The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia (AmCham Saudi Arabia)

What The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia (AmCham Saudi Arabia) does

AmCham Saudi Arabia is a non-profit bilateral chamber of commerce founded in 1978 (formally constituted as a national chamber in December 2020) that serves as the primary platform connecting American businesses with commercial opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It operates three chapters covering the Kingdom's major commercial hubs — Riyadh (headquarters), Jeddah (launched November 2021), and the Eastern Province/Al Khobar (launched October 2021) — and runs ten sector committees covering Defense & Security, Education, Energy, ESG, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Professional Services, Sports/Tourism/Entertainment/Culture, Technology, and Women in Business. Its membership comprises American and international companies operating in Saudi Arabia, including prominent enterprises such as PwC, GE Saudi Arabia, Aramco, Leidos, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, Abbott, Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, Jacobs, and Bechtel, alongside U.S. Mission partners (the U.S. Embassy Riyadh and Consulates in Jeddah and Dhahran).

The organization has no proprietary technology product. Its digital infrastructure consists of a Squarespace-hosted website (amchamksa.com), a GlueUp membership management platform handling applications, renewals, event registration, member directory, and newsletter distribution, and GlueUp-powered mobile applications. AmCham is governed under Delaware law, holds a PDPL-compliant privacy posture aligned with Saudi Arabia's Personal Protection Law, and accepts payments via Visa, MasterCard, and American Express in U.S. Dollars.

AmCham Saudi Arabia generates revenue through two streams: annual membership dues (non-refundable, non-pro-ratable, billed annually) and event registration fees for paid events such as committee roundtables, networking dinners, golf tournaments, and galas. Membership serves as the primary value-delivery and retention mechanism, with events functioning as the main acquisition and engagement channel. The organization is membership-based with no external investors, no parent company, and no disclosed headcount; it is steered by a Board of Directors (including the Chairman, currently PwC Middle East's Assurance Leader Darrell McGraw) and an executive team led by an Executive Director. Strategic partnerships with the U.S. Mission, Access Partnership (Technology Committee knowledge partner), Golf Saudi, Hushood Entertainment Group, and the Royal Commission for Riyadh City extend its programming reach.

Name

The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia (AmCham Saudi Arabia)

Legal name

The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia

Website

https://amchamksa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AmCham Saudi Arabia is a non-profit bilateral chamber of commerce founded in 1978 that connects American and international companies operating in Saudi Arabia through three regional chapters (Riyadh, Jeddah, Eastern Province) and ten sector committees, generating revenue from annual membership dues and paid events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association and Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies) (BPAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Bilateral trade advocacy
• Business networking events
• Sector committee forums
• Membership association

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Dues: AmCham Saudi Arabia generates revenue through annual membership dues paid by American and international companies operating in Saudi Arabia. Membership is non-refundable and non-pro-rated upon early termination. Payments are accepted via Visa, MasterCard, and American Express in U.S. Dollars through the online GlueUp platform.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue is generated from paid events including committee roundtables, networking dinners, golf tournaments, annual galas, and sector-specific forums. Events are open to members at preferential rates and to non-members at standard rates. Event fees are generally non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by AmCham.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AmCham Saudi Arabia is a non-profit bilateral chamber of commerce that provides membership-based business networking, sector-specific events through ten industry committees, policy advocacy, and commercial diplomacy services for American companies operating in or seeking access to the Saudi market. It generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues and paid event registration fees, and operates chapters in Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Eastern Province.

Product overview

AmCham Saudi Arabia operates as a membership-based chamber of commerce organization rather than a traditional software company. The organization provides a suite of services centered around membership management, event coordination, and business networking facilitation. The core digital infrastructure consists of the amchamksa.com website, GlueUp-powered member profile platform, and associated mobile applications (AmCham Saudi Arabia mobile app and My Glue app). Additional services include ten sector committees covering key industries, event management across three Saudi chapters (Riyadh, Jeddah, Eastern Province), business directory services, and newsletter/press release distribution. The organization does not develop proprietary AI or technology products; rather, it leverages third-party platforms like GlueUp for member management and processes payments through standard payment processors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AmCham Saudi Arabia Annual Membership
• Sector Committee Services (10 committees)
• Event and Networking Platform
• AmCham KSA Business / Member Directory
• AmCham Newsletter Service

Quantifiable outcome

• U.S.-Saudi bilateral trade reached $25.9 billion in 2024 (U.S. exports $13.2B, imports $12.7B), with Saudi investments in the U.S. totaling $9.5 billion in 2023
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Access PartnershipcoreTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2024Access Partnership serves as the dedicated knowledge partner to AmCham Saudi Arabia's Technology Committee. The partnership was renewed in March 2024 and focuses on advancing technological innovation, digital transformation, and fostering digital trade between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Access Partnership provides expertise in technology regulatory strategy, emerging technology frameworks, and policy advocacy to help AmCham's technology sector members navigate the Kingdom's evolving digital landscape aligned with Vision 2030.
• Hushood Entertainment GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2023AmCham Saudi Arabia signed a partnership agreement with Hushood Entertainment Group to plan, develop, and execute AmCham's Sports Sub-committee Panel Events Series for 2023-2024. The first joint business panel was 'Evolution of eSports' held June 5, 2023 in Riyadh. Hushood Entertainment Group provides event management and crowd control services and is recognized for innovative solutions in the Kingdom's sports and entertainment sector.
• Sports for All FederationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2023The partnership agreement with Hushood Entertainment Group was executed at the Sports for All Expo in Riyadh. Sports for All Federation is the main body responsible for developing community sports in Saudi Arabia and is mandated with achieving a target of raising physical activity levels to 40% by 2030. AmCham collaborates with the federation on sports industry events and programming.
• Golf SaudicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2021AmCham Saudi Arabia and Golf Saudi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering collaboration in investor attraction, mass participation golf initiatives, co-hosting of events, green initiatives aligned with Vision 2030's environmental agenda, marketing, education, and research and innovation. The MoU was signed at King Abdullah Economic City's Royal Greens during the Aramco Team Series. Golf Saudi is also a signatory to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework.
• Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2021AmCham Saudi Arabia partnered with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City to celebrate Earth Day and join the 10 Billion Trees Initiative by planting 21 trees in the Tuwaiq Gardens of the Diplomatic Quarter. The partnership underscores AmCham's commitment to Vision 2030's environmental and sustainability agenda, particularly the Riyadh Green Project which projects economic benefits exceeding SAR 71 billion by 2030.
• U.S. Embassy RiyadhcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe U.S. Embassy in Riyadh is a key strategic partner for AmCham Saudi Arabia. The Embassy, through its Commercial Section and U.S. Mission counterparts, co-hosts major events including the World Defense Show Kick-Off Breakfast, LEAP networking receptions, and diplomatic receptions. Ambassador Michael Ratney and other U.S. Mission senior officials regularly participate in and speak at AmCham events, providing government-level legitimacy and amplifying the chamber's reach into the American business community.
• U.S. Consulate General Dhahran (Eastern Province)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe U.S. Consulate General in Dhahran collaborates with AmCham on events and programs in the Eastern Province, including the launch of the Energy Committee and chapter events. Consul General David Edginton and Commercial Officer James Sindle actively participate in AmCham programming, providing consular-level commercial diplomacy support.
• U.S. Consulate General JeddahcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe U.S. Consulate General in Jeddah, led by Chargé d'Affaires Martina Strong and Commercial Counselor James Golson, co-hosted the Jeddah Chapter launch in November 2021 and continues to partner with AmCham on commercial diplomacy events, delegations, and receptions in the western region.
• GlueUpcoreTechnology or IntegrationAmCham Saudi Arabia operates its membership portal, event registration, member directory, and newsletter distribution through the GlueUp platform. Members access their accounts, join, renew, register for events, and receive communications through this third-party membership management system.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saudi-Japan Business Council: Bilateral council facilitating Saudi-Japan business ties, with active programming in energy, petrochemicals, and infrastructure. It is a direct peer operating in the same Saudi market with a comparable bilateral-chamber operating model targeting similar multinational member companies.
• Saudi-German Business Council: A bilateral council promoting German-Saudi trade and investment. It competes with AmCham in the industrial, energy, and infrastructure verticals, and serves an overlapping multinational member base (engineering, automotive, industrial).
• French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Saudi Arabia (CCIFSA): The French bilateral chamber in Saudi Arabia, providing networking, advocacy and member services to French and Francophile companies in the Kingdom. Operates an analogous chamber-of-commerce model targeting the same multinational and Saudi corporate member base as AmCham.
• U.S.-Saudi Business Council: A bilateral business council explicitly dedicated to promoting U.S.-Saudi commercial ties, headquartered in Washington, D.C. with active engagement in Riyadh. It is the closest direct peer to AmCham Saudi Arabia given the shared mission of facilitating U.S.-Saudi trade, investment and high-level government access.
• Saudi-Italian Business Council: Bilateral council promoting Italian-Saudi commercial relations, active in the industrial, energy, and infrastructure sectors. It is a direct peer competing for member companies and sector-event participation in the Saudi market.
• British-Saudi Business Council: Bilateral council promoting UK-Saudi commercial relations, with chapters and events across Saudi Arabia. It competes with AmCham for member mind-share among multinational professional services firms and energy/defense companies operating in the Kingdom.
• British Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia: An active bilateral chamber serving British businesses in Saudi Arabia, with a similar membership-and-events operating model to AmCham Saudi Arabia. It directly competes for corporate memberships, sector-specific programming, and event sponsorships in the Saudi market.

Broad incumbents

• Council of Saudi Chambers: The official umbrella body for all chambers of commerce in Saudi Arabia, including foreign and domestic chambers. It is a broader incumbent that sets the policy backdrop in which AmCham operates and provides an alternative (Saudi-led) channel for bilateral engagement.

Regional players

• American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham Egypt): The American Chamber serving U.S. firms in Egypt, part of the same global AmCham network. Same bilateral mission, similar events-and-membership operating model, but a different national market and regulatory environment than Saudi Arabia.
• American Chamber of Commerce in the UAE (AmCham UAE): The AmCham affiliate serving American businesses in the UAE, operating an essentially identical membership, events, and advocacy model. It is a regional peer with comparable offerings and member segments but operating in a different Gulf market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amchamsaudiarabia

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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