Albanian Association in Middle East

Albanian Association in Middle East (AAME), a cultural, social and economic organization established in 2008 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its aim is to perpetuate and celebrate the Albanian heritage and culture and cherish the Albanian language among the increasing Albanian communities in the Middle East and especially in the Arabian Peninsula (also known as The Gulf).It was also established to unite the Albanian diaspora in the Middle Eastern region under one banner, one entity, one strong voice in efforts to better represent the interests of Albanians and their lands. The Association will therefore expand its network gradually and extend its membership to other countries in the Middle East and especially the Levant region.
Moreover, the Association aims to promote Albanian values, heritage and culture to Middle Eastern people with the purpose to increase awareness about Albania, Kosovo and other Albanian-speaking territories and encourage social and economic exchange between these nations.
Mission
AAME is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the social, cultural and economic well-being and progress of Albanian people in the Middle East. Its purpose is to provide coordination, support, integration and development of the Albanian communities in the Middle East. In the long-term, the Association intends to enhance its support mechanisms for Albanians living in the Middle East and foster multilateral relations with people from Middle East.
Objectives
• Promoting and organizing local social and cultural events that serve the community.
• Developing a network to assist people in their professional and individual development.
• Developing and maintaining a database of local community members.
• Expanding the network to cover other countries in the Middle East.
• Fostering economic relations between the nations from Middle East and Albanians.
• Lobbying for Albanian interests as needed.
Geographical Scope
• United Arab Emirates
• Saudi Arabia
• Qatar
• Kuwait
• Bahrain
• Oman
• Yemen
• Iraq
• Jordan
• Syria
• Lebanon
• Other Middle Eastern countries
 
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