AmCham Egypt
Amira Sheha is a seasoned economics professional with extensive experience in research and academic instruction. Since February 1998, Amira has held various positions at AmCham Egypt, culminating in the role of Senior Research Manager, where Amira leads a team dedicated to producing high-quality business studies and economic publications. Prior to this, Amira served as an Economic Researcher and Part-time Instructor at the American University in Cairo from June 1998 to December 2000. Amira holds a Master of Arts in Economics from The American University in Cairo and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Economics from Cairo University.
AmCham Egypt
The American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham Egypt) was established in 1982 as the first AmCham in the Middle East. AmCham’s mission is to promote trade and investment between Egypt and the United States. Today, AmCham Egypt is one of the largest and most active overseas affiliates of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, connecting more than 2000 senior executives through a membership network that spans different industries, sizes and nationalities. AmCham serves its members by advocating on their behalf for a favorable business environment, promoting trade and investment, and fostering a socially responsible business environment. AmCham’s advocacy work focuses on trade liberalization, creating a friendlier business environment and addressing common challenges. In addition to that, AmCham offers a wide range of specialized business services, both to its members and the business community at large. The AmCham Egypt Foundation is AmCham’s charitable arm through which it carries out its corporate social responsibility activities. AmCham Egypt is a non-profit, nongovernmental organization. AmCham is a founding member and the permanent secretariat of the AmCham MENA Regional Council. AmCham Egypt is also the current secretariat for the Egypt-U.S. Business Council (EUSBC).