Trade Mission to Egypt and Kuwait

The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service is organizing a Trade Mission to explore opportunities in the energy, renewable energy, infrastructure and safety and security technology sectors in Cairo, Egypt and Kuwait City, Kuwait, March 10-14, 2013.

The mission will help participating firms gain market insights, make industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific projects, with the goal of increasing U.S. exports to Egypt and Kuwait. The mission will include one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors and joint venture partners; meeting with national and regional government officials; and networking events. Participating in an official U.S. industry delegation, rather than traveling to Egypt and Kuwait on their own, will enhance the companies’ ability to secure meetings in these countries.

Egypt is strategically located at the gateway of trade for Africa and the Middle East. It is a prime location for the transit of goods, as well as a key destination for American companies seeking to do business in the region. Kuwait is situated in the north western corner of the Arabian Peninsula, a strategic position in this vital region. The economy is dominated by the oil industry and government sector, and the country has benefited from the sharp rise of oil prices in recent years.

If you have any questions regarding the Egypt and Kuwait trade mission, please contact Anne Novak at 202-482-8178 or Anne.Novak@trade.gov or Salahuddin Tauhidi at 202-482-1322 or Salahuddin.Tauhidi@trade.gov.

To apply for this mission, please download and complete the mission application provided in this site and send via email to Anne.Novak@trade.gov. The application deadline is December 14, 2012.