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Mayor Mallory with the Ohio delegation at the American Business Group of Riyadh breakfast. Courtesy of Baldwin Communications |
During his visit, Mayor Mallory remarked on the success of the mission: “The main purpose of this visit is to connect American businesses with Saudi Arabia. All the delegates were very excited and enthusiastic about the opportunities and consultations that they have had here. Great things will come out of these interactions." Mayor Mallory first visited the Kingdom in 2009 as part of a mayoral delegation that met with Saudi business representatives and senior government officials.
The Ohio companies represented a variety of industry sectors including healthcare, engineering, construction, agriculture, aviation, petrochemicals, and defense and security. The delegation met with senior officials at Saudi Aramco, the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), and the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) during their visit. The companies additionally met with members and leaders of the Eastern Province and Riyadh Chambers of Commerce and Industry and had individual company meetings with potential Saudi business partners.
The mission also offered insight into doing business in the Kingdom and provided opportunities for the delegates to meet and network with Americans currently working and residing in Saudi Arabia. The mission began with an overview of the economic and legal environment in Saudi Arabia as well as background on the country’s major industries. Speakers included Timothy Pounds, U.S. Consul General; Nasir Abbasi, Counselor for Commercial Services; Dr. Bassam Boodai, Managing Director and CEO, Jenan Real Estate; and Wissam Hachem, Partner, EK Partners & Al-Enezee Legal Counsel in association with Squire Sanders.
The American Business Association of the Eastern Province sponsored a reception at the U.S. Consulate in Dhahran, which was hosted by Consul General Timothy Pounds. A breakfast event hosted by the American Business Group of Riyadh also offered the opportunity for the Ohio companies to obtain first-hand information about doing business in Saudi Arabia. Similarly, the delegates were able to speak with representatives of Squire Sanders regarding the legal aspects of doing business in the Kingdom during a dinner hosted by the firm. Squire Sanders is a law firm based in Cleveland, OH, and associated with EK Partners & Al-Enezee in Saudi Arabia.
While in the Eastern Province, Khalid Ali Alturki & Sons Co. hosted the group for lunch at its new headquarters building. The wife of Chairman Khalid Alturki is a Cincinnati native and the company was keen to introduce the Ohio group to its various business activities.
The following Ohio companies participated in the mission:
Advanced Biological Marketing
Website: www.abm1st.com
Advanced Biological Marketing provides solutions for commercial agriculture, businesses, and consumers by identifying, developing, manufacturing, and marketing biological products globally for enhanced crop production and environmental waste management. ABM’s products have been developed in partnership with world-renowned Cornell University. ABM has experienced agricultural successes in Thailand and the Philippines.
Allied Moulded Products, Inc.
Website: www.alliedmoulded.com
Allied Moulded Products’ impact-resistant, maintenance-free fiberglass electrical enclosures are designed to protect against the toughest elements in the harshest environments, including those with extreme temperatures. Compared to other materials, fiberglass is also lighter and provides superior protection against strong alkalis, organic acids, and ultraviolet rays.
Aviation Systems Management, LLC / Ranger Saudia, Ltd.
Website: www.asm-corp.com / www.rangersaudia.com
Aviations Systems Management is a provider of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for VIP clients and government organizations around the world. Ranger Saudia is a leader in security and engineering repair services for organizations such as the Royal Saudi Air Force. Ranger Saudia looks to continue to expand in the security industry as well as enter into the construction industry.
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Website: www.cincinnatichildrens.org
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is one of the most distinguished medical centers in the U.S. and is recognized for excellence in patient care, training and education, and research. The Department of Pediatrics was ranked among the top three in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report in 2010. Cincinnati Children’s international patient program offers special services for patients who come to the hospital from outside the U.S.
River Consulting
Website: www.riverconsulting.com
River Consulting is a leading mid-major architecture and engineering firm to global energy, food, process, and industrial clients. River Construction has particular expertise in liquid terminaling/tank farms; natural gas pipeline automation; cement production; material handling for bulk solids such as grain, pet coke, sulfur, fertilizers, and ores; marine-based terminal facilities; and balance of plant systems for power generation.
Solutions Plus, Inc.
Website: www.spiworld.com
Solutions Plus is a specialty chemical company with over 30 years of experience that manufactures industrial cleaning products used to protect metals from corrosion. The company’s products have many applications, specifically in the transportation, industrial, process finishing, metal working, pulp and paper, and facilities maintenance industries.
Sterling Medical
Website: www.sterlingmedcorp.com
Sterling Medical is one of the nation’s largest providers of direct healthcare staffing services to U.S. Government agencies and hospitals as well as private healthcare corporations. Sterling Medical provides physician, mid-level provider, nursing, ancillary staff, and medical clinic services on both a permanent and short-term basis. Physician specialties include radiology, dentistry, internal medicine, urgent and emergency care, and neurology.