The Executive Committee of the IL DEC has been putting together a delegation to go to Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan in December 2024, with an add on to go to Israel and back to Qatar.

We are looking for 30 participants to go with the Delegation. The trip will be focused on building business, match making and building long lasting relationships for future cooperation.

Key Objectives:

• Mega Infrastructure Projects in Transportation (Rail, Airports, etc.)
• Construction Alliances / Joint Ventures with Illinois Companies/Organizations
• Consumer Goods Opportunities in Beverages, Spirits, and Other Products
• The Jordan Valley Gateway Project Opportunities with U.S. Support and Companies for Value Creation
• Attending the Department of Commerce, ITA, Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia.
• Match-Making and business development collaboration in each focus country

Basic Itinerary:

• November 30th: Departure from Chicago (ORD), IL, USA via Qatar Airways (QR)
• December 1st: Arrival in Doha (DOH), Qatar
• December 2nd to 3rd: Meeting days
• December 4th to 6th: Dubai
• December 7th to 9th: Saudi Arabia (DOC event)
• December 10th to 15th: Jordan

Add-ons for those who want to continue:

• December 15th to 17th: Israel
• December 18th to 19th: Qatar National Holiday

Questions:
Sam Odeh, Chair, Illinois District Export Council
sodeh@pbdusa.com