U.S.-Arab Economic Forum attracts key global media outlets

With the current energy crisis, U.S. policy in Iraq, threats to U.S. peace and security, and the impact of terrorism on global economic stability -- this year's USAEF will be extremely timely in addressing the issues most relevant to the U.S., Arab World, and world at large. Governed under the theme 'One World. Two Cultures. Endless Possibilities,' the USAEF displays the mutual desire to enhance bilateral relations and offers a unique opportunity to explore new approaches to U.S.-Arab relations, acting as a catalyst for change worldwide.

The USAEF will also tackle other key issues in its 2006 agenda which include: transparency and accountability in governance and finance; human capacity building; trade infrastructure; public-private partnerships and empowering women through economics.

The 2006 USAEF, in coordination with the U.S. Departments of State and Commerce and USAID, the Arab League and the Gulf Co-operation Council, is America's premier event for high-level dialogue between the U.S. and Arab World. For a current list of speakers, please visit the website at http://www.usaeforum.org/

The USAEF's Strategic Partners are the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar. Strategic Sponsors of the USAEF include BTU Ventures, Chevron Corporation, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, WEDGE Group and Shell Oil Company. Synergy sponsors include Comerica Bank, DaimlerChrysler, Dubai Properties, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation and Marathon Oil Corporation.