Recent Graduate Membership

Recent Graduate Membership

Annual Fee: 20 KWD (valid up to 2 years post-graduation)

AmCham Kuwait’s Recent Graduate Membership is designed to support young professionals as they transition from academia to the business world. It offers direct access to industry leaders, networking opportunities, and professional growth resources, empowering graduates to build connections, explore careers, and develop their potential in a dynamic market.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a graduate of a U.S. university or a U.S.-affiliated university in Kuwait

• Graduation must have occurred within the past two years

Key Benefits

Professional Growth

• Exposure to the business environment through AmCham events, programs, and focus groups

• Opportunity to engage with professionals across diverse industries

• Direct connection with potential mentors, employers, and collaborators

• Gain early experience in business dialogue, industry advocacy, and leadership development

Networking & Access

• Access to general events at member pricing, with priority online registration

• Invitation to members-only events

• One complimentary entry to a General Meeting annually

• Included in AmCham Kuwait’s electronic mailing list

• Access to the online membership directory

• Eligible to participate in AmCham’s Focus Groups covering sectors such as Energy, Healthcare, IT, Legal, HR, Logistics, Small Enterprises, Women in Business, and more

Visibility & Involvement

• Access to member-to-member discounts and offers

• Participate in AmCham MENA conferences and regional activities

• Opportunities to promote personal initiatives or join industry-specific events

• Engage in volunteer or internship opportunities within AmCham Kuwait programming

Focus Groups Access

Note: Focus Group Chairs who are not members of the Board do not officially represent AmCham Kuwait.

If you are interested in joining any of the below focus groups, please reach out to the AmCham team or any member of the Board of Directors.

1. Banking & Finance (BF) – Chair: Ahmad Bastaki

2. Construction

3. Defense, Safety & Security (DSS) – Chair: Doug Hurst

4. Disabilities – Chair: Omar Ben Naji

5. Education

6. Energy – Co-Chairs: Mhanna Arawi & Anwar Al Mutlaq

7. Food & Beverage / Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (F&B/FMCG)

8. Healthcare – Chair: Lama Chalhoub

9. Hospitality, Travel & Tourism (HTT) – Chair: Mohamed Najia

10. Human Resources (HR) – Chair: Ahmad Al Shawwa

11. IT/Cyber-Security – Chair: Alaeddine Karim

12. Knowledge Economy – Chair: Ebrahim Alkandari

13. Legal – Chair: Aaron Dikos

14. Logistics – Chair: Mohammed Al Muaili

15. Small Enterprises (SME Focus Group) – Chair: Omar Ben Naji
    Exclusively for SME members and corporate members working with SMEs (e.g., incubators, trainers, and enablers).

16. Women in Business (WIB) – Chair: Dr. Arezou Harraf