MEMBERSHIP Requirements & Benefits
Members of the ABG encompass all business sectors and comprise of US companies operating in Abu Dhabi, local companies who exclusively represent US goods and services, large Emirati companies/organizations, US Citizen Individuals, and other select companies and individuals who can contribute to the ABG Mission. The ABG membership is growing at an average of 10 new members per month, and 20% of our 120+ corporate members were Fortune 500 listed in 2008!
Please complete the on-line preapplication form and you will be contacted by the ABG Office.
I. PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP- AED 31,500 (approx $8,500)
The most exclusive level of membership. Platinum members are corporate members who choose to go that extra mile and offer true partnership support to the American Business Group of Abu Dhabi while receiving the following valuable VIP benefits.
MEMBERSHIP & DISCOUNT BENEFITS
* Two representatives as members of the ABG - can be updated free of charge in case of employee leaving the company
* Two Free Individual Corporate Employee memberships - non transferable if employee leaves
* Additional employees of corporate members receive AED 350 off on individual membership
* First Preference to lead an ABG round table or committee
* Included in ABG electronic mailing list
* Ability to email other members directly via the members only contact portal
* Signature ABG insignia lapel pin for each representative
* Exclusive Platinum membership cards for both representatives which avail discounts from local vendors
EVENTS & SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
* Ten (10) total passes per year to standard ABG events - Luncheon, Breakfast, Round Table or Connector only (prorated)
* Invitation to select ABG Platinum / VIP only events
* Exclusive annual Platinum and Board luncheon with top US or UAE government officials (two representatives only)
* Invitations to select Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce trade delegations
* Opportunity to have a senior member of your company address the ABG membership at a speaker luncheon (topic to be approved by ABG)
* 10% off Gold Sponsorship at ABG Large Community Wide Events such as Charity Ball and Fourth of July
* VIP preferential seating at ABG breakfasts and luncheons
* Preferential seating at large ABG events such as the Annual General Meeting, ABG Fourth of July, & Annual Gala Charity Ball
* Access to ALL ABG events throughout the year at member price with priority on-line web registration and prepayment options
ADVERTISING, MARKETING, & PUBLIC RELATIONS BENEFITS
* One email blast per year to entire ABG membership about a new product / service
* Company logo on main page of the ABG website
* Corporate profile page on the ABG website (available by search)
* Logo on email invitation to the Annual General Meeting (held in May / June)
* Four free copies of annual membership publication for corporate representatives
* Free Listing by company name as a Platinum member with logo in annual membership publication
* Free one page corporate profile in annual membership publication
* Free half page advertisement in the annual membership publication
II. CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP - AED 7,500 (approx $2,000)
Join the only association of American and Emirati companies doing business in the Abu Dhabi Emirate. Corporate members receive ample company recognition and a higher level of representation in the ABG.
MEMBERSHIP & DISCOUNT BENEFITS
* Two representatives as members of the ABG - can be updated free of charge in case of employee leaving the company
* Included in ABG electronic mailing list
* Ability to email other members directly via the members only contact portal
* Additional employees of corporate members receive AED 350 off on individual membership
* Standard membership cards for both representatives which avail discounts from local vendors
* Signature ABG insignia lapel pin for each representative
EVENTS & SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
* Access to all ABG events throughout the year at member price with priority on-line web registration and prepayment options
* High profile sponsorship opportunities at ABG events
* Attendance and invitation to Corporate member only events
ADVERTISING, MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS BENEFITS
* Corporate profile page on the ABG website (available by search)
* Free listing by company name as corporate member in annual membership publication
* Free one page corporate profile in annual membership publication
* 10% off on a full page advertisement in the annual membership publication
* Two free copes of annual membership publication for corporate representatives
III. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP- AED 1,300 (approx $350)
Individual members are active supporters of the American Business Group. They are given the ability to attend and network at standard ABG events. (benefits listed below)
IIIa. CORPORATE EMPLOYEE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP - AED 950 (approx $250)
Corporate employees are individual applicants whose company is already a corporate member. (benefits listed below)
IIIb. 50% DISCOUNT INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP - AED 650 (approx $175)
The American Business Group of Abu Dhabi supports spouses of ABG members, Active US Military officials, US Citizen Teachers/Professors/Students, and US Embassy Employees by offering them a 50% discount on their individual membership. (benefits listed below)
* Access to all ABG events throughout the year at member price with priority on-line web registration and prepayment options
* Access to members only events
* Ability to purchase annual membership publication at member price
* Included in the ABG electronic mailing list
* Alphabetical listing by name and company only in the annual membership publication
* Membership card which avail discounts from local vendors
* Signature ABG insignia lapel pin
IV. ABG AFFILIATE
The ABG has designated a non-voting sub-category of membership entitled “ABG Affiliate”. ABG Affiliate status is open to any individual or entity desiring to support the goals and objectives of the ABG, irrespective of whether the Affiliate is a resident in the UAE or in another country. ABG Affiliates currently are eligible for the same package benefits as the Individual Member or Corporate Member, except the right to vote in ABG elections, serve on a committee or the Board of Directors.
INDIVIDUAL AFFILIATE SUPPORTER AED 1,300 (approx $350)
Non-US Citizens
Non-resident US Citizens
CORPORATE AFFILIATE SUPPORTER AED 7,500 (approx $2,000)
Non-US Companies
US Companies who are not licensed with the local Chamber
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