you prefer to travel alone.  You qualify for this trade mission as a delegate if you are a foreign firm doing business outside the US and whose purpose in attending this show is to find US suppliers of goods or services.

Sat - Thur, April 25 - 30, 2009, High Point, North Carolina:  Join the world’s largest home furnishings show, bringing more than 85,000 people from 110 countries to North Carolina.  The show hosts business people responsible for 99 percent of the industry’s total buying power from across the US and around the globe.  Home furnishings retailers and interior designers, manufacturers, suppliers, consultants and industry analysts gather at the High Point Market to participate in the world’s most comprehensive presentation of products, learn about the latest lifestyle trends, find new ideas and fresh inspirations and meet the people who can fuel their business growth.

Mon - Thu, May 4 - 7, 2009, 40th Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2009, Houston: Join our official trade mission to the OTC in Houston and meet with exhibitors in 2,000 participants engaged in the oil and gas sector. You come as a delegate of the official Embassy and receive special benefits as an international delegate, including matchmaking, access to our international trade center, and more.

Sat - Tue, May 16 - 19, 2009, National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show 2009, Chicago:   Join our official trade mission to the NRA Show in Chicago and meet with more than 2,100 exhibitors in hundreds of products and services for the restaurant, hotel and catering sector.  You come as a delegate of the official Embassy and receive special benefits as an international delegate, including matchmaking, access to our international trade center, translation services, and more.