Consulate General of the United States Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Resources in Saudi Arabia

U.S. Saudi Arabian Business Council

U.S. Government Agencies

• Department of Commerce: The U.S. Department of Commerce promotes job creation, economic growth, sustainable development and improved standards of living for all Americans by working in partnership with businesses, universities, communities and our nation's workers. The department touches the daily lives of the American people in many ways, with a wide range of responsibilities in the areas of trade, economic development, technology, entrepreneurship and business development, environmental stewardship, and statistical research and analysis.
• Export.gov: Brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today's global marketplace. Export.gov also hosts information on the National Export Initiative.
• The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank): Is the official export credit agency of the United States. Ex-Im Bank's mission is to assist in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets. Ex-Im Bank enables U.S. companies - large and small - to turn export opportunities into real sales that help to maintain and create U.S. jobs and contribute to a stronger national economy.
• The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR): Is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and overseeing negotiations with other countries.
• Overseas Private Investment Corporation: Is the U.S. Government's development finance institution. It mobilizes private capital to help solve critical world challenges and in doing so, advances U.S. foreign policy. Because OPIC works with the U.S. private sector, it helps U.S. businesses gain footholds in emerging markets catalyzing revenues, jobs and growth opportunities both at home and abroad. OPIC achieves its mission by providing investors with financing, guarantees, political risk insurance, and support for private equity investment funds.
• The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides support to U.S. small businesses and small -business owners across the nation through capital (loans), access to federal contracts, and counseling.
• U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA): USTDA is an independent U.S. Government foreign assistance agency that is funded by the U.S. Congress. USTDA's mission is to help companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies.