Objectives/Goals

• The effective and cohesive linking of the various Members' organizations.
• The identification and promotion of Middle East Free Trade Agreements and related opportunities amongst the Members.
• The institutionalization of the ongoing coordination between the Members and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
• The promulgation of rules and procedures relating to the coordination and cooperation among Members.
• The support of and for regional integration and business partnerships.
• The creation and coordination of formal programs on and for the promotion of U.S. business opportunities.
• The preparation and exhibition of regional conferences.
• The promotion of U.S. exports of products and services.
• The fostering of increased awareness among Middle Eastern manufacturers and producers of export opportunities to the U.S. through free trade agreements and other opportunities.
• The support for and promotion of various investment and trade initiatives.
• The reformation and liberalization of the various regulations pertaining to business operations and investments.
• The coordination of trade policy initiatives among the Members and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
• The increase of U.S. trade with the MENA region.
• The provision of services to and generalized support for innovative business and professional project investments.
• The creation and institutionalization of a regional Middle East Free Trade Agreement, similar to the EU, NAFTA, MERCOSUR, etc.