NIHC ANNOUNCES OPENING OF ABU DHABI OFFICE TO ADVANCE GLOBAL INVESTMENT AND MARKET ACCESS FOR U.S. INDUSTRIAL HEMP
NIHC ANNOUNCES OPENING OF ABU DHABI OFFICE TO ADVANCE GLOBAL INVESTMENT AND MARKET ACCESS FOR U.S. INDUSTRIAL HEMP
ABU DHABI, Jan. 23, 2026—NIHC today announced the opening of a new office in Abu Dhabi to strengthen global investment engagement and expand market access for the U.S. industrial hemp industry.
The new Dubai office will serve as a regional hub to support U.S. industrial hemp companies by attracting international investment, assessing prospective markets and participating more directly in regional investment and policy discussions. The office will also act as a resource for governments, manufacturers and investors seeking reliable information on U.S. industrial hemp products, supply chains and industry standards.
The announcement was made during the Strategy Symposium: Resilient Value Growth—Asia, Middle East, and Africa, a high-level forum held in Abu Dhabi focused on cross-border investment, capital flows and long-term value creation across emerging markets.
NIHC President & CEO Patrick Atagi and NIHC Chief Financial Officer Curtis Anderson attended the symposium, which convened global investment leaders, government officials and industry executives to explore how the Gulf Cooperation Council and its partners can drive resilient growth through strategic investments across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
“The themes of resilient value growth and cross-border investment discussed at this symposium underscore why a presence in the region is so important for the U.S. industrial hemp industry,” said Atagi. “Establishing an office in Abu Dhabi allows NIHC to engage directly with global investors and international partners, attract responsible investment into American hemp and serve as a trusted gateway for countries interested in U.S. industrial hemp products and expertise.”
As part of this expansion, NIHC is working in strategic partnership with AWR Lloyd, an international advisory firm with deep experience in global capital markets and cross-border investment strategy. Through this partnership, NIHC will help connect global investors with credible U.S. industrial hemp opportunities and provide market intelligence to ensure investments are aligned with regional demand and regulatory frameworks.
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About the National Industrial Hemp Council
The National Industrial Hemp Council is the trusted voice of America’s industrial hemp industry. We bring together growers, processors, manufacturers, and policymakers to build a marketplace based on consistency, transparency, and consumer trust. As a vetted partner of the federal government, we use federal funds to support our mission: to give consumers confidence, provide businesses with clarity, and position U.S. hemp as an essential part of the global economy. We achieve this through guidance from subject matter experts, industry experience, and science-based programs. To foster a thriving global industry, we work with international hemp partners through our membership and participation in the Federation of International Hemp Organizations (FIHO), the Asian Industrial Hemp Federation (AIHF), as well as ASTM International, the American Society for Testing and Materials, and A2LA, Assessment Accreditation Service.