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Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Bahrain have booming economies. This economic growth has created opportunities for U.S. companies in a number of infrastructure sectors including electrical power, telecommunications, aviation, and renewable energy. The Middle East continues to look for U.S. suppliers. Learn about exporting to Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Bahrain from experienced US Commercial Service Officers.

Market Overview
Best Prospects for U.S. exports
Regulatory environment and market-entry strategies
Overview of Free Trade Agreement with Jordan and Bahrain
Bahrain International Airport Expansion Project by 2015
Trade Shows and Expos in the region
Communicate directly with the market experts and get answers to your questions
Receive an electronic copy of the Country Commercial Guide for all three counties to supplement the information provided during the webinar

Speakers:
Sanford Owens, Senior Commercial Officer
U.S. Commercial Service - U.S. Embassy Amman, Jordan
James D. Lindley Jr., Commercial Consul
U.S. Commercial Service - U.S. Consulate General, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Ms. Noor Al Hayki, Commercial Specialist
U.S. Embassy Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Beth Casson, International Sales Group
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Time and Location
September 28, 2011
10:00 am to 11:30 am CST
Webinar

Registration
Individual Rate: *$45

Produced in collaberation with the US Commercial Service.

*Webinars produced with the US Commercial Service are $45.

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