Dr. Ehsan Bayat – Economic and Social Development in Afghanistan
Dr. Ehsan Bayat is an Afghan American humanitarian who has earned multiple awards for his philanthropic work in Afghanistan. The Afghan American Chamber of Commerce honored him with the National Human Rights Award for Afghanistan. Dr. Ehsan Bayat is also a recipient of the Mahatma Gandhi Humanitarian Award from the Friends of the South Asian American Communities.… Continue Reading
The Importance of Etiquette in International Business
Many people do not realize how large a role etiquette plays in their daily lives until they enter a foreign country where the rules of decorum can change dramatically. In the world of international business, proper etiquette can seal a deal, while a social faux pas...
U.S. House Votes to Expand USAID Scholarships for Women in Pakistan
Advocates for girls’ and women’s education in developing countries were thrilled with the recent announcement that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation to increase the number of educational scholarships available to women in Pakistan through the...
Survey Corrects Misconceptions about Typical Business Aviation Users
In today’s business world, more companies than ever are using business aviation. Defined as the use for a business purpose of any general aviation aircraft, business aviation encompasses flights not conducted by scheduled commercial airlines or the military. However,...
Philanthropic Partnership Brings Hearing to Afghans in Need
Thanks to the efforts of two major philanthropic foundations, hundreds of children and adults in Afghanistan recently received the gift of hearing. In October of 2014, the Bayat Foundation and the Starkey Hearing Foundation joined forces to provide customized hearing...
AUAF Establishes Center for Afghan Women’s Economic Development
The American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) strives to provide the highest-quality education to more than 1,700 students. Maintaining partnerships with such prestigious institutions as Georgetown and Stanford, the American-style university has produced 29 Fulbright...
Bayat Energy to Discuss Oilfield Equipment Sale with Schlumberger
Following the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding between Bayat Energy and Schlumberger, discussions will soon begin regarding the sale or lease of oilfield equipment for use within Afghanistan. Schlumberger is a leading global oil and gas industry...
