​The American Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates (ABC) functions under the auspices of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and functions as the Dubai Chapter of the US Chamber of Commerce. The ABC represents U.S. business interests in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, while maintaining strong ties with the leadership of the communities in which our members live and work.

The Council is comprised of members from all sectors of business and industry who elect a board of directors annually. This board of directors is responsible for the strategic vision of the organization and for assuring strong alliances with U.S. and UAE government officials, giving greater voice to the membership at-large.

ADS is the premier trade organization advancing the UK aerospace, defense, security and space industries.

ADS was formed from the merger of the Association of Police and Public Security Suppliers (APPSS), the Defence Manufacturers Association (DMA) and the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) in October 2009. ADS also encompasses the British Aviation Group (BAG).

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​Founded in 1982 by business executive and entrepreneur Stanley A. Weiss, nonpartisan and non-profit Business Executives for National Security (BENS) supports the U.S. government by applying pro bono, best business practice solutions to its most difficult national security problems. 

BENS members engage with government partners in a myriad of ways, including conversations with national security leaders; first-hand national and international experiences with key military and civilian personnel on the ground; work with government partners to impact policy solutions to selected national security challenges; and continuing influence by pressing for implementation of BENS policy solutions over the long-term.

The British Safety Council is dedicated to making sure nobody is injured or made ill at work. Their role is to help  achieve the very highest Health and Safety standards required by law, to protect bottom line and staff alike.

We achieve this by teaching the right courses to the people who need them. We learn from our global network of Health and Safety professionals. 

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Since its inception in 1955 as a White House initiative under President Eisenhower, the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) has been a neutral, results-oriented partner, facilitating dialogue and alliances between world businesses and political leaders. With members from more than 150 world-leading companies, BCIU provides an ongoing forum for senior business executives to interact with heads of state/government, cabinet ministers, and senior government officials.

ESC is a non-profit international professional, networking organization.  Our diverse membership has one purpose and that is to enhance the safety, security and business operations of its members, companies, corporations and their associates.

​French Business Council is the LA Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Dubai and Northern Emirates. ILA local non-profit, BCF works closely with governmental French in UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry in France and abroad, as well as local authorities.

​The Iraq Britain Business Council brings together business, trade and investment, for the benefit of the Republic of Iraq and its members. It is a powerful network of some of the most important global corporations as well as key Iraqi and British companies and trade chambers and enjoys the highest-level of support from governments and the European Union.

​The International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers (ICoC) is a Swiss government convened, multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to clarify international standards for the private security industry operating in complex environments and improve oversight and accountability of these companies.

The Geneva-based ICoC Association is an independent non-profit association under Swiss law. The overarching purpose of the Association is to promote the responsible provision of private security services and respect for human rights and national and international law by exercising independent governance and oversight of the ICoC. Under the Articles of Association, the ICoCA has three main functions, namely certification of private security service providers, monitoring their activities, and maintaining a complaints process for alleged victims of ICoC violations.

The ICoC Association is a multi-stakeholder initiative uniting private security service providers, states, and civil society organizations. The Association was established in September 2013.

The International Security Management Association is a premier international security association providing and supporting an international forum of selected security executives whose combined expertise will be utilized in a synergistic manner in developing, organizing, assimilating, and sharing knowledge within security disciplines for the ultimate purpose of enhancing professional and business standards.

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The International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) is the international trade association of the stability operations industry, promoting ethics and standards worldwide and advocating for effective utilization of private sector services. Its members are leaders in the industry and are supported by ISOA’s outreach, education, and government affairs initiatives.

All member companies subscribe to the ISOA Code of Conduct, which represents a constructive effort toward better regulating private sector operations in conflict and post-conflict environments. It reflects ISOA’s belief that high standards will both benefit the industry and serve the greater causes of peace, development, and human security.

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​The Ligue Internationale des Sociétés de Surveillance is an association of private security organizations throughout the free world. It was founded in 1934, and has registered offices in Berne, Switzerland.

Over the years the Ligue has played a vital role in defining, establishing and maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards of the private security industry worldwide.

The OIC was founded in 1925 to provide managers and directors of major oil companies with the opportunity to network and socialise outside normal business relationships.

Today the club has 600 members drawn from all sections of the downstream oil industry and allied companies. Members and their guests meet regularly for lunch, when a distinguished person from the fields of industry, politics, entertainment or sport is invited to speak.

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The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) was created in 1985 under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to promote security cooperation between American private sector interests worldwide and the U.S. Department of State.​

​The Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG) is a special interest group within ADS. The SCEG was appointed as the United Kingdom Government’s industry partner for the regulation of private security companies and providers on June 21, 2011 after a competitive selection process. The SCEG supports the Government in the transparent regulation and accreditation of companies which operate in the sector, promoting professional standards and industry best practice.

The National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce was established over 40 years ago and is America’s longest serving organization dedicated to U.S.-Arab business.  With offices in New York, Houston, Los Angeles, and its headquarters in Washington DC, NUSACC covers the nation from coast-to-coast and is the only entity in the United States with official recognition conferred by the League of Arab States and the General Union of Arab Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture.  This unique designation provides NUSACC with unparalleled access to U.S. and Arab embassies, high-level government officials, senior business leaders, and chambers of commerce in the United States and throughout the 22 nations of the Arab world.

NUSACC works closely with government and private sector leaders throughout the Arab world, as well as high-level decision makers in the U.S. business community, public policy research centers ("think tanks"), multilateral institutions, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), media, and the U.S. Government. With this in mind, NUSACC is uniquely positioned to link business entities in the United States to their counterparts in the 22 Arab countries. NUSACC is located in Washington DC.

The U.S.-Libya Business Association (USLBA) is the only member-based U.S. trade association focusing solely on the United States and Libya. It was incorporated in 2005 as a result of the resumption of U.S.-Libya diplomatic and commercial relations, to enhance the U.S.-Libya relationship, educate the public about the importance of U.S.-Libya trade and investment, and facilitate the commercial and diplomatic dialogue between the two countries. Its founders believe that the bonds forged by trade and investment form the groundwork for an improved and long-lasting bilateral relationship.

​The United States Kurdistan Business Council (USKBC) is a 501(c)(6), non-profit trade association based in Washington, DC. The organization is dedicated to facilitating trade and commerce for U.S. companies in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and to strengthen ties between the private sector in the U.S. and Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The USKBC was founded by several prominent U.S. companies across a variety of industry sectors. From energy to manufacturing, to agriculture, financial services and transportation, the USKBC believes promoting stronger ties between the U.S. and Kurdistan is important to the stability of Iraq and the region. The USKBC seeks to highlight the unique opportunities for companies to invest in Kurdistan and to make it easier for companies to secure their investments and be successful.